Adult Education: We’re Here to Guide You

Welcome Adult Learners!

The FREE programs we provide through the Adult Education Program at Sauk Valley Community College can help adults 17 years of age or older to earn a GED, improve English language skills, and transition to college or to a career. No matter what your learning level is, our programs are designed with your success in mind.

While in the program, I really enjoyed the friendly instructors. They made learning fun. I also liked how the program offers flexible hours. This makes it possible for anyone to enroll. Go ready to learn and ask questions.

Jasey Green

Even when you feel like giving up, find a way to push through. An education is so worth it.

Robert Bohling

Services We Offer

GED

Working towards your GED is a worthwhile accomplishment and we want to make it as easy as possible!

To get started on your journey, just complete this form!

Apply For GED Classes

ESL

Your future should not be limited by language! Expand your marketing skills by taking English as a Second Language classes by joining the elite and increasing the 20% of Americans who are bilingual!

Ready to start? Click below to complete our Student Application!

Apply For ESL Classes

ESL

¡Tu futuro no debería estar limitado por el idioma! ¡Amplía tus habilidades de marketing tomando clases de inglés como segundo idioma y únete a la élite y aumenta el 20 % de estadounidenses que son bilingües!

¿Listo para comenzar? ¡Haga clic a continuación para completar nuestra solicitud para estudiantes!

Haga clic aquí para registrarse en las clases de ESL

Start College or a Career!

As our adult education students are completing their educational goals, our Adult Education Advisor will meet with students to discuss goal completion, explore possible careers, and walk through the steps to enroll in college or to enter the workforce.

Learn More Here Request Assistance

Project VITAL & Citizenship

Project VITAL is a tutoring program for adults wanting to improve their reading skills, improve their English language speaking skills or obtaining citizenship!

Find Out More About Project VITAL

Interested in obtaining your United States Citizenship?

Find Out More About our Citizenship Services

Office Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Contact Information

Department Phone: (815) 835-6310

Adult Education

Sarah McFarlane
Program Director Adult Education
Phone: 815-835-6312
E-mail: sarah.a.mcfarlane@svcc.edu

Alyssa Venema
Adult Education Advisor
Phone: 815-835-6280
E-mail: alyssa.g.venema@svcc.edu

Vanessa White-Broome
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 815-835-6310
E-mail: vanessa.l.white@svcc.edu

Renata Young
Adult Education Literacy Coordinator
Phone: 815-835-6241
E-mail: renata.r.young@svcc.edu