Region 16 ESC - Adult Basic Education

The department of Adult Basic Education offers FREE GED classes in the top 26 counties
of the Panhandle through face-to-face instruction or GED online.

To enroll in GED classes, students must attend a three day orientation.
During orientation, students will be assessed for correct class placement.
Classes are taught in 12-week sessions.

March 2010 GED Graduation

UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS

Amarillo
Region 16
1601 S. Cleveland

September 28-30 8:30am to 12:30pm OR 5:30pm to 9:30pm Students must attend all three days.
For information please email or call
Phyllis Johnson
(806) 677-5284

What to bring to an orientation or registration session:

A copy of their government-issued photo ID, pencil, pen and paper.
If 16 years old, student must bring a copy of court order or probation referral form.
If 17 years old, students must bring (from last school attended) a copy of TEA form. If you do not have the TEA withdrawal form download a copy here.

GED Classes Amarillo	GED Classes surrounding area
Region 16 ESC 1601 S. Cleveland Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm Teacher: 10:40am-1:40pm Teacher: Ruth Richburg 6:00pm-8:00pm Teachers: Melinda McCall/Chris MacKeown Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Open lab	Borger Frank Phillips College 1301 W. Roosevelt-Classroom 15 Wednesday and Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Teacher: Lonna Gillin
Randall County Jail Monday-Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm Teacher: Herb Kunkel	Hereford Day Class Deaf Smith Library 211 E. 4th St . Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Teacher: Valerie Artho
City of Amarillo For employees and family members 823 S. Johnson Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm Teacher: Stephanie Abernathy	Hereford Night Class Deaf Smith Library 211 E. 4th St . Monday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Teacher: Valerie Artho
GED Online Teachers: Yadira Dominguez and Gayle Ebling	Pampa Class Clarendon College Pampa Campus Room 101 Monday & Wednesday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Teacher : Mike Cole
	Perryton Class Frank Phillips College Allen Campus 2314 S. Jefferson Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Teacher: Carol Cole

Contact us:
Physical Address:
1601 S. Cleveland
Amarillo, TX

Mailing Address:
5800 Bell St.
Amarillo, TX 79109

Cindy Todd
Coordinator
Adult Basic Education
(806) 677-5280

Phyllis Johnson
Secretary
(806) 677-5284

Yadira Dominguez-Plascencia
ABE Technology and
Orientation Trainer
(806) 677-5281

Brittney Haas
ESL Specialist
(806) 677-5283

Jodi Walker
GED Lead Teacher
(806) 677-5286

Don Malone
Data Entry Clerk
(806) 677-5288

Adult Basic Education is part of Region 16 ESC Direct Service Area.

Robin Adkins
Deputy Director for Direct Services
(806) 677-5020

Lee Ann Poldson
Administrative Secretary
(806) 677-5025

Adult Basic Education Mission Statement: The mission of adult education and family literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in the Region 16 service area have the skills necessary to function effectively in their communities and workplaces, as well as in their personal and family lives.