MISSION: To ensure that learners 16 years of age and older have access to quality educational opportunities that will:

• Support them in their employment, job training and higher education aspirations.
• Assist them in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for effective participation in society.

What's New

Announcing the 2008 Adult Education Joint Institute
Arizona Adult Education Qualifies for National Incentive Grant Award!
Arizona Adult Education Performance Outcomes Exceed National Average
Arizona Administrators Among First In Country to Earn National Certification
Assessment Requirements (PY 2007-2008)
Proposition 300 Implementation

Adult Education Classes

Description, locations, and contact information for English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA), GED Preparation, and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

• Rosetta Stone
  Rosetta Stone provides a completely interactive online learning platform of language immersion designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed. Languages offered: English, French, German, Italian, Russian & Spanish. This is brought to you by a collaboration between the Maricopa County Library District, the AZ State Library and the AZ Department of Adult Education.



• GED Preparation Distance Learning Programs are for learners who want to prepare for the GED Test through distance learning.

GED Testing
Testing guidelines, testing center locations, and information about testing accommodations.

• New GED Testing Location - Maricopa County
• GED Test Center & 2008 Schedule (Central & Palm Lane location)
• Official Transcripts
  Information about using the Official Transcripts process to obtain or verify a GED Transcript.
  REQUEST FOR ARIZONA GED RECORDS

Public Information About Adult Education
Downloadable flyers, brochures, and publications.

Resources for Adult Educators
Information for adult education instructors, administrators, examiners and other staff.

Contact Us Adult Education, GED Testing Phone (602) 258-2410 Fax (602) 258-4977

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