- Columbus City Schools
- Overview
Adult & Community Education
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Nursing classes are currently being offered in a hybrid format. Students will attend classes at the Hudson Adult and Community Education Center several times each week, while receiving virtual instruction to fulfill additional course requirements. Currently, Aspire classes are offered entirely online. If you are interested in Aspire classes, HSE (GED) or ESOL please contact Tim Harry. tharry2373@columbus.k12.oh.usFor the latest news from Adult & Community Education visit us at:For over 60 years, Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools has been committed to providing programs for lifelong learning. Adult Workforce Education courses can be taken in health occupations, skilled trades, and computer applications. You can prepare to earn your high school equivalency by attending free classes, and foreign born adults can learn to read, write, and speak English in our English for Speakers of Other Languages program.
Classes are conveniently located at different sites throughout Franklin County. We encourage you to read through this website to see how we may help you reach your personal and career goals. We welcome you to call our Customer Services office to register or to obtain additional information about our programs.
CCS Mission Statement: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.
ACE Mission Statement: Adult and Community Education improves the lives of adult students through personalized, quality learning.
Vision Statement: A world-class model of public education that prepares members of our communities to reach their full potential.
Accreditation
Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and is nationally accredited through the Council on Occupational Education (COE). All instructors hold a teaching certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools, 2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, is applying for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg.300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.
The link for student complaints to the Ohio Department of Education is here.
Consumer Information Disclosures 2020-2021
The academic year for the Practical Nursing program is 960 hours.
Gainful Employment Disclosures
CARES Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
CARES Act: Qtly Budget and Expenditure Reporting
Contact Us
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Main Campus
2323 Lexington Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
614.365.6000Aspire
High School Equivalency
Programs including testing
options, free Reading and
Math Remediation, and free
Adult Diploma Programs
offering industry certifications.
380.997.7633English for Speakers of
Other Languages
Free English classes for
foreign born adults.
380.997.7636Practical Nursing
A 12-month program leading
to a great career as a Licensed
Practical Nurse.
380.997.7617Surveys