Mission and Vision
The mission of the Chattanooga State Adult Education Department is to provide learner-centered educational opportunities that are designed to improve basic educational skills, enhance career opportunities through college enrollment, increase workforce literacy skills, and enrich the life skills of the people we serve. Classroom instruction focuses on individual needs through traditional and innovative methods of delivery.
In the adult education program, everyone is recognized as a valuable participant in a community of learners where all members support and encourage each other to achieve their educational goals. Chattanooga State honors the diversity of our students, our instructors, and our community.
Types of Programs Offered
- Adult Basic Education (Basic Skills) Classes
- GED® Preparation Classes
- GED® TEST FAST TRACK and Official GED Practice TestTM to qualify for the GED® exam
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
- English as a Second Language classes with focus on English Literacy and Civics
Class Information
Most classes are offered at both the Chattanooga State Eastgate Campus and at the St. Andrew's Center site, with both morning and evening schedules available.- Registration is required before class assignment.
- Prospective students may register at the Chattanooga State Eastgate Campus for any of our ABE or GED® test Preparation classes.
- ESL registration is available at both the Eastgate Campus and St. Andrew's sites.
Chattanooga State: Eastgate Campus
Eastgate Town Center, Suite B38
5600 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Information: (423) 697-2529
Registration process for GED® test Preparation and Basic Skills students
Attend a 4-hour Registration session, which includes Orientation, TABE Assessment, Counseling, and Class Assignment. Call Chattanooga State Adult Education Eastgate Campus office at(423)697-2529 on Thursday mornings to make an appointment for a Registration session.
ESL Registration process for adult English Language Learners
Attend a 2-hour Registration session, which includes Orientation, BEST Plus and BEST Literacy Assessments, Counseling, and Class Assignment.
Register for ESL at either site:
Chattanooga State: Eastgate Campus
Eastgate Town Center, Suite B38
5600 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Information: Call (423) 697-2529 to make a registration appointment.
Wednesday: 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 5:00 pm
or
Chattanooga State: St. Andrew's Center
1918 Union Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404
Information: Call (423)643-0108 to make a registration appointment.
Wednesday: 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 5:00 pm