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.
At this time, we are no longer accepting new students into GED and ESL classes. If you would like to attend classes when the new semester starts in August, please add your name and address to the interest list. You will be mailed registration information in July.
If you have any questions about the program, contact us at 815-835-6310.
En este momento, ya no aceptamos nuevos estudiantes en las clases de GED y ESL. Si desea asistir a clases cuando comience el nuevo semestre en agosto, agregue su nombre y dirección a la lista de interesados. Se le enviará por correo la información de registro en julio.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa, contáctenos al 815-835-6241.
Obtenga más información sobre nuestras clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) viendo este video.
Obtenga más información sobre nuestras clases de GED viendo este video.
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Services We Offer
GED
Working towards your GED is a worth while accomplishment and we want to make it as easy as possible!
To get started on your journey, just complete this form!
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!
Office Hours
Regular Hours
- Mon - Fri
- 8:00am - 4:30pm
Summer
- Mon - Thu
- 7:00am - 4:30pm
Contact Information
- Phone:
- (815) 835-6310
Adult Education

- Sarah McFarlane
- Program Director Adult Education
- Phone: 815-835-6312
- E-mail: sarah.a.mcfarlane@svcc.edu
- Laura Moreno
- Adult Literacy Coordinator *Project VITAL Coordinator
- Sí, hablo español
- Phone: 815-835-6241
- E-mail: laura.m.moreno@svcc.edu
- Alyssa Venema
- Adult Education Advisor
- Phone: 815-835-6280
- E-mail: alyssa.g.venema@svcc.edu
- Lyndsey Kelly
- Adult Education Administrative Assistant
- Phone: 815-835-6310
- E-mail: lyndsey.m.kelly@svcc.edu
- Julie Cecchetti
- Project VITAL Administrative Assistant
- Phone: 815-835-6310
- E-mail: julie.a.cecchetti@svcc.edu