Daytona State recognizes Florida adult, family literacy month
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2012) – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ embraces yearlong the
goals of Florida Adult and Family Literacy Month, celebrated in September. Last year,
3,000 adults in Volusia County attended Adult Education classes at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
and completed their goals.
Reaching out to encourage and support literacy, the college’s Adult Education program
includes:
• Adult High School
• General Educational Development (GED)
• GED® en Español – ¿Le gustarÃa aprender inglés o alcanzar su GED® en español?
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – to learn English reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills
Adult Education classes, which are ongoing, are offered at the college’s Daytona Beach,
DeLand, Flagler/Palm Coast and Deltona campuses.
Here’s what students say about this program:
“I gained confidence in my ability to succeed. The teachers were very supportive, and I am proud to say I passed the GED® exam, after being out of school for almost 10 years.� Michael S.
After attaining my GED®, I was able to enroll in college courses, and now I’m on the way to fulfilling my professional goal of becoming a nurse.� Terri P.
Anyone interested in more information about Daytona State’s Adult Education programs and classes, can contact Suzy McDowell, (386) 506-4495 mcdowes@DaytonaState.edu.
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PHOTO: Magda Hiller, 51, received her GED® at the May 15, 2012 Daytona State Adult
Education Commencement.


