Classes

Basic skills classes are provided by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Office of Adult Education, at no cost to the students, on a flexible schedule, at various locations in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing, grammar, and life skills.

Pre-GED and GED preparation classes are provided by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Office of Adult Education at all of its sites throughout the eleven county service area.

Online instruction is available, at no cost, to eligible students in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing, and grammar online.

Fast Track classes are a specialized study program that enables qualified students to study at a faster pace and acquire a GED Diploma. The time frame for this class is 3 ½ weeks or 14 days.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered in Atkinson, Coffee and Lowndes counties of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College service delivery area to non-English speaking students.

Eligibility

  • Age 16 years old and older and not currently enrolled in school
  • Students 16-17years old will be required to meet special requirements
    • Special permission
    • Parent/guardian permission
    • Withdrawal form from the last school attended
  • Students 18-19 years old will need a withdrawal form from the last school attended
  • Everyone is required to present valid photo identification with birth date

Registration

Each potential student will be required to complete a scheduled orientation/registration prior to being admitted to class. Click here to see registration by county.

To see Adult Education teaching locations, click here.

To see the current class schedule, click here.

Adult Education Services

Alvin Payton, Jr., MPA, CMPI
Vice President for Adult
Education Services
4089 Val Tech Road, Rm 104
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone (229) 333-2123
Cell (229) 560-5422
Fax (229) 249-4866
alvin.payton@wiregrass.edu

Sylvia Lockett
Director for Adult Education Northern Region
115 East Pine Street
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Phone (229) 423-8200
Fax (229) 423-2405
sylvia.lockett@wiregrass.edu

Betty J. Smith, MS. ED.
Director of Adult Education Southern Region
1410 East Park Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone (229) 333-5496
Fax (229) 249-4866
betty.smith@wiregrass.edu