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Adult Education

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The Region 5 ESC Adult Education and Literacy- College & Career Preparation program provides educational opportunities to under educated adults in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange Counties.  These services include adult education classes for out of school individuals who are seeking to obtain their High School Equivalency, learn English, and or need support through remediation while in college/training. Our services are FREE of charge and are available to all residents who are at least 18 years of age and no longer enrolled in the public school system (16 & 17 year olds are able to enroll under certain conditions, please call the office for details 409-951-1771). 

We look forward to helping you reach your educational goals!

Partnerships

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The Texas Workforce Commission logo features a star surrounded by a laurel wreath with the organization's name in a circular arrangement.
The logo features a red star with blue lines, with the text 'Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas' and a tagline about a competitive workforce.
Lamar State College Port Arthur logo with the college name and a stylized wave design.
A stylized logo with the letters 'LT' in blue, featuring a red star in the middle of the 'L'.
The logo of the Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont, Texas, featuring two figures holding hands inside a house outline.
A colorful display of books arranged in a semi-circle with a logo for Beaumont, Texas, and a blue bird in the top right corner.
The emblem features a large star surrounded by laurel branches and the text 'Lamar State College - Orange 1969' in a circular layout.
A circular emblem with a star at the center, surrounded by laurel branches, with text including 'Lumberton I.S.D.', '1967', and the words 'Pride', 'Excellence', 'Honor'.
The Lamar University logo features a stylized red bird with a fierce expression and the university name in bold letters.
The logo of Southeast Texas Career Institute features a star with red, yellow, and teal colors and the institute's name in red and black text.
A logo with a crescent moon, crossed swords, and the text 'IDOR ISD SAILING TO EXCELLENCE' with a sailboat icon.
The Ehrhardt School emblem features a shield with a fleur-de-lis, a crown, and a motto, surrounded by green foliage and a circular border.
The image shows the logo of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, featuring three stylized books in black, yellow, and gray.

Adult Education Contacts

Brenda Schofield
Program Director
Email Brenda Schofield

Sherrie Thomas
Community Program Director
Email Sherrie Thomas

Terrya Norsworthy
Program Specialist
Email Terrya Norsworthy

Kaylee Barnhart
Data Management & Accountability Specialist
Email Kaylee Barnhart
(409) 951-1771 

Program information from Region 5, checked September 7, 2026. View the official source page.

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