Now enrolling for In-Person classes to begin 8/14/20 and Distance Learning classes to beginning 8/8/20 - get more information below

Monroe #1 BOCES provides Adult Literacy classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Eqivalency (HSE) (Preparation to take the TASC Exam to gain an HSE Diploma), and English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). All three programs are geared toward preparing students for the workforce. To get more information about our programs please click the links below.

Monroe #1 BOCES Adult Education program will begin a phased reopening in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s executive order and guidance in Phase 4. Monroe #1 BOCES and the Adult Education Program are committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and safe re-opening of in-person classes and testing for our students, staff & visitors.

The Monroe #1 BOCES Adult Education Program will open up in stages. The stages are expressed below:

Stage 1 - Return to In-Person Testing

• In-Person testing for new and current students to begin the week 7/27/20 at the Plaza and Foreman Center locations. For more information please call us at the number below.
  • TABE - entrance assessment for our High School Equivalency classes
  • Best + - entrance assessment for our ESOL classes
  • Post-testing for current ESOL and High School Equivalency students
  • Readiness testing for High Scool Equivalency students looking to take the TASC exam

Stage 2 - Return to In-Person Classes for ABE/HSE and/or Testing

• ABE and HSE classes will return to in-person classes the week of 8/3/20 at the Plaza.
• For more information please call us at the number below.
• Distance learning under the current temporary COVID 19 process will continue until in-person classes resume.
• Distance learning options will be available to interested students even after we return to in-person classes.
• In-person testing will continue.

Stage 3 - Return to In-Person Classes for ESOL and/or Testing

• ESOL classes will return to in-person classes the week of 8/17/20 at the Plaza and Building 9.
• For more information please call us at the number below.
• Distance learning under the current temporary COVID 19 process will continue until in-person classes resume.
• Distance learning options will be available to interested students even after we return to in-person classes.
• In-person testing will continue.

For directions on how to apply for, and to access an application for the Adult Basic Education & TASC™ Test Prep program, click on the file below.

• Adult Basic Education HSE Registration Instructions.docx
• Adult Basic Education Registration and NYS Individual Student Record Form (ISRF) form.pdf

For directions on how to apply for, and to access an application for the English Speakers of Other Languages program, click on the file below.

• English Speakers of Other Languages ESOL Registration Instructions
• English Speakers of Other Languages form and NYS Individual Student Record Form (ISRF).pdf