Adult education online

The Adult Education department provides online options for students who are preparing for either GED (including Spanish GED) or HiSET testing. Online options are also available for ESL learning. Online classes use the hybrid learning model.

Online Options

English Language Learning (ESL, ELL)

Technologies Used: Burlington English, Zoom, Cobra

Online students can use Parkland College campus resources and supports.

Class Structure and Support:

  • Each student begins with registration (orientation and testing)
  • Students are assigned to an online class by an Adult Education Advisor
  • Students are expected to practice English daily using Burlington English
  • Entire class meets weekly with their instructor online using Zoom
  • Students have open access to Adult Education Advising team
  • Transition support for career readiness, ESL, or education advancement
High School Diploma Testing Prep (GED, Spanish GED, HiSET)

Technologies Used: I-Pathways, Zoom, GED.com, Cobra

Online students can use Parkland College campus resources and supports. 

Class Structure and Support:

  • Each student begins with registration (orientation and testing)
  • Students are assigned to an online class by an Adult Education Advisor
  • Students complete online assignments independently 
  • Entire class meets weekly with their instructor online using Zoom
  • 40 hours of attendance = eligible for free testing vouchers. Visit GED.com to see official practice GED test costs and official GED test costs.
  • Students have open access to Adult Education Advising team
  • Transition support for career readiness or education advancement

Interested?

Contact us today by phone or email.

Phone: 217/351-2580

Email: adulteducation@parkland.edu

Follow us on Facebook Parkland College Career and Technical Education for updates on future classes.