Sunday, September 4, 2011


We have registered thousands of students and classes are in full session. Many classes are open enrollment, and registration continues through the year.

Berkeley Adult School serves students in specified and targeted instruction with measurable outcomes. In addition to our District’s broad support, we thank our collaborative educational partners. The Bread Project, a culinary and food service class on our campus is underway and the CafĂ© is open, with delicious baked goods, coffee, tea and full course lunches, all very affordable. San Francisco Paramedic Association teaches an EMT class, Boston Reed College teaches Clinical Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician classes. Offsite, Inter-City Services hosts a GED and Office Automation class for us and we offer diverse programs for older adults and adults with disabilities at locations throughout Berkeley, including our campus, J-Sei, Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, Strawberry Creek Lodge, Redwood Gardens, North Berkeley Senior Center, South Berkeley Senior Center, Ashby Care, Berkeley Pines, Chaparral House, Kyakameena, Berkeley Adult Day Health Center, BORP, Creative Wellness Center, and East Bay Center for the Blind.

Check out our on-line registration, come to the office or call 510-644-6130 for more information about enrollment.

We’re on Facebook, and if you are too, look for a “25% off” coupon for computer classes.

We have mentioned our accreditation in this blog, and we have been diligently preparing for the process. Berkeley Adult School has drafted a Self Study Report and rolled it out for our staff and faculty to provide input, edit, and add new content. This report will be our focus throughout the fall and winter, and will include an Action Plan addressing key area for our school. Part of the process is involving community members, so if you’re interested in participating, please contact Burr Guthrie or LaRanda Marr. A Visiting Committee, comprised of Adult Educators from across the state has been selected to spend three days at our school in April. At that time, the Visiting Committee will validate our Self Study Report and make recommendations on our Action Plan and our next accreditation term. Stay tuned for updates.

On October 24, 7:00 P.M. we will host the next Neighborhood Community Meeting, room TBA. Please rsvp with Principal Burr Guthrie if you plan to attend. Call (510) 644-6130 or send email.