Link to Connecticut Technical High School System
Bullard-Havens Technical High School, 500 Palisades Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
 
Telephone: (203) 579-6333, FAX (203) 579-6904
Connecticut State Department of Education
 

Adult Bilingual English as a Second Language
and World of Work programs

Tel: (203) 579-6333 ext. 6608
Fax: (203) 382-8466

The Bullard-Havens Adult Bilingual English as a Second Language and World of Work programs have been in existence since 1985. Our mission is to provide students whose first language is not English with the necessary language skills, basic education, and computer technology training to ensure successful participation in the local community.

Tuition is free through funding provided by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title II and the Connecticut State Department of Education Technical High School System.

The World of Work program is designed for the advanced ESL learner and offers:
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
· Keyboarding and office skills
· Basic English and Math
· External Diploma Program (EDP) (Students are selected via scholarships)
· Employment Skills classes to assist in career planning, resume writing and building interviewing skills.

Students in the World of Work Program
Students in the World of Work Program

The ESL program offers:
· Three levels of ESL instruction (beginning, intermediate & advanced) to increase listening, reading, writing, and conversation skills.
· A computer language lab where students use specialized software to develop language and keyboarding skills.
· A weekly Health/ Parenting class.
· Wireless Language Laptop Lab
· Employment Skills classes to assist in career planning, resume writing and interviewing skills.

Students in ESL Program
Students in ESL Program
An on-site Career Counselor and Employment Coordinator are available to provide assistance with employment and/or transitioning into higher education or occupational skill training.

Program Schedule:

October 3, 2007 to May 19, 2008
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Tutoring 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Registration begins September 7, 2007.

**Accommodations will be made for students with disabilities**

STAFF
Program supervisor
Linda Rivera
Secretary
Ruth Ortega
Employment Coordinator
Laura Turiano
Career Counselor
Roz Acevedo
Teaching staff
ESL Level A/B
Maria Lee
ESL Level B/C
Mary Koslowski
World of Work (WOW)
Sherry Harris
ED assistant (WOW)
Madelyn Olivo
Laptop Lab ED Assistant
Beatrice Torres