Adult Secondary Education Program
Welcome to the John A. Logan College site for the Adult Secondary Education program. The programs in this area are designed to help students work toward high school completion, post-secondary planning, successful employment, and career exploration. Please call if we can help you or someone you know.
Adult Secondary Education (Alternative High School/ASE)
The program is offered to students who:
- Are no longer attending regular high school
- Are at-risk of school failure in their regular school environment
- Are between the ages of 16-21
- Obtain written permission from the sending high school principal
The ASE program offers the following services:
- An intensive, comprehensive program for dropout youth, including education, counseling, support services, community service activities, and internship opportunities.
- An educational program allowing students the opportunity to earn credit toward high school graduation.
- A program of counseling and communication for students, parents, and staff.
- Assessment and counseling in academic, vocational, and life skill areas.
Final decisions regarding admissions will be made by the John A. Logan College Adult Secondary Education Staff. For more information contact:
- Elaine Parker
- Carterville Campus
- H building 105D
- (618) 985-3741, 549-7335, 937-3438,542-8612, 800/851-4720, or TTY 985-2752
- Extension: 8349
Early School Leaver Program (ESLP)
The Early School Leaver Transition Program (ESLTP) is specifically aimed at helping at-risk students become reoriented and motivated to complete their education by allowing students to participate in adult education instruction as well as career and work training activities. Only those youth who demonstrate a willingness to meet both goals and who are able to benefit from such a program are selected.
The program is offered to students who:
- Are between the ages of 16 - 21.
- Are not currently attending traditional high school.
- Are reading at a 9.0 reading level or higher.
The program provides the following services:
- Assessment and counseling in career and life skill areas.
- Exploration of post-secondary training options by job or class shadowing.
- Develop a Career Portfolio.
- Receive job-search assistance.
- Earn credit toward high school completion.
For further information contact:
- Amy Biley
- Carterville Campus
- H Building 107D
- (618) 985-3741, 549-7335, 937-3438,542-8612, 800/851-4720, or TTY 985-2752
- Extension 8264
