scott silverman
(Co-chair)

SMC - Interim Dean, Noncredit and External Programs

Free Access to Technology and

Test Preparation

Career Technical Education

English as a Second Language (ESL)

PATRICK MILLER
(co-chair)

SMMUSD - (TOSA)

Teacher on Special Assignments

patricia hernandez
(FACULTY LEAD)

SMMUSD - Adult Education Center ESL / Citizenship Instructor

FREE CLASSES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS FOR ADULT LEARNERS

OFFERED AT SMC NONCREDIT AND SMMUSD ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

and Transition Services

The programs offered at Santa Monica College Noncredit Initiatives and SMMUSD's Adult Education Center are available to all adults 18+ who are not currently enrolled on a Student Visa; all other residency status students are eligible for enrollment. Programs are tuition-free and in most cases require no out of pocket cost (Health-related certificate programs require fees related to background checks and other requirements for operating in a clinical setting).

High School Diploma/GED Preparation

CYNTHIA McGREGORY

(Co-Project director)

SMMUSD - Principal, Olympic High School and the Adult Education Center

FREE CLASSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, day and evening

classes are offered online, in-person and hybrid modality

FREE SMC NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Citizenship Preparation

(Some offerings alternate depending on Semenster. Click listings to learn more)

History

Pre-Certification

Beginning

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

Workforce and Career Certificates, ESL and Citizenship

meet OUR GOVERNING BOARD

* Beginner
* Intermediate
* Advanced

Counseling, Student Support

Introduction to Working

Adult Basic Education

Intermediate

Conversation / Digital Literacy

LUIS JAUREGUI
(Co-Project director)

SMC - Project Manager, Noncredit Initiatives

Communication Platforms

2013 - 2014 California Legislation AB86: State Budget appropriated $25 million to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) for two-year grants for the purpose of developing regional plans for adult education.
2014 - 2015 California Legislation AB104: Transition from planning to implementation- AB 86 becomes the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG). The CCCCO and the California Department of Education (CDE) work in partnership to implement the requirements outlined in the Adult Education Block Grant.

saman mehrazar

(ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)

SMC - Administrative Assistant II, Noncredit Initiatives

SMC Noncredit students have a dedicated Student Services help desk and counseling staff specialized in noncredit pathways and transition services.

LIZBETH KOENIG
(FACULTY LEAD)

SMC - ESL Instructor, Noncredit ESL Faculty Lead

Learning Tools, Equipment and Resources

The Adult Education Center offers programs in Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, Career Technical Training, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Preparation. The AEC is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.