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Adult Continuing Education Program

Media Codes

B = braille
C = cassette
D = download
LP = large print
P = regular print
OL = online

The Adult Continuing Education Program (ACE) offers a variety of courses for adults who are blind or visually impaired that cover areas ranging from braille and academic studies to independent living, life adjustment, technology and recreation. The following list includes ACE course names and numbers. All courses in this program feature an ACE designation at the conclusion of the course description. The High School Program (HS) features academic courses and electives for students who seek to earn a high school diploma. Students can earn high school credit, which is easily transferred to their local schools, or earn a diploma through Hadley. The following list includes HS course names and numbers. All courses in this program feature an HS designation at the conclusion of the course description.

Entrance Assignment (ACE and HS only)

Before beginning your first course, the school requires you to complete a short Entrance Assignment. Its format is similar to that of many Hadley lesson assignments. When you successfully complete the Entrance Assignment, you will be automatically enrolled in the first course you selected on your application. This packet also contains the Hadley Student Handbook.Course ACE-001 (ACE) B, C, LP, or OL. 1 assignment. Credit: none.Course HSP-001 (HS) B, C, LP, or OL. 1 assignment. Credit: none.

Art

Art History: Art of Ancient Egypt

English

English Skills

Punctuation

Spelling: Word Study

English Composition

Elements of Poetry

English Literature 1

English Literature 2

Literature: Fiction

Mathematics

Mathematics 1--General

Mathematics 2--Pre-Algebra

Doing It the Metric Way

Abacus 1

Abacus 2

Practical Math 1

Science

General Science

Life Science

Health 1

Health 2

Social Studies

U.S. History: Discovery to Jacksonian Era

U.S. History: The 19th Century

U.S. History: World Wars

U.S. History: Post-World War Years

Economics

American Government

World History

Braille

Using Raised Markers

Braille Literacy 1: Tactile Readiness for Braille

Braille Literacy 2: Learning the Braille Alphabet

Braille Literacy 3: Uncontracted Braille

Braille Literacy 4: Contracted Braille

Braille Reading 1

Braille Reading 2

Braille Writing

Effective Braille Reading

Essentials of Nemeth

Experience Braille Reading

Communication

Typing 1

Typing 2

Effective Listening

Technology

Access Technology: Beginnings

Word Processing

Internet Basics

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Using Excel

Business & Careers

Business Communication

Business Law 1

Business Law 2

Business Writing

Principles of Job Acquisition

Independent Living

The Human Eye

Independent Living

Going Places

Guide Dogs

Personal Psychology

Personal Safety: Self-Defense Strategies

Safety in the Home

Self-Esteem and Adjusting with Blindness

Self-Help Groups: An Introduction

Self-Help Groups: Advanced Topics

Diabetes: Towards Self-Management

Macular Degeneration

Glaucoma

Parenting: Preparation

Parenting: Infancy

Parenting: The Early Years

Foods: Meat, Poultry and Fish

Foods: Eggs and Dairy Products

Foods: Fruits and Vegetables

Foods: Grains and Sweets

Foods: A Social Perspective

Language

Basic Conversational French

Basic Conversational Spanish

Recreation

New Testament Survey

Old Testament Law and History

Old Testament Poetry and Prophecy

Your Bible

A Birdsong Tutor

Chess for Beginners

Chess: Principles and Strategies

Container Gardening

Diagnostics (No Credit)

ACE: Entrance Assignment

English Skills Diagnostic Test

Mathematics Diagnostic Test

Braille Placement Test

Internet Skills Diagnostic Test

Contracted Braille Diagnostic Test

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