Adult Education - Black River Technical College

Dr Trenia Miles, Deputy Director for Adult Education, Arkansas Department of Career Education - Black River Technical College

BRTC’s Adult Education program offers a variety of classes available to all adults age 18 or older. Individuals aged 16 and 17 years must meet academic qualifications, have parental approval, and obtain a release from the last school attended or submit an Arkansas Home School Intent Form for the current school year.

Students enrolled in Adult Education classes are enriched through a wide range of available studies and have the opportunity to review or learn new skills necessary for career or educational improvement.

Locations

Corning

302 West Second Street
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-5364

Paragould

1105 W. Court Street, Suite C
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-0332

Pocahontas

1410 Hwy. 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4130

Walnut Ridge

Walnut Ridge Community Center
504 SE Southern Ave.
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-2059

Philosophy of Adult Education

The Adult Education Program at Black River Technical College has as a foundation the belief that knowledge is the key to improving the quality of life. Education puts students in touch with the world around them, develops self-knowledge and promotes meaningful decision-making. The Adult Education Program attempts to increase student understanding of the value of education in gaining knowledge and developing skills necessary for a successful future.

Classroom Instruction

BRTC Adult Education instructors seek to meet the needs of students and accommodate all learning styles through a variety of teaching methods and classroom resources:

computer-aided instruction
video and audio instruction
teacher-led small group instruction
teacher-assisted individual instruction

A learning plan, based on an individual’s preferred learning style, is developed for each student upon enrollment, thus allowing the student to begin at an appropriate educational level and to progress at his or her own pace.