Multilingual learners are those whose native language is a language other than English, or those who live in a family or community where the dominant language is a language other than English.
Delaware offers both adult English-as-a-second-language (ES) programs and Integrated English literacy and civics education (IELCE) to support multilingual learners.
ESL Programs
Adult English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs focus on improving
- English speaking and comprehension skills
- Academic skills
- Work readiness skills
| Location | Program | Address | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Appoquinimink Adult Education | 120 Silver Lake Road Middletown, DE 19709 |
302-378-5037 | 302-378-0362 | shannon.lapinsky@appo.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | Christina Adult Education | 925 Bear Corbitt Road Bear, DE 19701 |
302-454-2101 (press #1) | 302-454-2272 | daphne.mathews@christina.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | DE Technical & Community College, Adult Education Program – Wilmington Campus | 333 Shipley Street Wilmington, DE 19801 |
302-571-5300 | 302-830-5213 | rander17@dtcc.edu and/or jdavis@dtcc.edu |
| New Castle County | Latin American Community Center | 403 Van Buren Street Wilmington, DE 19804 |
302-655-7338 | 302-655-7334 | cmarshall@thelatincenter.org |
| New Castle County | New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education | 1703 School Lane Wilmington, DE 19808 |
302-683-3646 | 302-995-6235 | annemarie.linden@nccvt.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | Red Clay Consolidated | 1621 Telegraph Road Wilmington, DE 19804 |
302-651-2709 | 302-658-7137 | kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us |
| Kent County | Polytech Adult Education | 823 Walnut Shade Rd P.O. Box 102 Woodside, DE 19980 |
302-697-4545 | 302-697-4544 | betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us |
| Sussex County | DE Technical & Community College, Adult Basic Education Program – Owens Campus | 21179 College Drive Georgetown, DE 19947 |
302-259-6344 | 302-259-6754 | lgunning@dtcc.edu |
| Sussex County | Sussex Technical | 17099 County Seat Highway PO Box 351 Georgetown, DE 19947 |
302-856-9035 | 302-856-7875 | linda.eklund@sussexvt.k12.de.us and/or Michael.Owens@sussexvt.k12.de.us |
IELCE Programs
Integrated English literacy and civics education (IELCE) programs focus on
- English language skills
- Work-readiness skills
- Civics and citizenship skills
- Specific skills within a particular occupation or career cluster
The goal of IELCE is to increase employment- and career-building opportunities in occupations that provide a living wage. Participants must meet certain eligibility requirements to enroll.
| Location | Program | Address | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education
Introduction to Skilled Trades *Collaboration with Red Clay |
1703 School Lane Wilmington, DE 19808 |
302-683-3646 | 302-995-6235 | annemarie.linden@nccvt.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | Red Clay Consolidated
Introduction to Skilled Trades *Collaboration with NCCVT |
1621 Telegraph Road Wilmington, DE 19804 |
302-651-2709 | 302-658-7137 | kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us |
| Kent County | Polytech Adult Education
Electromechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Automotive, Construction Pre-Apprentice, Certified Production Operators, Allied Health Professions |
823 Walnut Shade Rd P.O. Box 102 Woodside, DE 19980 |
302-697-4545 | 302-697-4544 | betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us |
| Sussex County | Sussex Technical
Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Auto Maintenance, General Mechanic, Welding, Hospitality, Medical Assistance, Phlebotomy, or CNA |
17099 County Seat Highway PO Box 351 Georgetown, DE 19947 |
302-856-9035 | 302-856-7875 | linda.eklund@sussexvt.k12.de.us and/or Michael.Owens@sussexvt.k12.de.us |
