Adult Education

Center of Hope’s Adult Education program is committed to meeting the needs of the Parker County community by helping adults to acquire the basic skills in reading, writing, math, English language proficiency, and problem-solving to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. For program information, visit: https://centerofhopetx.com/adult-education/

GED Tutoring – by appointment

Basic Literacy for Reading and Math – by appointment

Contact Katie Lawrence for details: katie@centerofhopetx.com or 817.594.0266.

English Second Language (ESL) Classes

ESL classes are offered in 16-week semesters in the fall and spring. Classes are available in six levels – beginners to advanced. For most students, one level takes a year to complete. This course is designed for students to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.

Registration: January 7th
Classes begin: Week of January 11th

Weatherford Class Times: 
Levels 3-6: Monday & Tuesday, 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Levels 1-2: Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Levels 1-2: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30PM – 7:30PM

Springtown: TBD

Contact Carrie Jackson for details: carriej@centerofhopetx.com or 817.594.0266 ext. 318.

U.S. Citizenship Class

This 8-week class helps legal residents pass the citizenship test given by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, so they can assume full participation in U.S. civic society.

Registration: January 7th
Classes begin: January 11th

Level 1: Thursday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Level 2: Thursday, 10am – 12pm

Click here for Qualifications for Citizenship.
Contact Carrie Jackson for details: carriej@centerofhopetx.com or 817.594.0266 ext.318.

CALM

CALM is a class designed to help you experience peace in the middle of life’s chaos. Throughout the course, participants will explore key steps to finding calm, including Celebrating God’s Goodness, Asking for Help, Leaving Your Concerns With God, and Meditating on Good Things. By applying practical, faith-based strategies, you can learn to manage anxiety, develop lasting calm, and walk in renewed peace and joy.

Weatherford, 1 PM – 3 PM; Mondays & Thursdays 

• February, Dates are TBD

Springtown, TBD

• TBD

Financial Management

Weatherford, 1:30 pm, Thursdays, 5 weeks

• January 7 – February 4
• March 4 – April 1

Springtown, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• TBD

Jobs for Life

Monday & Wednesday, 1 PM – 3 PM, 8 weeks

• January 11 – March 3
• March 22 – May 12

During this 8-week course, you’ll gain skills on your job search, connect with mentors and gain hope and confidence!
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Powered for Life 
(Men-only class)

Wednesday & Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• TBD

Understand God’s purpose for your life and live filled with hope!
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Basic Computer Class

Weatherford, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 PM – 3 PM, 3 Weeks, 6 sessions

• January 12 – 28
• April 20 – May 6

Springtown, Tuesdays, 10am -12pm

• TBD

Learn and strengthen computer skills in this Beginner Level class.
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Microsoft Word Class

Weatherford, Tuesday & Thursday, 1 PM – 3 PM, 4 weeks, 8 sessions

• February 2 – 24
• May 11 – June 3

Springtown, Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM

• TBD

Learn and grow in Microsoft Word in this Beginner Level class.
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Microsoft Excel Class

Weatherford
Tuesday & Thursday, 1 PM – 3 PM, 4 weeks, 8 sessions

• March 2 -24

Springtown
Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM

• TBD

Learn and grow in Microsoft Excel in this Beginner Level class.
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Microsoft Powerpoint Class

Tuesday & Thursday, 1PM – 3 PM, 3 weeks, 6 sessions

• March 30 – April 14

Learn and grow in Microsoft PowerPoint in this Beginner Level class.
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

S.T.E.P.S.

Tuesdays: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• January thru October: 2nd and 4th, Tuesdays
• November & December: 1st and 3rd, Tuesdays

Thursdays: 5:30 PM

• Only for people who work and can’t attend day class
• 2nd Thursday of the month

Start Today Empowering Personal Success
Contact Erin McEndree for details.

Character for Life

Thursdays: 1 PM – 2:30 PM

• January 21 – February 25
• April 5 – May 19