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Adult Center Lab
The Adult Center Lab was established in the Autumn of 1989 as a community educational facility to help adults develop basic literacy skills as well as basic and advanced skills in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
Students in the main literacy labPrograms and Clientele: The primary goal of the Adult Center Lab was to provide a site for adult education. It has progressed beyond that basic goal to encompass the whole spectrum of students from pre-school aged children to adults. Services are free to the public. The Adult Center Lab offers a variety of programs to enhance the learning experience. The Literacy Center works co-operatively with the NSU College of Optometry, to enhance their Vision Therapy program. College students may use test preparation software to aid in passing the Pre-Professional Skills Test, Medical College Admissions Test, Graduate Records Exam, or the Law School Admissions test. The Centerís lab offers programs in basic literacy, reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Method of Testing and Placement: The Adult Center Lab provides placement testing
for its students. The Test of Adult Basic Education and Wide Range
Achievement Test may be used to provide grade equivalent scores. The scores
aid in the placement of the student in the appropriate computer software
program. A Practice-GED test is used as a diagnostic device to determine
which of the five test areas of the GED program need re-enforcement. Method of Instruction: At The Adult Center Lab, computer and human assistance
are available to help with the learning process. The center provides
Computer Assisted Instruction as well as stay to assist students. Computing Resources: The Adult Center computer lab has areas
to aid its diverse group of students and their needs. The Lab
has 24 Pentium computers that provide internet access and laser quality
printing. Educational Software: Major Integrated Learning Systems:
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