Adult Education Resource Directory for Hidalgo County, Texas Please contact each resource for up-to-date information. Other potential sites may include libraries, schools, & community centers.

This directory was compiled by: High School Equivalency Program (HEP) • The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA)

Phone: (956) 665-2521 • Email: hep@utpa.edu • Online: www.utpa.edu/hep • Support Website: http://utpahep.pbworks.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a free federally funded program that assists persons working in agriculturally-related activities and their eligible family members with earning their General Educational Development (GED) certificate. The goal of HEP is to help students enhance their life skills and knowledge so that

they may qualify for more rewarding employment, entry into an institution of higher education, or the military services. Rev. 04/04/2012

SERVICE PROVIDERS English as a Second Language (ESL) • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • General Educational Development (GED)

Program Phone Sites Civics ESL ABE GED

AVANCE, Inc. - Rio Grande Valley Contact Person: Monica G. Padron E-mail: mpadron.rgv@avance.org

(956) 618-1642 McAllen X X

English Language Institute The University of Texas-Pan American E-Mail: eli@utpa.edu

(956) 665-2133 or (956) 665-7101

Edinburg X

High School Equivalency Program-TAMU Texas A&M University • Colonias Program Contact Person: Adela Arrellano E-mail: aarellano@arch.tamu.edu

(855) 826-8437 Alton, San Carlos, San Juan,

Weslaco (also Lyford) X

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM-UTPA The University of Texas-Pan American Contact Person: Jaime D. Garza E-mail: hep@utpa.edu or j_garza@utpa.edu

(956) 665-2521 Edinburg X

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Contact Person: Emma Gager E-mail: hspmcallen@yahoo.com

(956) 631-5295 McAllen X X

LUPE (La Unión del Pueblo Entero) Contact Person: Martha Sanchez E-mail: martas@lupenet.org

(956) 787-2233 Alton, Edcouch, Mercedes,

Pharr, San Juan X X X

Pharr Literacy Project Contact Person: Laura Martinez Online: www.pharrliteracyproject.org

(956) 783-7746 Pharr X X X

Region One Education Service Center Adult Education Contact Person: LeeRoy Corkill E-mail: lcorkill@esc1.net

(956) 984-6270 McAllen, Pharr, Others X X X

South Texas College Continuing, Professional, and Workforce Education Contact Person: Isaias “Izzy” Ledezma E-mail: iledezma@southtexascollege.edu

(956) 872-1693 McAllen X X

Southern Careers Institute Contact Person: Josie Anzaldua

(956) 687-1415 Pharr X

AREA GED TESTING CENTERS OTHER RESOURCES

South Texas College 2603 Pecan Plaza • McAllen, TX 78501

Phone: (956) 872-3842

Mercedes Senior High School 500 Rio Rico Rd. • Mercedes, TX 78570

Phone: (956) 514-2114

Texas State Technical College-Harlingen 1902 North Loop 499 • Harlingen, TX 78550

Phone: (956) 364-4316

Brownsville Independent School District

708 Palm Boulevard • Brownsville, TX 78520 Phone: (956) 554-2806

GED Testing Service This is the official site for the GED Tests. Start here for accurate and reliable information.

http://www.acenet.edu Select “GED Testing Services” from “Program or Service” drop down menu.

Texas Education Agency-GED Unit Request GED transcripts and scores for GED exams taken in the state of Texas.

Phone: (512) 463-9292 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ged

Study Guide Zone Provides useful free study guides for various exams including GED as well as

advice for studying, test-taking, and college preparation. http://www.studyguidezone.com