The mission of Santa Clara Adult Education is to empower adults of all ages and abilities to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Schoolwide Learning Outcomes
• Students will achieve measurable growth in knowledge and skills in their area of study.
• Students will be able to identify and access diverse resources, information and technology related to their area of study.
• Students will apply knowledge and skills from their areas of study to their personal and/or professional lives.
Fully accredited by the schools commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Uniform Complaint Procedure
Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) has a uniform complaint process as required in Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4622 (SCUSD Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 1312.3). Copies of these policies are available in their complete form on the Santa Clara Unified website at santaclarausd.org, through the Santa Clara Unified District office, and at all schools in Santa Clara School District at no charge to the recipient.
Santa Clara Unified School District and Santa Clara Adult Education is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
WELCOME TO THE WINTER/SPRING SESSION
We’re excited to share our digital catalog with you! Due to Santa Clara Adult Education (SCAE) embracing a green approach by printing and mailing less materials, we’ll be sharing our class catalog digitally and sharing our latest news through online newsletters and our website. We’ll keep you informed about everything, from upcoming registration dates to new classes you won’t want to miss. Sign up today and help SCAE turn over a new leaf to become more sustainable!
Check your email for our monthly newsletters to keep up with the latest events, classes, and activities!
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Elevate Your Education
Jumpstart Your Career Find Your Community
Career Training
We offer Career Technical Education (CTE), certificate programs, and classes to help you change jobs or advance in your career.
Learn more on pages 7 & 8.
Get Your Diploma
Want to finish your education?
Our school will help you get your High School Diploma (HSD) or High School Equivalency (HSE).
Learn more on pages 5 & 6.
English Language Classes
Our English Language classes can help you improve your English in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Learn more on page 4.
Multiple Entry Points
English for Careers Classes
Learn the language for the job you want. Career focused English classes allow you to explore a new career while learning English.
See the classes offered on page 8.
For job seekers, recent graduates, immigrants, those leaving incarceration or military service, and many more.
Tools to Help
There is more than one path to get you where you’re going and our Transition Specialist is here to guide you every step of the way.
ENGLISH CLASSES
Are you a recent immigrant and need to learn how to speak English? Do you want to improve your English to get a better job? Join one of our free classes! We offer English Levels 1-5, and each class provides practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
How do I enroll in English classes?
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Create an account at santaclaraadulted.asapconnected.com/login
Registration for the orientation and placement test opens:
• December 2
• March 17
Call (408) 423-3500 to register for the orientation and placement test*
These classes are FREE!
3 Take your test and start attending class!
*New students and students who have left our school for more than 6 months must take a placement test.
“These classes helped me improve my listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The office staff and teachers are kind and approachable. I highly recommend SCAE as they offer lots of classes.”
- Maria H.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
We offer an independent study model of instruction. Students attend a check-in with the teacher for at least one hour per week. Appointments are available in the morning and the evening. In order to help students progress, regular attendance is mandatory.
The teacher assigns each student about 20 hours of work per week to be reviewed weekly.
In person and online instruction is available.
150 credits are needed to graduate:
• English/ 40
• Fine Art or Foreign Language / 10
• Math/ 10
• Algebra / 10
• Health / 2.5
• Life Science / 10
• Physical Science / 10
• Practical Art / 5
• World History / 10
• U.S. History / 10
• Government, Civics / 5
• Economics / 5
• Electives / 22.5
How do I enroll in classes?
Order official transcripts from any high school and/or colleges attended.*
Create an account at santaclaraadulted.asapconnected.com/login
Register to attend an orientation:
• Tuesday 9 AM - 11:30 AM
• Orientations are in room D3
• No children Start attending class!
*NOTE: If you recently attended a Santa Clara Unified School District high school: Santa Clara High School, Wilcox High School, New Valley, or Wilson High School, you do not need to obtain an ofcial transcript. Instead, email counselor, Katie Bennett directly at kbennett@scusd.net
CLASS SCHEDULE
*Classes offered in-person and online 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
In California, adults who left high school before graduation have ways to secure a high school equivalency (HSE) credential. There are two HSE exams, the HiSET and the GED.
What HSE programs do you offer?
We offer an in-person, self-paced model of instruction. Students attend weekly with the teacher to prepare to pass one of the two exams, the HiSET or the GED.
Through testing, you can demonstrate you have the same skills and knowledge as a high school graduate. Once you pass the test, California Department of Education will issue you a high school equivalency certificate. We also offer the HiSET exams in Spanish. • Open to adults 18 years of age or older. • You do not need high school transcripts to pursue a HSE credential.
Create an account at santaclaraadulted.asapconnected.com/login
We offer the following HiSET exams on our campus each month: Do you offer the official HSE exams?
CAREER TRAINING
We offer career training programs to provide students with relevant skills for the 21st century labor market demands. Our career training classes can be taken individually to meet personal goals or in sequence towards a Program Certificate.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
Improve Your Reading, Writing, & Math Skills
Want a new job, but feel you need to brush up on your writing skills? Need to help your child with their math homework? Want to be a better reader? We can help!
Join our ABE class. We offer one-on-one support with reading, writing, and math skills. You can join at any time and stay for as long as you need.
Ready to start improving your skills?
It’s easy! Come to one of our weekly orientations. Call us at (408) 423-3500 for the schedule.
We also offer English for Work classes. These courses help prepare English learners for careers in food service, child development, and healthcare. Students have the opportunity to gain a general knowledge of these industries with a focus on the English terminology they need to know in order to succeed.
Gain the skills employers want and stand out in the job market!
CAREER TRAINING
Foundations of Real Estate Management
“I found SCAE
to be a
great place
C. Pellecchia, Christian.Pellecchia@jedunn.com
T 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
*Attend a FREE orientation on: Tue / at : - : pm TBD
2/25-5/6 $79 10
CAREER WORKSHOPS
Resume Writing
D4 E. Sanchez, esanchez@scusd.net
M 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 1/27 $15 1
Interview Skills
D4 E. Sanchez, esanchez@scusd.net
M 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2/10 $15 1
CHILDCARE TRAINING
Child, Family & Community CHD 002t
with very good adult classes. Highly recommend to everyone in and around Santa Clara.”
- Atul C.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Introduction to Free ChatGPT: Exploring Conversational AI
D4 R. Zylstra, rzylstra@scusd.net
M 6 PM - 8:30 PM 2/3 $59 1
ENGLISH FOR EMPLOYMENT
English for Food Service NCE 940FD
HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Medical Assistant*
*MUST attend an orientation to enroll, Classes start every month
*Attend a FREE orientation on: Wed / at : - : pm in D TBD
P. Sousa, pedro.sousa@missioncollege.edu
W 6:30 PM - 8:20 PM 1/29-5/21 Free 15
C. Sanchez, claudio.sanchez@wvm.edu
English for Child Development: Factors NCE 955EC
*Attend a FREE orientation on: Wed / at : - : pm in D TBD
J. Rosner, julaine.rosner@missioncollege.edu
M 6 PM - 9 PM 1/27-5/19 Free 15
S 9 AM - 11:30 AM 1/22-5/17 Free 15
*Attend a FREE orientation on: Wed / at : - : pm TBD
English for Careers in Healthcare 2
L. Sadasivan, lathika.sadasivan@wvm.edu K2
M 6:30 PM - 8:50 PM 2/10-5/19 Free 14
Our career training programs provide students with the skills they need for modern labor market demands.
Medical Assistant Orientation (Online or In Person)
C. Berdiansky, cberdiansky@scusd.net
See the website for all orientation days and times
Medical Interpreter Training
V. Escobar, vescobar@scusd.net
T, Th 6 PM - 8:30 PM 3/11-5/22 $89 15 TBD
*Attend a FREE orientation on: Tues / at - pm, location TBD
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS
Santa Clara Adult Education offers a variety of classes for personal enrichment. Whether you’re looking to learn a new hobby, explore an old interest, or tap into your creative side, there’s a class for you!
Connect with other adults and join our community of lifelong learners. It’s never too late to pursue your passion or discover something new!
Classes can fill up fast, so don’t wait to register!
“I’m blown away by how passionate skilled the instructors are at what they do. I’m very much looking forward to taking more classes in the future!”
- Annie C.
What will you learn?
We offer classes in cooking, gardening, music, photography, visual arts, and more!
Enrichment Classes
COOKING GARDENING
North Indian Cooking: Samosas
M.Karampurwala, mkarampurwala@scusd.net
S 9 AM - 1 PM 1/25-1/25
North Indian Cooking: Pakoras
M.Karampurwala, mkarampurwala@scusd.net
Home Canning and Preserving
M. Paul, mpaul@scusd.net
S 9 AM - 1 PM 3/29 $80 1
S 9 AM - 1 PM 4/26 $80 1
Food Preservation Methods: High Acid, Low Acid, & Fermentation
T. Guthrie, tguthrie@scusd.net
J. Carey, jcarey@scusd.net
mburlingame@scusd.net
Silicon Valley Power customers and Santa Clara City residents get $60 off the price of these classes. Learn to cook new dishes while you experience the ease of induction cooking. Use code INDUCTION at checkout.
Silicon Valley Power and Santa Clara Unified School District are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving the environment, and supporting energy-efficient technologies. To support these efforts, Silicon Valley Power installed induction cooktops in Santa Clara Unified School District's Adult Education cooking classroom (I-2) so that the community can experience cooking on this new technology, which provides many health and safety benefits.
Enrichment Classes
MUSIC
Beginning Guitar
R. Hawthorne, rhawthorne@scusd.net J1
W 7 PM - 8:30 PM 1/8-2/12 $135 6
TEXTILE ARTS
Quilting Studio
S. Sjostrom, ssjostrom@scusd.net
W 7 PM - 8:30 PM
4/9-5/21 $135 6
W 7 PM - 8:30 PM 6/11-7/16 $135 6
Piano 1A
M. Bach, mgeorgieva@scusd.net J1
F 10 AM - 12 PM 1/24-3/21 $219 7
T 6 PM - 8 PM
1/28-3/18 $219 7
T 6 PM - 8 PM 3/25-5/20 $250 8
F 10 AM - 12 PM 3/28-5/16 $219 7
Piano 1B
M. Bach, mgeorgieva@scusd.net, Classes: J1
M 6 PM - 8 PM 1/27-3/17 $219 7
M 6 PM - 8 PM 3/24-5/19 $250 8
R. Yue, ryue@scusd.net, Classes:
T 9 AM - 12 PM 1/7-3/11
M 9 AM - 12 PM 1/13-3/17 $288 8
M
Sewing 102 & Quilting 101
S. Sjostrom, ssjostrom@scusd.net
Out of Auto & Into DSLR N. Vigeant, nvigeant@scusd.net
3/25-5/27 $324 9
T 9 AM - 12 PM
Piano III
A. Remmich-Bhatnagar, abhatnagar@scusd.net
Th 9:45 - 11:45 AM 1/9-3/20 $255 10 J1 Th 9:45 - 11:45 AM 3/27-6/5 $255 10
Classical Singing
M. Bach, mgeorgieva@scusd.net J1
Th 6 PM - 8 PM 3/27-5/22 $265 8
“The instructor of the piano classes is supportive and pays attention to individual student’s needs. I feel lucky to have found this school.”
- Yukie H.
S 9 AM - 12 PM 2/1-2/15 $150 3 Portrait Photography N. Vigeant, nvigeant@scusd.net
T 6 PM - 9 PM 2/4-3/4 $180 4
Photography N. Vigeant, nvigeant@scusd.net
T 6 PM - 9 PM 3/11-4/8 $225 5
Enrichment Classes
Our Visual Arts classes welcome all skill levels and are English learner friendly.
VISUAL ARTS
Acrylic & Oil Painting
J. Sahm, jsahm@scusd.net H2
WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish 1A
N. Konecny, nkonecny@scusd.net TBD
W 6 PM - 8 PM 1/8-3/5 $219 8 W 6 PM - 8 PM 3/19-5/14 $219 8
Italian Beginner 1A
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net TBD
T 6 PM - 7:30 PM 1/14-3/11 $174 8
T 7 PM - 9 PM
1/7-3/4 $199 8
Italian Beginner 1B
T 7 PM - 9 PM
3/25-5/20 $199 8
T 7 PM - 9 PM 6/10-7/22 $175 7
Drawing All Levels
J. Sahm, jsahm@scusd.net H2
M 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM 1/13-3/17 $175 8
M 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM 3/24-5/19 $175 8
M 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM 6/9-7/21 $154 7
Watercolor/Pen & Ink
J. Sahm, jsahm@scusd.net H2
T 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1/7-3/4 $199 8
T 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 3/25-5/20 $199 8
T 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 6/10-7/22 $175 7
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net TBD
T 6 PM - 7:30 PM 3/25-5/20 $174 8
Italian Beginner 2A
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net TBD
T 7:35 PM - 9:05 PM 1/14-3/11 $174 8
Italian Beginner 2B
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net TBD T 7:35 PM - 9:05 PM 3/25-5/20 $174 8
Italian Intermediate
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net TBD
A. Callegari, acallegari@scusd.net 7:35 - 9:05 PM $174 8
Solo in Italiano: Tempo di leggere e conversare! 7:35 - 9:05 PM $174 8
WOODTURNING
R. Hari, rhari@scusd.net
Location: SCHS Woodshop
M, W 6PM - 9PM 4/21-4/30
Location: SCHS Woodshop Twisted Box
R. Hari, rhari@scusd.net T, Th 6PM - 9PM 5/6-5/15
Woodworking, Introduction
D. Hecker, dhecker@scusd.net, Classes:
Wall Cabinet L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
S 2 PM - 5:30 PM
1/18-1/25 $150 2
S 2 PM - 5:30 PM
3/15-3/22 $150 2
S 2 PM - 5:30 PM
5/3-5/10 $150 2
S 2 PM - 5:30 PM
6/14-6/21 $150 2
S 2 PM - 5:30 PM
7/12-7/19 $150 2
L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net, Classes:
1/7-1/9 $150 2
T, Th 6:30 PM - 10 PM
M, T 6:30 PM - 10 PM
3/10-3/11 $150 2
M, T 6:30 PM - 10 PM
4/21-4/22 $150 2
M, T 6:30 PM - 10 PM
5/12-5/13 $150 2
M, T 6 PM - 10 PM
7/21-7/22 $150 2
Woodworkers Woodshop
D. Hecker, dhecker@scusd.net, Classes:
Serving Tray L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
S 10 AM - 1 PM 1/11-2/8 $180 5
S 10 AM - 1 PM 2/15-3/20 $180 5 W 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 1/8-2/5 $180 5 W 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 2/12-3/19 $180 5
W 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 3/26-4/30 $180 5
S 10 AM - 1 PM 3/29-5/3 $180 5
W 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 5/7-6/4 $180 5
S 10 AM - 1 PM 5/10-6/7 $180 5
Serving Tray Stand L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
End Grain Cuting Board L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
4
W 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
6/11-6/23 $252 7
S 10 AM - 1 PM 6/14-7/26 $252 7
S. Zamora, szamora@scusd.net, Classes:
T 4 PM - 6:30 PM 1/7-2/4
T 4 PM - 6:30 PM 2/11-3/18
T 4 PM - 6:30 PM 3/25-4/29
T 4 PM - 6:30 PM 5/6-6/3
Torii Keepsake Box
L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
Finger Joint Keepsake Box L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net
M 6 PM - 10 PM 2/24-2/28
Jewelry Box, Using a Band Saw L. Truhe, ltruhe@scusd.net 3/3-3/17
Improve your personal health and wellness by joining one of our exercise classes! Whether you’re looking to get into an exercise routine or try something new with a welcoming instructor and community, Santa Clara Adult Education has a class for you. Courses include aquatics, dance, karate, fencing, soccer, volleyball, yoga, pickleball, and much more!
All of our aquatics classes are located at the pool on campus
Water Exercise
Debbage, tdebbage@scusd.net, Classes:
N. Meck, nmeck@scusd.net, Classes:
T 8 AM - 9 AM 1/7-3/18 $100 10
T 10 AM - 11 AM
1/7-3/18 $100 10
W 7 AM - 8 AM
1/8-3/19 $100 10
W 8:30 - 9:30 AM 1/8-3/19 $100 10
W 10 AM - 11 AM 1/8-3/19 $100 10
Th 8 AM - 9 AM
1/9-3/20 $100 10
F 7 AM - 8 AM 1/10-3/21 $90 9
F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 1/10-3/21 $90 9
F 10 AM - 11 AM 1/10-3/21 $90 9
M 10 AM - 11 AM
1/13-3/17 $80 8
M 10 AM - 11 AM
3/24-6/2 $90 9
T 8 AM - 9 AM
3/25-6/3 $100 10
T 10 AM - 11 AM 3/25-6/3 $100 10
W 7 AM - 8 AM
3/26-6/4 $100 10
W 8:30 - 9:30 AM
3/26-6/4 $100 10
W 10 AM - 11 AM 3/26-6/4 $100 10
Th 8 AM - 9 AM 3/27-6/5 $100 10
F 7 AM - 8 AM 3/28-6/6 $100 10
F 8:30 - 9:30 AM
3/28-6/6 $100 10
F 10 AM - 11 AM
3/28-6/6 $100 10
P. Mount, pmount@scusd.net, Classes:
10 Th 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM 1/9-3/20
10 S 1 PM - 1:45
P. Mount, pmount@scusd.net, Classes: S 11:15 AM - 12 PM 3/29-6/7 $150 10 Th 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM 3/27-6/5 $150 10 S 11:15 AM - 12 PM 1/11-3/22
Swim Intermediate N. Meck, nmeck@scusd.net, Classes:
pmount@scusd.net,
Exercise Classes
DANCE
“The
teacher was very knowledgeable and very nice. The other students really practice teamwork and were willing to help me.”
- Janice C.
Country Western Line Dance S. Sjostrom, ssjostrom@scusd.net Gym
Q7 N. Meck, nmeck@scusd.net
Get moving in one of our
classes!
Be part of our community and find support and guidance from people who are on the same fitness journey as yourself!
TEAM SPORTS
Pickleball: Beginning Gym
C. Leonard, cleonard@scusd.net
T 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 1/7-3/18 $130 10
T 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM 1/7-3/18 $130 10
M 10 AM - 11:30 AM 1/13-3/17 $105 8
M 10 AM - 11:30 AM 3/24-6/2 $115 9
T 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 3/25-6/3 $130 10
T 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM 3/25-6/3 $130 10
Pickleball: Intermediate Gym
C. Leonard, cleonard@scusd.net
Volleyball
R. Negrete, rnegrete@scusd.net Gym
Soccer: Indoor
K. Pham, kpham@scusd.net Gym
T 6 PM - 7:30 PM 1/7-3/18 $130 10
T 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1/7-3/18 $130 10 Pickleball: Advanced
Soccer: Indoor, Women K. Pham, kpham@scusd.net Gym M 7 PM - 8:30 PM 3/24-6/2 $140 9 M 7 PM - 8:30 PM 1/13-3/17 $140 8
Svendsen, psvendsen@scusd.net Q7 Hatha Yoga (Hybrid) D. Russell, drussell@scusd.net
- 8:15 PM 1/9-3/20 $130 10 Q7
7
7 PM - 8:15 PM 3/27-6/5 $130 10
PRESCHOOL AND PARENT EDUCATION
Wilson Preschool is a parent participation and parent education preschool where parents and children learn together. Parents actively participate in their children's classrooms once a week. Through their participation, parents learn ways to foster their children's social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative development. For more information, visit our website.
• Meet our teachers
• Check out our classrooms
• Learn more about our HighScope curriculum
• Find out more about parent education
• Register for the 2025-26 school year
Two-Year-Old
D.
Three-Year-Old
J.
Pre-Kindergarten
S.
The Independence Network and Skills Plus Programs serve adults with disabilities. To learn more about these programs, visit the About Section at santaclaraadulted.org.
SKILLS PLUS
Skills Plus offers education and training for survivors of a stroke or other neurological impairments. Classes include Speech Skills, Communication and Memory, Living Skills, Upper Body and Exercise, and Mobility Skills. Individual and small group instruction is available, and socialization activities are included. For more information, call (408) 423-3500.
Disabilities
Independence Network provides training to adult students with disabilities through courses in several areas of study. The goal of the program is for students to gain knowledge and independence, and build skills in their chosen area of study. The program embraces the concept that all adults have a right to an age-appropriate education, independence, community inclusion, respect,
and personal choice. New students usually come to us through a referral from the San Andreas Regional Center. If you are interested in learning more about our program, please contact Daya Sanchez at msanchezpalmada@scusd.net or call (408) 423-3674.
GENERAL POLICIES
Classes are open to all district residents and non-district residents 18 and over. Children under 18 are not permitted in class.
All classes, including those that are supported by federal and state funds, may be canceled or discontinued based on inadequate funding or enrollment.
Students who voluntarily withdraw from class(es) are not eligible for a refund or a credit. Refunds will be given for class cancellations. A refund may also be given for a medical reason that is verified with a doctor’s note.
Classes may include certificates that are awarded to students who successfully complete all course objectives.
Instructors are subject to change.
Students may be disenrolled for the following reasons:
• Excessive absences
• Lack of progress
• Disrespectful or disruptive behavior in classrooms or on campus.
• Inappropriate clothing or inadequate personal hygiene.
The Governing Board prohibits the unlawful harassment or bullying of any student or employee by any other employee, student, or other person on school sites.
All copyrighted materials must be used in compliance with applicable copyright and other laws.
Computer software, graphics, audio, video, or other files may not be loaded on school computers without appropriate licensing.
Santa Clara Unified School District and Santa Clara Adult Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxilary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
The Santa Clara Unified School District Uniform Complaint Procedures are posted in the Adult Education Office.
WHERE LEARNING
AND COMMUNITY MEET
The mission of Santa Clara Adult Education is to empower adults of all ages and abilities to succeed in an ever-changing world.
BENTON STREET
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• Online: www.santaclaraadulted.org
• In-person: 1840 Benton St. Santa Clara
• By phone: (408) 539-2015
Career Pathways
• Medical Assisting SCAE offers:
Transition specialists can help you get enrolled in programs at our partner schools. They offer:
• Pharmacy Technician
• Community Health Worker
• Orthopedic Technician
• Nursing Assistant
Tools to Help
There is more than one path to get you where you’re going, and our Transition Specialist is here to guide you every step of the way.
