Robert L. Ford Adult Night School

49 Hollingsworth Street

Lynn, MA 01902

Program Overview:

The Night School Program at the Ford serves approximately 250 adults (both parents and outside community members).

  The program operates 2 evenings a week, Monday and Tuesday and regularly offers 4 classes; three levels of English as a second language (ESL 1, 2, and 3) and a graduate equivalency diploma (GED) course for adults to complete high school. Other classes such as personal financial management, parenting, and college level English classes are offered periodically as needs arise and funding permits.  Seven classrooms, library, a computer lab and a homework help/nightcare area are used  for the evening school.

 The Robert L. Ford Night School is a success. Since 1992, the number of students enrolled has grown each year, exceeding classroom and funding capabilities.  Students walk, drive, or take public transportation (bus, train). 

Best Practices:

- Due to the popularity of this program, it is now broadcast by Comcast across the City of Lynn.

      -The Night School provides homework help and night care for the children of our adult learners.*

Areas of college access it addresses:

            Academic Readiness—GED preparation classes, as well as classes in college-level English help prepare adults for pursuing career tracks and higher education.

*Language taken from the Robert L. Ford School website.