Sussex Tech/IRSD partnership offers ESL classes for adults

GEORGETOWN - Sussex Tech Adult Education has announced a new partnership with the Indian River School District to offer three English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for the parents of Indian River students. 

These classes are held at the Georgetown Middle School and will be staffed with Indian River employees to include three teachers, a paraprofessional, and a site coordinator. 

Sussex Tech Adult Education will oversee the program, curriculum, testing, enrollment and manage attendance.  This collaboration allows for the accommodation of an additional 60 to 75 students.

 “Sussex Tech Adult Education is thankful for Indian River’s partnership as we work toward our common goal of equipping members of our community with the necessary tools to obtain better jobs and provide for their families,” said Kelly Whaley, Director Sussex Tech Adult Education.

This initiative is in addition to a current partnership for the Family Literacy program at North Georgetown Elementary School, which is also led by Sussex Tech Adult Education with the Indian River School District providing snacks for the children. 

This program is partially funded through an Arscht Cannon Foundation grant. The IRSD also provides space for an ESL class at the Phillip Showell Elementary School in Selbyville.