Rhea County Adult Education

200 4th Avenue, Room 200
Dayton, TN 37321

Phone:  (423) 365-5020
FAX:    (423) 365-0853

Supervisor:  Margaret Bott
Administrative Assistant:  Brenda Smith
Teacher/Technology:  Beverly Joyce

Rhea County Adult Education Mission Statement Our mission is to provide the opportunity for students to improve their education, life, and job skills through a process of lifelong learning.  This endeavor will increase self-esteem, build personal security, and enhance the individual's contribution to their family and community. Vision Our vision is to provide Tennessee with a well educated, well trained workforce, which will enable families to become strong and self-sufficient, with a sense of pride within themselves.

One Stop Shop

Rhea County Adult Education was included in a pilot program by the state of Tennessee to be part of a model program known as a one stop shop.  This is a facility located centrally within a community housing several service agencies.  Included in our One Stop Shop are the following agencies:

• Rhea County Adult Education
• Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Employment Security
• Educational Opportunity Center, UTK
• Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Rhea County Adult Education

Welcome to the Rhea County Adult Education Program.

Rhea County is very fortunate that our adult education program is housed in the Dayton Skills Center. We are located on the second floor, offering everything from individualized tutoring, grouped classroom instruction to computer assisted training.

Our program offers instruction for non-English speaking individuals, non-readers, basic skills in reading and math, GED preparation, and remedial studies for those preparing to enter college.

Those persons seeking "English Speakers of Other Languages" (ESOL) classes may be able to choose between classes at our center or some onsite work locations. Our students seeking beginner reading skills are placed with tutors. Various training methods are used to introduce and develop these skills: audio tapes, computer programs, picture books and video instruction. Many non-readers seek guidance from us in order to obtain reading skills or increase present skills.

Acquiring the General Education Diploma is the most sought help from our program. We offer classes that prepare you for the GED and the Official Practice Test is offered at this location.

Our program is open to anyone seeking to improve his educational needs. Many agencies refer clients to us, but everyone is welcome. One of the strongest points of our program is the classroom atmosphere. Students can participate in studies with peers and an instructor without the threat of the consequences of failing. Each individual works at his own speed and level, knowing that help is but a raised hand away.

Many non-readers seek guidance from us in order to obtain reading skills or increase their present skills.

We offer one on one tutoring as well as classroom instruction and computer-assisted instruction. There are several options available through our computer labs from career assessment to academic evaluation to introductory computer skills.

Anyone seeking to continue their education is encouraged to contact our office and staff for help or advice. Everyone is welcome to come and pursue his desire for knowledge.

Links:

Dayton Chamber of Commerce
The Center for Literacy Studies
AEOnline
LINCS
Tennessee Division of Adult Education

This page last updated: August 24, 2007
This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

For questions concerning this web site please please send the county name or web address to the web host: aeonline@utk.edu