LCC College and Career Preparation (formerly Transitional Studies)

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We offer continuous enrollment in adult education courses designed to prepare you for college-level studies or help you earn your high school diploma.

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Fill out the form below or call (360) 442-2580 to request further information about any College and Career Preparation program.

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College and Career Preparation (CCP)
College and Career Preparation Classes designed for adult students age 16 years or older, who need to earn a high school diploma, prepare for the GED exam, or prepare for college-level coursework.
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English Language Learning (ELL)
Formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learning (ELL) classes designed for adult students age 16 years or older, who need English language skills in order to earn a high school diploma, transition into College and Career Preparation  (CCP) classes (formerly known as Adult Basic Educations), or prepare for the GED exam.
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High School+ (HS+)
Classes designed for students age 21 years or older, who want to earn a high school diploma, prepare for college-level coursework, or prepare for a career.
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Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)
Students receive twice the instruction and support, working with a team of teachers dedicated to student academic and professional success.
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Open Doors
Open Doors is a dropout youth re-engagement system that provides education and services to older youth, ages 16-21, who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21.
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General Inquiries

Contact our main office for more information about the CCP, ELL, HS+, and Open Doors programs.

  (360) 442-2580 -- Se habla español!
  (360) 442-2589
  transitionalstudies@lowercolumbia.edu
  Vocational (VOC) #159
  Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

I-BEST Help

  Jill Yates

  (360) 442-2584 
  jyates@lowercolumbia.edu
  Vocational (VOC) #102