Mission, History, and Services
We are a nonprofit adult education agency, established in 1979, serving adults across RI.
Register for the classes below:
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
Classes this spring will be online and in-person.
Registration is in-person in our office.
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days.
Classes are FREE, but there is a $25 registration fee (Financial assistance is available).
Students should call the office for an appointment.
After registering, students must attend a two-hour, in-person class orientation the week of April 3 to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available.
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 2 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Classes are FREE, but there is a registration fee.
Most Spring courses are in-person; some classes are online.
Spring courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 2 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE, but there is a registration fee
Most Winter courses are online; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Winter courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
Most classes will be online this Winter.
Registration is in-person in our office.
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days.
Classes are FREE, and there is a registration fee.
students must contact the office for an appointment.
After registering, students are required to attend a two-hour, in-person, class orientation the week of January 1 to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available.
Winter classes begin the week of January 9.
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 2 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE, but there is a registration fee
Most Fall courses are online; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Fall courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
Most classes will be online this Fall.
Registration is in-person in our office.
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days.
Classes are FREE, and there is a registration fee.
students must contact the office for an appointment.
After registering, students are required to attend a two-hour, in-person, class orientation the week of September 26 to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available.
Fall Online classes begin the week of October 3.
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 1—1.5 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE, and there is registration fee
Most winter courses are online; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Summer courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, listening.
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
Most classes will be online this Summer.
Registration is in-person in our office.
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days.
Classes are FREE, and there is a registration fee.
Students must contact the office for an appointment.
After registering, students are required to attend a two-hour, in-person, class orientation the week of July 5th to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available.
Summer Online classes begin the week of July 18th
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 1—1.5 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE and there is no registration fee
Most winter courses are online; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Winter courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, listening.
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place soon; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 1—1.5 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE and there is no registration fee
Fall courses are online this fall; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Fall courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, listening.
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
We are still deciding whether classes will be online or in-person this fall
Registration is in-person in our office
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days
Class are FREE and there is no registration fee
Registration appointments are available on Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Tuesday evenings - students must contact the office for an appointment
After registering, students are required to attend a two-hour, in-person, class orientation the week of September 20th to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available
Online classes begin the week of September 27
Congratulations to Transition To College Alumni, Quinn Gray, for graduating from CCRI this month! We are so proud of you!
Click to learn more about Quinn’s story: Quinn Gray: From Prep School to Dean’s List
Information and registration process for GED + Adult Basic Education Students:
All classes will be online for the summer semester
Registration is in-person in our office
Registration is a 2-day process; students are here for approximately 2 hours on both days
Class are FREE and there is no registration fee
Registration appointments are available on Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Thursday evenings - students must contact the office for an appointment
After registering, students are required to attend a two-hour, in-person, class orientation the week of July 12th to meet their instructor; morning and evening appointments will be available
Online classes begin the week of July 19th
Information and registration for English Language (ESOL) Students:
Registration will take place June 14th—June 23rd; students MUST call for an appointment time.
Registration is in-person in our main office and takes about 1—1.5 hours to complete; learners fill out the online placement form and take a placement test.
Class are FREE and there is no registration fee
Summer courses are online this summer; some classes might be blended (a mix of in-person and online)
Summer courses will incorporate reading, writing, speaking, listening with an extra focus on oral communication/conversation.
Looking for a different way to earn your high school diploma?
The National External Diploma Program® (NEDP) could be right for you.
NEDP is a web-based program that offers the flexibility to earn your diploma even if you are employed full time, enrolled in job training, or have other commitments.
Come to an information session hosted by RIRAL on April 21st at 2 pm on Zoom. Learn how to enroll and succeed in the NEPD program. Please visit the NEDP page for the link to the Zoom session.
If you need more information or have any questions, email nedp@riral.org.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Please join us!
RIRAL is sponsoring two virtual presentations on racial equity from the perspectives of the indigenous peoples and the adult education student. We hope that you will join these sessions and share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, and family.
Hi, I’m Kathy Potter, the Transition to College & Career Coordinator at RIRAL. Besides coordinating the TTC program, I can help you with all things job-related:
career exploration
job searching
RIRAL’S Transition to College program helps students prepare for college—student success, career research, academic reading, writing, and math classes. Prepare for the Next Generation Accuplacer. Apply to CCRI, complete FAFSA financial aid application, and more!
www.transitiontocollege.org—click here to learn more and sign up for the next virtual information session on Zoom, Saturday, May 22.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. The attached brochures, in English and in Spanish, were created by the RI Emergency Management Agency. Please view the brochures for more information…
Thank you to Marie Crecca-Romero for her outstanding contributions to the Transition to College program for the last 21+ years! The effects of this program continue to ripple out as we hear back from students who have gone on to pursue degrees in higher education at CCRI and beyond. We are so grateful for Marie's dedication to each and every student and in helping them reach their goals. Please see the following message from Marie.
Congratulations to Marie Crecca-Romero, who recently received the Rhode Island Adult Educator of the Year Award from the RI Department of Education!
El día de las elecciones es el 3 de noviembre de 2020! Links Importantes: Registrarse para votar, verifique su registro, y más!
Election Day is November 3, 2020. Click on the links below to learn more about how to register, find your polling place, and more!
Staff
Main Office
Deborah Anthes
Executive Director
(401) 648-9114
danthes@riral.org
Amanda Hanley
RIW Program Manager &
ESOL Coordinator
(401) 735-1831
ahanley@riral.org
Cidalia Da Silva
Program Manager &
Fiscal Management,
PearsonVue Test Administrator
(401) 648-9195
cdasilva@riral.org
Elizabeth Connallon
NEDP State Coordinator
econnallon@riral.org
Nadine Vieira
Data Specialist &
PearsonVue Test Administrator
(401) 868-1321
nvieira@riral.org
Jonathan Shine
Student Support Services
(401) 753-2310
jshine@riral.org
Violga Rodriguez
Receptionist
(401) 735-1872
vrodriguez@riral.org
Kathy Potter
Transition to College and Career Coodinator
(401) 868-1489
kpotter@riral.org
Mohamad Tanbakji
Technology Assistant
(401) 753-1888
mtanbakji@riral.org
Complete Staff Listing
Administrative
Deborah Anthes
Cidalia Da Silva
Amanda Hanley
Kathy Potter
Violga Rodriguez
Jonathan Shine
Mohamad Tanbakji
Nadine Vieira
Instructors
Elizabeth Connallon
Marie Crecca-Romero
GiGi Desaulniers
Mariajose Escobar
Taylor Eubanks
Debbe Fate
Lynn Foley
Haisha Francois
Matthew Warchol
NEDP Assessors
Larry Britt
Bryn Clayton
Elizabeth Connallon
Marie Crecca-Romero
Francine Jackson
Jonathan Shine
Amanda Hanley
Uduak Imeh
Susan Kelley
Kathleen Wilson
Cheerda Ly
Sarah Rainville
Shelby Shaw
Linda Wilson
Jillian GoldFarb-Pine
Employment Opportunities
Employment
RIRAL recruits highly qualified teachers for our instructional programs. We hire teachers who can teach in the areas of reading, writing, math, and science for the ABE, ASE, and ESOL programs.
THERE ARE NO CURRENT POSTINGS AT THIS TIME
Volunteers
Volunteering your time and talent is one of the many ways you can give a gift that is meaningful and life-changing to students who are working hard to improve their circumstances. RIRAL is always looking for people interested in assisting with reading, writing, speaking, computer, and math skills. Because we offer classes during the day and evening, volunteering can fit into a schedule that works for you.
To find out more about volunteering, please contact us.
Student Internships
RIRAL’s Internship Program is designed to help individuals gain work experience and skills that will lead to sustained employment. Learn more here.
THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS AT THIS TIME
Poetry work from RIRAL's YWCA Parenting in Progress (PIP) class - these women are powerful! Thanks so much to…