Now that your kids are back in school, is it time for your to work towards your degree?
Rockford Adult Education is here to help you meet your educational goals! What do you wish was different in your career? Is it time to get back into a classroom and increase your opportunities?
Come meet with one of our career advisors and get on a path to improve your life and the lives of your family members!
Give us a call at 616-863-6324. We would love to help!
On behalf of the Rockford Adult Education staff,
Jenny Thompson Deur
Fall Class Schedules:
Classes at Rockford Adult Education will be running Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays this fall from 4-7 PM, here at the Administration Building. Come around to the back of the building, off of Lewis, all the way down the drive, to door #3.
Our Byrne classes will run Mondays and Thursdays from 3-5.
We need to hear from you!
Weekly attendance is expected! Participants not spending a minimum of 3 hour a week on their classes are may have their classes archived. Please be sure to work on your classes EVERY WEEK and let us know if there is a reason why you can't ! Each participant has a teacher assigned. This teacher will be reaching out every week to see how we can help you succeed! Please respond to their calls and/or emails! THANK YOU!
Now Enrolling!
Do you have any friends or family who might be interested in earning their diploma or working toward their GED? RAE is now enrolling! See Enrollment Information below!
Enrollment Requirements:
If you are not yet enrolled for the 2026/2027 school year here is what you need to do:
1. Please complete the Rockford Adult Education Enrollment Form.
2. Complete the State of Michigan enrollment link we will send you.
3. Please come to class to take the CASAS placement test. This test typically takes about 2 hours.
Testing is required by the State of Michigan when you enroll, and then again when you graduate or at the end of the school year.
Once these steps have been completed, we can get you started in classes and on your way to that diploma or GED!
Snacks and Support!
At our Rockford Adult Education location during our Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening classes, snacks are available ! Also, if you are coming straight from work, we are working on getting some meals you can heat up so you can work and eat! How else can we help you make the most of our in-person classes? We want to see you earn that degree!!
How are you doing? People care and want to help!
Hand 2 Hand can help with food and toiletry needs.
Ele's Place is a community based organization with the mission to create awareness of and support for grieving children and their families.
Area Resources:
North Kent CONNECT :nkconnect.org
Mobile Food Pantries: https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
Assistance with housing, food, utilities:
contact 211 by phone or text (800-877-1107), text your zip code to 898211
Youth in need of shelter: The Bridge 616-451-3001 or 877-275-7792 the bridge - Arbor Circle
About us:
Rockford Adult Education is a safe and conveniently located space where you can find caring people to help you earn your high school diploma or GED!
Please reach out with any questions you may have or if there is anything you need!
Email: jdeur@rockfordschools.org
Website: https://www.rockfordschools.org/schools/high-schools/rockford-adult-education/
Location: 350 N. Main Street, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6324
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-Adult-Education-651751394902991/?view_public_for=651751394902991
