Dorothy Stang Popular Education Adult High School is the only bilingual high school completion program serving Latino adults, ages 25 or older, in the Midwest. 

Graduates of the program receive a state-certified high school diploma through Aspira Inc. of Illinois, an accredited Illinois high school.                                                               

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• 9 years of formal education in the U.S. or another country

• Basic English skills

• Must be 25 years of age or older

At Dorothy Stang Adult HS, students will:

• Earn credit for life experience

• Receive classes in English & Spanish, using the popular education methods of                      Paulo Freire

• Develop skills in critical analysis

• Be challenged to grow personally and intellectually

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The nine-month program begins in September and offers classes Monday through Thursday. Many of the students attending the high school have multiple responsibilities during their day so classes are held in the evening. This convenient time allows students to attend school without jeopardizing their work and family obligations.

The curriculum is multi-faceted, taking into consideration adult students’ experiences and asking them to use the knowledge that they already have in order to collectively study and discuss course material, ranging from U.S. history to environmental science. This curriculum offers students the opportunity to critically examine subject matter in the light of their own experience and also prepares them for further education, job changes, and/or full-time employment.