Pathways offers three distinct college preparatory program pathways leading to college
success. All programs are non-credit and tuition-free.
The GED Program assists eligible individuals in obtaining their New York State GED and prepare for
the national GED exam.
The Pathways English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps to prepare incoming students for college admission by offering courses to improve
their English skills and college readiness.
The Pre-Collegiate Program offers developmental courses in math, reading and writing to prepare students for
college-level courses. English as a Second Language is also offered in the Pre-Collegiate
Program.
The GED program assists eligible individuals in obtaining their New York State HSE
diploma and prepare for the national GED exam. The GED is offered through our partnerships
and assists those lacking a high school diploma to obtain their high school equivalency
diploma.
Features
Available at partnership locations
Support from case managers, mentors, and instructors
Enrollment is ongoing and open throughout the year
Prepares you for the GED exam in all five areas; reading, writing, social studies,
science and mathematics to achieve a New York State GED Diploma
Assistance, upon obtaining your GED diploma, in discovering the next "Pathway" to
college
Partnerships include:
Kenmore-Tonawanda School District and Journey’s End Refugee Services.
The Pathways English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps to prepare incoming
English Language Learners (ELLs) for college admission by offering courses to improve
their English skills and college readiness. The program will assist both students
that possess international high school diplomas and those seeking their high school
equivalency diploma necessary for admission to the college.
The ESL Program offers the following benefits:
Available at various off-site partnership locations
Support from case managers, mentors and instructors
Enrollment is ongoing and open throughout the year
If needed, preparation for the GED exam to obtain a New York State GED Diploma
ESL Pre-Collegiate students improve reading and writing skills necessary for successful
performance in college level courses
Assistance in discovering the next "Pathway" in college
Partnerships include
Kenmore-Tonawanda School District, and Journey's End Refugee Services.
The Pre-Collegiate Program offers developmental courses in math and English skills,
as well as ESL concepts to prepare students for college-level courses by offering
the following workshops:
Pre-Collegiate Reading\Writing (60 instructional hours): This course is the first
non-credit level for adult learners seeking developmental English skills in reading
and writing. This course provides adult learners with general study concepts and
patterns to promote future educational experiences.
Pre-Collegiate Developmental Mathematics (60 instructional hours): Developmental Math
is designed to assist adults and GED graduates with developmental math to give them
the skills necessary to enter a college level class. This course provides adult learners
with general study concepts and patterns to promote future educational experiences.
Pre-Collegiate ESL (360 instructional hours): This course is non-credit level for
adult learners designed to improve ESL students’ reading and writing skills necessary
for successful performance in college level courses. The goal of the ESL Reading and
Writing Skills Workshop is to develop skills necessary for credited coursework, increase
students’ ability to succeed in their major and in their chosen career field. Students
must be available between 8:30 am – 3:30 pm during the Fall/Spring for 15 weeks and
during the Summer for 12 weeks.
Features
Three session starts: late winter (January–February), fall (mid-September) and summer
(June)
Math skills class covers introductory-level through college-level concepts
English skills class covers introductory-level through college-level reading and writing
ESL skills class covers English comprehension, appropriate vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation, basic computer and essay writing.
Students may register for one or both of the reading/writing and math classes
Smaller classes that allow students to receive more personal attention
Best suited for the student who has not been in a formal educational setting in a
few years
Recognizes that academic preparation supports college-ready coursework
