Now that I'm widening and consolidating my hold of English-dom out into the far reaches of west Houston, I'm more privy to the opportunities out there, like these "Parent Centers" out of Katy ISD:
Free English classes for Katy, TX schools
Or this list of other classes:
More Free English classes for Katy and Houston area
Actually, most of these are free; some charge a basic fee. My recommendation is try some different classes and also pay a little for my own awesome lessons - individually or with friends at your home or local Starbucks, etc. One of the reasons I say that is because volunteer teachers can be great, but their time and focus for the class can be limited. Trained tutors on the other hand can be very expensive. That's why I suggest doing both free ESL classes in addition to my (very cheap) lessons. :)
Of course, if you look to the right of this page, under Useful Links is my old ESL list that needs updating
Also, don't forget there's my other post on free Harris County classes listing
For a quick look at what's listed in the above links with some additional notes:
Crosspoint Community Church
281-398-6464
700 South Westgreen Boulevard
Katy, Texas 77450
www.crosspt.org
missylea@comcast.net
Classes are held each Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Note that the church website is slightly different:
ESL Classes | Beginning January 2012| Offered Monday through Thursday | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Free ESL classes for non-English speaking adults featuring two components: instruction in conversational English and information about issues affecting day-to-day living in the Katy community. All classes will be held at the Westgreen Campus. Child care is available on Thursday evening only at a daily cost of $3/child | $5/family or a monthly cost of $10/child | $15/family.
Also note that I've heard this will be at their Eight Ten campus (1106 Witte Rd), so please check to confirm details.
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)
713-692-6216 Contact HCDE for details and locations throughout Houston. In Katy:
Mayde Creek High School Bear Creek United Methodist Church
19202 Groschke Road 16000 Rippling Water Drive
Houston, TX 77084 Houston, Texas 77084
Harris County Maude Marks Public Library
281-492-8592* (this is the correct number, the other referral list is wrong)
1815 Westgreen
Katy, Texas 77450
http://www.hcpl.net/location/maud-smith-marks-branch-library
Each student is placed in a group to fit the individual’s needs. Classes are free.
Hispanic Counseling Center
281-679-9937
14780 Memorial Drive, Suite 206
Houston, Texas 77079
Class level assessed at time of registration; $25 per class.
Houston Community College (HCC), Westgate Center
713-718-5400
1550 Foxlake Drive
Houston, Texas 77084
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/english-as-a-second-language-esl/adult-education-program-abe/ged/esl-eligibility-criteria
Houston READ Commission: Administrative Office
713-228-1801
5400 Griggs Road
Houston, Texas 77021
http://www.houread.org/AllPrograms.aspx
Literacy Advance of Houston
2424 Wilcrest, Suite 120
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 266-8777
http://www.literacyadvancehouston.org/about_lah/index.asp
Offers four free programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Family Literacy, and While You're Waiting Classes. Must attend a two hour Student Orientation where they will be assessed. Greater Houston area. Sessions held during the day and most evenings Mon-Sat. Classes are scheduled for two-hour meetings twice a week for 12 week sessions
Lone Star College – Cy Fair
281-290-3210
9191 Barker Cypress
Cypress, Texas 77433
http://www.lonestar.edu/library/15209.htm
All classes are held in the Library -Room 102 next to the Cyber Café in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch- Library.
Second Baptist Church, Williams House
713-465-3408
19449 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77094
http://www.second.org/West/ServeAndGive/Missions/Local.aspx
Registration fee is $35. Classes are every Thursday morning, September through May. Basic to advanced English classes with 4 levels of conversational English. Volunteer teachers.
Parent Centers:
Hayes Elementary Parent Center
281-237-3200
21203 Park Timbers, Katy, TX 77450
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parents of children enrolled at:
Alexander, Creech, Exley, Hayes, Memorial Parkway, Williams Elementaries
Beck, McMeans, Memorial Parkway JH
Hutsell Elementary Parent Center
281-237-9937
5360 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parents of children enrolled at:
Griffin, Holland, Hutsell, Katy, Kilpatrick, Rylander, Stanley, WoodCreek Elementaries
Katy, WoodCreek JH or Katy, Seven Lakes HS
King Elementary Parent Center
281-237-6893
1901 Charlton House Lane, Katy, TX 77494
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parents of children enrolled at:
Cimarron, Fielder, Golbow, King, West Memorial, Winborn Elementaries
Beckendorff, Cinco Ranch, McDonald, West Memorial JH or Cinco Ranch HS
Mayde Creek Elementary Parent Center
281-237-3973
2698 Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX 77084
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parents of children enrolled at:
Bear Creek, Mayde Creek, McRoberts, Rhoads, Schmalz, Wolfe Elementaries
Cardiff, Mayde Creek JH or Mayde Creek HS
Sundown Elementary Parent Center
281-237-5797
20100 Saums Road, Katy, TX 77449
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parents of children enrolled at:
Franz, Morton Ranch, Nottingham Country, Pattison, Stephens, Sundown Elementaries
Morton Ranch JH or Morton Ranch, Taylor HS
Evening Program
Morton Ranch High School 9th Grade Center
(ELL District Testing Center)
21000 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449
Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Open to all Katy ISD campuses.
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