The Westside Community Adult School will open its fall semester on September 13 at more than 50 sites  in the local community, offering a variety of free or low cost adult education classes taught by credentialed professionals.

Westside Community Adult School is operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education. It has an open enrollment policy allowing adults to register for classes throughout the year, as long as space is available. In addition to popular classes in art, brain fitness, parent education, high school diploma/GED, English as a second language (ESL), citizenship, and programs for older adults, there are a few new courses in this year’s fall schedule.

The Art Center at Park La Brea will offer classes in drawing, open studio, watercolor and printmaking fundamentals.  High school students will be able to take an art class for elective credits on Saturday mornings at the art center if they complete 60 hours of instruction and fulfill course expectations.

The brain fitness memory enhancement will be held at Plummer Park and Park La Brea beginning September 13. The computer-based class can help seniors improve memory and enhance everyday skills such as conversation, multi-tasking, and driving. Knowledge of computers is not necessary.

For those interested in learning English, there are ESL classes being offered Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, and evening at different locations.  All levels of ESL focus on daily living skills and effective communication in an English-speaking environment.