Spring 2012

Spring is here! Sign up now for new classes.
Term 2 starts Monday/April 9 and ends Friday/June 15

Online registration is available now for many Term 2 Spring classes
Walk-in/fax-in registration is available starting Mon, April 9
Visit the Registration Info page for details


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What's News?

Download a Spring Catalog
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How to Register
Details available on the registration info page.
• Register online now
• Call-in (9:30-11:30am only) for most Career Tech Ed classes
• Walk-in/mail-in/fax-in starting January 9
• Check the class listings carefully for changes in fees
• ESL and high school classes now require processing fees
What do YOU want to do?
Get yourself in shape with our new Zumba class, or tap dance, or ballroom, or hula, or tap.
• Love hats? Check out Calling All Hat Lovers. Renew an old one, add new trim, create something unique.
Prepare for a new career with computer classes, our Accounting Clerk program, or our general business skills classes.
A job in the medical field? Visit the health careers page for our many options.
Face your fear of public speaking by learning theater techniques in our Public Speaking Workshop.
Need to learn English? Visit the main ESL page.
Want to finally do high school? Or maybe a GED? Check out the academic page for details.
Looking for older adult classes? Visit the section on classes for those over 55.
BAS Accreditation Process Completed!
Representatives from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) have issued a report on their accreditation findings. Click to download a PDF of their report (280k). As part of the on-going accreditation process, BAS produced a self-study report given to the committee. Click here to download a PDF copy (4.3mb).

Saturday Workshops: June 2
Classes include Business math, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Accupressure, and more. Or take your GED exam. Visit the Saturday page for details. Please use the Curtis Street parking lot for Saturday classes.

Interested in teaching at BAS?
Visit the Teacher's Page for Community Interest class proposal forms to download. Note that the deadline for submitting a Fall 2012 Community Interest proposal has passed. However, you can use that form as an example of course proposal information needed if you'd like to submit an idea for another type of class. Submit your proposal in writing to:
Principal Burr Guthrie
Berkeley Adult School
1701 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

ESL Students: Please note there is a special process for ESL classes
Visit the ESL information page for details on how to register.

Your personal information is important!
Take a look at the policy page to see how Berkeley Adult School handles your personal information. While you're there, check out our other policies as well, including refunds, class fees, complaint procedures, and more.

Bread Project Goodies
When classes are in session, the goodies keep coming, and keep getting better. The Bread Project trains people in baking, and bake they do! Scones, cookies, cakes, turnovers, fruit salads, sandwiches, coffee...with good prices that benefit the project.
Hours (when classes are in session)
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, and 6:00-8:30pm in the Multipurpose Room


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Updated May 11, 2012

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