Frequently Asked Questions

MAEP - Metropolitan Adult Education Program

The Metropolitan Adult Education Program provides a supportive learning environment that prepares students to achieve their fullest potential by developing skills to succeed in a global society.

There are day, evening and some Saturday classes in over 40 locations within the cities of San Jose and Campbell. The teachers are credentialed professionals, and MAEP is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

What is the mission of the Metropolitan Adult Education Program? What is the Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP) and how does it work? When & where are the classes taught? How do I find locations, days & times of classes? Where are the three administrative centers? What subjects are taught at MAEP? Is there additional information about MAEPs programs? What do adults say about their experience in taking classes at MAEP? What is the Annual Registration Fee? What is the Mission of Metropolitan Adult Education Program? The Metropolitan Adult Education Program provides a supportive learning environment that prepares students to achieve their fullest potential by developing skills to succeed in a global society. What is the Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP) and how does it work? MAEP is a unit of the Metropolitan Education District (MetroED), and offers adult education classes for free or at a very low-cost. The classes are convenient, accessible, and have flexible schedules to meet the family and work needs of adults. The courses range from basic skills in math, reading and writing, ESL, Citizenship, Older Adults to Career Technical (Vocational) certificate programs. See the list of subjects taught, below. MAEP also has opportunities for eligible high school students lacking academic credits required for graduation. High school students within San Jose Unified School District may contact a counselor to obtain information about classes and enrollment. When & where are the classes taught? The classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings. The classes are at locations that are easy to get to, most via public transportation. How do I find locations, days & times of classes? A Day and Evening Class Schedule is published twice-a-year and is mailed to all residents in the MAEP attendance area (San Jose Unified School District). If you need a schedule, you can call one of the administrative centers (see below). Class schedules are also available on the website: Go to the home page and click on Adult Programs, then click on Class Schedule under Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP). Where are the three administrative centers? Erikson Adult Education Center & GED Testing Center: 4849 Pearl Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136, 408-723-6450 Carolyn Richardson, Assistant Principal Metropolitan Adult Education Center 760 Hillsdale Ave, Room 1, San Jose, CA 95136, 408-723-4212 Carolyn Richardson, Assistant Principal San Jose Adult Education Center: 1149 E. Julian Street, Building F, San Jose, CA 95116, 408-947-2311 Jo Ann Van Ballegooijen, Assistant Principal What subjects are taught at MAEP? English as a Second Language Citizenship Preparation (offered in English and 5 other languages) Adult Basic Education literacy skills in reading, writing, and math GED preparation and testing (MAEP is an official GED testing center). For test preparation and testing schedules, call 408-723-4212 or on the website, click on GED Testing & Preparation. High School Diploma program for adult students Medical Assistant and Office Skills Certificate Programs are types of short-term career technical (vocational) certificate programs. The short-term programs help adults gain skills to enter, or re-enter, the workforce. A rich variety of educational programs for older adults (50+) Independent Study Program for those adults who find it difficult to attend classes on a regularly scheduled basis. On-line Career Training Programs and ed2go On-line Short Courses. Additional Information about MAEP MAEP is a unit of the Metropolitan Education District All programs are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) All teachers have State of California K-12 teaching credentials The Older Adult Program, the High School Diploma Program, and the Adult Basic Skills have each received Programs of Excellence status from the California State Department of Education. MAEP annually serves about 15,000 students Some comments made by adults attending MAEP: MAEP has helped me learn, to get my GED, and to get a good career for myself and my family. I expect my children to get an education, so I need to set the example. School at MAEP makes me feel good! I have learned to accomplish my goals at MAEP. I now have the knowledge to achieve a better future for myself and my children. MAEP has prepared me for the future, to get a good career, and to help our children with their homework. With education I now have more opportunities to help me in opening many new doors. Education is helping me to succeed in life, to go to college and get a good career. Education to me is everything. I didnt finish school when I was supposed to, but Im here now, trying to better myself with higher learning as far as I can go. Having a higher education is changing my whole life around, especially the way I live and how my children and people see me, including having a better job. If it wasnt for school, I would most likely be labeled as another statistic of my generation who hasnt accomplished anything. To an extent I dont care what people think of me, however, I do care that society perceives me as productive. MAEP has helped me to get where I need to go. What is the Annual Registration Fee? An Annual Registration Fee of $30.00 will be assessed for ALL ADULT students who take a class at MetroED (includes all CCOC and MAEP classes). This registration fee will cover any and all classes taken during the 2010-2011 school year at any of the MetroED sites. Refunds will be given ONLY if a class is filled or is canceled due to insufficient enrollment and the student is not registered in any other class.