In July 2009, the Julia C. Hester House partnered with Houston Community College (HCC) to offer Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.) and General Educational Development (G.E.D.) classes to community residents. The classes are available to individuals, 18 and older, who want to acquire their G.E.D. Entering students are tested to determine where they will start in the course materials. Class fees are also determined during the testing period. Skills taught in the class include social studies, math, science, language arts reading and writing, and logic/decision-making skills for application in the “real world.” Class size ranges from 10 to 20 students, so to provide closer teacher to student attention. Classes operate on 6 week duration period. Call 713/672-2573 for orientation and registration information.