Adult Education

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General Education Diploma (GED)/High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

Individuals interested in obtaining their GED/HSED participate in a State required orientation and assessment. Instructors work with students to develop an individual learning plan.

Northwood Tech offers free classes in math, writing and reading as needed prior to GED/HSED testing.

Learn more about GED/HSED


Adult Learner Education

Have you been out of school for a while? Would you like to brush up on your academic skills and build confidence?  Classes are personal and flexible, with a variety of options including lab and structured classes to meet your needs. These classes are available to those 18 and older.

  • Learn at a comfortable but challenging level, from the very basic to pre-college.

  • Subject areas include reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, problem solving, and math.

  • Get a personalized study program built around your own learning level and learning style.

  • Work toward your own goals, on your schedule.

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English Language Learner (ELL)

Northwood Tech is working to engage English Language Learners (ELL) in their academic learning and English language development. 

Services to assist students whose first language is not English include:

  • FREE English Language Learner classes
  • Career counseling
  • Advising

English Language Learner (ELL)


 

Contact

Choose a campus to view contact information, or for general assistance, please contact us.

Academic Support Center – Ashland

Doreen Hernesman

Academic Coach

715.685.3007

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Academic Support Center – Superior

Kari Dresback

Academic Coach

715.319.7295

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Academic Support Center - Rice Lake

Patty Dykstra

Academic Coach

715.788.7205

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Academic Support Center - Superior

Sonja Von Frank

Academic Support

715.319.7191

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Academic Support Center - Rice Lake

Marsha Iverson-Smith

Academic Support

715.788.7180

Academic Support Center – New Richmond

Carla Cornwall

Academic Support

715.246.1818

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Academic Support Center – New Richmond

Becky Peterson

Academic Support

715.246.1898

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Academic Support Center – New Richmond

Todd Kittel

Academic Support

715.246.1861

Academic Support Center – New Richmond

Heather Hinz

Academic Support

715.752.8141

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Academic Support Center – Ashland

Lisa Fiorio-Martinsen

Academic Support

715.685.3023

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Academic Support Center – Ashland

Jennifer Olson

Academic Support

715.319.7268

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Academic Support Center - Rice Lake

Don Pashby

Academic Support Instructor

715.788.7053

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Academic Support Center-Superior

Sylwia Lis

Academic Support Instructor

715.319.7349

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Academic Support Center - Superior

Stephanie Pearson

Academic Support Technician

715.319.7321

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Accommodation Specialist Contacts

Choose a campus to view contact information, or for general assistance, please contact us.

Ashland Accommodations

Donna Jones-Ilsley

Accommodation Specialist

715.685.3014

Rice Lake Accommodations

Heidi Diesterhaft

Accommodation Specialist

715.788.7142

Contact

New Richmond Accommodations

Lori Denzine

Accommodations Specialist

715.246.1821

Contact

Superior Accommodations

Hillary Olson

Accommodations Specialist

715.319.7344

Contact

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Are you ready to experience success? Northwood Tech staff are standing by to support you in reaching your educational and career goals, so do it. Take the leap.