Texas
Advocacy Project
WWW.WOMEN-LAW.ORG
PO BOX 833
AUSTIN, TX
78767.0833
PHONE:
1.512.476.5377
FAX:
1.512.476.5773
INFO@TEXASADVOCACYPROJECT.ORG
Services:
Provides free legal representation for
victims of domestic abuse.
Hours: Not
available
Eligibility: Not
available
Languages: Not
available
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes: Not
available
American
Youthworks
WWW.AMERICANYOUTHWORKS.ORG
CONTACT: ALEXA
SHOEMATE
1901 BEN WHITE
AUSTIN, TX 78741
PHONE: 1.512.744.1953
ASHOEMATE@AMERICANYOUTHWORKS.ORG
Classes: EL/Civics
Schedule: Monday
– Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
– 5:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Eligibility:
Classes are free, for adults. No legal
residency required.
Languages:
English
Enrollment:
Rolling admission
Directions: On
Eastbound access road of Highway 71.
Bus routes: 9
Any Baby
Can
WWW.ABCAUS.ORG/COMMUNITYCLASSES.ASP
CONTACTS:
PATRICIA, SANDRA
1121 EAST 7TH
STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78702
PHONE:
1.512.454.3743
EMAILS:
SANDRAS@ABCAUS.ORG,
PATRICIAY@ABCAUS.ORG
Classes: Reading,
Mathematics, Computer Classes, English
(ESL), Parenting
See website for
up-to-date class schedule.
Eligibility:
Classes are free and no form of
identification is necessary. Most classes
have babysitting available. No legal
residency required, for adults and children.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Enrollment:
Weekly classes, make reservation the morning
before the class; Rolling admission
Directions: At
7th and Waller Street, East of IH 35.
Bus Routes: 18,
4, 451, 320, 2, 482, 486, 17, 22, 45, 21
Austin
Academy
WWW.AUSTINACADEMY.ORG
1640.B EAST 2ND
STREET, SUITE 100
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78702
PHONE: 1.512.326.8655
INFO@AUSTINACADEMY.ORG
Classes: Computer
literacy, GED preparation, Workplace
competency
Other services:
Job placement; Casework, including childcare
and transportation assistance
 Eligibility:
Legal residency required. Resident of
Austin/Travis County. Over 18 years old. Low
income only.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Enrollment:
Orientation every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and
5:30 p.m.. Open enrollment—classes starting
every week.
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes:Not
available
Austin
Area Interreligious Ministries
WWW.AAIMAUSTIN.ORG
CONTACT: LUBNA
ZEIDAN
PHONE:
1.512.386.9145 EXT. 12
EMAIL:
LUZ@AAIMAUSTIN.ORG
Classes: ESL
Eligibility:
Classes are free and for adults. Legal
residency required, must have refugee
status.
Languages:
English
Enrollment: Open
all year, rolling admission
Central Presbyterian Church (AAIM)
200 EAST 8TH
STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78702
Schedule: Monday –
Thursday, 9am – Noon
Bus Routes: 17,
18, 19, 20, 2, 3, 37, 101, 1L, 1M, 30, 450,
455, 456, 5, 6, 7, 9
Directions: At
8th and Brazos, Downtown.
Sierra
Ridge Community Foundation Center (AAIM)
201 WEST ST. ELMO
ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Schedule: Monday
and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bus Routes: 101,
1L, 1M, 10, 484
Directions: Just
past Congress and St. Elmo Road.
YMCA
North Park Family Branch (AAIM)
9616 NORTH LAMAR,
SUITE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Schedule:
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Bus Routes: 1L,
1M, 325, 101, 481, 142
Directions: Just
north of Rundberg on Lamar.
Austin
Community College
WWW.AUSTINCC.EDU/ABE
CONTACT: JOYCE
ADAMS
MAIN
ADMINISTRATIVE LINE: 1.512.223.7532
24 HOUR
ENGLISH/SPANISH INFORMATION LINE:
1.512.223.5300
EMAIL:
JADAMS@AUSTINCC.EDU
Classes: English
as a Second Language (ESL), EL/Civics, Adult
Basic Education (ABE), and GED preparation
classes.
Other services:
Job placement; Casework, including childcare
and transportation assistance
Eligibility: All
classes are free. Must be a permanent
resident of the US (no legal residency
required), must have a photo ID. Must be 17
years or older, if younger need a court
order.
Languages:
English
Enrollment:
Orientation every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and
5:30 p.m.. Open enrollment—classes starting
every week.
Classes are held
at locations throughout Austin. See website
or call for more information about class
schedules.
Austin
Independent School District
WWW.COMMUNITYEDUCATION.ORG/ABE.HTM
CONTACT: GWEN
GREENE
PHONE:
1.512.414.0548
EMAIL:
GLROBINS@AUSTINISD.ORG
Classes: ESL
Eligibility: All
classes are free. No legal residency
required, for adults 18 years and older, ID
required.
Bedichek Middle School (AISD)
800 BILL HUGHES
ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78745
*Childcare
provided
Enrollment:
August 28th, classes run September through
June
Language: English
Schedule: Monday
– Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bus Routes: 333,
10, 110, 484
Directions: Off
William Cannon, in South Austin.
Cook
Elementary (AISD)
1511 CRIPPLE CREEK
AUSTIN, TX 78758
*Childcare
provided
Enrollment:
August 29th, classes run September through
June
Language:
English, Spanish
Schedule: Monday
– Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bus Routes: 142,
240
Directions: North
Lamar to Ken Street, Right on Cripple Creek.
Lanier
High School (AISD)
1201 PAYTON GIN
AUSTIN, TX 78758
*Childcare
provided
Enrollment:
August 28th, classes run September through
June
Language: English
Schedule: Tuesday
and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bus Routes: 240
Directions:
Between Loop 275 and Highway 183.
Perez
Elementary School (AISD)
7500 SOUTH
PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78744
*Childcare
provided
Enrollment:
August 29th, classes run September through
June
Language: English
Schedule: Monday
– Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bus Routes: 333
Directions: From
IH 35, drive east on William Cannon Drive.
Turn right on South Pleasant Valley Road.
Pickle
Elementary (AISD)
1101 WHEATLEY
AVENUE
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Enrollment:
September 8th, classes run September through
June
Language: English
Schedule: Monday
– Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30
Bus Routes: 300,
320
Directions
From North
Austin: Drive south on IH 35. Take exit
240A-239 toward St Johns Ave/US-183. Turn
left at E Anderson Ln. Turn right at
Providence Ave. Turn left at Wheatley Ave.
From South
Austin: Drive north on IH 35. Take exit
239.240A toward St Johns Ave/US-183/Anderson
Ln. Turn right at Blackson Ave. Turn left at
Bennett Ave. Turn right at Wheatley Ave.
Walnut
Creek Elementary School (AISD)
401 WEST BRAKER
LANE
AUSTIN, TX 78753
*Childcare
provided
Enrollment:
September 4th, Classes run September through
June
Language: English
Schedule: Monday
and Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30
Bus Routes: 392,
485, 1L
Directions: Near
Lamar and Braker.
Austin
Learning Academy
WWW.ALAWEB.ORG
P.O. BOX 6923
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78762
PHONE: 1.512.457.9194
EMAIL:
ALA@AUSTINFREE.NET
Classes: Adult
Basic Education (ABE) and General
Educational Development (GED) classes: basic
math, language, reading, writing, and
technology (computer) skills; ESL Program;
EL Civics Program
Classes are held
in a variety of locations across Austin. See
website for details.
Eligibility:
Classes are free. No legal residency
required.
Languages:
English
AVANCE
WWW.AVANCE.ORG
CONTACT: IRISMELDA
BENAVIDES
PHONE:
1.512.326.9335
EMAIL:
IRIS4U@AUSTIN.RR.COM
Classes: EL
Civics Program
Schedule: Classes
run September through May, 3 hours a week
Eligibility:
Classes are free. No legal residency
required.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Classes are held
in a variety of locations across Austin. See
website for details.
Capital IDEA
WWW.CAPITALIDEA.ORG
504 LAVACA STREET
PHONE: 1.512.457.8610
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Classes: ESL,
GED, College Prep
Schedule: ESL:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
GED: Monday –
Friday, mornings or afternoons
College Prep: see
website for details
Eligibility:
Legal residency required. Must be over age
18. At or below federal poverty line.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Directions:
Downtown on Lavaca, between 5th and 6th
streets.
Caritas
WWW.CARITASOFAUSTIN.ORG
611 NECHES STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78701
PHONE:
1.512.479.4610
Classes: Financial
literacy; Life Skill; ESL; Refugee
Orientation
Eligibility:
Legal residency required, must have refugee
status.
Languages:
Spanish
Classes are held
in various locations across Austin. Call for
more information.
Casa
Marianela
WWW.CASAMARIANELLA.ORG
CONTACT: LAURA
MARTIN
PHONE:
1.512.385.5571
EMAIL:
CASAESL@HOTMAIL.COM
CLASSES HELD AT:
ALLAN ELEMENTARY
4900 GONZALES
STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78702
Classes: ESL
Schedule: Monday
– Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required
Enrollment:
Rolling admissions. Classes run September –
November and January – May
Languages:
English
Directions: Drive
east on 7th street. Turn Left on Shady Ln
and Left on Gonzales Street.
Bus Routes: 4,
482, 350, 17
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
WWW.CCCTX.ORG
1817 EAST 6TH
STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78702
PHONE: 1.512.651.6100
1.866.464.9494
FAX:
1.512.651.6101
Services: Free
life skills workshops: Financial Fitness,
Nutrición Básica, Tactics for Tough Times
Workshop, New Horizons Workshops, English as
a Second Language Classes, and Parenting
Classes.
Hours: Class
times listed on website.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish
Directions: At
the corner of 6th and Chicon.
Bus Routes: 21,
22
Central Texas Muslimaat
WWW.CTMAUSTIN.ORG
3571 FAR WEST
BLVD. #109
AUSTIN, TX 78731
PHONE:
1.888.437.7402
EMAIL:
INFO@CTMAUSTIN.ORG
Classes: Provides
education, community help and awareness
programs seeking to provide a foundation for
the personal and collective growth of
individual Muslim women living in Central
Texas. Educational outreach can provide
information packets with literature on
Muslims, new convert information and
mentoring, free copies of the Quran, and
speakers to visit a local group or
organization. The Muslimaat also hosts
bi-annual speaking events with renowned
Islamic speakers. Their website also
provides an extensive listing of
parent/teacher resources on various areas of
interest.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
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Communities in Schools (ASPIRE)
WWW.CISAUSTIN.ORG
3000 SOUTH IH-35, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78704
PHONE: 1.512.462.1771
EMAIL:
INFO@CISAUSTIN.ORG
Classes: All
families participate in four program
components: Adult Education (ESL or GED
preparation), Early Childhood Education
(infant through pre-school), Parenting
Education (home-based and center-based), and
daily Intergenerational Literacy Activities
(in the child’s classroom). There is also a
family technology component, Tech Tots,
wherein families receive computer training,
a home computer, volunteer mentor support,
translation software, and Internet service.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish.
Program runs at a
variety of elementary schools in Northeast
and North Austin. Call for details.
Eastside Community Connection
WWW.AUSTINECC.ORG
5810 BERKMAN DRIVE
AUSTIN TX 78723
PHONE: 1.512.220.7312
E-MAIL:
INFO@AUSTINECC.ORG
Classes: ESL,
Computer Literacy, For others check website
or call.
Schedule: ESL:
Monday and Wednesday, 7:00p.m.
Computer: Tuesday
and Thursday, 7:00pm
Eligibility: No
legal residency required. People living in
the following zip codes: 78702, 78721,
78722, 78723. Low income. Photo ID required.
Languages:
Spanish
Directions: Head
east on 51st. Turn Left on Berkman.
Bus Routes: 37,
300
El Buen Samaritano
WWW.ELBUEN.ORG
CONTACT: MONA
IZQUIERDO
7000 WOODHUE DRIVE
AUSTIN, TX 78745
PHONE: 1.512.439.0738EMAIL:
MIZQUIERDO@ELBUEN.ORG
Classes:
Childbirth education classes (in Spanish);
English As A Second Language (ESL);
Citizenship (in English); General
Equivalency Diploma (GED) Classes (in
English); Adult Basic Education (in
Spanish); Computer (in Spanish)
Schedule: See
website for updated schedule.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required. Some classes cost
money.
Enrollment:
Rolling admission. Must register, call for
detail.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Directions:
Heading South from downtown on 1st street,
turn Right on William Cannon and then left
on Woodhue.
Bus Routes: 333,
484
English at Work
WWW.AUSTINENGLISH.ORG
CONTACT: MAILE
BROCCOLI-HICKEY
PHONE:
1.512.585.1600
EMAIL:
MAILE@AUSTINENGLISH.ORG
Classes: ESL,
Computer Literacy, Employment/Workplace
Literacy
Schedule: Fit to
client's needs, held at the workplace
Eligibility: Each
student pays a $20 registration fee at the
beginning of the semester. Employer fee. No
legal residency required, for people who are
working.
Languages: Spanish
English
Now
WWW.ENGLISH-NOW.US
CONTACT: GLENDA
ROSE
313 EAST RUNDBERG
LANE #101
AUSTIN, TX 78753
PHONE: 1.512.719.9979
GLENDA@ENGLISH-NOW.US
Classes: ESL
Schedule: Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. –
9:00 p.m.; Saturday Noon – 4:00 p.m.
*Informal
childcare provided
Eligibility: No
legal residency required, for adults 17
years and older.
Enrollment: Open
enrollment, rolling admission
Languages:
English, Spanish
Directions: West
of IH 35 on Rundberg Lane
Bus Routes: 142,
15, 325, 485, 1L, 1M, 101
Financial
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
WWW.FLCCT.ORG
1600 B SMITH ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78721
ANGELA JO MEDINA,
PRESIDENT JANE PARKER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
PHONE:
1.512.479.4610 EXT. 170
PHONE:
1.512.854.9600
AMEDINA@CARITASOFAUSTIN.ORG
JPARKER@AG.TAMU.EDU
Classes: The
Financial Literacy Coalition of Central
Texas offers free financial education
classes in English and Spanish to
community-based organizations in the Austin
area. We can offer one class on a particular
topic, or a full series depending on the
needs of the organization.
Contact for
scheduling information.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages: Spanish
House of
Tutors
WWW.HOUSEOFTUTORS.COM
CONTACT: GEORGE
MCQUEEN
2400 PEARL STREET
PHONE: 1.512.472.6996
AUSTIN, TX 78705
ENGLISH@HOUSEOFTUTORS.EDU
Classes: ESL
Schedule
Friday 9:00 a.m.
– 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday and
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday and
Wednesday Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Monday –
Thursday, 11:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and
Thursday Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility:
Cost $50 one-time fee and weekly fee. Legal
residency required, for adults and children.
Enrollment:
Rolling admission.
Languages:
English
Directions: 24th
and Guadalupe, two blocks west of UT campus
Bus Routes: 1L,
1M, 101, 5, 410, 481, 982, 983, 987
Inmigrantes Latinos en Acción
WWW.ORGANIZATE.ORG
1304 E 6TH STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78702
PHONE: 1.512.474.2399
ORGANIZATE@YAHOO.COM
Classes: ILA holds
Latin American cooking classes every 2
months to foster a sense of community.
Through Project Monarch, the group provides
Personal Development workshops and Rights
Information for immigrants
Schedule: Call
for details
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages:
English and Spanish
Directions: From
IH35 head East on 7th, turn right on Attayac
then turn left onto 6th Street.
Bus Routes: 4
LifeWorks
WWW.LIFEWORKSWEB.ORG
MAIN HELP LINE:
1.512.735.2400
MAIN
ADMINISTRATIVE LINE: 1.512.735.2400
EMAIL:
INFO@LIFEWORKSWEB.ORG
LIFEWORKS EDUCATION CENTER
2222 ROSEWOOD AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78702
Classes: GED
training, Job skills training, literacy,
Adult basic education, Teen Parenting
classes and ESL.
Schedule: Class
hours vary. Call 1.512.735.2400 for intake
information.
Eligibility: No
legal residency required.
Languages:
English and Spanish
Directions: Drive
east on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Turn
right on Chestnut and right on Rosewood.
Bus Routes: 18
Linking
Languages
WWW.LINKINGLANGUAGES.COM
CONTACT: BRENDA
BAZALDUA
1834 EAST OLTORF
PHONE: 1.512.263.1465
AUSTIN, TX 78741
BBAZALDUA@LINKINGLANGUAGES.ORG
Classes: ESL
Schedule
Monday –
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Cost
is $135. No legal residency required, for
adults.
Enrollment:
Enrollment every Tuesday at 7:30pm by
appointment, rolling admission
Languages:
English, Spanish
Directions:
Oltorf and Burleson Road, across from
Whataburger
Bus Routes: 27,
331, 676, 14, 300
Manos
de Cristo
WWW.MANOSDECRISTO.ORG
4911 HARMON AVENUE
AUSTIN TX 78751
PHONE: 1.512.477.7454
FAX: 1.512.477.4324
Services: Classes
include ESL, Computer classes (in English or
Spanish), Citizenship classes and Financial
Literacy classes
Schedule: Email
educationalpc@manosdecristo.org for current
schedule.
Eligibility: Open
to anyone. No legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish
Directions: Just
west of IH 35 at 49 ½ street.
Bus Routes: 135,
137, 142, 161, 174
Multicultural Refugee Coalition
WWW.MRCAUSTIN.ORG
7224 NORTHEAST
DRIVE
AUSTIN, TX 78723
EMAIL:
INFO@MRCAUSTIN.ORG
Classes: Driver’s
Education, Computer Literacy, Job Skills and
Job Development Sewing, Peace Education and
Training for Conflict Management.
Schedule: The
Community Center is available on Thursdays
6:30-8:30pm and Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm
Eligibility:
Must be a refugee
Enrollment:
Ongoing
Languages:
English, Spanish
Directions: Head
East on Hwy. 290 and exit Berkman Drive.
Turn right at Northeast Drive, follow the
signs to the leasing center and the
Community Center is located right behind it.
Bus Routes: 300,
37
New
Immigrant Project—Austin Public Library
WWW.AUSTINLIBRARY.COM/NEWIP
FAULK
CENTRAL LIBRARY
1.800 GUADALUPE
AUSTIN,TEXAS 78701
PHONE: 1.512.974.7400
Hours
Monday—Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday—Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 n. –
6:00 p.m.
LITTLE
WALNUT CREEK BRANCH
835 W. RUNDBERG
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78758
PHONE: 1.512.836.8975
Hours
Monday—Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
CEPEDA
BRANCH
651 N. PLEASANT
VALLEY RD.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78702
PHONE: 1.512.974.7372
Hours
Monday-Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RUIZ
BRANCH
1600 GROVE BLVD.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78741
PHONE: 1.512.974.7500
Hours
Monday-Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ST.
JOHN BRANCH
7500 BLESSING AVE.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78752
PHONE: 1.512.974.7570
Hours
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SOUTHEAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY BRANCH
5803 NUCKOLS
CROSSING RD.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78744
PHONE: 1.512.462.1452
Hours
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TERRAZAS BRANCH
1105 E. CESAR
CHAVEZ ST.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78702
PHONE: 1.512.974.3625
Hours
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY HILLS BRANCH
4721 LOYOLA LN.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
78723
PHONE: 1.512.929.0551
Hours
Monday-Thursday
10 a – 9 p
Saturday 10 a – 5
p
Services: Austin
Public Library offers the following services
to new immigrants:
Study centers to
prepare for citizenship test, including: VHS
video player; Audio player; Computer with:
Rosetta Stone, Oxford Picture Dictionary
Interactive, Road to Citizenship, Global
Writer, and Internet access; Books, audios,
and videos in English and other languages
for center use and circulation, for the
study of English and U.S. culture, and
access to immigration information; and
Brochures from local nonprofit agencies that
assist immigrants.
Talk Time: Weekly
English conversation practice progra.m. for
non-native English speaking adults.
ESL Classes
Free Public Computer
Classes in English and Spanish
Multilingual Materials: Books, videos, DVDs,
CDs, and periodicals in approximately 40
languages are available throughout the
Austin Public Library system. Languages
include Chinese, French, German, Hebrew,
Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish, and Vietnamese. All APL locations
provide materials in Spanish.
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