Education – Adult
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Video courses to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math; prepare for the GED test; become a U.S. citizen or apply for a Green Card. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Interactive online tutoring for grades K-12, college intro, and adult learners. Available 3-10 PM daily. Tambien en Español.
Practice exams and job skills tutorials to prepare you for a career in real estate, teaching, nursing, civil service, and other fields. Once on the site, select the area of your choice.
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, and PSAT/NMSQT and help preparing college admission essays. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Practice tests for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, PCAT, and CLEP. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Video courses from computer basics to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, and implementing design with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Windows, and Mac Operating Systems. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Online crafting classes taught by top artists and designers. Download patterns, templates, recipes and more.
Online test prep to prepare for Illinois driving tests. Includes practice tests, traffic laws, manuals, and a FAQ section. No library card number needed.
Scholarly full-text articles with an emphasis on nursing and allied health.
Guided support and preparation for the GED test. Once on the site, select the area of your choice.
Online courses in math, writing, workplace skills; exam prep for education (GED, SAT, ACT); professional licensing exams; and courses for Microsoft Office software. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Online video courses for business, software, technology, and creative skills taught by industry experts. To log in, use your Glenview Library card number and the password you use for the catalog. App Available. Sign in with your library card, then enter glenviewpubliclibrary as your Library ID.
Self-paced video language courses for multiple languages and ESL courses. App Available.
Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español.
Students in elementary, middle, and high school can prepare for tests, assignments, and boost math, reading, science, and social studies skills. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Citations and abstracts for popular professional journals for teachers and school administrators.
Encyclopedia, multimedia, e-books, and primary sources for grades K-adult. App Available.
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