ABOUT US

The Armstrong Center for Community Learning (ACCL) provides personal and professional advancement opportunities as well as a variety of outreach programs and periphery services to a six-county region northeast of Pittsburgh.

Core programs provide online and in-class programs empowering learners of all levels the ability to expand their knowledge base and reach for new opportunities. We offer programs tailored to learners’ needs using PLATO Learning courses. Our on-site test center provides certificate programs ranging from high school equivalency via GED or HiSET, College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), and professional entry tests such as Compass for math skills and TEAS V for nursing.

The ACCL delivers a wide range of outreach programs. We offer Microsoft Office certification testing. We operate the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek which offers nature and environmental educational programs for children and adults.

The ACCL is a regional resource providing educational and learning opportunities for learners of all ages.

Upcoming Events:

Pearson VUE Testing:  Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Pearson VUE candidates must register for their exam through Pearson VUE before arriving at the ACCL.

PSI Testing:  Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  PSI candidates must register for their exam through PSI before arriving at the ACCL.

HiSET Testing:  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  HiSET candidates must register for their exam through PSI before arriving at the ACCL.

CLEP Testing:  Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  CLEP candidates must contact the ACCL to schedule their exam in advance by calling 724-543-2599 ext. 222.

Seton Testing:  Available upon request.

GED & HiSET Preparatory Classes with ARIN I.U. 28 every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the ACCL classroom.  Call us to register 724-543-2599 ext. 221.

TEAS Preparatory Classes for students entering nursing school, taught by instructors from ARIN I.U. 28 every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the ACCL classroom.  Call us to register 724-543-2599 ext. 233.

Monthly Nature Lessons for Homeschool Students (second Tuesday of each month from September 2023 to May 2024)

Creature Feature: A Six-Part Series Exploring Animals Native to Western PA (January through November 2024)

Armstrong Nature Book Club: Deeply Rooted - March 12, 2024 at 7pm

Fermented Beverages Workshop: Kombucha to Wild Soda - March 16, 2024 at 1pm

Nature & Wellness Series: Spring Hike - March 27, 2024 at 10am

Backpacking Program - April 3, 10 & 17, 2024 at 6pm

Wildflower Identification Class - April 6, 2024 at 1pm

Outdoor Discovery Center Youth Summer Camps - June 2024

 

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DONATION CENTER

There are many ways to support the ACCL and its programs. Your donation to the Armstrong Center for Community Learning is an investment in the future of our community. Your donations help us succeed in our vision to be a valued asset and respected partner of the educational community meeting the needs our region's life long learners as well as helping to strengthen the workforce, promote innovative technologies, classes, instructors, degrees, certifications, programs, classrooms, equipment and learning, for students right here in our community.

ACCL Mission Statement

The ACCL is a regional resource that provides educational and career opportunities.

Armstrong Center for Community Learning

Armstrong Center for Community Learning