BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Burbank Adult School 3811 W.

Allan Avenue Burbank, CA 91505 Ph: (818) 558-4611 Fx: (818) 558-4620

For Immediate Release

Contact: Joseph Stark, Principal, Burbank Adult School (818)-558-4611 JosephStark@Burbankusd.org

Linking Adults to Opportunity

Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education adopts Resolution 29 in support of California Adult Education Week, March 11-15, 2013

Burbank , CA (March 8, 2013) - On Thursday, March 7, 2013, the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of Resolution 29, joining school districts throughout the State in celebrating Adult Education Week, from March 11-15, 2013. This years theme at Burbank Adult School (BAS) is, California Adult Schools: Linking Adults to Opportunity. BAS is a thriving adult school program which serves the District and community by providing programs that meet students evolving academic, family and career goals. The core programs offered are Career and Technical Education (CTE); Adult Basic and Secondary Education; Parent Education; English as a Second Language (ESL); and personal enrichment classes. Annually, BAS serves nearly 6,000 students of varied social, economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Through innovative partnerships with the City of Burbank and local educational and social service providers, BAS demonstrates its relevance as an integral part of the fabric of the community and offers a uniquely valuable resource for students who reside in the region. Among the activities planned during Adult Education Week are the following: Monday, March 11, 2013 The BAS College and Career Office will offer a free informational session presenting on the many CTE training opportunities offered through BAS. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The BAS Parent Education program will hold an Imagination Playground event highlighting its new interactive playground equipment received this year through a grant offered by Dr. Pepper. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Glendale Community College (GCC) will come to BAS to provide a free financial aid seminar to BAS students. Thursday, March 14, 2013 The BAS Academic program will award prizes to the top three students who have written essays on how adult education has helped them.

For more information, please contact the school at (818) 558-4611, or by email at BAS@Burbankusd.org. The school is located 3811 W. Allan Avenue, just off Hollywood Way and North of Burbank Boulevard.