Portage Adult Education
5391 Central Ave.
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-6113
Fax: (219) 763-2332

Portage Adult High School - Adults 16 years of age or older attend classes to earn a regular high school diploma. Students earn one high school credit per class. Students must be at least 16 years of age and not currently attending regular high school. Available Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm or 6:00pm-9:30pm. Cost is $15 per class. Payment plans are available, and payment is accepted from all agencies. Contact Linda Friedrich for additional information.

Adult Learning Centers - Preparation for the GED Test. Assistance with improving basic skills, and English As A Second Language instruction. Programs are for adults ages 16 and older not currently attending regular high school. Days and times vary by location, with day and evening classes offered. Centers located in Chesterton, Valparaiso, South Haven, Portage, and Hebron. Service is free of charge. Contact Linda Friedrich for additional information.

CAPABLE Family Literacy Program - Parent(s) and child(ren) attend at the Portage Adult Education Center. Parent participates in parenting education, adult academic improvement, and supervised parent-child interaction. Children 6 weeks to 6 years of age participate in age-appropriate activities and supervised parent-child interaction. Parent must be at least 16 years of age and not attending regular high school. Child must participate in program with parent. Available Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-1:00pm. Program, child care, and transportation provided free of charge. Contact Robbin White at (219) 764-6968 for additional information.


Porter County Career Center
1005 Franklin Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
(219) 531-3170
Fax: (219) 531-3173

Alternative High School - Enables students to complete a high school education using non-traditional methods. A work component is mandatory for enrollment. Interested students must get approval from their home school who will then make a referral. Students attend Monday through Friday from either 7:50am - 10:15am or 11:50am - 2:15pm. Cost is $35 per semester. Contact Kathy Spears, Principal for more information.

Alternative Middle School - Small program for 7th or 8th grade students who need non-traditional approach to learning. Pro-social education and learning personal responsibility are major components of the program. Interested students must get approval from their home school who will then make the referral. Students attend Monday through Friday from 7:50am - 2:15pm. Cost is $35 per semester. Contact Kathy Spears, Principal for more information.

After-School Options - Credit earning, computer program which is held after school hours. Referrals are made by the high schools. Students attend Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm-6:00pm but also has flexible hours. Cost is $35 per credit. Call Kathy Spears for more information.


Porter County Juvenile Probation
1660 South SR 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 465-3475
Fax: (219) 465-3600
E-Mail: juvprob@porterco.org

Juvenile Probation Department - Serves under the Circuit Court Judge of Porter County. It is the duty of the Probation Department to review all complaints and allegations concerning matters covered by juvenile law. The Probation Department shall prepare and submit reports and recommendations as directed by statute and the Court, supervise and assist all juveniles and families as ordered by the Court, and maintain records of all matters within the Probation Department. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed on holidays.

Chronic Offender Response Team- A collaborative effort of the juvenile court system, schools, police agencies, and social service agencies to identify juveniles on probation who exhibit behaviors which would indicate that they may continue to commit delinquent acts without the intervention of additional attention and supervision. A case manager provides services to juveniles and their families in their homes during evening hours and weekends. Referrals are received from the Chronic Offender Response Team organizations.