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About ALS

We don’t count our students. We make our students count.

Accomplished Learning Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has helped adults finish their education since 2009. Today it has locations in Houston, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana.

A graduate in cap and gown hugs a family member after the ceremony
01 / 05History

From credit recovery to a full diploma.

  1. 2009

    ALS begins by tutoring individuals who need to recover high school credits.

  2. Soon after

    The tutoring expands to preparation for the GED® test.

  3. Today

    ALS helps adults study for, prepare for and pass high school equivalency exams, offers a 22-credit high school diploma and runs a virtual ESL program.

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Mission

“Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and effective communicators.”

We recognize that education is a transformative journey, and we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students by offering flexible, accessible, and high-quality learning opportunities.

Our objective

To meet the basic literacy needs of adults (18+) who want to take and pass the HiSET® or the GED®, or earn a high school diploma through credit recovery or original credit.

03 / 05Founder

Led by the founder.

Dr. Mine Jenkins

Ed.D., M.Ed., M.S.

Executive Director & Founder

Dr. Jenkins founded ALS and leads it as executive director. In their reviews, students mention her by name.

“The orientation given by Dr. Jenkins was incredible. She is truly one of a kind and made everything clear, motivating, and achievable from the start.”
Tatiana Nataren · ALS student
“Dr. Jenkins is awesome and down to earth. She definitely keeps it real.”
Bianca Henry · ALS student
04 / 05Leadership

The people behind the mission.

The leadership team brings together experience in education, administration, student success and operations to support adult learners at every stage.

  • Dr. Mine JenkinsEd.D., M.Ed., M.S.
    Executive Director & Founder
  • Alexander StarrM.Ed.
    Vice President · Bot Oversight & Enrollment
  • Saqueena DavisB.S., M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Juliette ManningMBM-HRM, CPP
    Board Member · Marketing & Recruiting
  • Kenneth MilesB.A., M.A.C.I., M.L.S
    Board Member · Commencement Coordinator
  • Laura RuelasB.S.
    Board Member · ESL & Marketing
  • Dr. Madonna HiggsEd.D., M.A., BA
    Board Member · IT Governance

Board Emeritus

  • Dr. Shirley Smith, Ed.D.
  • Keshia Levingston
  • Sheena Boston
  • Evelyn Mosley, PhD (in memory)
05 / 05Accreditation

Accredited by WASC.

The Accomplished Learning Services Adult High School is accredited by WASC.

Concept note: the link to the ALS listing in the ACS WASC directory goes here, so any student can verify it in one click.

Where graduates continue.

South Arkansas College logo
South Arkansas College
Remington College logo
Remington College
Bossier Parish Community College logo
Bossier Parish Community College

Next step

Start with one call.

Talk with the team about your program and your exact cost before you pay anything.