Education

The Ozark City School System is well prepared for the technological demands of education in the future. Every school in the system has computer technology labs, and each classroom is equipped with computer work stations, and the system also offers three state-of-the-art smart (Distance Learning) classrooms and virtual learning classes. The schools also offer many extracurricular programs designed to develop well rounded students, including 25 competitive sports and over 50 clubs and organizations.

The Ozark schools have recently adopted a long range, multi-million dollar construction plan that will provide classroom and gymnasium additions and many renovations. Between its highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff and the community’s commitment to providing the best facilities and learning tools, the Ozark City School System prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow.

Vivian B. Adams School, a public nonprofit organization, offers services and opportunities to approximately 200 people with developmental disabilities/mental retardation.

The mission of Vivian B. Adams School is to support persons with mental retardation to develop self-determination skills sufficient to reach their personal goals. It is also to heighten community awareness of the support networks necessary to allow citizens with mental retardation to select a personally successful and an independent a life as possible. Visit www.vivianbadams.org for more information.

Higher Education
Enterprise-Ozark Community College, with four locations-the Enterprise Campus, the Ozark Aviation Campus, the Fort Rucker Site and the Aviation Center in Mobile-is an accredited college that grants associate degrees in arts, science and various program certificates.

The Ozark Aviation Campus offers many aviation programs, including General Aviation Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Avionics Technology. The College works with community industries to offer an associates degree in Simulator Systems Technology, preparing students for entry into the skilled work force. The College also offers transferable academic courses, Adult Education programs and accelerated courses for qualified high school students.

Wallace Community College offers instruction in Dothan at the Wallace Campus, Eufaula at the Sparks Campus, and at Fort Rucker. Wallace is best known for its outstanding allied health and nursing programs, offering associate degrees in practical nursing, emergency medical services, medical assisting, physical therapy assistant, radiologic technology and respiratory therapy. The College also provides technical education in 18 fields, including automotive technology, computer information science, electrical technology and more.

Wallace is ideal for students wishing to attend a community college for two years before transferring to a 4-year college, saving money and staying near home. Students receive individual instruction in small classes, focusing on participation and personal interaction. For more information, visit www.wallace.edu.

Library
Located at 416 James St., the Ozark-Dale County Library provides free access to quality materials and information to all residents of the area. The library features 62,000 items, including multimedia, periodicals and reference materials, and the facility is equipped with high speed Internet service, genealogy assistance, a young adult section and a virtual library complete with various databases. The library also organizes a number of programs for its patrons, including children’s reading workshops, education classes, and a range of educational entertainment. The library is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm.