Welcome to
Notre Dame Education Center – Lawrence!

The Notre Dame Education Center-Lawrence (NDEC) is a community of learning where English language learners and low-income adults are empowered to improve and enrich their lives and the lives of their families in an environment that is welcoming, respectful and dignified. NDEC provides education, skills training, language and literacy development, enrichment opportunities and support services- tuition-free or at a low cost. NDEC assists and supports adult learners to achieve their next steps and reach their full potential as productive, engaged community members.
Special THANK YOU to Our Funders for making our work possible!
Notre Dame Education Center – Lawrence!

The Notre Dame Education Center-Lawrence (NDEC) is a community of learning where English language learners and low-income adults are empowered to improve and enrich their lives and the lives of their families in an environment that is welcoming, respectful and dignified. NDEC provides education, skills training, language and literacy development, enrichment opportunities and support services- tuition-free or at a low cost. NDEC assists and supports adult learners to achieve their next steps and reach their full potential as productive, engaged community members.
Special THANK YOU to Our Funders for making our work possible!
- MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): Learn more about ACLS/DESE here.
- The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: Learn more about the Sisters here.
- Cummings Foundation: Read more about the Foundation Grant Awards here.
- The Women's Fund of Essex County, Essex County Community Foundation: Find out more here.
Information &
Upcoming Events
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY
To limit the number of people in our center, we are open by appointment only. For more information call us at (978) 682-6441.
You must wear a mask to enter NDEC and keep the mask on. If you feel sick (fever, chills, cough, nausea, or other COVID 19 symptoms) please stay home.
Upcoming Events
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY
To limit the number of people in our center, we are open by appointment only. For more information call us at (978) 682-6441.
You must wear a mask to enter NDEC and keep the mask on. If you feel sick (fever, chills, cough, nausea, or other COVID 19 symptoms) please stay home.