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Provides learning opportunities for adults who lack the basic skills to read, write, and speak English as well as compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society. Includes:- Adult diploma- Basic skills- English as a Second Language (ESL)- Family literacy- GED instruction

A four-week parent education program that helps parents:- Build a strong literacy foundation in the home and understand the important role that reading plays in shaping cultural identity, self-efficacy, and confidence about learning- Gain usable information, knowledge, literacy traditions, and skills to encourage reading in the home- Improve reading skills with their children- Strengthen the parent's advocacy skills for partnering with schools and teachers

Offers independent living skills including:?- Literacy- Money management- Nutrition- Personal grooming- Social fluency

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers citizenship classes and English as a Second Language.

Provides a mobile learning center that is staffed with licensed educators and provides free literacy-based programming. Stops at several designated locations within Douglas County over the summer.

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

Provides GED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language, and digital literacy. Also offers Career Pathways, which is ??designed to help individuals advance over time from entry-level positions to higher-level, higher-paying jobs

Provides classes for adult learners such as:- Adult basic education- Computers and citizenship- English as a second language- GED instruction and K-12 diploma program- Literary assistance, credit recovery, skills development, and career readiness?

Provides an opportunity for adults of any age to gain important life skills and certifications. Adult education services include improving reading, writing, math, and technology skills, or improving English as a Second Language skills. Services include:- GED preparation and testing- Math basics- One-to-one tutoring to improve reading skills- Reading program- Workplace education

Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based.Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years):- Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten- Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting- Parent meetings for sharing and planning- Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips- Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitorChild-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years): - Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities- Full year programming- Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staffOther Services:- Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years- Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy

Programs including classes for all ages, see online catalog for information

Provides the following community education services to the Barnum School District:- Driver's education- Field trips for children and youth- Karate classes- Literacy writing- Summer programming- School readiness- Youth baseball- Zumba and more

Provides the following community education services to the Barnum School District:- Driver's education- Field trips for children and youth- Karate classes- Literacy writing- Summer programming- School readiness- Youth baseball- Zumba and more

Provides help to improve reading, math, spelling, and writing skills, computer skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a secondary language and prep courses for vocational school or college. Childcare is available during class at no cost.

Offers community education programs for all ages. Programs offered:- Adult academics such as English Language Learning/ELL, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, adult diploma preparation, and college prep- Adult enrichment classes such as fitness, cooking, arts/crafts, trips, sports, and other special interests- Adventure Club: A child care program for open to the public during the summer and school year- Early learning education programs for children birth - pre-Kindergarten age- Swimming lessons for all ages- Windows of Opportunities: Provides recreational, educational, and support activities for adults age 18 and over with physical, neurological and/or developmental disabilities- Youth enrichment classes which include after school programs, classes in art, crafts, cooking/baking, life skills, music/theater, sports, and STEM-focused activities- Youth leadership and internship opportunities in a variety of areas

The Area Adult Learning Cooperative offers Adult Basic Education programs at no cost in the GFW area including:- English as a Second Language- Adult basic education- Literacy programs- Citizenship classes- GED instruction