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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

- Skills brush-up for individuals who would like to improve reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and math skills - GED instruction - Adult Diploma completion (for persons ages 21 and older) - English as a Second Language instruction - Family School: Provides an opportunity for parents to finish high school and improve their math and English skills while they also improve their parenting skills (parents and children attend together) - Citizenship instruction - Official GED testing on site - Limited transportation available

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 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

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

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

Rushford-Peterson Schools offers adult basic education services including GED testing preparation, basic skills in reading, language, arts, math, social studies. Provides certified teachers for non-readers, GED preparation, and for improving basic skills.

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 area adults with a wide variety of education opportunities for students who wish to receive their GED or brush up on: - Basic Skills Enhancement: Develop basic skills such as work-related math, reading or writing - General Educational Development (GED) Test Preparation: Study and practice for GED tests - Citizenship: Resources are available for students preparing for the United States Citizenship test - English Language Learner Program (ELL): Learn to speak, read and write in English - Workforce Preparation: Expand upon general skills needed to obtain, retain or improve employment opportunities

- Adult learning center - provides persons 16 years of age and older who are neither enrolled in, nor completed, high school to work on basic skills or work towards attaining a GED certificate - Adult community education classes - offers many opportunities for self-enrichment either intellectually or physically - Youth after school program - provides additional opportunities and/or a place for students to remain following the regular school day - Family literacy program

Works with families and preschool children in partnership with preschool programs to provide one-on-one literacy support so children will be ready for school and first grade. Offers a literacy first approach to help each child acquire foundational English skills to succeed in school. The program incorporates rigorous and structured foundational literacy lessons, in which the literacy tutor guides the child through a lesson plan focused on reading practice, developing comprehension skills, and a reflection time for the child to assess their own progress. Active learning, literacy games, and a read-aloud, with emphasis on student choice are included in each tutoring session.

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 visitor Child-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 staff Other 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

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

- Adult basic education - Free classes are available in Appleton, Madison, and Milan - To find an ABE site, call (320)269-9297 ext. 116 - Computer classes - English as a Second Language - GED assistance - Family literacy - Reading, writing, spelling, and math tutoring

Offers a variety of Adult Basic Education programs, including: - Computer classes - English as a Second Language (ESL) - GED preparation - Math instruction - Reading instruction - Tutor support - Workforce education - Writing instruction

Provides an after-school reading instruction for children in grades Kindergarten - 8. The program includes: - Alignment with state academic standards - Culturally-based program and culturally specific leveled texts - Free books given to each student - Individual and small group instruction - Pre- and post-assessment and instruction with cultural enrichment to help students improve reading skills, reading levels, and academic achievement - Trained subject tutors

Literacy program aimed to address the literacy gap for underserved youth by providing free haircuts for reading

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.

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

After School Support: After-school program for students in grades 1 - 8 that supports academic and social-emotional growth, along with providing students opportunities to engage in enrichment electives like technology, music, sports, and more. Reading Plus: Helps students in grades 1 - 5 grow as readers and writers. Provides after-school and summer reading lessons. Program participation is by invitation only.

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

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

- Career exploration and counseling services, including computerized career information and career and post-secondary counseling - College preparation classes in critical thinking, math, reading, spelling, and writing - Computer skills classes - Employment-related skills workshops and local job market information - English proficiency training across all skill levels (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension) - General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes - High school diploma completion courses

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.

Adult Workshops: Offers workshops on letterpress printing, paper making, hand bookbinding, and more. Teacher Workshops: Offers instruction in basic techniques and integration of book arts into the classroom curriculum. During the academic year, regularly presents customized programs at teacher conferences and school in-service days.