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- 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

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Academic and Organizational Skills Tutoring: - Tutoring, regardless of ability level, in reading, writing, math, study skills, and college preparation (ACT/SAT prep) -Tutoring can be provided in the home, at an agreed upon community site, or in the office, and is available for children, youth and adults

The Student Success and First Generation Center is available to all Saint Mary's students and provides services in the area of peer tutoring, study skills, reading labs and a writing center. The center offers courses including college study skills, college reading enrichment, college reading and study skills, and critical reading. This office also provides disability support services including academic advising, support/advocacy, note takers, testing accommodations, taped textbooks, and equipment use. The Student Success and First Generation Center is located in Griffin Hall, Room 70.

Provide the following services: - Basic childcare training - Career consulting - Citizenship and civics - ESL Adult Education - ESL Early Childhood Education - Hands Across the World - "Learning Together" - Job training - Sewing and arts - School system - Out of the School Program - "Learning Together" Other programs include: - Academic tutoring and tutor volunteers in tandem with ISD 742 - Environmental stewardship - Human Trafficking Task Force

Provides free one-on-one virtual tutoring to help Minnesota children in Pre K - 8th grade build essential skills in reading and math. Early Learning Corps: Equips kids with the skills needed for kindergarten to ensure they have a strong foundation when they start school. Math Program: Helps students in grades 4 - 8 build foundational math skills. Reading Program: Empowers grades kindergarten - 3rd students to build their reading skills and become better learners.Also provides resources, videos, and activities that can be done at home to support learning.style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.6667px;">Multilingual brochures/flyers are available on the website. Tutoring is provided in the English language only.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

- 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

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

- Application assistance - GED - Adult basic and community education - After school programs - Cultural activities - Dakota language program - Tutoring - Johnson O'Malley Education Program - Homework assistance

- 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 recreational services, including: - Family Fun Nights: Storytime, kids in the gym, family swim, bake and take, field trips - Gymnastics for boys and girls - Youth Enrichment: Piano lessons, recorder lessons, ballet and creative movement, youth choir, Tae Kwon Do, self defense karate, babysitter training, computer fun, creative dramatics, beginning chess, games, tutoring for kids grades 3 - 6

- Adult Enrichment Classes: Computers, cooking, money management, fitness, personal development, and more - Aquatics Programs: Swimming lessons for ages 6 months and older, open swim activities, lap swim, water exercise, water safety education, pool rental, Automated External Defibrillator training, and CPR instruction - Facilities Scheduling: Manages use of district facilities, indoor and outdoor, outside of regular school day for community usage - Family/Youth Enrichment: Works to strengthen families by providing parenting skills, spending time in positive activities together in classes, on tours, in fitness sessions, music and other social events; after-school programming; additional evening and weekend opportunities for children preschool age - high school to develop new skills and build new friendships - Summer Programs: Enrichment classes including painting, public speaking, entrepreneurial training, hiking, mature driver training, cooking, musical instrument instruction, tap dancing instruction, ballet dancing instruction, band/orchestra groups, golf, day camps, and gymnastics. Summer math and language arts correspondence programs offered. - Trips and Tours: Educational trips/tours for adults and families with children - Youth Services and After School Youth Enrichment: Enrichment classes including basketball, karate, Tae Kwon Do, volleyball, volunteerism, leadership training and opportunities for youth to connect with their communities. Also facilitates Youth Connection Council, a youth-adult advisory board that addresses issues and needs related to school-age youth in the district and provides opportunities to serve the community.

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

- 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

- 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

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

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

Celita Center: A drop-in center where youth can develop positive relationships with adults, find homework help, a positive social network, and support for whatever is happening in their lives. This program is often a bridge between young people in the communities Neighborhood House serves and more formal, structured programs. Health and Wellness: Program which combines sporting activities and discussion groups to help youth learn how to regulate emotions and promote positive social interactions. Kids Imagine: Combines daily enrichment and tutoring services to impact the lives of children and subsequently their families and community. With staff guidance, kids receive academic support and gain social and emotional learning. Partners with community advocates to allow opportunities for youth to gain experience with art, theatre, and sports. Summer Sunrise: Day camp for 8 weeks of camp activities in the summer Youth Advisory Council: Program for teens Youth Community Meal: Provides a drop-in meal for all youth in the community and those enrolled in Neighborhood House programs

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

Offers youth and family programs, including the following: - Active Family and Community Engagement: Engages family at school-based community events, which build bridges between school and home. - Collaborative Leadership and Practices: Include professional learning communities, site-based teams charged with improving school policy and classroom teaching and learning, labor-management collaborations, and teacher development strategies such as peer assistance and review. - Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities: Collaborates with community partners to provide learning activities during out-of-school time and summer, using school facilities and other community spaces. Programs vary depending on community priorities and include arts, physical activity, small group and individualized academic support, and hands-on learning activities. - Integrated Student Supports: Coordinates on-site services to support students in overcoming a range of barriers to educational and life success. Services are unique to each school based on the specific needs of the students and community, and may include access to medical, dental, and mental health care services, tutoring, and other academic supports. Schools are also developing restorative practices to reduce punitive disciplinary actions such as suspensions.