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Offers a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages, including:

• Adult Basic Education Courses

• Recreational and fitness classes

• Youth Enrichment classes

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Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including:

• Adult Basic Education

• Adult enrichment classes

• Adult recreational sports

• Drivers education

• Exercise classes

• Youth enrichment program

• Youth sports

Adult Basic Education - ABE: Programming for adults who want to acquire or improve their math, reading, grammar, and/or writing skills. The program is self-paced; student-centered classes are designed to let students work independently. Licensed teachers and trained volunteers help students develop an individualized training plan (ILP) outlining their goals and objectives. GED Classes and Testing: Free GED preparation at learning sites in the southwest metro area and online. The GED exam covers areas of reasoning through language arts, mathematical reasoning, science, and social studies. Classes are student-centered and self-paced. Testing is available at Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins; scheduling the exam can be done through ged.com.

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages inlcuding: ?- Adult Basic Education: Includes citizenship, college readiness, English as a second language (ESL), GED, job preparation, and online learning classes

• Adult enrichment classes

• Adult recreational sports

• Exercise classes

• Youth enrichment program

• Youth sports

• Swimming lessons

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

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include:

• Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training
• Budgeting and financial literacy
• GED preparation
• Interview skills
• Citizenship
• College and career preparation
• Creating a resume
• English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL)

-Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Provides specialty education services including:

• Adult basic education and GED test instruction

• Credit recovery programs

• Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs

• Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning

• Positive behavioral interventions and support

• Special education

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include:

• Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training
• Budgeting and financial literacy
• GED preparation
• Interview skills
• Citizenship
• College and career preparation
• Creating a resume
• English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL)

-Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

24 hour advocacy services available, 7 days per week Crisis Intervention O.F.P.'s provided by Shelter Advocate Assist with reparations applications General advocacy: information/referrals/resources Supportive one-on-one advocacy Victim's Rights Safety Planning Education Group Sessions (cycle of domestic abuse, dynamics of domestic violence, etc.) Transportation and accompaniment (business related meetings) Child care availability for meetings and in-house group sessions Talking Circles Cultural teaching circles Healthy living life skills sessions Sexual Abuse Educational Sessions Cultural healing, smudging, self care group support Provide "Evaluation of Services" form for residents Accompaniment to exams for sexual assault adult victims Follow-up advocacy available

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, defensive driving courses, estate planning, English Language Learners (ELL) services, first-time homebuyer classes, 4-H, GED services, gymnastics, music lessons, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and more.

Area Learning Center (ALC) Independent study evening program and alternative high school daytime program for students in grades 10 - 12 who are behind in their education Community Education

• Adult basic education programs, including ABE, ESL, and GED classes
• Adult lifelong learning
• Adult recreation
• Open and lap swim
• Performing arts
• Swimming lessons
• Youth enrichment
• Youth recreation

Community and adult basic education, youth programming, including enrichment and recreation, senior citizen programs including ABE, ESL, and GED classes.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts, cooking, driver's education, early childhood screening, fitness, GED testing, recreation and sports, youth classes, and more.

• Northwest Technical College

• Course work and practice testing for high school equivalency diploma

• Writing skills

• Social Studies

• Science

• Literature & the Arts

• Mathematics

• Free use of study materials

• GED Computer Software

• TV study on KAWE, channel 9

• Video tapes and study materials may be checked out at Adult Education building

• Study at your own pace when it fits your schedule

• Walk in anytime Basic Skills Review: - Private, individualized instruction

• Tutors available Improve your skills in: - Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Computer

• Job Seeking Skills Help with: - Resumes

• Cover Letters

• Interview skills Word By Word: - One to One Reading

• Laubach Program is used to teach basic reading and writing skills to adults

• Free, private tutoring is available

• Tutoring is also available for foreign born adults who want to learn to read, write, speak and understand English Life Skills: - Drivers Permit preparation

• Budgeting

• Checkbook balancing

• Test taking & study skills English As A Second Language: - For people from foreign cultures

• Lessons to improve English skills (both written and spoken)

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

Serves learners in the following main areas:

• Basic skills brush-up (for those with or without disabilities)

• Citizenship

• Computer literacy

• Diploma completion

• Employment preparation/workforce readiness

• English as a Second Language

• GED preparation and testing

Provides an alternative opportunity for students in grades 9-12 and up to age 20 to earn their high school diploma. Services may include:

• Adult classes and one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling, and math

• Collaborative work programs with Washington and Dakota County CareerForce

• Computer assisted learning and basic skills classes

• English language classes and in the workplace

• GED testing

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, child and babysitting safety, cooking classes, driving classes, exercise and fitness classes, music lessons, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, writing classes, and more.

• 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

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

Provides the following services:

• Basic adult education classes

• Instruction for a GED/adult diploma

• English as a second language classes

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and US citizenship prep courses.

Community Education consists of the following areas:

• Adult Basic Education/GED
• Adult recreation and enrichment
• Bright Beginnings Preschool 3 - 4-year-olds and Wee Irish Preschool ages 3 - 5
• Early childhood screening
• Kindergarten Connection preschool ages 4 - 5
• Senior citizen courses
• School-age child care: Cardinal Kids Club and Kidville
• Youth recreation and enrichment
• Youth service/youth development

Community and adult basic education and senior citizen programs, including ABE, ESL, and GED classes.