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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.

• Adult basic education (ABE)

• English as a Second Language classes

• GED preparation assistance

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 education, driver's education, facility rental, and adaptive classes and activities for adults living with disabilities ages 18 or older, from cooking and crafts to bingo and music.

Community and adult education and senior citizen programs, including ESL classes, GED classes, and programs for adults living with a disability.

• Adult education programs to advance academic skills such as reading, writing, and math

• Distance learning/online study platforms for enrolled students

• English classes for adults

• GED 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.

• Variety of youth and adult enrichment classes.

• Adult Basic Education: assistance with GED, adult diplomas, English as a Second Language, workforce preparation, family literacy, basic skills enhancement, citizenship, and civic education

Program designed to meet the needs of adult refugees, immigrants, and migrant workers whose native language is other than English. Students may enroll at any time of the year as they strive to achieve skills in spoken and written English. Written and oral drills are used extensively, as well as real-life settings that enable learners to navigate their way through everyday experiences.

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.

Community and adult basic education and 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 enrichment classes, arts and craft classes, citizenship test courses, driving classes, English and a Secondary Language, GED testing, sports and recreational activities, youth enrichment classes, and more.

English as a second language instruction

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 services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include: ?- Career counseling ????- English as a Second Language classes

• GED

• Goal setting

• Help with resumes, applications, and interviews

• High school diploma

• Job and life skills

• Job placement

• Paid work experience

• Post high school education assistance

• Reading and math skills

• Referrals to other agencies

• Tests to find interests and skills

Adult Basic Education: Classes are for adult immigrants and refugees, focusing on beginning to low intermediate levels. Classes include instruction in English language, math, computer literacy and work readiness. Classes meet in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Hmong Karen(ni) Youth Pride (HYP): A tutoring program for elementary-aged children, focusing on students of SE Asian descent. The program includes academic, social, and cultural components that are offered on-site at elementary and middle schools.

• 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 adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their basic skills.

• Adult basic education, English as a Second Language, programs for adults in basic skills, adult diploma, and GED preparation

• GED and ESL classes are held at 1605 County Road 101 North, the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) Building

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members including: ?- Adult Basic Education: Includes basic skills, English as a second language (ESL), and GED classes

• Adult enrichment classes

• Adult recreational sports

• Exercise classes

• Youth enrichment program

• Youth recreation and sports: Baseball, flag football, swimming, softball, and more

Parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners (Building Language Together Program)

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

? NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Learning opportunities for adults, ages 16 and above, who are not enrolled in school and who lack the basic skills to read, write and speak English, compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society.

• Adult diploma program

• Basic skills including reading, writing, math and life

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Family literacy

• GED instruction

• Online GED learning

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 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.

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

Provides community education programming that includes opportunities for learners at every stage of life.

• Adult basic education and GED

• Adult enrichment and trips

• Adult health and fitness

• Swimming lessons

• Youth enrichment

• Youth sports and recreation

Community education programs for all ages including GED and ESL:

• GED and ESL classes: Most classes are offered through the Mankato Consortium, some classes are held at the New Ulm Public Library.

• Enrichment Activities

• One-day bus tours available during the year

Defensive Driver Classes:

• Drivers 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their vehicle insurance premium for three years. Classroom driver's education is offered fall and winter-spring for students who turn 15 with behind-the-wheel available during the summer.