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

Provides 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 Services include:

• Adult diploma

• Basic skills

• Computer literacy

• English as a Second Language

• Family literacy

• GED

• Reading tutors and English as a Second Language tutors

• Workforce education programs

Provides self-empowerment services for individuals, families, and communities, including:

• Classes in empowerment, social skills, literacy, and youth and adult mentorship

• Community collaborations

• Empowerment Support Line

• Five week empowerment course

• Intervention and prevention support

• Safety planning support

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

• Adult basic education classes

?- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction

• GED instruction

• Adult literacy instruction

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

• 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

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.

• Adult and continuing education

• Adult basic education

• GED instruction

• English as a Second Language

• Literacy assistance

• Adult basic education

• GED instruction

• Literacy instruction

• 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

Offers independent living skills including:?

• Literacy

• Money management

• Nutrition

• Personal grooming

• Social fluency

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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Offers adult basic education for personal enrichment or to prepare for employment. Services offered:

• Citizenship preparation

• English as a Second Language

• GED instruction

• Improve basic skills such as work-related math, language, reading, or writing assistance

• Literacy instruction

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

• 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

GED, Adult diploma, basic skills, English as a Second Language, family literacy, workforce education programs, reviewing math skills, and citizenship.

• 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 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