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- 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 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

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 - GED instruction - Literacy instruction

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

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.

- 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

- 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

- Adult and continuing education - Adult basic education - GED instruction - English as a Second Language - Literacy assistance

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 (ABE) programs provide opportunities to obtain academic, interpersonal, and problem solving skills necessary to live self-sufficient lives - ABE programs include - Adult ESL - GED preparation - GED testing - Citizenship - Family literacy

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

Family literacy program: - Citizenship classes - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - GED classes - Parent and child activities to help prepare children for school

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 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

After school and summer programs offering education, literacy, and academic assistance to youth in the American Indian community. Academic and Activity program Homework help and tutoring Recreational activities and fields trips Prevention of at-risk behavior Indigenous Scholars Summer Program Literacy program with focus on cultural teachings Sacred Sisters Podcase Podcast that tells the stories of Murdered and Missing Indigenous women The Right Path (TRiP) Teaches the use of culture and life skills to prevent drug and alcohol abuse

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

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.

Offers community education and recreational activities such as: - Adult basic education to obtain a General Education Degree (GED), improve reading, writing, and math skills, learn basic computer skills, study for the driver's knowledge test, and explore online learning - Adult enrichment activities such as 55+ driver improvement programs - Arts and crafts for all ages - Baseball or softball leagues and camp - Community gardening - CPR and first aid classes and training - Fitness classes - Special trips to a theatre show and other events - Volleyball camps - Youth enrichment activities

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

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. Childcare is available during class at no cost.

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

- 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 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.