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

- English as a Second Language classes - English, math, spelling, and reading instruction - Free classes including Introduction to Computers - GED preparation with individualized instruction - One-on-one tutoring for new readers - Child care and transportation available

- 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

Community Education Programs including: - Adult Academic Program: High school diploma classes, Adult Basic Skills classes, English Language Learning (ESL/ELL), GED preparation classes, Alternative Learning Center, Citizenship classes, Workplace Readiness, Family Literacy Program; GED Testing Center, ABE for Adults with Disabilities: Contact: (763)504-8300 - Adult Enrichment classes - Adults 19-54, Adults 55 and older, Contact: (763)504-6990 - Adventure Club School Age Care in District 281 Elementary Schools before and after school, non-school days, summer: Contact: (763)504-5320 - Community Schools and Partnerships: Contact: (763)504-4900 - Windows of Opportunity: Enrichment classes and activities for adults with disabilities: Contact: (763)504-6990 - Discover U Programs for Youth: After School, School's Out! and Summer Activities for K-8 students; Driver Education; Youth Leadership/Service: Contact: (763)504-6990

- Adult diploma program - Adult evening programs - English as a Second Language - Family literacy programs - GED instruction and testing - Basic skills refresher in reading, writing, spelling, and math

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

- Assistance with reading, writing, spelling and math - Computer skills - English as a Second Language - GED test preparation - Preparation for vocational school or college

Provides adult community education programs, including: - English as a Second Language classes - GED instruction and adult diploma programs - Family literacy - Parent education - Technology and social media - Professional development - Cooking and food classes - Hobbies and interests - Fitness - Aquatics/swimming

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

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.

- 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

Adult Workshops: Offers workshops on letterpress printing, paper making, hand bookbinding and more. Preschool Workshops: Provides classes for preschoolers ages three to five with an adult partner. Classes provide an introduction to the book arts that focuses on pre-literacy skills. Each class starts with a story time with books that tie in the art activity. Adults are active participants in the classes, learning and working alongside preschools on a variety of hands-on activities. Family Workshops: Throughout the year, MCBA offers a sampler of one-session workshops for families to experience the book arts together, as well as free workshops offered to families throughout the Twin Cities at community events, art festivals and libraries. Teacher Workshops: Offers instruction in basic techniques and integration of book arts into classroom curriculum. During the academic year, MCBA regularly presents customized programs at teacher conferences and school in-service days.

- 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

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

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

After school and summer programs offering education, literacy, and academic assistance to youth in the American Indian community. Academic and Activity Program - After school tutoring - Dakota language and literacy for youth in grades k-8th - Recreational activities and field trips Truancy Intervention Services - Advocate and educate parents/guardians on state truancy laws - Works primarily with Anishinabe Academy to track, monitor and improve school attendance for youth in grades k-5 Youth Prevention Program - Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention Program (ATODP) - The Right Path (TRiP) Provides cultural teaching and life skills activities based on mental health, substance abuse prevention etc.

- 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

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.

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

- ESL classes - Family learning center including literacy instruction - GED classes - High school diploma courses

Community Education Programs including: - Adult Academic Program: High school diploma classes, Adult Basic Skills classes, English Language Learning (ESL/ELL), GED preparation classes, Alternative Learning Center, Citizenship classes, Workplace Readiness, Family Literacy Program; GED Testing Center, ABE for Adults with Disabilities: Contact: (763)504-8300 - Adult Enrichment classes - Adults 19-54, Adults 55 and older, Contact: (763)504-6990 - Adventure Club School Age Care in District 281 Elementary Schools before and after school, non-school days, summer: Contact: (763)504-5320 - Community Schools and Partnerships: Contact: (763)504-4900 - Windows of Opportunity: Enrichment classes and activities for adults with disabilities: Contact: (763)504-6990 - Discover U Programs for Youth: After School, School's Out! and Summer Activities for K-8 students; Driver Education; Youth Leadership/Service: Contact: (763)504-6990

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.

Provides classes for adult learners such as: - Adult basic education - Computers and citizenship - English as a second language - GED instruction and K-12 diploma program - Literary assistance, credit recovery, skills development, and career readiness ?

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