Spoon River College 2021-2022 Catalog
ADULT EDUCATION, ELL And GED GED Preparation, English Language Learners, Basic Skills and Family Literacy Adults are qualified to attend Spoon River College Adult Education, ELL, and GED programs free of charge if they are: at least 17 years of age. not currently enrolled in a secondary school, and lacking a high school diploma or its equivalent; or have a diploma but are under a sixth grade reading level. unable to speak, read, or write the English language. GED preparation classes cover all subject areas found on the GED test. The classes are free, which is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Community College Board. Classes are held at a variety of times and locations throughout the district, and students may register at any time during the semester. Students progress at their own rate through various levels of reading, writing, math, and constitution classes. The Adult Education and Family Literacy staff provides instruction in GED Preparation and to English Language Learners. Illinois High School Equivalency/GED Preparation General Educational Development (GED) classes prepare individuals who have not completed high school to take the GED exam. The GED classes cover the four areas necessary to pass the GED test and the Illinois and U.S. Constitution tests. Students who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to take the GED test. Students successfully completing the GED exam are awarded a High School Equivalency Certificate. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes provide instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and employability skills. Students enrolled in Adult Education classes with reading, writing, or computational skills below the ninth grade level may be provided one-on-one trained volunteer tutors. English Language Learners For students whose native language is other than English, English Language Learners (ELL) classes are designed to help them become proficient in both spoken and written English skills with a cultural orientation to the community. Students are assisted by trained volunteer tutors. Volunteer Tutors Community residents, including students from Spoon River College and Western Illinois University, can become trained volunteer tutors to assist adult students one-on-one to improve their reading, writing, or computational skills. This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.
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