Community Outreach

Spoon River College 2022-2023 Catalog

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Mission of the Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach is to positively impact the communities we serve through offerings, partnerships, projects, new opportunities, and leadership.

The Office of Community Outreach operates the Spoon River College Community Outreach Centers in Canton and Macomb. Courses, programs, and projects run continuously throughout the year. Classes and programs are offered in Canton, Macomb, Havana, Rushville, and online. Those interested in any of the outreach programs are encouraged to visit www.src.edu/outreach or contact an Outreach Center.

Community Outreach at Spoon River College includes:  Vocational skills credit and non-credit courses.  Entrepreneurship workshops.  Workforce training.  Employability skill development.  Specialized business and industry training.  Professional development for licensure or continuing education credits.  Technology and computer training.  Workshops and institutes on a variety of topics or interests.  Short-term seminars.  Personal enrichment opportunities.  Youth education programs.  Special community programs for lifelong learners.  Test proctoring services.  Facility rentals.  Activities, trainings, partnerships, and offerings within the communities of the district.

Registration for classes and programs may be completed via the telephone, mail, or in person at any Spoon River College location. Online registration and payment is available at https://src.augusoft.net. Payment is required at the time of registration. Acceptable methods for payment include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check, or cash.

Participants needing to drop community education/non-credit courses may be eligible for a refund. Please request refund policy at the time of registration.

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Spoon River College 2022-2023 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 appointed times 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. 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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