Adult Basic Education Catalog

Adult Basic Education Classes

2016-2017

Contents Welcome to ABE.......................................1 Adult Basic Education Schedule.............2 English As A Second Language Schedule..................................................3 Adult Basic Education Class Info ............4

Adult Basic Education Staff phone 320-529-6500 SCOTT WALLNER, Assistant Director of Community Ed ext. 6212 • scott.wallner@isd742.org BILAN AHMED, Accountability Assistant ext. 6211 • bilan.ahmed@isd742.org SYLVIE DJATSA, Computer Specialist ext. 6253 • marie.djatsadouangla@isd742.org JULIA FAJARDO, Teacher ext. 6262 • julia.fajardo@isd742.org LAURIE LEITCH, Diploma Coordinator/Teacher ext. 6210 • laurie.leitch@isd742.org CHARITY LODERMEIER, Technology Specialist ext. 6213 • charity.lodermeier@isd742.org DREW LODERMEIER, Accountability Assistant ext. 6213 • drew.lodermeier@isd742.org

The Value of Adult Basic Education The world of adult and continuing education continues to grow and thrive in our thriving 21st century society. As our economy and employment options move into a continually advancing technological era, knowledge is outdated at an ever-quickening pace and “learning how to learn” is an adult’s most important and useful skill.

The Central Minnesota Adult Basic Education (ABE) Consortium is here to help adults navigate these changing waters. As a partnership of 26 school districts including the St. Cloud Area School District 742, Central Minnesota ABE helps adults build the skills necessary to earn a high school or GED diploma, improving English and citizenship skills, find employment or better employment, prepare for coursework at a technical college or university, write a resume, learn how to use a computer, become a better parent and many additional outcomes that benefit individuals, families, and the community at large.

With the help of Central Minnesota ABE, adults move along defined career and learning pathways through a coordinated service system of classes and training activities aligned between adult learners, schools, and employers. As a result, adult learners become fully participating selfsufficient members of our society. My staff and I are proud to be a part of this meaningful work.

Dr. Scott Wallner Assistant Director of Community Education

DEBRA MCALISTER, Teacher ext. 6298 • debra.mcalister@isd742.org TAMARA MCCLINTOCK, Teacher ext. 6298 • tamara.mcclintock@isd742.org JOSEPH OSGOOD, Teacher ext. 6289 • joseph.osgood@isd72.org RENEE PEPPER, Teacher ext. 6280 • renee.pepper@isd742.org PATRICE SCHAAF, Teacher ext. 6289 • patrice.schaaf@isd742.org MONICA SOMPPI, Administrative Assistant ext. 6211 • monica.somppi@isd742.org JANE STEVENSON, Volunteer Coordinator ext. 6261 • jane.stevenson@isd742.org ARAD SUGULE, Accountability Assistant ext. 6211 • arad.sugule@isd742.org BRUNO THEISEN, Teacher ext. 6280 • bruno.theisen@isd742.org DEBRA WALZ, Teacher ext. 6290 • debra.walz@isd742.org

Welcome!

Community Education in St. Cloud Area School District 742 strives to offer a wide range of learning opportunities for community members of all ages. We are committed to the core value of lifelong learning and see it as an essential for individuals to grow and thrive in our global society. Winter is the perfect time to discover Community Education. Our Adult Basic Education offering provides all students the opportunity to explore programming that meets a variety of needs. It’s the ideal way to engage, develop and grow — together with our community. I welcome you to choose the classes and activities that are the right fit for you.

This fall it is also referendum time for District 742. I urge you to become informed on both questions and vote November 8th. For information and a calendar of events, visit our website at www.isd742.org.

Willie Jett Superintendent of St. Cloud Area Public Schools

Welcome Welcome to Adult Basic Education At Central Minnesota Adult Basic Education (ABE) we help adults to become fully participating, self-sufficient members of our society. Central MN ABE is a regional partnership between 26 school districts, including St. Cloud Area School District 742.

Adult learners in these communities are served at numerous learning sites during day and evening class hours throughout the year. Central Minnesota ABE welcomes all adults, 17 or over, who are not currently enrolled in a K-12 program.

If you or someone you know is looking to improve basic reading, writing or math skills, earn a General Education Diploma (GED), an adult high school diploma, improve English language skills (ESL) or learn more about parenting, we can help. We offer a flexible schedule of classes designed to fit the lives of busy adults. Support services are also available to help learners participate in classes and programs.

Our experienced and talented staff of professionals include licensed teachers, social workers, paraprofessionals, support staff, volunteer tutors and others. We are here to support you achieve your goals. If you are at least 17 years of age and are not currently enrolled in a K-12 school program, please call us at 320-529-6500, ext. 6211, or e-mail us at abe@isd742.org.

Our Mission Our Mission is to create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today’s and tomorrow’s society.

If you are seeking lifelong learning opportunities in Adult Education, please contact us at 320-529-6500, ext. 6211 or abe@isd742.org.

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Adult Basic Education Classes Run Through June 7, 2017 All classes held at: Discovery Community School, 700 S. Seventh Street, Waite Park, MN 56387

Enter Door #7 (8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and Door #1 (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) phone:

320-529-6500, ext. 6211 800-228-2428, ext. 6211 email: abe@isd742.org website: www.isd742.org/CommunityEd (find Adult Basic Education under the Adults tab)

Diploma & GED CLASS

OPEN COMPUTER LAB

GED Preparation and Skills Enhancement

Adult Diploma Program

Diploma and GED Classes

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Adult Basic Education Classes | Winter 2017

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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English As A Second Language Classes Run Through June 7, 2017 All classes held at: Discovery Community School, 700 S. Seventh Street, Waite Park, MN 56387

Enter Door #7 (8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and Door #1 (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) phone:

320-529-6500, ext. 6211 800-228-2428, ext. 6211 email: abe@isd742.org website: www.isd742.org/CommunityEd (find Adult Basic Education under the Adults tab)

English As A Second Language OPEN COMPUTER LAB

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Adult Basic Education Classes

I have a job and am going to school to study English and get my high school diploma or GED. I have a bright future ahead of me!

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Digital Literacy

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are for adults whose native language is not English. Classes are designed to help adults develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills according to their individual goals. Adults who participate in ESL classes feel more confident living and working in the United States and learning English can be a key to finding a living-wage job. ABE offers six separate levels for ESL students to learn and build their English skills. From the novice to the advanced.

Central Minnesota ABE, in partnership with the Minnesota Workforce Center, St. Cloud, offers a free service called The Northstar Basic Computer Skills Certificate program. This program is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace. The free self-guided set of online course consists of six modules:

Newcomers to the United States, regardless of English ability level, are welcome to enroll. Join the 800-1000 adults who participate in ESL classes every year.

Citizenship By becoming a U.S. citizen you will be able to vote and participate fully in our American democracy. If you become a citizen before your children turn 18, they also become citizens. Adult Basic Education offers these free services to all interested in becoming U.S. citizens: • Citizenship Workshop • English for citizenship classes • Classes/Volunteer tutors to help study U.S. history and government

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• Basic Computer Skills • Internet • Email • Word Processing (Word) • Windows OS • MAC OS The modules are based on basic computer competency benchmarks. Adults can be certified as competent in one or more of the modules through testing in a setting supervised by an Adult Basic Education instructor. Earning a certificate shows employers that the applicant knows the basic skills in that area, and it can also boost the confidence of the job-seeker and enhance his or her resume.

Digital Literacy classes are designed to help adults improve their skills around using computers, smart phones, the internet, and other devices. Classes also help students use technology to find, evaluate, and use needed information in multiple contexts.

Adult Basic Education Classes Like reading, writing, and math skills, digital literacy is a crucial skill-set needed by all adult learners. Our instruction is designed to give you the skills you need to survive and thrive in the 21st century, including job seeking skills, the use of technology-aided learning tools, and locating important information. Much of the instruction learners receive are based on the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards. These standards are official and supported by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Contact Information: Jeni Pederson, Workforce Center Phone: 320-308-5701 Email: admissions@workforce.com

High School Completion There are 3 options for high school completion: 1. The GED is a high school equivalency exam for adults ages 17 or older, not currently enrolled in high school, are self-motivated and are looking to improve skills. It includes 4 computer-based timed tests. ABE helps learners prepare and understand the test to ensure a higher success rate. With your GED you can go on to post-secondary education, earn a credential, get a job (or find a better job) and earn more in salary and benefits throughout your work career. ABE has classes to help you prepare for all four parts of the test, brush-up on your test taking skills and improve your basic reading, writing and math skills, while you build the confidence you’ll need to succeed. Classes are offered at a variety of times throughout the week, so you’ll have options that best fit your busy life.

2. Diploma Completion is a program that allows learners to make up credits not finished in high school, offers face-to-face classes as well as independent study courses and is available through multiple locations. It is for students that have less than 1-2 semesters remaining, that can commit to taking scheduled classes, can meet the class requirements including homework, classroom participation and attendance and are self-motivated.

3. The Minnesota Standard Adult High School Diploma program is a competency-based high school diploma program for adult students ages 21 and older that honors prior experiences and

allows learners the opportunity to demonstrate what they already know and work on skills to learn.

The Minnesota Adult Diploma Program is a good choice for learners that may have test anxiety, are self-motivated, can provide evidence of prior learning and can commit to demonstrating skills through course work and project-based learning.

Family Literacy Family Literacy allows parents and children an opportunity to go to school together. Adults work on literacy skills and participate in programs such as Parent Education and Parent-Child Time while their children experience an Early Childhood setting.

• ADULT EDUCATION: Adults work on a high school diploma, GED or ESL. • PARENT-CHILD TIME: Parents learn about their child through parent-child activities.

• PARENT EDUCATION: Parents meet with a parent educator to discuss parenting topics.

• EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: Children have a positive first school experience.

Workplace Literacy Workplace Literacy is more than just being able to read and write. It is a combination of skills that are needed to function effectively in the work environment. These skills include: • Decision-Making • Critical Thinking • Identifying and Solving Problems • Setting Goals • Speaking and Writing Effectively • Math Skills • Basic Computer Skills Employers and employees both benefit from increased basic skills in the workplace.

Skills Enhancement The Skills Enhancement program is for adults who need to improve their basic reading, writing, math and spelling skills. Individualized instruction is offered to develop a wide range of skills from balancing a checkbook to using a computer. The books and materials used have been written specifically for adult learners.

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Discover Your Future If you or someone you know is looking to improve basic reading, writing, or math skills, earn a GED, improve English language skills, citizenship classes, or learn more about parenting, Central Minnesota Adult Basic Education can help. We offer a flexible schedule of classes designed to fit the lives of busy adults.

Our experienced and talented staff of professionals includes licensed teachers, social workers, paraprofessionals, support staff, trained volunteer tutors, and others.

We are here to help you achieve your goals. If you are at least 17 years of age and not currently enrolled in a regular program, please contact us at 320-529-6500, ext. 6211.

Discovery Community School 700 S. Seventh Street, Waite Park, MN 56387 Enter Door 7 abe@isd742.org

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We have volunteer opportunities available for you to teach English to someone from a different culture, assist in our classrooms, lead a class or help people learn reading, writing and math. Training is provided!

For more information contact Jane at 320-529-6500, ext. 6261.