Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:
A safe environment with caring adult mentors.
Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.
A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.
Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.
Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.
Behavioral health services and skill building groups.
Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.
Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.
Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.
Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:
Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information

Helps adult learners new to the workforce or seeking higher wage employment overcome educational barriers such as low literacy levels or education to create access to new opportunities and career paths. Provides Spanish-speaking adult learners with the following classes: GED, GED Math and Computer Tutoring, Pre-GED, Literacy, Computer Literacy (Windows, Internet, Microsoft Word), and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

Offers English as a Second Language classes for those who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Classes offered free to non-English speaking adults on Tue and Thu mornings in eight week sessions throughout the year. Registration required.

Services include:

ESL or English as a Second Language is a program for people who speak, read and write best in a language other than English and desire to improve their use of the English language. Entry-level English through college-prep English is available.

HiSET and High School Completion Center (testing and prep).

Adult Literacy program provides opportunities for adults in need of literacy skills and refresher basics in reading, writing and math. Adult Literacy classes are offered at various locations in and around Des Moines and in cooperation with local schools and organizations.

COLLEGE (core) classes for DMACC's associate degree programs and non credit classes for personal and professional development.

Continuing Education Classes are offered at DMACC.

Business Consulting

Offers English Language Learner Classes to those interested. Free childcare is provided. Classes may be joined at any time throughout the year. Summer session schedule may vary.

Provides educational opportunities for immigrant families, including English and computer classes and parenting skills workshops.

Partnership between OneWorld and the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

Offers ESL classes for adults. Children are not allowed to attend. Call or visit website for current schedule. www.clivecommunityservices.com.

Services include:

ESL or English as a Second Language is a program for people who speak, read and write best in a language other than English and desire to improve their use of the English language. Entry-level English through college-prep English is available.

HiSET and High School Completion Center (testing and prep).

Adult Literacy program provides opportunities for adults in need of literacy skills and refresher basics in reading, writing and math. Adult Literacy classes are offered at various locations in and around Des Moines and in cooperation with local schools and organizations.

COLLEGE (core) classes for DMACC's associate degree programs and non credit classes for personal and professional development.

Continuing Education Classes are offered at DMACC.

Business Consulting

Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Volunteer tutors for adults, available to native speakers of English seeking to improve literacy skills and those learning English as a new language (English Language Learners).

One to one instruction is available for learners desiring to work at their own pace and/or on a specific skill area.

Small group tutoring is offered through programs organized around students of particular cultures, needs, or goals (Citizenship, Family Literacy, and Workforce Readiness for Refugees, GED Prep and CNA Prep), and in programs to develop vocabulary and skills in a specific subject area (Computer Literacy). Additionally, family literacy programs are available for adult English language learners and their preschool and early elementary age children.

Free conversation groups provide a forum for students to practice their skills in listening and speaking English. Tutors facilitate the groups by giving students discussion topics, vocabulary and dialogue practice.

Volunteer tutors are trained through a 3-5-hour program covering learning styles, adult language acquisition and lesson development. Persons 18 years or older are invited to become tutors and LL members. A minimum commitment of one year is requested for volunteer tutors.

Help neighbors increase employment success and economic self-sufficiency through adult education, language classes, resume writing and interview skills, job placement, and financial workshops.

Offers English as a Second Language classes for those who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

English as a Second Language classes offered throughout the Black Hawk College District. Major sites include: the Black Hawk College Outreach Center, East Moline; Adult Learning Center, Rock Island; Black Hawk College Community Center, Kewanee; plus several other locations at public schools, churches, and community service agencies.

Enables limited English-proficient adults to gain language skills. Volunteer tutoring available.

Provides ESL conversational English practice. During the school year the Center offers FREE ESL classes to all. Free dinner starts at 6:30 pm and classes will begin at 7 pm. Childcare provided.

Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.