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Offers an entry-level program for adult refugees and immigrants on learning to speak and read English. The program uses the Co-Teacher method, which provides students with a co-teacher from their community who speaks their language, understands their culture, and is aware of the barriers students face with accessing community resources. During class, co-teachers assist with delivering class material, help facilitate communication between students and the lead teacher, and offer feedback to assure class activities are relevant, effective, and culturally appropriate. Co-teachers also keep in touch with students outside the classroom. This aids in student retention and success.

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.

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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes are offered in Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Columbus Junction, and West Liberty.

ELA classes expand English communication skills for students who are not native English speakers. Classroom, small group and computer instruction are designed to promote reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn about personal communication, conducting business, work-related communication, and civic engagement.

Trained volunteers are matched with an Afghan family to teach them English in their home. Provides academic support for youth, including enrolling in Kindergarten and assistance with college applications.

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English as a Second Language
Immigrant Resettlement Services

Offers limited English language classes for those within the South Sudanese community.

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.

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Adult Basic Education
Tutoring Services
Career Counseling
Life Skills Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education
Community Colleges
English as a Second Language
English classes offered at various levels. Prospective students enroll by filling out a registration form, taking a placement test, and paying a small fee for supplies. Students are then placed in a class according to their level. Instruction includes cooking classes, field trips, computer time, guest speakers, tutoring, and conversation partners.

Offers the following services:

-- Preparation for citizenship testing

-- Instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics (ABE)

-- Preparation and testing for a high school diploma (GED)

-- English language learner (ELL)

-- Integrated Education and Training

Classes are available at the following locations:

-- Madison

-- Norfolk

-- O'Neill

-- South Sioux City

-- Tyson - Madison and Dakota City

-- Wakefield

-- West Point

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Adult Basic Education
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Offers ESL classes for adults. Children are not allowed to attend. Call or visit website for current schedule. www.clivecommunityservices.com.

Services offered 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

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education
Continuing Education
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Adult education and family literacy classes are non-credit and provide a range of basic skill instruction, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and in some cases, high school credit. Classes are informal and instruction is individualized. Classes may be held in a variety of facilities, including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects.

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English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic 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.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Extended Child Care
Child Guidance
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
Offers English as a Second Language classes, TOEFL preparation, American culture (for professors), composition class (for graduate students), and Medical Terms.

For class schedules, visit the www.memoriallutheranchurch.org/international-ministry website.

BIBLE STUDIES: Beginning, Women's, Men's, also for those who have advanced English.

F.I.S.H.: Friday international Student hospitality dinners, a program that helps build relationships between internationals and our community; it is a service of hospitality and sharing.

ENGLISH CLASSES: Classes include A Year in the Life of an ESL Student, Celebrate the American Way, and College the American Way.

THE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER: Located on the North side of Memorial Lutheran Church. It is the meeting place for many classes and groups. You are welcome to use this room at other times, as a quiet place to study, to meet with a friend, or use the resources available. Resources include books and videos in English as well as other languages. Videos may be viewed in the TV/VCR in the room cupboard. The IRC is open whenever the church building is open.
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.

Categories

Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

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.

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English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, and workforce development. Classes online and at various locations.

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English as a Second Language
Prejob Guidance
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language classes (day and evening) are offered several times throughout the week at the church.

GED classes help adult students improve reading, math, science, and/or social studies knowledge, to help students pass the GED test and earn the equivalent of a high school diploma.

Citizenship classes help students prepare for the naturalization interview, as well as the 100 questions used for the civics portion of the naturalization test to become a US citizen. Classes meet twice a week, with one class being held in Columbus and one in Schuyler. Morning or evening classes are available, and students may start anytime during the year and continue for as long as needed until they have the confidence to pass the citizenship test. Classes are taught entirely in English; students must have a basic understanding of English to attend.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes help students learn English through conversation, writing, and listening.

One-on-one employability skills help individuals look for and apply for jobs and are tailored to specific needs.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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.

Categories

English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs

Offers classes to empower former refugees as they overcome the language and cultural changes they face after arriving in the U.S. LSI offers accessible English classes and opportunities for participants to develop the cultural awareness and guidance they need to thrive in their new home. Registration and testing usually take 45 minutes to an hour. It is helpful if potential students bring and ID to make sure their names are spelled correctly.

Community college providing technical, vocational, and academic education.

Continuing education.

English as a Second Language.

ABE/General Educational Development (GED) testing and preparation.

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Community Colleges
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites

Offers GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Academic ESL (AEP) programs, as well as basic skill instruction in reading, writing, and math.

GED Program provides instruction in language arts, science, social studies, and math to prepare students to complete their State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED), and to assist the interested students in preparing for enrollment in college courses, training programs, and employment.

ESL Program can help students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Classes range from providing basic language skills for beginners to helping advanced students prepare for high education, training, or a career.

Academic ESL Program program is designed to assist advanced-level, non-native English speakers to prepare for and transition to further education at RCV, career readiness, and success skills are included.

AEP coursework covers grammar, writing, reading strategies, listening and speaking vocabulary development

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Adult education including GED classes, adult basic education in reading and math, English as a Second Language (ESL), and other basic literacy needs. Free Amazon tablet program to each GED earner completing 40 hours of instruction, while funding lasts.

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Literacy Programs
Computer Literacy Training Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Citizenship Education