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The High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is an alternative credential to a high school diploma for adults. Offers standards-based classes to prepare students for the High School Equivalency Diploma.

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Adult High School Diploma Programs
Literacy Programs

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

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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Literacy Programs
Library Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

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Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

Provides an educationally based after-school/out-of-school programs for students grades K-12 focused on increasing math and reading proficiency, increasing school attendance, as well as decreasing suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, career exploration and planning, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

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Literacy Programs
Tutoring Services
Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs
Offers a free afterschool/summer literacy development program that utilizes trained volunteer tutors to provide individualized reading support sessions for enrolled participants in first and second grades. Each session contains a skill lesson component to learn and apply new reading skills as well as provide a positive shared reading experience for both student and volunteer.

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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Literacy Programs
Library Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs

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.

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Tutoring Services
English as a Second Language
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

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

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

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

Categories

Literacy Programs
Library Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs
Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

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Literacy Programs
Tutoring Services
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
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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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

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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Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Extended Child Care
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Youth Enrichment Programs
Literacy Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Child Guidance
Brown Bag Food Programs

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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High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Citizenship Education
Career Counseling
Tutoring Services
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs
Life Skills Education
Community Colleges

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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Literacy Programs
Library Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs

Works with adults and families to meet literacy goals in reading, writing, math, English, and life skills. Adults receive free tutoring services in reading (newspapers, product labels, letters from school, doctor's instructions, street signs, recipes, etc.), writing (filling out job applications, completing forms), math (balancing bank accounts, counting money, measuring, understanding bills), building skills to prepare for a high school equivalency test (GED, TASC, HiSET).

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

Categories

Literacy Programs
Library Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

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

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Categories

Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs
Offers a free 10-week program designed for caregivers to impact baby's brain development by learning strategies to increase how much you talk with your baby and build up their language environment. Several sessions and locations are offered throughout the year. See website for more information or to register.