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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.

Services

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

Services

Library Services
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Public Internet Access Sites
The Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program has been a leader in adult literacy for over 25 years focusing on serving individuals with disabilities. From learning the alphabet and phonics to increasing reading levels, creative writing, and computer literacy, the adult literacy program supports adult learners of all abilities. Small group instruction for computer literacy and creative writing is also available.
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.

Services

Adult High School Diploma 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.

Services

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

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.

Services

Library Services
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Public Internet Access Sites
Provides children and their caregivers the opportunity to engage children to talk, play, read, do, and write supporting needed kindergarten readiness skills while at three participating laundromats.
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) provides state-funded adult literacy courses at three of their locations.
The Literacy Connection assists adult learners who are proficient in English, but may have difficulty identifying letters or words, reading a menu or sign, filling out a job application, or doing simple math, as well as those with limited English skills learn to read, write, speak and understand English, so that they can take a more active role in the society.

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.

Services

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

Services

Boys/Girls Clubs
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs
Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Assists any adult who has a desire to become a better reader by helping to master the skills of reading, writing, and vocabulary.
Literacy Chicago offers a broad range of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, Citizenship classes, Digital Literacy, and numerous bridge programs.

Services

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

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

Services

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education
Tutoring Services
Independent, individualized literacy program tutoring children in prekindergarten through grade two. One-to-one tutoring is provided during the school day. Also offers Literacy Activity Kits and Read-Aloud videos online for additional learning support.
The Youth Leadership and STEM After-School Program (YLS): The YLS program is an after-school program that aims to help students and their families build skills to encounter the world critically. The program is free and it serves students ages 8-14. It runs from Monday through Thursday 3:0 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.Family Literacy Program: The Family Literacy program allows adult students to bring their children ages 3 to 14 to attend the program while they are in class. The program operates during Instituto's evening classes and it follows the adult education schedule. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.

Provides adult volunteers who offer one on one tutoring support for reading, speaking and spelling problems. Free assessments provide information on specific literacy skill needs.

Services

Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Writing Instruction

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.

Services

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

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.

Services

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

Provides volunteers to tutor adults who need help with reading skills. On occasion, volunteers do math tutoring.

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.

Services

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

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

Services

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

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

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.

Services

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