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67 students graduated from the School to Work program in 2006-07; 62 are working full- or part-time, and all are linked with agencies and/or community services. |
Adult Education Instructional ProgramsAdults who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math work with a knowledgeable and supportive classroom teacher to target individual goals which can include job readiness skills and preparation for the General Educational Development (GED) exam. Services are provided to inmates in the county prisons in order to prepare them for employment or further training and education. Classes include instruction in basic reading, writing, and math; preparation for the GED; and English as a second language. Family literacy services are also available to inmates in an effort to strengthen families and foster the literacy development of both parents and children. English as a Second Language (ESL) Recent immigrants and refugees as well as others who wish to learn English or improve their communication and/or academic skills in English speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary development, grammar, and pronunciation will find well-designed and engaging classes available at various levels of English. Special emphasis is given to those competencies needed to function effectively in the community. The family literacy program recognizes that parents are their children's most important teachers. Classes focus on the needs of families and are tailored around these components:
General Educational Development (GED) Education Classes help to prepare adults for the GED and include instruction in each of the five test areas: Literature and the Arts, Social Studies, Science, Writing Skills, and Mathematics. Adult learners work with a knowledgeable and supportive classroom teacher to target specific areas for instruction and practice. Classes are designed around the specific needs of a company and its workers, and can include basic skills training, English instruction, and training in more advanced skills to assist employees to advance in their jobs. Subscribe to the Lancaster-Lebanon Community Listserve to receive the GED Test and Class Schedules when they have been published. You will also receive other important information regarding classes and testing. - FREE
Lancaster and Lebanon Counties 2008 Winter/Spring Class Schedule
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