2013 Adult Education Resource Guide ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Services

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1 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Services Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility Six levels of listening, speaking, Adults: 20 years of Open enrollment Monday-Friday reading, and writing ( preliteracy age and up 8:30 am- 11 am & through advanced) 12 pm- 2:30 pm Lansing School District Adult Education Hill Center 5815 Wise Rd. Room 236 Lansing, MI Director: Sergio Keck Life skills are emphasized. A computer lab with 24 computers is available equipped with ELLis software and is used by all students daily in addition to classroom instruction. Referrals are welcome. Small test fee for GED level testing. 50 students 25 morning & 25 afternoon Enrollment Prospective students report to room 236, 5815 Wise Rd., Lansing, MI At this time, the CASAS assessment is administered, and the staff completes enrollment forms individually with eligible students. South Lansing location - accessible by CATA bus number 9 CADL Okemos Branch 4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI Eric Stanton Ext Okemos Library ESOL Reading Group (Adults) New! Kids ESOL Discussion Group (Grade 3 & Up) ESOL Reading Group (Adults) ESOL Reading Group (Adults) Wednesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 12 12:00pm 1:30 pm Kids ESOL Discussion Group September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 4:30 6:00 pm CATA Bus 23 Capital Area Literacy Coalition 1028 E. Saginaw Lansing, www. Thereadingpeople.org D. Clark ~ Literacy Diagnostic Testing ~ Read to Succeed ~ Family School Partnership Star ~ GED Preparation ~ Adult Basic Education ~ Adult ESL Ratio: One on One tutoring and small classes. No criteria. The organization services all in Mid- Michigan. Priority given to low-income population. Open enrollment Can begin any time. Free Varies. This depends on the number of tutors available and the number of classes offered. Sessions held for two hours/week at various times and at various locations around Lansing. Completion of homework is expected. ESL classes are offered on site. Fall ESL class: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-7 pm, beginning September 5. Call to register. Enrollment Clients come to headquarters. Make an appointment for an assessment. Matching is completed within one month. Assessment BADER Reading and Language Inventory Test 6th Edition Merrill Prentice Hall Accessible via bus No. 10 &13 from CATA transportation center. Tutoring locations are decided according to ease of accessibility for both student and tutor.

2 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Services Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility A+ English Language Level of ESL Referrals welcome Open enrollment Please Ratio: Please call for schedule Assessment Parking School All 6 NRS Adult Levels: Including from other agencies. fall, winter and contact for participants to CASAS available; CATA 1118 S. Harrison Rd Adult ESL literacy class Please Ms. Jo summer. cost capacity Bus 39, 20, 35; East Lansing Childcare on-site Pamment. Serves past stop in front of limit: up to building. 150 per On-site morning Jo Pamment semester childcare for fee jo.pamment International Friendship House 929 Sever Drive East Lansing, MI friendshiphousemsu.org/ Rich Bearup Or gmail.com The 2012 fall schedule features 25 classes including English conversation and Bible study. English Conversation Partners (tutors) also available. Serves international students, visiting scholars and families, usually associated with MSU or LCC. Non-MSU students will also be considered. Open enrollment *Free *Some fees may be associated with certain classes for course materials Most classes are at the Friendship House. Some classes are off-site at East Lansing locations. Follows MSU calendar. See website for schedule. Free parking East Lansing Public Library Areas of study 950 Abbott Rd. East Lansing, MI Mary Hennessey Listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation & English Preparation for Job Skills Workplace. Many ESL books, audio, and video resources for checkout with a ELPL library card. Creative Writing Workshop & Discussion with an MSU Professor: Tuesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 4-6 pm Practice Your English at the ELPL Wednesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8 pm

3 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Services Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility Lansing Community College Center for Transitional Learning: Room 253 Arts and Science Building 500 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI (517) Contacts: Denise Warner [email protected] Carolyn Dembowski, Community and Continuing Education [email protected] 5 levels of reading/speakingand grammar/writing classes leading to college readiness. Special classes include Computer Literacy, Applied Grammar for Writing, and Focus on Pronunciation. All classes earn college credit. Must enroll as LCC student and pay customary tuition. Bring a picture ID for testing. A score of 50 on LOEP test is required. Enrollment only at beginning of semesters and orientation is required. LCC tuition; financial aid available. Approximately 400 students enrolled in a variety of ESL classes at various Lansing area locations. The ESOL program serves immigrant, refugee, and international students. 16 and 14 week courses; weekday morning, afternoon and evening classes. ESOL Student Orientation is required for new students. Sign up: Assessment: Levels of English Proficiency Test given in the Campus Assessment Center located in the Gannon Building. There is no charge for the test. Must have a student ID number. Results given immediately. See Yvonne Creamer in the Counseling Center. CATA Bus- 3,8,9,11,12,14 Lutheran Social Services 801 S. Waverly Rd., Ste 100 Lansing, MI Separate, leveled English classes for adults; one-on-one tutors available to meet at flexible locations Refugee Immigration status Rolling, enroll at any time Free Unlimited Please contact for Schedule Initial English level assessment is administered at orientation. CATA bus number 1 Andrea Pinto Refugee Development Center Christ Lutheran Church 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave Lansing, MI center.com Shirin Timms Adult ESL Classes Interactive computer language study and one-on-one tutoring Serves all immigrants and refugees. ESL adult students must be pre/post tested ESL Program Different levels with a focus on oral and written communication. Free 130 seats available Serving approx across all ESL programming Basic through post intermediate classes Mondays thru Thursdays 6-8 pm. To be registered in a class all students must be pre-tested Contact RDC for testing dates and times. Go to door marked office, ring the buzzer and come to the second floor. Downtown location at Pennsylvania and Michigan avenues. Near Sparrow Hospital. On CATA bus line No. 1 and 8.

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5 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Services Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility St. Vincent Catholic ESL Skill Levels For refugees who Open enrollment. Free Preliterate General Classes Call to inquire. CATA Bus 3 Charities ~ Preliterate have resided in the Can begin any 10 Students Mon- Fri on Willow one 2800 W. Willow ~ Beginning U.S. less than 5 time. 9am-1 pm and 1-3pm mile west of MLK Lansing, MI ~ Intermediate years. 12 week classes ETX #1804 Beginning & Intermediate 20 Students per session Open entry/exit Summerplace Townhomes- CATA Bus 9 Megan Fila Trinity Church of Lansing: 3355 Dunckel Rd. Lansing, MI Bonnie Bankson bjbankson@gmail. com Visit Trinity s website to watch video: com/ministry/ internationals-trinity ESL Skill Levels: ~ Beginner ~ Beginner Reading -- ~ Conversational English Teacher Directed ~ Conversation English Personal Tutoring ~Advanced Skills ~Employment English All adults welcome regardless of status or belief Free childcare for children 4 years old and younger for parents enrolled in ESL classes. Open enrollment Preregister by bjbankson@gmail. com or register the first night of class attendance. Free Unlimited spaces available. ESL Classes Mondays, 7-9 pm, Fall 2012 Class schedule resumes September 10. First visit includes assessment test for beginner and reading classes. Pick-ups from MSU campus; Dean Transportation: 6:20 pm Owen Hall 6:30 pm Spartan Village Laundry (Middlevale Street) 6:35 pm Spartan Village (West Crescent Street) 6:45 pm Trappers Cove Office Bldg Peckham Incorporated 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing, MI Drop-in English classes that utilize the appropriate level of materials and software. Occasional US Citizenship Classes Peckham employees & family members Open Enrollment Free Peckham employees & family members Basic and beginner classes offered at Peckham 3:30-5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Students take a placement test and then utilize the appropriate level of materials, including computer software, for their class. CATA Bus 14

6 Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility Self Paced GED Completion Adults 18+ years. Open enrollment Free* 50 students Please contact for schedule Enrollement CATA # 12 Program cbgggggggggggggggg until classes are Please call for appointment and gggggggvhihv filled bring photo identification. Advent House Westminister Presbyterian Church 743 N. MLK Blvd Lansing, MI hhhjhhkhhjhjhjhjhjhjhjh Toni Townshend Capital Area Literacy Coalition 1028 E. Saginaw Lansing, www. Thereadingpeople.org D. Clark ~ Literacy Diagnostic Testing ~ Read to Succeed ~ Family School Partnership Star ~ GED Preparation ~ Adult Basic Education Ratio: One on One tutoring and small classes. No criteria. The organization services all in Mid- Michigan. Priority given to low-income population 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide Basic Education and GED Adult Services Open enrollment Can begin any time. *Will cover cost of GED exam if enrolled in the program Free* *Will cover part of GED exam cost if enrolled in the program and meets certain criteria Varies. This depends on the number of tutors available and the number of classes offered. Sessions held for two hours/week at various times and at various locations around Lansing. Completion of homework is expected. Enrollement Clients come to headquarters. Make an appointment for an assessment. Matching is completed within one month. Assessment BADER Reading and Language Inventory Test 6th Edition Merrill Prentice Hall Accessible via bus No. 10 &13 from CATA transportation center. Tutoring locations are decided according to ease of accessibility for both student and tutor. Grand Ledge Public Schools 7050 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI hfddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddd Alexis Quinn GED Success Program provides necessary tools to aquire a GED. Adults 18+ years. Must be 18 by Sept. 1st of current school year Open enrollment in September and January Free* *Will cover 2/3 of GED exam cost if enrolled in the program 80 students per semester General Classes Monday- Friday 8-12 am Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 pm Enrollement 18 and 19 year olds must bring a valid state ID or drivers license, birth certificate and social security card. 20+ year olds must bring a valid state ID or drivers license and a social security card. E-tran available if student lives in Eaton county JEPHTHAH Bethlehem Temple Church 1518 S. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI hfddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddd Manju Bisht GED Preperation Program ~ Ages years ~ Must be a U.S. citizen cbgggggggggggggggg gggggggvhihv Open enrollment until classes are filled Free* *Will cover part of GED exam cost if enrolled in the program and meets certain criteria 50 students per semester Tutoring Tuesday-Thursday 12:00pm-3:30pm Enrollement Must call for appointment and bring the following documents: ~ Birth Certificate ~ Social Security Card ~ Proof of Residency ~ Photo Identification ~ Proof of Any State or Government Assistance ~ Copy of W2 (also copy of parent's W2 if student is living with parent) CATA # 2

7 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide Basic Education and GED Adult Services Provider Services Eligibility Enrollment Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility Potterville Public Schools 420 N. High St. Potterville, MI nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn5 Jane Rudisill Stockbridge Community Schools Stockbridge Learning Center 305 W. Elizabeth Stockbridge, MI GED Preperation None Open, enroll at any time Free Unlimited General Classes Mon & Wed 6:00-8:30 pm Please call for appointment and bring picture identification when enrolling Parking available Jo Mayer

8 2013 Adult Education Resource Guide GED Testing Locations Provider Address Phone Number Cost Capacity Schedule Requirements/Assessment Accessibility Lansing School District 5815 Wise Rd. Lansing, MI $10 per test (if 25 Seats Wednesdays enrolled in LSD program) $30 per test (if not enrolled) Open at 9:30am Must call for appointment. Must bring picture identification for testing CATA # 9 Michigan State University Testing Office 207 Student Services Bldg. East Lansing, MI $175 for all (Please Varies Please visit contact for information on pricing and policy for individual tests) for schedule Must call to make registration appointment. Must bring picture identification for testing CATA # 1 St. Johns Public Schools 101 W. Cass Suite A St. Johns MI Ext# 4 or $35 per test or $175 for all Varies by location Please contact for specific locations Must call for appointment. Must bring picture identification for testing Varies by location

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