Monday mornings are for computer skills at Moorhead Adult Education!
Students at all academic levels have the opportunity to improve their digital literacy skills. There are multiple levels of Northstar Digital Literacy Skills classes that allow students to take assessments to prove their proficiency levels, opportunities to improve keyboarding skills, onboarding to distance learning platforms, and learning to navigate the internet for helpful resources. Talk to your teacher to see what opportunities are the best fit for you.
Adult Education is the place to be! So far this school year, there have been nearly 200 enrollments in the program with another 25 scheduled to attend the new student orientations next week. Students in the program take academic placement tests during the orientation session and are then enrolled into the corresponding level of ELL or ABE classrooms. These tests are repeated after every 40+ hours (of student attendance time) to allow individuals to advance through the program. Welcome to all of our new and returning students!
Shout out to one of our consortium teachers, Lynette Johnson, who teaches at the Wheaton site. Lynette has a great group of ELL women in her Wednesday morning classes. We are grateful to Lynette and all that she has done for the ABE program in Wheaton!
Join me in welcoming Vanessa Carrisalez as the newest member of our Adult Education team in Moorhead. She assists learners in the evening classes at Vista Center for Education who range from pre-literate English through college-ready academic levels. Welcome, Vanessa!
Moorhead Adult Education assists learners in their transition into training, postsecondary education, or the workforce. One of the ways we do this is through something called the Regional Online Career Collaborative (ROCC) classes. These are short online classes to offer skill building in a variety of areas including: preparing for the Minnesota Driver's permit exam, learning to write a college research paper, exploring career pathways, learning English specific to the healthcare field, taking a "pre" CNA course to be ready for the rigor of a CNA course, becoming a certified paraprofessional, and so much more. These free courses are offered to students enrolled with Moorhead Adult Education who meet the minimum academic score . Contact Tammy Schatz for more information at (218) 284-3460 or tschatz@moorheadschools.org.
Thank you to Matt Naugle and Rashid Hussein from Essentia Health for educating the Moorhead Adult Education learners about the variety of career opportunities at your organization. More than 50 students and staff enjoyed these presentations at Vista Center for Education today.
Volunteers have a tremendous impact on the Moorhead Adult Education program! Ranging in age from college student to senior citizen, these individuals assist classroom teachers in supporting the academic growth of students from pre-literate through college-ready. Placement options include: one to one, small group instruction, leading special interest classes, assistance with preparing student material or office help . Volunteer training is provided. Contact Tammy Schatz, Program Director, at (218) 284-3460 or tschatz@moorheadschools.org for more information.
We are proud of the hard work that Moorhead Adult Education students put forth in achieving their academic and employment goals. On July 10, 2024, we had the honor of celebrating their accomplishments at the annual Adult Education Student Recognition Event. Students received certificates and medals for categories such as: Earning a diploma, academic level gains, obtaining a job or promotion, computer skill proficiency, becoming a U.S. Citizenship, and more!
Basic Computer Skills classes will begin next Monday, September 16, 2024. The in-person class will be held at the Moorhead location. Students who score at an 85% or better at the end of this course will earn a certificate. If you are interested, speak to your teacher this week to get signed up.
There is an opportunity to apply to be on the "Family Advisory Board " member to provide input and guidance in the Family Resource Center (FRC) that is being developed in Clay County. If this is of interest to you, go to the website or QR code for more information.
The deadline to apply is Monday, September 16, 2024.
We are proud of you, Tiffany! She completed her GED Diploma journey today after spending just a few weeks working with the Moorhead High School Equivalency (HSE) team to make a personalized education plan, complete the online homework assignments, pass her GED Ready practice tests, and schedule the official exams at Vista Center for Education. Your hard work has paid off and you are ready for your next chapter!
Congrats, Dustin! He completed his GED Diploma in early August with nearly perfect scores after just a quick brush up in each of the subject areas. Good luck with your college plans, Dustin. We are proud!
🔶 REMINDER 🔶 All MAPS offices and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.
Moorhead Adult Basic Education attended the Diversity Job Fair hosted by Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce last month, showcasing the classes the program offers. Can Adult Basic Education help with the learning journey for you or someone you know?
More Information ➡️ https://www.isd152.org/o/abe
Ariana is rocking her new 2024 graduation tassel after passing the last test to earn her a GED diploma. We are proud of you, Ariana!
Today we celebrate with Bradley as he passed his final test to earn his GED diploma! We are incredibly proud of him and wish him all the best in his pursuit of becoming a Marine.
Congratulations to our newest graduate, Trayvs! He crushed his goal in just a handful of months by attending evening GED classes and doing the online homework to pass each of the 4 tests. We are proud and wish you the best on your future goals, Travys!
Kayla is all smiles as we celebrate her GED graduation last week. She is the first female graduate for our GED program at the Clay County Correctional Facility. We are proud of you and your hard work, Kayla!
Jesus is out the door with his graduation tassel and onto his next chapter! Congratulations on earning your GED diploma so quickly and letting our team support you on your academic journey. We wish you all the best with your military aspirations, Jesus! We are proud.
We would like to give a huge shoutout to the awesome volunteers that helped paint at Vista Center for Education on United Way of Cass-Clay day of action! Thank you guys so much for your helpful hands and making such a huge impact on our entire community. 🖌️ #OnceASpudAlwaysASpud
