Welcome
Adult and Family
Education Program is multifaceted, consisting of morning, afternoon, and evening
classes for students aged 17 and older in the following areas: English as a
Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Adult Secondary
Education (ASE) which prepares students for the GED exam. We also offer Family
Literacy classes. We use a research-based parent-involvement strategy that
incorporates Adult Education, Children's Programming, Parent-and-Child-Together
(PACT) time, in conjunction with a parenting curriculum. Our programming is
currently offered at 11 sites across the district.
Melissa Burkhardt-Shields,
burkhma@d11.org
Principal/Director
NEW LOCATION:
Adult & Family Education at Jefferson
Educational Center
1801 N. Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
For GED Prep Classes call: 328-3016
For English Language Classes call:
328-3000
Current program brochures and posters:
Adult English
Classes Brochure
(Spanish)
(English)
Adult English Classes Poster
(Spanish)
(English)
Adult GED Classes Brochure
(English)
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Children whose
parents are
involved in their schooling
are more successful. Family
literacy draws on the strengths
of families and their interest in moving forward through education. When
families are partners in education, both generations benefit and find
success within their grasp.
The
Starfish Story
 Once
a man
was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and
it was a beautiful
day.
Off in the distance he
could see a person going
back and forth between
the
surf's edge and the beach. Back and forth
this person went. As the man
approached he
could see that there
were hundreds of
starfish stranded on
the
sand as the result
of the natural action
of the tide.
The man was stuck by
the the apparent futility
of the task. There were
far too
many starfish. Many of them were sure
to perish. As he
approached the person
continued the task of picking up starfish one
by one and throwing
them into the
surf.
As he came up to the person he said, "You
must be crazy. There
are thousands of
miles of beach covered with
starfish. You can't
possibly make a
difference." The
person looked at the man. He
then stooped down and
picked up one more
starfish and
threw it
back into the ocean. He turned back to the man
and said, "It sure made
a difference to that one!"
~ Anonymous
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What We Believe
 Mission
- Adult and Family Education provides an educational environment that promotes
student learning. The program teaches knowledge and skills and promotes
attitudes necessary for learners to succeed as contributing members of society.
Goal - to facilitate the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary for adults to succeed as contributing members of our ever changing
society.
- person has potential and needs to be given a chance to succeed.
- Every individual shall be accepted as equal with regard to ethnic
origin, physical appearance, language, social position, sex, age or
educational background
- Everyone has the right to a safe and supportive environment for
learning.
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About Adult & Family Education
Adult
and Family Education provides education to adults and families in the El Paso
County area. Anyone 17 years of age and up can participate. At some sites, there
are programs for children starting at six weeks of age. Some classes are free
and some are fee-based. The
following programs are offered:
Family Literacy
"Family Literacy is based on the premise that parents are their children's first
and most important teachers. Parents are empowered to achieve their own
educational goals while their children gain language and life skills in programs
created just for them. Parents and children learn together, strengthening their
bonds and creating a family that treasures education."
Carmen Collins,
collicj@d11.org
Family Literacy Program Specialist
Ph. 719.328.3022
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center, working closely with Title One Elementary
Schools, brings information and learning opportunities for parents into our
neighborhood schools. Supporting parents in their role as first, most
influential teachers to their children, the Family Resource Center invites
parents to become fully engaged in the school-based education of their children.
As directors of their children's education, parents can join with Colorado
Springs School District 11 to help each child fulfill his or her educational
potential.
Sara Walke, walkese@d11.org
Family Engagement Program Specialist
Ph. 719.328.3024
Family Literacy Training Center
"The mission of the Family Literacy Training Center is to provide training and
technical assistance to professionals who are interested in the field of Family
Literacy throughout the state of Colorado therefore supporting the expansion of
quality Family Literacy programming benefiting adult learners and their children
as each family member acquires skills to move toward self-sufficiency".
 All
parents want their children to be successful. Research shows that children who
have parents who are involved in their schooling are more successful. Research
also shows that one of the greatest predictors of success is the educational
level of the child’s parent, particularly that of the mother. Those who support
Family Literacy programming believe that the parent is the child’s first and
most influential teacher. The reality is that for some in our communities, the
parents do not have the academic skills or the necessary information to fulfill
this important role in their child’s life.
Family Literacy Programs provide a comprehensive, four-component model to
address the needs of those who are most at-risk of not meeting with success in
our schools. Family literacy draws on the strengths of families and their
interest in moving forward through education. When families are partners in
education, both generations benefit and find success within their grasp.
Debbie Butkus,
butkudl@d11.org
Coordinator of the Family Literacy Training Center
Ph. 719.328.3023
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English Language Learning -
(for information call 328-3000)
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"English
Language Learning (ELL) provides academic, cultural and life-skills instruction
to people who have come to the United States from all over the world. Students
practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills." |
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For Adult English classes
call: 328-3000 |
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« Registration
and testing to determine
your class level will take 2 hours.
« Please
bring your address, phone
number.
ESL Class Costs:
« Adult
(21 years and older)
« Class
cost per session (4 ½ months): $50
« Young
Adults
(17-20 years old)
« Must
bring proof of age (picture I.D.)
« Class
cost: none
ESL Class Times:
«Morning
Classes:
8:30-11:30 am
Monday & Wednesday: Beginning ESL
Tuesday & Thursday: Intermediate ESL
« Evening
Classes:
6:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: All Levels
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Spring 2010
Morning Class
Registration |
Spring 2010
Evening Class
Registration |
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February 10 9:00 a.m.
March 3 & 31 9:00 a.m. |
February 3 & 18 6:00 p.m.
March 4 6:00 p.m.
April 1 6:00 p.m. |
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Lisa Davey
ESL Program Specialist
Ph. 719.328.3059
ELL Email: Sofia Ramos
ramoss@d11.org
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GED Preparation/Basic Skills
"This program provides instruction for
adults who want to earn their high school equivalency diplomas by passing the
GED exam. Students strengthen their skills in reading, writing, math, social
studies, and science. A list of GED resources is located in the For Students
section."
Karin Bechtel
ABE/GED Program Specialist
Ph. 719.328.3016
GED/ABE: Email Janet Offutt,
offutjl@d11.org
GED Testing Center
Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada
(Use the center door facing Nevada.)
Ph.
719.328.5036 Please call the testing center directly to leave a message.
Spring 2010 GED Registration Dates:
(for additional information call
328-3016)
Registration/Orientation and Placement testing (2 separate appointments)
must be completed before placement in classes.
February 5 & 12, 2010 - 9:00 am -noon
February 9 & 16, 2010 - 5:30-8:30 pm
March 2 & 9, 2010 - 5:30-8:30 pm
March 5 & 12, 2010 - 9:00 am - noon
April 2 & 9, 2010 (for Summer School) - 9:00 am-noon
April 6 & 13, 2010 (for Summer School) - 5:30-8:30 pm
April 27 & May 4, 2010 (for Summer School) - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Testing Dates & Times for the GED
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TUESDAY
February 2
4:45 PM – WRITING
SKILLS
7:00 PM - SOCIAL
STUDIES, SCIENCE AND READING
TUESDAY February 9
4:45 PM – WRITING
SKILLS
7:00 PM - SOCIAL
STUDIES, SCIENCE AND READING
TUESDAY February 16
4:45 PM – WRITING
SKILLS
7:00 PM – SOCIAL
STUDIES, SCIENCE AND READING
TUESDAY February 23
4:45 PM – WRITING
SKILLS
7:00 PM – SOCIAL
STUDIES, SCIENCE AND READING
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WEDNESDAY
February 3
4:45 PM - MATH
7:00 PM - SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
READING
WEDNESDAY February 10
4:45 PM - MATH
7:00 PM - SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
READING
WEDNESDAY February 17
4:45 PM - MATH
7:00 PM - SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
READING
WEDNESDAY
February 24
4:45 PM - MATH
7:00 PM - SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
READING
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SATURDAY – February 6
8:15 AM – MATH TEST
11:00 AM - SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
READING
SATURDAY – February 27
8:15 AM – WRITING SKILLS
11:00 AM – SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND
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GED Practice
Test
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NEW LOCATION: Adult & Family Education Center
at Jefferson Educational Center
1801 N. Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 328-3016
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Call for an Appointment:
(719-328-3016 or 719- 328-3013)
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Testing
Date: Thursday, March 11 (no test in February)
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PARTICIPANTS NEED TO ARRIVE AT 3:30
PM
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$20.00 TESTING FEE
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Participants should allow at least 4 hours to complete
all tests.
Information on GED Preparation
Classes: (719) 328-3016
What are the GED Tests?
GED tests are exams which
allow you to get a high school
equivalency diploma. The tests cover five academic areas:
Language Arts: Writing
Part I: 50 questions--75
minutes
30% Sentence Structure
30% Usage
25% Mechanics
15% Organization
Part II: Essay - 45 minutes
A topic will be assigned. You must pass the written
essay to pass
the entire GED test battery.
Social Studies: 50 questions, 70 minutes
40% History
25% Civics and government
20% Economics
15% Geography
Science: 50 questions, 80 minutes
45% Life Science
20% Earth and Space Science
35% Physical Science
Language Arts: Reading - 40 questions, 65 minutes
75% Literary Text: drama, poetry,
prose
25% Nonfiction texts: critical
reviews, business
documents,
and Prose
Mathematics: 50 questions, 90
minutes
This is a
2-part test. A calculator may be used on Part I
only. (Calculators are provided).
20-30% on each of the following areas:
Number
operations and Number Sense
Measurement and Geometry
Data
Analysis, Statistics, & Probability
Algebra Functions and Patterns
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