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Among the many needs being addressed, education is one of growing importance within the Hispanic community. Not only the continued encouragement of Hispanic youth to go on to higher education, but also the opportunities for adults to complete basic studies has been, and continues to be, an important focus.
We provide adult programming in Spanish GED, pre-GED, and basic Computer Skills for adults. We will also initiate outreach to parents of middle school and high school youth to encourage their children to graduate from high school and plan to go to college. The Parent Program is a new venture which we anticipate will grow over the next few years.
OUR SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Computer Classes, Drivers Education, Early Childhood Family Program, GED Classes, Healthy Lifestyles, Home Health Care Classes Spanish Literacy and Youth Tutoring & Mentoring.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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1. To provide quality classes and study assistance for adult students in GED.
The Spanish GED courses taught at Casa ALBA by volunteer teachers, and in cooperation with NWTC, have been a great success. In our first year, 19 of the 39 students achieved their GED within a year of study. This has motivated an enthusiasm among others, increasing our numbers of students for this 2nd year to 60+ students. In conjunction with GED, basic computer classes will be offered as needed.
Our GED students are fortunate to have a GED coordinator and two GED volunteer teachers that work long hours and offer tender care to our Hispanic community, to afford students a better education and greater chance of future success. We now host 7 classes and 18 hours of class time per week. Classes offered are in: Math, Language, Science and Social Studies |
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2. To promote early childhood education programs among Hispanic families.
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Cooperating with Head Start, UWGB Education program, Brown County Library and other groups we get the word out to parents and encourage them to benefit from these family-centered programs.
Parent and child classes for 3 and 4 year olds are also offered in Casa Alba's "La Escuelita." These classes are held each Thursday morning at a nearby location, with volunteer teachers. This Program provides our Hispanic youth with the best possible start to their academic career while acclimating parents to the school system. |
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3. To offer basic reading comprehension and writing skills to adult students who have minimal skills in their first language enabling them to eventually learn English.
The Pre-GED (Spanish literacy classes) works with adults who had little or no opportunity to learn to read or write in their own language. As they achieve literacy in their native language they are more confident and competent to learn English. Adults who are better educated, and who learn English, can also contribute even more positively to Northeast Wisconsin.
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4. To initiate parent information programs which better enable them to encourage their children to pursue higher education.
Our goal is to encourage Hispanic teens to graduate and plan for college. Many parents do not have an understanding of the system and resources available to their children, or even the benefit of a college education. We are interacting with parents, providing them with needed information and encouragement. This is done in cooperation with UWGB, Wisconsin DPI, high school and college counselors, and several volunteer educators.
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5. To encourage continued learning and advancement.
More than 50 adults from Casa ALBA Melanie have studied and become certified in Home Health Care through College of Menominee Nation. This collaboration has been very successful.
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6. To offer drivers education classes in Spanish.
Casa ALBA hosts drivers education classes. Books are free and have been donated by Green Bay Public Schools. Anyone, of any age, may participate in the class. Once a session has started, new students will need to start with the next offered session. Participants will be able to get insurance from an agent, without a social security number at reasonable rates. A local garage will inspect a vehicles for course attendees at no charge and will identify what work that a police officer would look for during a road inspection.
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