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Offers free classes for those who want to improve their ability to read, write, and speak English.

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Offers English language learning classes.
English as a Second Language classes offered throughout the Black Hawk College District. Major sites include: the Black Hawk College Outreach Center, East Moline; Adult Learning Center, Rock Island; Black Hawk College Community Center, Kewanee; plus several other locations at public schools, churches, and community service agencies.

Offers English as a Second Language classes for those who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Offers classes to empower former refugees as they overcome the language and cultural changes they face after arriving in the U.S. LSI offers accessible English classes and opportunities for participants to develop the cultural awareness and guidance they need to thrive in their new home. Registration and testing usually take 45 minutes to an hour. It is helpful if potential students bring and ID to make sure their names are spelled correctly.

Provides free Immigration and Naturalization Assistance to help immigrants and refugees become US citizens.

Community education workshops will be offered, ESL/Citizenship Classes and legal assistance including preparing Naturalization and/or DACA applications.

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Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:

- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.

- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.

- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.

- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.

- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.

- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.

- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.

- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.

- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.

- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

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Brown Bag Food Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Enrichment Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Extended Child Care
English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Child Guidance

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

English as a Second Language classes (day and evening) are offered several times throughout the week at the church.

Provides refugee resettlement and immigration and citizenship services including refugee employment services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, housing, mediation, and counseling, assistance with green cards, citizenship, counseling, legal services.

On-site therapy, counseling, group-based programming, and individual/family case management to improve lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Also currently serving refugees from Ukraine.

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General Counseling Services
English as a Second Language
Cultural Transition Counseling
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
A community college offering technical and transfer degrees. Students at NICC may choose courses, degrees, diplomas, or certificates in achieving educational objectives.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Continuing Education
Community Colleges
English as a Second Language classes are offered to adults who desire to improve their use of the English language. Classes are offered FREE through the partnership of Marion County Public Health and Des Moines Area Community College.
Teaches English as a Second Language.

Offers the following services:

-- Preparation for citizenship testing

-- Instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics (ABE)

-- Preparation and testing for a high school diploma (GED)

-- English language learner (ELL)

-- Integrated Education and Training

Classes are available at the following locations:

-- Madison

-- Norfolk

-- O'Neill

-- South Sioux City

-- Tyson - Madison and Dakota City

-- Wakefield

-- West Point

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language classes offered throughout the Black Hawk College District. Major sites include: the Black Hawk College Outreach Center, East Moline; Adult Learning Center, Rock Island; Black Hawk College Community Center, Kewanee; plus several other locations at public schools, churches, and community service agencies.

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Classes offered free to non-English speaking adults on Tue and Thu mornings in eight week sessions throughout the year. Registration required.

Trained volunteers are matched with an Afghan family to teach them English in their home. Provides academic support for youth, including enrolling in Kindergarten and assistance with college applications.

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English as a Second Language
Immigrant Resettlement Services
Offering food pantry services for adults ages 50 and older, with options for home delivery or pick-up.

Social work services for adults ages 50 and older.

Educational and wellness programs consist of morning physical activity exercises (Tai-Chi and Zumba), basic English tutorials, literacy classes in Spanish, citizenship classes, computer classes, civic engagement, workshops on health and nutrition, self-esteem activities, health screenings, dance, arts and crafts, sewing, and field trips into the community.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Spanish as a Second Language
Food Pantries
Senior Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.

ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.

College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).

Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.

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English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
College/University Entrance Support
Adult Basic Education
Certificates/Forms Assistance
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation

Provides adult tutoring in basic reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), both one-on-one and in a small group. Citizenship and ESL Conversation Groups. Free drop-in groups. Family Literacy Program for parents and their children and workplace literacy for job-specific skills.

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English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Tutoring Services

HiSET classes and testing.

ESL (English as a Second Language) courses.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
English as a Second Language

Offers classes to women wishing to learn to read, write, and speak English.

Students are individually tested and receive materials targeted to their goals and learning level. Students come for tutoring for 1 hours a week, and may also participate in twice-weekly conversation classes.

All classes and tutoring are in English.

Women may also check out bilingual books to read to their children. Some training materials (documents and videos) are available on website.

Offers limited English language classes for those within the South Sudanese community.