Adult Education offerings, Fall 2022

Fall 2022

FALL REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 15

OFFERINGS FOR EVERYONE! BIRTH-ADULT

Registrati and En will open at

ADULT EDUCATION

www.moundsviews

Mounds View Public Schools Adult Education offers programs for adults to improve their skills so they can advance in their jobs, prepare for further education or improve their daily lives.

Learn English, earn your high school diploma or GED, prepare for college or earn certifications for your next job. Our licensed instructional staff will help you achieve your goal!

Courses are free, but registration is required.

All courses are offered at Silver View Education Center in Mounds View.

ACADEMIC COURSES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) English as a Second Language class (ESL) is a program for adults seeking to improve their English language communication skills. Students work together in classroom settings and focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes are offered. Registration required.

Free | Register now by calling 651-621-6250 Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

Mornings:

Monday-Friday

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Evenings:

Monday-Thursday

6-8:30 p.m. (online only)

GED Our teachers will assist you in preparing for the four GED tests: reading/language arts, math, social studies and science. We have morning and evening classroom instruction, as well as independent study. After earning their GED, students attend our graduation ceremony.

Free | Register now by calling 651-621-6250 Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

Mornings:

Monday-Thursday

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Evenings:

Monday-Thursday

3-8 p.m.

All Adult Education courses are FREE

COLLEGE PREPARATION Prepare for the ACCUPLACER college placement assessment with our licensed teachers. You can pre-test and prepare to pass the ACCUPLACER, or work to increase your placement scores with our staff.

Free | Register now by calling 651-621-6250 Location: Silver View Education Center Days Time Monday-Thursday

3-8 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR ADULTS If you are an adult who needs fewer than 20 credits to graduate, you may participate in diploma classes and receive a high school diploma from Mounds View Public Schools.

Classes are with licensed and experienced teachers, so you can learn and achieve at your own pace.

Free | Register now by calling 651-621-6250 Location: Silver View Education Center Days Time Monday-Thursday

3-8 p.m.

CITIZENSHIP CLASS Prepare for the USCIS interview to become a citizen. New this fall, we are offering two levels of citizenship classes.

Study early U.S. history, the Constitution and government with a focus on the questions required for citizenship. USCIS documents and assistance in completing forms will be provided if needed.

Free | Register now by calling 651-621-6250 Location: Silver View Education Center Schedule: In-person and online classes will take place in the afternoons from 1-3 p.m. beginning Sept. 19, 2022.

PEARSON TEST FACILITY Mounds View Public Schools Adult Education is an authorized Pearson Testing Facility. Appointments must be made through the PearsonVUE.com. Hours for testing vary. Contact Silver View Education Center at 651-621-6520 for more information. Prices vary per test. Please see rate schedule on PearsonVue.com

Call 651-621-6250 for class information or to register.

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Registration for Family ActivitiesEnrollment is FREE and open now for Adult Education courses and and Enrichment Programs will open at 9 a.m. on August 1, 2019 trainings. Call 651-621-6250 for information or to register. www.moundsviewschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd

CAREER PATHWAYS COURSES Make a change in your career! Learn something new, connect with others in the community, stimulate your creativity and get certified with training in a variety of career fields.

COMPTIA A+ This program will enable you to provide technical support and troubleshooting services to employers who need assistance with their computer hardware or software service desks. This hands-on training course is designed to teach basic cyber security, computer fundamentals and other I.T. industry practices.

NORTH STAR DIGITAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT The North Star Digital Literacy Assessment program will give participants the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment and higher education.

Our dedicated and licensed staff will work with participants on the North Star modules and assess their ability to perform these tasks. Participants receive digital badges whenever they pass assessments and can additionally receive certificates upon completion of assessments.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

Monday-Thursday

1-3:30 p.m.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Monday-Friday

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Gain the skills and certification to work as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Classes include 60 hours of mandatory classroom training and 16 hours of mandatory skills training.

Upon completion of the class, you may take the test to become certified. Job placement assistance is available for students who successfully complete the program.

COMPTIA NETWORKING PLUS This in-demand certification program will provide and validate the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices. CompTIA Network+ is also compliant with ISO 17025 US Department of Defense Directive 8570.01-M and US Department of Defense Directive 8140 requirement, which means your resume will get a boost from our program.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

Monday-Friday

1-3 p.m.

Location: Silver View Education Center and Century College PARAPROFESSIONAL Are you interested in paraprofessional employment? This class will prepare you for the ParaPro Praxis Examination. You will take the ParaPro Certification test and receive training on the special education process as well. Paraprofessionals work in a variety of positions within a school district. Our licensed staff is available to assist you in this rewarding career.

MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST (MOS)

Location: Silver View Education Center

This Microsoft Office program will provide certification to employers that you have the computer skills to work in office environments. The program focuses on helping you obtain the MOS certificate by passing three Certiport Assessments. Our licensed staff will help you build technical skills and advance your career.

Days

Time

Monday-Thursday

9-11 a.m.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days

Time

Monday-Thursday

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Additional opportunities! Visit MetroEastCareerPathways.org for additional learning opportunities in information technology, manufacturing, translation services and more.

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MOUNDS VIEW DISTRICT FOOD RESOURCES

Mounds View PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Independent School District 621 4570 Victoria St. N Shoreview, MN 55126

Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Need a little help? The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf provides food and resource assistance to individuals and families in need and helps connect them to other important programs and services.

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO 4112

For more information, please call 651-6216280 or visit ralphreederfoodshelf.org.

Thanksgiving For All project

Thanksgiving bags with all the fixings will be distributed during the month of November.

To sign up for holiday help, please call the food shelf at 651-621-6280 or visit ralphreederfoodshelf.org for more information.

Want to help?

Kid-friendly, easy-to-open foods are needed for our Student Snackpack Program for the 2022-23 school year.

Most needed items include peanut-free granola bars, pudding cups, fruit cups, single-serve cold and hot cereal, cereal bars, fruit snacks and other ready-to-eat or microwavable meals. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at our back entrance, 2544 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, or by appointment.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels has been an integral part of Mounds View Public Schools’ mission and commitment to serving adults in our community for over 50 years. We offer our clients more than just a meal; Meals on Wheels is a critical wellness visit by volunteers, a nutritious hot or frozen meal for homebound older and disabled adults and a means of connecting older adults to other community services. Meals on Wheels is for older adults or certified disabled adults in need of help with meals and is an ideal service to assist caregivers who may be hardpressed finding time for meal preparation along with all their other responsibilities. Meals are affordably priced, and a sliding fee scale is available for those who qualify. If you are currently a Meals on Wheels client and have questions, or are interested in delivering meals, call us at 651-621-7950.

To donate, visit mvpschools.org/mealsonwheels.

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