Adult Education, Summer 2023

Mounds View Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers courses for adults to improve their skills so they can move ahead in their jobs, prepare for further education and improve their daily lives. Mounds View will offer programs this summer, which will assist students in preparing to achieve their goals. Contact our office for registration and class information.

Courses are free. All courses are offered at Silver View Education Center, 2574 County Hwy 10, Mounds View.

ACADEMIC COURSES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

English as a Second Language Class (ESL) is a Mounds View program for adults seeking to improve their English language communication skills. Students work together in classroom settings. English classes focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be offered in-person in July 2023 at Silver View Education Center in Mounds View. Evening classes will be offered ONLINE in July 2023. Registration is required to enroll.

Location: Silver View Education Center

Days

Time

Mornings Mon-Thu 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 5-27

Evenings Mon-Thu 5 - 8 p.m.

(Online)

July 5-27

GED/HS DIPLOMA FOR ADULTS/COLLEGE PREPARATION

For students working towards various goals, we offer three types of preparation programs. Our teachers will assist you in preparing for the four GED tests: Reading/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. 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. In addition, if you want to pursue higher education, you can also pre-test and prepare to pass the ACCUPLACER with our staff. All summer classes require registration at Silver View Education Center.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days Time

Mornings Mon-Thu 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 5-27

Evenings Wednesdays 5 - 8 p.m.

July 5-27

Need help with childcare during class?

Mounds View Public Schools offers childhood education at our Silver View Child Care Center. During the summer we provide care for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. Infant, toddler and preschool slots are available. Our childcare service is available at little to no cost. Call 651-621-6222 for more information.

Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 5-27, 2023

CAREER PATHWAYS COURSES

COMPTIA SECURITY+

Mounds View’s CompTia Security+ Certification program offers everything you need to get ready for the Security+ exam. Learn to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks and devices. Hands-on training will allow you to perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques. The successful candidate will learn to operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations. We will help you operate with principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability. All of these skills are requested by employers. Classes require registration at Silver View Education Center.

Location: Online

Mon-Fri, June 19-Aug 16 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

IT CAREER PATHWAYS OPEN LAB

Mounds View Adult Education will offer an OPEN lab in July 2023. Whether you’re brand new to computers or studying for your Microsoft Office Specialist certification, our licensed Career Pathways teachers are here to help. Any registered Mounds View Adult Education student can stop by for help polishing a resume, crafting a cover letter, earning Northstar Digital Literacy certificates and much more!

Location: Silver View Education Center

Assistance available Monday - Thursdays from 8 a.m.-noon. Full schedule available online.

ESSENTIAL COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING

The Mounds View Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment program will give you the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment and higher education. Our dedicated licensed staff will work with you on the Northstar modules, and assess your ability to perform these tasks. Modules will cover basic computer skills, internet basics, using email, Windows, Mac, social media, information literacy, career search skills and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Location: Silver View Education Center

Mon-Thu, June 12-July 21 1-3:30 p.m.

PARAPROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Are you interested in employment as a paraeducator? Gain the skills and certifications needed for this rewarding career. Mounds View’s Paraeducator class will prepare you for the following three goals: pass the ParaEducator exam (if needed), learn about the role of the paraprofessional in education (including special education, child development and more) and gain the job search skills and confidence necessary to find a rewarding career in a school setting. Independent, in-person career search and test prep assistance during is available by appointment only.

Location: Online

Classes begin July 2023

Days

Time

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-noon (Online)

PEARSON TEST FACILITY

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