NEW COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Enhance your learning experience by participating in our newest classes! These engaging courses and workshops not only keep you excited and motivated in your English learning but teach you skills to be successful at school and at work.
1. Entrepreneurship Bridge for Advanced ESL Students-ONLINE: This course is available for students scoring 217+ on the CASAS GOALS test. The entrepreneurship Bridge course is designed to introduce students to the key concepts involved in becoming a successful entrepreneur as well as to prepare them to pass the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination and receive their official certificate. This course is 14 weeks in length with classes meeting twice per week for three hours each. There are a total of 86 instructional hours. The course covers the 12 content areas assessed in the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination.
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesday, 6pm-8:45pm, September 4 through December 11
Format: Online
Instructor: Wendy Klatt
2. Book Club: Boost your confidence and refine your English language skills with this exciting ONLINE course for Advanced ESL students! The class meets every Monday from 1pm to 3pm from September 9 throught December 9. The title of the book is a surprise!
Schedule: Mondays, 1pm-3pm, September 9 through December 9
Format: Online
Instructor: Vicki Ettelson
3. ONLINE Technology Workshops for ABE & ASE students
September Focus: AI FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING/ChatGPT
Schedule:
Monday, September 9 - AI for student learning - Part A, 6pm-8:30pm
Monday, September 16 - AI for student learning - Part B, 6pm-8:30pm
Monday, September 23 - AI for job hunting, 6pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Justin Feldsine
4. IN-PERSON Mini Technology Course for ESL Students at HPHS:
Class Focus: AI FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING/ChatGPT
This tailored 4-session ESL course teach students how to use AI tools to enhance and speed up their language learning. Individual needs and questions regarding technology will be addressed as well. If your goal is to improve your English fast and discover new ways to practice English with AI, THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
Schedule:
Wednesday, August 28, 6pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 4, 6pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 11, 6pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 18, 6pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Justin Feldsine
Note: Devices are available to all students who wish to participate in the class.
Tips for Success: Attend all 4 sessions!
Contact Veronica Albarran at 224-384-7288 or by email at valbarran@dist113.org if you would like to join one of the above courses or workshops!
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ESL, ABE, ASE, GED & CITIZENSHIP STUDENTS THIS SEMESTER
Contact: Suzanne Klauke, Transition Coordinator
Referrals to the Job Center of Lake County
Resume assistance
WIOA programs offering paid internships/training
Job fairs
Job search assistance
Hiring opportunities research
Resume tailoring assistance
Interview preparation
Interview follow-up assistance
Referrals to College of Lake County
ICAPS programs
certificate programs
degree completion/general education programs
Test preparation assistance
Referrals to Upwardly Global (program to assist newly arrived degreed professionals)
UNIFY referrals to 14 local service and education providers throughout Lake County
Social service referrals
Family services of Lake County
2-1-1 Lake County emergency services
Local townships
Legal services (limited areas)
Local healthcare providers
Referrals to local programs and opportunities that meet the needs of our students and their families
Assistance in test preparation for Upwardly Global, Community college placement and TOEFL tests
Assistance with paperwork completion for a variety of programs/jobs/opportunities
Email editing assistance
Research involving student concerns and needs.
