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Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Adult Basic Education
Goal:
To
offer FREE instruction to adults who are looking to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. To provide valuable skills needed to succeed at work or in college!Participants:
Any individual who is at least 16 years of age, is a
resident of Pennsylvania, is not currently enrolled in a public or
private secondary or post secondary institution -- or has completed a
high school diploma but is in need of basic skills instruction.
Program Accomplishments (2004-2005):
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Currently the ALTA Program is ranked 36 out of 131 adult education programs in Pennsylvania
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Provided services to over 900 learners
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Successful GED passing rate of 75%, compared to the national average passing rate of 67%
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Over 60% of our adult learners obtained or retained full or part time employment
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In previous years, the ALTA Program has had three learners awarded for being the Most Outstanding Adult Learner in Pennsylvania. In addition, two ALTA Program practitioners were recognized for being Exemplary Practitioners and received the APEX Award.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kimberly Gavlick
Email: kgavlick@luzerne.edu
ALTA Program
Luzerne County Community College
1333 S Prospect St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
1-800-377-5222 ext 325