Refugee class visited Okoboji yesterday.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Program Evaluation Surveys
As the first year of our program comes to a close, we would like to evaluate our progress so far. Part of this evaluation is gathering feedback from you, the volunteers, about how we can help you have a more successful and enjoyable experience. We've put together a short survey for all Literacy Volunteers to complete. The survey is available either on paper at Community Ed or online here. Please only complete the survey once.
I'll be making an effort to come to each class and offer all volunteers a paper copy of the survey. These can then be turned in at the front desk in the office. All surveys and answers are anonymous and confidential.
We look forward to your feedback!
I'll be making an effort to come to each class and offer all volunteers a paper copy of the survey. These can then be turned in at the front desk in the office. All surveys and answers are anonymous and confidential.
We look forward to your feedback!
Quarter 4 Update--Good work!
We're just about finished with our report for quarter four of our first year and we have some great news to share with you all. As usual, all of our volunteers have come through strong and done a wonderful job! Of course we wouldn't expect anything else :).
During the 2009-2010 Adult Basic Education fiscal year (May-April), students in English, GED, and citizenship classes who worked with tutors had a level advancement rate (the percentage of students gained a level in their English literacy skills) of 61%! That is 26% higher than the level advancement rate of 35% for students who did not work with volunteers and 21% higher than the goal set by the state. Tutored students also had a higher retention rate than untutored students for May 2009-April 2010. 94% of tutored students stayed with their ABE program, compared to 70% for untutored students.
Our volunteers and students are also off to a great start this year. For the period of May-June 2010, 80% of tutored students were retained in their program and 26% have already completed a level. Among untutored students, 60% have been retained and 16% have made a level advancement.
What does all this mean? Basically it means that you are doing a great job! Working with adult learns can be slow, challenging, and occasionally frustrating, but as you can see, you are making a difference. Keep up the good work!
During the 2009-2010 Adult Basic Education fiscal year (May-April), students in English, GED, and citizenship classes who worked with tutors had a level advancement rate (the percentage of students gained a level in their English literacy skills) of 61%! That is 26% higher than the level advancement rate of 35% for students who did not work with volunteers and 21% higher than the goal set by the state. Tutored students also had a higher retention rate than untutored students for May 2009-April 2010. 94% of tutored students stayed with their ABE program, compared to 70% for untutored students.
Our volunteers and students are also off to a great start this year. For the period of May-June 2010, 80% of tutored students were retained in their program and 26% have already completed a level. Among untutored students, 60% have been retained and 16% have made a level advancement.
What does all this mean? Basically it means that you are doing a great job! Working with adult learns can be slow, challenging, and occasionally frustrating, but as you can see, you are making a difference. Keep up the good work!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Even Start Summer Vacation
Even Start Family Literacy classes will be on summer vacation beginning the week of July 26th. Classes will resume in late August. All other Adult Basic Education classes will continue through the summer.
Want to volunteer with a different class while Even Start is on vacation? Ask the volunteer coordinator for a list of classes needing volunteers, literacy.volunteers@isd518.net or 507-372-1219.
Want to volunteer with a different class while Even Start is on vacation? Ask the volunteer coordinator for a list of classes needing volunteers, literacy.volunteers@isd518.net or 507-372-1219.
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