Our program strengthens a family’s ability to improve their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing by promoting educational attainment, job promotion and family engagement. To learn more please email education@elbuen.org
English as a Second Language
These are five 16-week courses, including Introduction to ESL and Levels One to Four. Students are introduced to structures and English vocabulary through reading, writing, and speaking. Learners are taught ways to advance their reading, listening, and pronunciation skills.
Where
Virtual Classes (via ZOOM) will start on August 24th.
When
– Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am-11:30amor– Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Registration
Registration fee is $50. Internet available upon request for an additional $50 per semester.
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy Workshops
Digital Literacy workshops are self-paced courses with live instruction with a dedicated teacher who can answer questions and help students navigate the topic at hand. Students will have the choice to register for multiple workshops based on their interests.
Workshop topics include:
- Transitioning to online learning for students and parents: Emailing your child’s teacher and navigating online course structure
- Mental Health and Self Care: Online journaling and finding low-cost/sliding scale therapists in your area online (i.e. telehealth)
- Financial Literacy: Online banking and creating a budget for personal/family use
- Professional Development: Using Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides) and searching for a job online (using Indeed, creating a resume, building interview skills)
- Cell Phone Skills: TBD
- Gmail Basics: How to use Gmail (setting up an account), formatting emails, including attachments, and using professional language in emails
Where
Virtual classes will take place via ZOOM and students will have access to their assignments and resources via Google Classroom.
When
Each workshop runs for two weeks from September 1-December 10. Multiple class times are available.
Registration
No cost to register for these workshops.