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Adult Basic Education BASIC SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Do you want to improve your skills in reading, writing, or math? Can you enroll in daytime, evening, or Saturday classes to achieve your education or work-related goals? Do you need to prepare for the GED exam? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Tri-County OIC’s Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation Programs can help you reach your goals. HOW DOES OIC’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM MEET MY INDIVIDUAL NEEDS? When you enroll in OIC’s adult education program, we’ll assess your skill levels and place you on the appropriate learning track. OIC teachers work with you to develop an Individualized Education Plan that is tailored to your needs. This plan will guide your instructional activities while you are at OIC. HOW DOES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DIFFER FROM GED TEST PREPARATION? Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for students who want to improve basic reading, writing, mathematics, or life skills. General Education Development (GED) test preparation is designed to help students who have dropped out of high school complete the tests leading to an equivalency diploma. WHAT CLASSES ARE OFFERED? The OIC Core Curriculum features: HOW ARE CLASSES CONDUCTED? Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of teaching styles, including: WHERE ARE CLASSES OFFERED? Classes are currently offered in Harrisburg, New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lewisberry, Hershey, Steelton, and Middletown. DOES OIC OFFER EVENING CLASSES? We offer afternoon, evening, and weekend classes in Adult Basic Education. Classes are held at our main campus building at 500 Maclay Street in Harrisburg. We offer satellite classes at various sites in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. Some satellite classes are held in public housing developments, libraries, public school buildings, hospitals, senior centers, and at employee work sites. All class sites offer both group and individualized instruction. Computer-assisted instruction is available at some sites. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. When and where does this class meet? Adult Beginning Readers Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Duis rhoncus sollicitudin massa. Sed quis magna quis tortor commodo mattis. Fusce semper lacus ac massa. Nullam accumsan pede et enim. Praesent euismod mauris vitae lectus. Aenean convallis, eros nec imperdiet suscipit, neque nisl tempor tellus, non fringilla quam turpis quis lacus. Sed convallis, augue vel venenatis vehicula, elit lorem laoreet justo, nec iaculis enim magna rhoncus tellus. Ut lobortis. Pellentesque congue pellentesque lorem. Sed augue odio, gravida eu, faucibus et, venenatis in, augue. Aenean et turpis rutrum turpis adipiscing lacinia. Fusce faucibus pede eget massa. When and where does this class meet? Central Pennsylvania Literacy Council WHAT DO WE DO? We provide Individualized Instruction for adults who have busy schedules and think they don’t have the time to learn because they work nights, weekends, doubles or shifts. We also support adults who may learn better in small groups or with a tutor. At the Central Pennsylvania Literacy Council, we can schedule your instruction when you are ready to learn. HOW DO WE DO IT? Everyone learns in different ways and has different interests. At the Literacy Council, we develop individualized instruction by finding out how you learn best and what you want to learn. We schedule your learning time when you are available. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION? Individualized Instruction is open to adults who are: WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM? Our goals are simple: WHEN AND WHERE DO CLASSES MEET? The Literacy Council offers Individualized Instruction seven days a week in our main office at 225 Hummel Avenue (rear) in Lemoyne. Individualized Instruction is available only by appointment. HOW DO I GET STARTED? Begin by asking yourself, “Can I plan one hour in the next three days to dedicate to my educational goals?” If your answer is YES, then call the Literacy Council directly at 763-7522 or contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. When and where does this class meet? Community Service WHAT IS COMMUNITY SERVICE? As part of OIC’s Community Service Volunteers Program, you can fulfill your community service obligation in a supportive community environment. WHO CAN BECOME A COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER? Individuals who are required to perform community service pursuant to a court order, halfway house requirement, or juvenile facility requirement are eligible to become Community Service Volunteers. WHAT KINDS OF THINGS ARE COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS EXPECTED TO DO? Volunteers help with routine office tasks such as cleaning, stocking books, gardening, and trash removal. While on duty at OIC, Community Service Volunteers are supervised by Robert Harden. ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER? All who serve as Community Service Volunteers follow the same rules as Tri-County OIC employees. Of special importance are satisfactory performance of assigned duties and reliable, punctual attendance. Community Service Volunteers are required to log in and log in at the front desk at the start and end of each work day. HOW DO I GET STARTED? To register for our Community Service Volunteer Program, contact Deb Brower at 238-7318 or follow the link below. Register for Community Service Distance Education WHAT IS DISTANCE EDUCATION? Distance Education is a way for students to learn from home or anywhere you have computer access. You can choose your course of study, and you can choose where and when you study. If you qualify, you can select any one of these distance education courses: WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION? Any enrolled OIC student is eligible for Distance Education. All students must complete an application and assessment. GED Online students must be reading at the eighth-grade level or higher. The Madison Heights program requires that students be enrolled in OIC’s Family Education program. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES? GED Online/GED Connections prepare you to take and pass the high school examination in the areas of writing, social studies, science, literature, and mathematics. Workplace Essential Skills focuses on getting and keeping a job, communication on the job, writing on the job, reading on the job, and math on the job. Madison Heights is ideal for homebound learners who want to learn more about family literacy. Topics include parent/child activities, problem-solving skills, language development, basic math, parenting skills, and understanding your role as your child’s first teacher. HOW DOES DISTANCE EDUCATION WORK? You’ll work outside the classroom at a location of your choice. You decide where and when to study-at home, at a local library or learning center. Friendly, experienced online instructors are available to guide you through your course. You can choose from a variety of learning methods—video, internet, and/or workbook instruction. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. When and where does this class meet? Educación de Adultos DESARROLLO DE LAS DESTREZAS BÁSICAS Cuando Ud. se matricule en el programa de educación de adultos del OIC, nosotros le daremos un examen para saber su nivel de aprendizaje. Los maestros del OIC trabajan con Ud. para desarollar un plan de educación individualizado que es diseñado de acuerdo a sus necesidades. Este plan guiará sus actividades de aprendizaje mientras Ud. esté en el OIC. BASIC EDUCATION AND GED PREPARATION ARE DIFFERENT La educación básica (ABE) es para estudiantes que quieren mejorar su lectura, escritura, y matemáticas básicas o aptitudes de la vida cotidiana. Las clases de preparación para el examen del desarrollo de educación general (GED®) son diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes que dejaron de asistir la secundaria a completar una serie de exámenes para obtener un diploma equivalente. COURSE OFFERINGS Las características del programa de enseñanza del OIC son: Los estudiantes están expuestos a una gama extensa de estilos de enseñanza incluyendo: Las clases se ofrecen actualmente en Harrisburg, New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Hershey, Lewisberry, Steelton, y Middletown. El Tri-County OIC ofrece clases de educación básica de adulto en la tarde, noche, y fines de semana. Las clases son ofrecidas en nuestro edificio principal, en calle 500 Maclay en Harrisburg. El OIC ofrece clases en establecimientos en los condados de Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, y York. Algunas clases se efectúan en edificios de ayuda social, bibliotecas, escuelas publicas, hospitals, centros para personas de tercera edad, y en compañas. Se ofrecen clases tanto en grupo como individualizadas en todos los establecimientos. En algunos establecimientos ofrecemos el uso de computadoras durante las clases. PARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN Contacte al OIC al 238-7318 o al info@tricountyoic.org. Descargue este folleto English as a Second Language (ESL) UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH OIC offers ESL classes to students whose native language is not English. ESL classes are designed to help students better understand the basic structure of the English language. Teachers will help students speak, listen, and write in English. Our ESL classes are contextualized. They are designed to meet the needs of our learners in their everyday lives. What students learn in class can be applied immediately. Classes are held at several locations in Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Small group, one-on-one, and distance learning instruction are available. When and where does this class meet? Family Education LEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER Do you want your children to learn and succeed in school? Would you like to become a better teacher and role model for your children? Do you want to learn useful skills as a family? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Tri-County OIC’s Family Education Program can help your family reach its education goals. WHAT DO WE DO? We help parents become teachers and role models for their preschool and school-age children. We provide structured, age-appropriate learning and growing activities for children and parents in a safe environment using a holistic approach that prepares children for school and adults for the world of work. HOW DO WE DO IT? Family Education works by providing: WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY EDUCATION? The Family Education program is open to: WHERE AND WHEN DO CLASSES MEET? Family Education classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening at several sites in Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Classes run three or four days a week, up to three hours each day. Free transportation and child care are available at most class sites. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM? Our goals are simple: FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. When and where does this class meet? GED® Testing Center READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO SUCCESS? OIC’s GED Testing Center is located on the first floor of the OIC’s Adult Learning Center at 500 Maclay Street in Harrisburg. The OIC Adult Learning Center is one block from the Sixth Street Capital Area Transit bus line and four blocks east of The Governor’s Residence. HOW CAN OIC’S GED TESTING CENTER STAFF MEET MY NEEDS? OIC’s professional GED staff will help you plan your testing schedule, suggest appropriate adult and/or continuing education training and notify you promptly of your test results. Our GED staff is also trained to assist you with any special accommodations that you may need. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GED TESTING? Unless you meet additional requirements, you must be 18 years or older to take the GED test. The five general testing areas are Language Arts Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts Reading, and Mathematics. All tests are timed and most are multiple-choice. Successful candidates need an average of 450 points per test or better to pass the GED. No individual score can be below 410 points. You must register for testing at least two days before taking the test to guarantee a seat. All those taking the test(s) must present a valid photo ID. Walk-ins will be accepted if seats are available. All payments are due prior to testing. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM. You will be required to store your handbags, coats, and other loose items in a secure area in the testing room. HOW DO I QUALIFY TO TAKE THE GED? To qualify to take the GED, you must be 18 years of age and: An applicant between 16 and 18 may take the GED if they have: HOW CAN I REGISTER? To register for GED testing, contact OIC at 238-7318 or email info@tricountyoic.org. You can also register online. The cost of testing is $60 for the full battery of five tests ($12 per subtest). Examinees are charged the same rate for retesting. Keep in mind that you are allowed to take no more than four tests in a single day, two in the morning session and two in the evening session. After you complete the registration forms and pay the GED testing fee, we’ll notify you of your testing date. (Call OIC for the current testing fee and accepted payment methods.) WHO CAN I CALL FOR HELP? If you need help preparing for the GED test or want to take a practice test before registering for the official test, contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. WHAT IF I NEED TO RETEST? Applicants who do not pass each test may retest. An applicant can only test three times a year because there are only three different forms of the test. The Chief Examiner will determine the frequency of testing and retesting. GED ACCOMMODATIONS If you have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities that would negatively affect your ability to take the GED, you may request special accommodations. Each request is considered on an individual basis, and the chief examiner at the GED test site can provide you with the proper forms. Forms are available from GED examiners and must be completed by the appropriate professional, a physician, or licensed psychologist. Download brochure Language-Supported Adult Education BASIC SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Do you want to improve your skills in reading, writing, math, but English has been your barrier to success? Can you enroll in classes to achieve your goals? Do you need to prepare for the GED® exam? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Tri-County OIC’s Language-Supported Adult Basic Education, and GED Preparation Programs can help you reach your goals. HOW DOES OIC’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM MEET MY INDIVIDUAL NEEDS? Upon enrollment in the adult education program, students are assessed and placed in the appropriate learning track. Bilingual teachers work with you to develop Individualized Education Plan. This personalized plan will guide your instructional activities while you are at OIC. HOW DOES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DIFFER FROM GED TEST PREPARATION? Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for students who want to improve their basic reading, writing, mathematics, or life skills. General Education Development (GED) test preparation classes are designed to help students who have dropped out of high school complete the series of tests leading to an equivalency diploma. WHAT CLASSES ARE OFFERED? The OIC Core Curriculum features: HOW ARE CLASSES CONDUCTED? Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of teaching styles, including: ARE CLASSES IN SPANISH? Classes are not taught in Spanish. They are taught by teachers who speak Spanish to provide you with the assistance you need. Teachers can help translate material and can answer questions in Spanish. DO I NEED TO KNOW ENGLISH TO TAKE THE CLASSES? You do need to know enough English to be able to understand the learning materials. Our teachers will help you determine what you need to know to be prepared for these classes. CAN I TAKE THE GED TEST IN SPANISH? There are GED tests available in Spanish and English. Your teacher will help you prepare for the test you want to take. WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER? To register, you need a valid form of state-issued identification and a valid picture ID. This can be a driver’s license; a social security card accompanied by a picture ID; work visa and a picture ID; or passport. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. Download brochure Preparación para el GED® LA LLAVE A SU FUTURO ¿Quiere mejorar sus aptitudes matemáticas, de lectura y escritura, pero encuentra que el inglés es una barrera para poder triunfar? ¿Está disponible para matricularse en clases para llegar a sus metas? ¿Necesita Ud. preparase para el examen de GED? Si Ud. ha contestado SI a alguna de estas preguntas, el apoyo de la Educación Básica de Adultos y GED del Tri-County OIC puede ayudarlo a llegar a sus metas. ¿CÓMO PUEDE EL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN DE ADULTOS ALCANZAR MIS NECESIDADES INDIVIDUALES? Cuando Ud. se matricule en el programa de educación de adultos del OIC, nosotros lo evaluaremos para colocarlo en el nivel apropriado. Maestros bilingues trabajan con Ud. para desarrollar un plan de educación individualizado que se diseñará según sus necesidades. Este plan sera el guía para las actividades educativas mientras Ud. esté en el OIC. ¿QUÉ DIFERENCIA TIENE LA EDUCACIÓN BÁSICA DE ADULTO CON LA PREPARACIÓN PARA EL EXAMEN DEL GE? La educación básica para adultos (ABE) es para estudiantes que quieren mejorar su lectura escritura, matemáticas o aptitudes de la vida cotidiana. Las clases para la preparación del examen del desarrollo de la educación general (GED) son diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes que se hayan salido de la escuela secundaria completar la serie de ex…menes que los lleva hacia una equivalencia. ¿CUÁLES CLASES OFRECEN? El plan de studio principal del OIC se define por: • aptitudes de lectura y escritura; • gramática y puntuación; • desarrollo del vocabulario; • matemáticas y ciencias; • literatura y estudio sociales; y • prospección de carreras y computación. ¿CÓMO CONDUCEN LAS CLASES? Los estudiantes están expuestos a una gama extensa de estilos de enseñanza, incluyendo: • aprendizaje con todo el salon; • estudios individualizados; • aprendizaje en grupo pequeño; • talleres de computación supervisados; • enseñanza en equipo y estudios independientes. ¿LAS CLASES SON EN ESPAÑOL? Las clases no son dictadas en español. Ellas son dictadas por maestros que hablan español para suministrarlo con la ayuda que necesita. Os maestros pueden ayudar a traducer los materials y pueden contester preguntas en español. ¿NECESITO SABER INGLÉS PARA TOMAR LAS CLASES? Necesita saber suficientemente inglés para entender los materials de enseñanza. Nuestros maestros pueden ayudarlo a determiner lo que Ud. necesita saber para estar preparado para estas clases. ¿PUEDO TOMAR EL EXAMEN DEL GED EN ESPAÑOL? Los ex…menes del GED están disponibles en español. Su maestro lo ayudará para prepararse para el examen que Ud. quiera tomar. ¿CÓMO PUEDO OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN? Contacte al Tri-County OIC al 238-7318 o al info@tricountyoic.org. ¿Cuándo y donde se encuentra esta clase? Volunteer Opportunities Program GET INVOLVED! Would you like to make a difference for an adult learner? Do you have skills or knowledge that you are willing to share? Could you spend time each week teaching, helping someone learn, or mentoring? If so, the OIC Volunteer Opportunities Program may be the answer to matching your skills with the needs of adult learners. WHAT ARE VOLUNTEERS? Volunteers are people who give their time, talents, and knowledge to help others meet a personal objective or need. WHERE ARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED? Volunteers are needed at all OIC sites to work closely with professional educators in learning centers, libraries, housing developments, and community centers. WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO? Some of the many important functions volunteers perform are: IS THERE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS? Volunteers must participate in training that will include an on-site orientation, completion of several online courses, and classroom observations. The volunteer coordinator will provide an overview of the OIC program, its philosophy and goals, an overview of the volunteer opportunities available, specific training on the responsibilities of being a volunteer, and—most important—the theories of adult learning. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF OIC’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM? HOW DO I BECOME AN OIC VOLUNTEER? If you’d like to be a volunteer, we invite you to fill out and submit our online Volunteer Interest Survey. You can also download and print the survey and return it to us by mail (or by hand) at 500 Maclay Street, Harrisburg. And if you’d like more information about becoming an OIC volunteer, contact OIC at 238-7318 or info@tricountyoic.org. |
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