Great Rivers Adult Education
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Continuing to take Registrations
To register for any of our programs, please fill out the form below.
Eligibility Requirements
Student Eligibility
student eligibility
In order to be eligible for our classes you must:
- Be 17 years of age or older; and
- Not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; AND
- Meet one or more of these conditions:
- Unable to speak, read or write English;
- Do not have high school diploma or equivalent;
- lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills.
*An exception is made for Work-Based Project Learners and Transition to Employment students referred by the Workforce Center or MFIP to be allowed in conditional content classes.
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Contact
Susie Evans
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium Program Manager
651-425-6169
sevans1@sowashco.org
No English?
Text in your first language to 651-270-3266
Locations
District Program Center
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Central Park
8595 Central Park Pl.
Woodbury, MN 55125
Tilden Community Center
310 River St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Program Descriptions
- English as a Second Language
- GED and K-12 Diploma
- Credit Recovery
- Skills Development and Career Readiness
- ParaPro Assessment Prep
English as a Second Language
ESL Classes - Morning (in-person)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Various locations based on level and availability
Multi-Level ESL - Morning (in-person)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Tilden Community Center, Hastings
ESL Classes - Evening (in-person)
- Tuesday, Wednesday
- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- District Program Center, Cottage Grove
ESL Classes - Evening (in-person)
- Thursday
- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Tilden Community Center, Hastings
Intermediate ESL Book Study - Afternoon (in-Person)
- Wednesday
- 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- District Program Center, Cottage Grove
Advanced ESL Book Study - Afternoon (in-Person)
- Friday
- 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Central Park, Woodbury
GED and K-12 Diploma
GED and k-12 Diploma
Great Rivers currently offers two pathways for obtaining your high school diploma or equivalency. Upon enrollment our staff will help you decide which path will help you to achieve your goals.
ged Prep and Official testing
Our program offers free prep classes and readiness testing to those who qualify. Great Rivers staff will guide you through the process from start to finish. Official GED Testing is offered at the District Program Center (Cottage Grove) and Tilden Community Center (Hastings).
Already passed your GED and looking for a copy? Contact the Minnesota Department of Education at mde.abe@state.mn.us
Class Availability
- Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- District Program Center, Cottage Grove
- Need a virtual option? Contact our staff (651) 425-6634
enrollment process
- Fill out the registration below.
- Staff will review registrations on a rolling basis. Start dates occur every 2-4 weeks.
- Program staff will contact the student, following registration review, to set up a meeting OR make a program referral.
Online GEd and Diploma Registration
Click here to download the Great Rivers Program registration.
helpful resources
Credit Recovery
credit recovery 2022-2023
Trimester 1
- October 4 - November 17
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- In-person, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00p.m.
Trimester 2
- January 10, 2023 - February 23, 2023
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- In-person, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00p.m.
Trimester 3
- April 4, 2023 - May 25, 2023
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- In-person, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00p.m.
Summer 2023
- June 19, 2023 - June 30, 2023
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- In-person
Teachers will be available to work through lessons with students on content they did not complete. Mastery tests will only count if the student is supervised by a Credit Recovery teacher, no cell phone use, or other web pages can be used during this time. Taking notes during tutorial and learning time with teachers increases credit completion. Students must pass mastery tests with 80% or higher. Students must communicate with the school’s Credit Recovery lead with concerns and needs.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact your student's home school.
Skills Development and Career Readiness
Basic COmputer Class
- This class covers topics like: basic computer terms, browsing the internet, creating and using email, basic keyboarding, creating and saving documents, and more.
- New classes start in January
- Please register now
- In-person
- District Program Center, Cottage Grove
Pathways to prosperity
Pathways to Prosperity aims to help close this skills gap through integrated services to help participants succeed in in-demand careers. If you qualify, you may be able to access education and training, support services and job placement to help you reach your goals.
Pathways to Prosperity is available at no cost to participants who meet certain eligibility criteria. Pathways to Prosperity is funded by the State of Minnesota and is awarded to by a competitive grant process to providers.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certificate Course
Certified Instructor-led, classroom-based training to prepare for the MOS Associate Certificate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) exam.
Also includes work readiness training in foundational reading, writing and math; ESL when necessary; as well as curriculum that is tailored to make work central to learning.
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November 28 - March 2, 2023
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 12:00-3:00 p.m.
- Central Park, Woodbury
Next session:
- March 13, 2023 - June 2, 2023
For information & eligibility contact Sheng Xiong, Career Navigator 651-275-8701
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Washington County CareerForce have partnered to deliver this training, funded by a grant from MN Department of Employment & Economic Development.
ParaPro Assessment Prep
The ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test that is required in many states for paraprofessional certification. It also offers the district an objective assessment of your foundation of knowledge and skills. Great Rivers Adult Education offers free online courses to help you confidently pass the ParaPro Assessment.
The online course allows you to work at your own pace. Additional in-person instructor assistance is available for math and reading.
For more information contact Angela Schak at aschak@sowashco.org or 651-425-6668
Current Student Resources
Calendar
Stay up to date with upcoming classes and events for Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium, SoWashCo Community Education and SoWashCo Schools.
Great Rivers
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Distance Learning Sites
Moby Max
Moby Max is used to identify and strengthen weaknesses in student understanding in both English/Language Arts and Mathematics.
- Click here to log in to your account. Not sure of your username or password? Email bbair0@sowashco.org or call 651-425-6634.
USA Learns
USA Learns is used for ESL students and also includes classes in nursing prep and citizenship.
Click here to log in to your account. Not sure of your username or password? Email bbair0@sowashco.org or call 651-425-6634.
Aztec
Click here to log in to your account. Not sure of your username or password? Email aschak@sowashco.org or call 651-425-6668.
Edmentum
Click here to log in to your account. Not sure of your username or password? Email aschak@sowashco.org or call 651-425-6668.
About Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium
Mission and Vision
our mission and vision
The mission of the Adult Basic Education program is to provide learners with a comfortable, challenging, learning and networking environment to enhance work, English language and life skills.
Our vision is to partner with learners to create opportunities where students attend regularly, set personal goals, use technology and make progress while collaborating with community and educational organizations to create pathways for success.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Susie Evans
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium Program Manager
651-425-6169
sevans1@sowashco.org
Angela Schak
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium Program Coordinator
651-425-6668
aschak@sowashco.org
Becca Bair
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium Program Specialist
651-425-6634
bbair0@sowashco.org
Shane Mueller
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium Transitions Coordinator
651-425-6670
smueller@sowashco.org
Zach Devine
Adult and Alternative Programs Coordinator
651-425-6669
zdevine@sowashco.org