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Established in 1981, the mission of Literacy Green Bay is  to help adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer, and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members.

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Established in 1981, the mission of Literacy Green Bay is  to help adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer, and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members.

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Home | literacy-green-bay English Language Learning, Adult Tutoring, GED Prep

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Literacy Green Bay's mission is to help adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer, and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members.

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During the height of the pandemic, the switch from in-person to virtual classes saw our class enrollment and attendance in all programming decrease. However, for those students who did remain engaged, their successes continued.

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During the height of the pandemic, the switch from in-person to virtual classes saw our class enrollment and attendance in all programming decrease. However, for those students who did remain engaged, their successes continued.

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August 24, 2021: Return to in-person classes

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August 24, 2021: Return to in-person classes

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We began Fall of 2021 with 7 ELL classes. Each class had both in-person students and students studying virtually, via ZOOM. COVID precautions limited in-person students to no more than 10 per class. 61 students attended in the first week of class.

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Fall 2021 sees increased use of learning technology

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Fall 2021 sees increased use of learning technology

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Fall 2021 classes saw several significant changes from pre-COVID classes, including classes being streamed via ZOOM, COWs (Computers on Wheels) in classrooms, online testing, and the use of Pearson's online MyEnglishLab in our Intro classes.

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Spring 2022 begins with more classes and more students

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Spring 2022 begins with more classes and more students

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Our Spring semester began on January 10th, with 13 classes. By the end of the semester in May, a total of 162 students had attended.

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This ever-evolving document identifies important computer skills, starting with how to turn on a computer and how to hold a mouse. Intended for hands-on learning, it leads students through the skills, knowledge, and vocabulary to succeed in our classes and use computers at work and at home.

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1st Digital Literacy class starts May 20

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1st Digital Literacy class starts May 20

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This class was offered for 2.5 hours, once a week with a focus on employability skills and MS Word for resume writing. Eight students attended.

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This course, formerly known as GED-Prep 1, is a partnership between Literacy Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), and is designed to help learners fully develop the academic and digital literacy skills they will need to successfully transition into CCR2 and CCR3 coursework, with the ultimate goal of obtaining their GED. The course is offered on Literacy Green Bay’s campus and students attend an orientation session prior to enrollment. Trained adult tutors can provide additional support and onsite childcare is also available!

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30 learners in our CCR1 classes attended a Career Pathway Bridge informational session. 

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30 learners in our CCR1 classes attended a Career Pathway Bridge informational session. 

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30 learners in our CCR1 classes attended an information session on possible career pathways including Electricity, MIG Welding, Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant, conducted by the Adult Education Student Navigator at NWTC. Career Pathway Bridge programs allow students to simultaneously enroll in both GED prep classes or upper intermediate ELL classes and the specific career pathway courses.

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Billboards. Yard Signs. Flyers. Social Media. 

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June 2022: Contracted with KHROME for new ad campaign.

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June 2022: Contracted with KHROME for new ad campaign.

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Thanks to the MATCH Grant funding, we were able to initiate a marketing campaign to increase awareness of Literacy Green Bay and the importance of adult literacy. The goals of this campaign are threefold: 1) to widen and deepen our donor base to make our organization more self-sustaining; 2) to recruit more teachers and tutors of color and 3) to ensure that everyone who may have literacy needs in our community knows that Literacy Green Bay is here to help them.
https://www.khromeagency.com/

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Two of our GED graduates and their families celebrate their earning of their GED with teachers and staff. NWTC provided caps and gowns to make the celebration more festive. The learners brought their families to Literacy Green Bay to help celebrate their successes and hear our accolades of pride for these learners. Congratulations to our graduates!

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Student Retention: CCR1 students remain committed to achieving their goals.

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Student Retention: CCR1 students remain committed to achieving their goals.

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Of the 33 students enrolled in CCR1 for FY 2021-22, 30 of them (90%) received at least 12 hours of instruction and a pre-test. The importance of consistent attendance and setting small, yet realistic goals, helped move these students forward toward next steps on their journey toward GED attainment.

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10 CCR1 students with appropriate level gains in reading transitioned to NWTC to continue in CCR2 and CCR3 classes. 

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10 CCR1 students with appropriate level gains in reading transitioned to NWTC to continue in CCR2 and CCR3 classes. 

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30% of enrolled CCR1 students made a functional level gain in reading sufficient for them to successfully transition to NWTC to continue their path toward GED attainment!

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5-week Basic Computer Skills Class begins

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5-week Basic Computer Skills Class begins

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14 students work on basic skills: turning computer on/off, terminology, keyboard skills, mouse skills, entering passwords

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FY ends with records for Level Gains in our ELL classes

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FY ends with records for Level Gains in our ELL classes

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Despite serving fewer total students than in years past, we set agency records in 2021-22 for:

*Students with at least one level gain (95)
*Students with multiple level gains (54)
*Total level gains (201)

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Advancement to higher levels of learning

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Advancement to higher levels of learning

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By the end of the fiscal year, 17 Literacy Green Bay students had completed our Level 2 ELL class and enrolled in Level 3 or higher at NWTC.

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The majority of our students work and were able to maintain employment through the pandemic. Many of our students who were not working at the beginning of 2021-22 became employed during the year. Of the 112 students in our lowest-level ELL classes, 51 reported not working at the beginning of the year. By the end of the year, 11 of those 51 (22%) reported that they began either full-time or part-time work.

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Digital Literacy class visits Wisconsin Job Center.

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Digital Literacy class visits Wisconsin Job Center.

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Several of our ELL classes visited our local WI Job Center, where they were able to meet and connect with staff. Students also created online accounts to help them in their employment searches.

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Our classes continued throughout the summer and more students attended than ever before: over 160 students attended at least one class in our Summer term.

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6-session Mini-course starts: Digital Literacy for ELL Class

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6-session Mini-course starts: Digital Literacy for ELL Class

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11 students worked on skills needed for participation in our English classes using Pearson MyEnglishLab, iXL, and phone apps

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It's always a joyful moment when tutors and learners meet each other for the first time.

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With just over 100 active tutoring pairs, more students are experiencing increased gains in test scores, reading comprehension, and workplace literacy knowledge.

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With just over 100 active tutoring pairs, more students are experiencing increased gains in test scores, reading comprehension, and workplace literacy knowledge.

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New refugee students lead to strengthened community partnerships

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New refugee students lead to strengthened community partnerships

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Starting in January, 2022 and continuing through the present, our numbers of refugee students has been increasing. We now have over 40 refugee students enrolled in our classes and our Adult Tutoring Program, from Afghanistan, the Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many of these students have been referred to us by community partners, such as Catholic Charities (Green Bay's refugee resettlement agency), Forward Services Corporation (our W-2 agency), and several local churches.

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More classes than ever: We are now running 20 ELL classes, 3 CCR1 classes, 2 Family Literacy classes and 2 Digital Literacy classes. This is by far the largest number of classes we've run simultaneously in our 41-year history!

Highest-ever August class participation: 155 students!

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Reaching students with instructors who speak their languages--literally!

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Reaching students with instructors who speak their languages--literally!

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New ELL teachers hired for Fall 2022 include teachers whose first languages are Somali, Dari, and Spanish. Hiring teachers with a diversity of first language backgrounds has created an important connection with students, both for the purpose of learning English and for helping students feel heard and valued.

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The decline in COVID cases along with the start of the school year is allowing more adults to return to in-person learning.

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September 2022 saw an increase in students requesting one-on-one adult tutoring. 

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September 2022 saw an increase in students requesting one-on-one adult tutoring. 

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Just as the start of a new school year brings youngsters back into the classroom, September saw an increase in adult learners requesting literacy services from our Adult Tutors.

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Our first-ever promotional billboard is unveiled!

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Our first-ever promotional billboard is unveiled!

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"Making connections, one word at a time." Our marketing campaign kicked off with billboards featuring several of our students. What a beautiful way to showcase who we are and what we do!

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October 2022: Yard signs arrive for our Marketing Campaign!

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October 2022: Yard signs arrive for our Marketing Campaign!

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Yard signs for our marketing campaign are distributed around the community

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Working with new partners to reach more diverse student populations for digital literacy

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Working with new partners to reach more diverse student populations for digital literacy

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As part of a grant from NEW North, Literacy Green Bay entered into a partnership with several organizations in Northeast Wisconsin to bring digital literacy skills to "hidden talent" populations; that is, people capable of participating in the workforce, but who may lack the computer skills to do so fully. These new students will begin enrolling in computer classes at Literacy Green Bay in December, 2022.

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Looking at the end of the year: growth, growth, and more growth!

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Looking at the end of the year: growth, growth, and more growth!

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Nearly three years after the start of the pandemic, with the support of the MATCH grant, Literacy Green Bay now has approximately 270 students enrolled in 20 ELL, 5 Family Literacy classes and approximately 100 active tutoring pairs. Students in all classes use computers regularly and can join additional digital literacy classes. We look forward to continuing this growth by making connections with new students and new community partners.