2. Adult Education and Literacy
The purpose of the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program is to enhance the economic growth and prosperity of Texas by helping adult learners become self-sufficient by providing quality instruction in:
English Literacy
EL Civics (English Literacy and Civics)
Citizenship
Family Literacy
Computer Literacy
Pre-GED Skills Training
College Transition and Workforce Readiness

3. Adult Education and Literacy
Consortium Members:
DCCCD (Dallas County Community College District)
Richland College
Workforce Solutions
Irving ISD
Richardson ISD
Wilkinson Center
RESCARE

4. Adult Education and Literacy
Adult Education and Literacy Sites:
School Sites
Community & Workforce Sites
Austin Middle School
Irving East Library
Britain Elementary School
South Irving Library
Brown Elementary School
West Irving Library
Cardwell Career Preparatory
Irving YMCA
Davis Elementary School
Irving Cares
Farine Elementary School
SanMar Distribution Center (January)
Keyes Elementary School
Administrative Annex
Thomas Haley Elementary School
IISD Food Service
Townley Elementary School
IISD Service Center

5. Adult Education and Literacy
The Melting Pot of Irving
Countries Represented
Argentina
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Colombia
Congo
Cuba
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Iraq
Kenya
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
Venezuela
Sudan
Nepal
Peru
Somalia
Spain

6. Adult Education and Literacy
The Melting Pot of Irving

7. Adult Education and Literacy
Specific Focuses:
Parent Advocacy
Assimilation of Immigrant Families
Health Literacy and Nutrition
Financial Literacy
Digital Literacy

8. Adult Education and Literacy

9. Adult Education and Literacy
Impact on the Economy
A 1% RISE IN LITERACY SKILL SCORES CAN BOOST LABOR PRODUCTIVITY BY AN ESTIMATED $225 BILLION PER YEAR
INCREASED LITERACY CAN DECREASE U.S. ANNUAL HEALTHCARE COSTS BY AN ESTIMATED $230 BILLION PER YEAR

10. Adult Education and Literacy
Workforce Initiatives:
Fuel Education Hospitality and Tourism
STAHLS Clothing and Textiles
Home Depot Carpentry and Home Improvement

11. Adult Education and Literacy
Workforce Initiatives:
Fuel Education

12. Adult Education and Literacy
Workforce Initiatives:
STAHLS

13. Adult Education and Literacy

14. Adult Education and Literacy
XPRIZE National Competition QUANTUM CHAMPION
3 Major Metropolitan Cities
Dallas - Los Angeles - Philadelphia
Low Literacy Apps to Improve Basic Literacy Skills
Single Site (Irving) with the Largest Registration to Date

15. Adult Education and Literacy
XPRIZE National Competition QUANTUM CHAMPION

16. Adult Education and Literacy
Free One-on-One Math Call Center:
Spanish and English Speaking Tutors
Open 7 days 6am – 10pm Central Time
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, GED and Homework Help

17. Adult Education and Literacy
Free One-on-One Math Call Center:

18. Adult Education and Literacy
State Trendsetter:
Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education
1st Consortium Executive Board Member of TALAE
HART Reading Strategies (Helping Adults Read for Transition)
1st Area Host and Provider Site of the HART strategies
Texas Adult Education & Literacy Content Standards
1st Area Host and Trainer Site of the AEL Content Standards
EL Civics Integrated Education and Training Models
1st Consortium Member to deliver EL Civics integrated with training

19. Adult Education and Literacy
End of Year Accomplishments:
Over 1100 students enrolled for the classes
Met 100% of the program enrollment
95% of students who were tested increased their
literacy skills by at least 1 or more levels
36 students received certificates from STAHLS Clothing and Textiles
30 students received certificates from Fuel Education Hospitality and Tourism
7 students received their US Citizenship

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