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DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE Adult Special Program - Basic And Continuing Education This has been a very significant year for adult education programs in Mounds View. For the first time all classes could be conducted in one centralized location, a site which is adult-centered rather than a distant elementary or secondary school. Th~ fact that adult students could attend classes in a community oriented building where many other services are available and where people of ?ll ag~s participated is a distinct advantage for these classes. Greater numbers of students were served this year and more classes were offered than ever before. Previously, adult education classes were available only during evening hours. This year however, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English- As-A-Second Language (ESL), and GED classes were held Monday-Friday, from 8:30 - 12:30, as well as on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes in the Adult Diploma Program expanded from two nights a week to include two afternoons also. The ESL class was a new offering for Mounds View. Student Enrollment Response to both morning and evening classes has been excellent. is a break down of student participation in these programs: Adult Basic Education (ABE) 55 Students English As A Second Language (ESL) 37 Students GED 62 Students Adult Diploma 90 Students Total 244 Students The following 19-56 yrs. 19-55 yrs. 17 - 67 y rs . 20-29 yrs. of age of age of age of age The staff for adult education programs increased from nine in the previous year to 17 .this year. During this year, development of the 309 ADVANCE Diploma Project began. Students will be inrolled at the Community Resource Center this fall. This was also the first year for operation of the Career Clinic, a collaborative project of Mounds View Community Education and Lakewood Community College. Person- alized Career and personal development services were provided by two counselors to 141 adults at the Community Resource Center. The Career Clinic also conducted 17 workshops at this site. On May 30, the first GED graduation ceremony for students receiving their Equiva- lency Certificates from the State Department was held. 27 adults,. participated in the evening's program and over 125 friends and family members attended. English-As-A-Second Language Elementary/Secondary English-As-A-Second Language for the Mounds View School District served 39 Secon- dary and 43 Elementary students from many countries. In addition, ten kindergar- ten students were served in their home school. Countries included were Vietna~ Laos, Korea, Iran, Thailand, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Nicaragua, Turkey, Japan, France,