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Adult Basic Education
(ABE)

Basic skills refresher courses are free and participants can register any time. Our sites include KPC, Kenai, Ninilchik and Tyonek.

At the Learning Center, students can upgrade skills for personal or employment needs. Traditional subjects include math, reading, writing, social studies and science. Life-coping skills are also offered.

Free seminars have included such topics as “Life After Public Assistance” and “Dyslexia--The Hidden Handicap.”


The Family Reading Center

  • Established in 1994 and is staffed by AmeriCorps to
    promote Family Literacy
  • Weekly newspaper column
  • Read to Your Baby project
  • F.A.I.R. at Nikiski Elementary

    Even Start

  • Combines Parent, Adult, and Early Childhood Education
  • Works with families who have children ages 0-3 using
    “Parents as Teachers” model
  • Develops a family plan using a collaborative model
    (KPBSD, Parent Support Program)
    General Education Development
    (GED)


    Free instruction and testing are provided for students who wish to earn a high school equivalency diploma (GED) from the Alaska State Department of Education. (Over 100 earned so for this year!)

    Students may prepare for the test by:

  • Individual Tutoring

  • Joining a GED study group

  • Borrowing GED study materials

  • Receiving home-based instruction through our
    Vista Volunteer

    Some computerized instruction is available for ABE/GED students.

    English as a Second Language
    &
    Literacy Program

    English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is for both non-speakers of English and for those who do not speak English well. Students learn English for daily communication and work. Reading skills are not a requirement for these classes.

    The KPC literacy program (which includes ABE, GED and ESL programs) is an affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America. We provide free tutoring to individuals wanting to improve their reading and writing. Community volunteers are trained as volunteer tutors. Tutoring is also available to homebound individuals.


    These courses are free, and participants can register anytime.


    Peer Tutoring
    &
    Writing Center

    Tutor training includes Beginning, Advanced and Master Certification from the College Reading and Learning Associations. (CRLA)

    Tutors may assist their peers in academic courses on campus, Adult Basic Education, or English as a Second Language. Tutors may also tutor in the public schools.

    The Writing Center (which was initially funded through a president's special project fund) offers students free tutoring in reading, writing, study skills, or English as a Second Language.


    Testing
    Telecourses
    Correspondence

    The Learning Center supports many of the testing needs of the University and also serves the community as a testing site for many national tests, which are used for admission, gaining college credit, and professional certification.

    Telecourses (offered through UAA) offer an option to students who cannot attend regularly scheduled on-campus classes. They follow the same curriculum requirements as on-campus courses. The L.C. has copies of the videos for current telecourses, as well as information on other correspondence or distance delivery programs.

    Elderhostel

    Elderhostel is an international educational program for people-ages 55 and over and their spouse or companion who is 50+-who want to continue to develop new interests and enthusiasms. More than 1,000 different colleges and universities sponsor programs all over the world. The typical program includes:

  • Five or six night stay

  • Academic courses that meet for 1 l/2 hours each
    day, scheduled so all courses can be taken

  • Dormitory facilities or simple but comfortable
    motel rooms

  • Some extracurricular activities

    KPC hosts a group the first week of May.


    For more information contact Joyce Williams at 907/262-0329 or by e-mail at e-mail: injaw@uaa.alaska.edu.