Opening Day 2011-12
Where have we been?
Where are we now?
Where have we been?
2010-11: A year of consolidation and program development
Program year 2010-11: 12,332 adult learners received 1,210,463 contact hours
Distance Learning - a major
focus. SPCLC participated in Project IDEAL tarining. Hubbs developed the Digital Education Lab. Each CBO developed a DL plan.

DL contact hours increased 56%, from 16,137 to 28,659. The number of distance learners nearly doubled from 503 to 973.
The number of participants completing a federal NRS level totalled 46% -
a 21% increase over seven years.
The Instructional Support Consultant completed 66 Teacher observations for 11 SPCLC agency members, offered demonstration lessons, and assisted with special projects
to enhance instruction
SPCLC led the development of digital literacy standards, receiving statewide and national interest.
Career and transitions programming grew. 4 CBOs - CLUES, HAP, MLC, and Neighborhood House - received minigrants for curricula development and delivery.
SPCLC supported MLC in obtaining part of a 5-state federal BTOP grant to provide digital literacy education via Learner Web.
SPCLC supported a distance learning supplmental services grant to SPPS ABE, providing statewide DL training and support.
SPCLC staff continue to provide  resources and support
Tom Cytron-Hysom,
Facilitator
Suzanne McCurdy,
Instructional Support Consultant
Kristin Morris,
Distance Learning Specialist
Jenny Schlukebier,
Quality Assurance Advisor
SPCLC is seen as a state and national leader in public policy advocacy, career pathways development, distance education, and digital literacy initiatives.
Where are we now?
Learner Web recently left the SPCLC 'incubator' and became a statewide resource based at the Minnesota Literacy Council. The program is grwing rapidly, and is being used in Mankato, New Ulm, Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Hutchinson, Jackson, Granite Falls, Glacial Lakes, and Roseville.
Where are we going?
Our website is moving to a new platform, at SPCLC.org, in September. A Data Dashboard will launch on the site, providing a range of resources to improve service quality.
Career pathways and transition programming are developing and expanding at all sites, becoming 'the way we do business.'
Stronger ties with the St. Paul Public Library and other community institutions strengthen our impact.
Where are we going?
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FastTRAC programs expanded -
Health Careers received its third round of funding, and Child Development received initial funding.
Neighborhood House received the 2011 Pegasus Award, as Outstanding CBO in the state. CLUES received an Award of Distinction.
Member staff comprise about 1/3 of the Literacy Action Network Board.
Our collaborative, community-based approach to adult literacy has led to growth in services, improved outcomes, and empowerment of neighborhoods and ethnic communities.
An online Digital Literacy Standards assessment is in preparation. When done, this will allow issuance of Northstar Digital Literacy Certificates, making our learners more competitive in the labor market. The assessment will be ready mid-2012.
Distance learning is growing, allowing enhanced services to learners.
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Final thoughts
"During the first two years I was in the US, I was afraid and couldb't talk to anyone...During my 3rd year I started taking English classes...I passed my ServeSAFE class, a college level course, and now I have a food service manager certificate."
"If not for this agency, my family would be lost forever...(When) we immigrants first arrive, it's like we are trapped behind a wall. English classes...are like a hole in the wall."
"When I came here two years ago, I was really scared...Now I have a factory job to support myself and my son, and I want to go to college because I know my English is good enough."