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As part of the SHC English learning program, SHC hosts welcome workshops in libraries and community spaces in neighborhoods local to many of their students. Workshops allow participants to practice English and introduce families to American culture, holidays, and programs and services in our communities. SHC also holds these workshops on their mobile classroom on Mondays and Wednesdays at specific locations and times.
For more information on class schedules and to sign up, complete this form. Someone from the SHC office will give you a call to follow-up with your submission.
Email & Phone:
info@shconnections.org(301) 284-0703
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Find an English language class in Montgomery County Maryland! Click HERE to access the MCAEL Program Directory and search through a list of adult English language classes available in Montgomery County right now. You can search for adult ESOL programs in the directory by location, time, level, cost, and whether childcare or transportation is offered.
Look on the class list to see the program that best suits you and contact the organization or follow the link for registration. If you need further assistance, you can contact any of the MCAEL staff. Keep in mind, each organization that has a program is unique and may have their own requirements.
Visit the MCAEL site HERE!
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Coaching Salud Holistica has put together a list of free and low cost English language learning classes in Maryland and Washington DC. Click HERE to access this list. Each program may have their own requirements. Please click on the appropriate link(s) to get more information and/or contact a representative for assistance.
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Community Outreach of Montgomery County provides a Language Outreach Program which offers a unique, family-centered approach to language skills development for Montgomery County residents who are non-English speakers struggling with language and cultural barriers. Language Outreach also offers citizenship classes and assistance with citizenship applications.
See more about registration fees and class schedules HERE.
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The Refugee Training Center offers special programming for refugees, approved asylees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Cuban and Haitian parolees, and victims of human trafficking. Their mission is to provide refugees and asylees residing in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties vocationally-focused English language instruction, assessment, and scholarship opportunities.
Click HERE to read more, learn how to register, and for contact information!
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The Anne Arundel County Literacy Council (AACLC) provides English language tutoring and other educational services to adult immigrants in Anne Arundel County. Their English language students work one-on-one with a volunteer tutor to improve their English, pass the citizenship test, get a driver's license, qualify for work-training and other educational programs, or earn a high school diploma.
Tutoring takes place at a local public library convenient to the student once or twice a week with a dedicated trained tutor. Assessments, tutoring, and materials are free for their students. Students and tutors are supported by a responsive volunteer AACLC staff member.
To enroll in Literacy Council programs, adults must live in Anne Arundel County and be 18 and older. Visit their homepage HERE and their contact page HERE!
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We Are CASA offers four 8-week sessions of Life Skills ESOL classes per year. Classes vary from basic to advanced and are offered to students ages 18 and older. Classes cost $150 per eight-week session for We Are CASA members.
Click HEREfor more information, to find registration dates, and to learn about becoming a CASA member!
For more information or questions about CASA’s English classes in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties:
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All Marylanders can receive a virtual library card number to use to access digital resources inclucing language learning, test prep, writing lab, and online tutors! Only those who live, work or attend school in Maryland are eligible. You must have a valid email address to apply for a virtual card.
Click HERE for more information, to apply, and to request assistance!
EDUCATION & TUTORING
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SHC's unique multi-generational English program is thoughtfully designed to cater to mothers who face cultural obstacles, have limited literacy or no formal education, struggle to connect to traditional ways of learning English, childcare constraints, and transportation difficulties. Classes are taught by highly trained professional ESL teachers and meet for three 10-week sessions throughout the school year with a shortened 4-week summer session. Children are welcome! They can learn along side their parent or learn with the other children and the SHC childcare professional.
To sign up for classes complete this form. Someone from the SHC office will give you a call to discuss your options further, schedule an assessment, and share next steps!
Email & Phone:
info@shconnections.org(301) 284-0703
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The Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees offers free English Language Training (ELT) to refugees in Montgomery and Prince George's County, and in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area.
Click HERE to find where you can enroll in ELT.
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The Adult Education and Literacy Services Division provides assistance to Maryland Department of Labor funded adult education programs to offer English language instruction for adults. Instructors funded through the Maryland Department of Labor are trained to help learners develop the skills necessary to advance toward personal goals that may create a pathway to vocational or educational attainment.
Click HERE for a directory of Maryland Adult Education Programs/Classes - Adult Education and Literacy Services
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USAHello offers a free online classroom with citizenship and GED prep classes!
To sign up for their GED & citizenship classes they ask for you to create an account and list your email address and a password. No other personal information is required! This is offered to refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers with all backgrounds and immigration statuses.
Access their online classroom HERE!
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SHC English Tutoring program matches tutor volunteers with SHC English class students to provide additional practice opportunities. SHC provides training, enrichment, and support for tutor volunteers as well.
Citizenship Preparation
SHC's Citizenship Preparation program prepares students for the Naturalization interview with confidence and competence. The SHC curriculum offers three class levels: Pre-Citizenship for students who are still gaining the English skills and knowledge needed to join civics-based instruction. Beginning Citizenship introduces essential vocabulary and concepts, while Citizenship Preparation takes participants through every aspect of the interview process, ensuring they are fully equipped for success.
To learn more and/or sign up for one of the programs described above, complete this form. Someone from the SHC office will give you a call to discuss your options further and share next steps!
Email & Phone:
info@shconnections.org(301) 284-0703
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Click HERE to read about UCAP’s Housing Educational Services offered to adults living in Prince George’s County, MD! The offer counseling and additional support for forclosure and eviction prevention and financial literacy and credit.
To learn more about their Supportive Housing Programs, please contact:
Renee Carroll, Director of Housing Counseling at 301.322.5700 or rcarroll@ucappgc.org
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Maryland public schools offer assistance to newly arrived families and incoming students. Visit your county’s public school website to find specific information on available services.
Click HERE for Montgomery County
Click HERE for Prince George’s County
Click HERE for Anne Arundel County
Click HERE for Baltimore City
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We Are CASA’s comprehensive citizenship initiative includes citizenship education, mentoring and interview preparation, application assistance, and post-naturalization support. We Are CASA operates a low-interest micro-loan program to assist Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) afford the naturalization application fee. They also provide financial education assistance including tax preparation, individual counseling, and workshops on issues such as: obtaining identification documents (Individual Tax Identification Number, passport, driver’s license, opening a bank account, debt analysis, financial planning, and creating a budget).
Click HEREfor their citizenship clinic hours, application assistance, and to contact them with questions!