Registration for Free Adult Education Classes Now Open
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – The Literacy Council of SWLA is offering free classes for adults who want to improve their literacy skills and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The agency’s classes focus on helping individuals enhance their reading, writing, math, and spelling abilities, as well as providing English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for those relocating to SWLA.
Individualized Attention and Flexible Options
The Literacy Council of SWLA ensures that each student receives individualized attention by conducting small-group style classes. These classes are available both in-person and online, with morning and evening options to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Transportation Support
To assist with transportation needs, the Literacy Council of SWLA will provide free bus tokens to registered students. This initiative aligns with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by promoting accessible and sustainable transportation options.
Register Now for the Spring Session
Registration for the spring session, starting on Jan. 16, 2024, is now open. To register, visit the Literacy Council of SWLA’s website HERE. Alternatively, you can call (337)494-7000 or email info@literacyswla.org.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. SDGs addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article:
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. Specific targets under those SDGs identified based on the article’s content:
- SDG 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
3. Indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- Number of adults enrolled in literacy classes
- Number of adults who complete the HISET (High School Equivalency Test)
- Number of adults who improve their reading, writing, math, and spelling abilities
- Number of individuals who improve their English proficiency through ESL classes
- Number of individuals who receive individualized attention in small-group classes
- Number of individuals who attend in-person or online classes
- Number of individuals who receive free bus tokens for transportation needs
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
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| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy. |
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| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. |
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Source: kplctv.com
