Welcome to the Hiawatha Valley Adult Education Website
The time to start working towards a better future is now and we can help! We offer FREE classes to help adults prepare for their diploma, improve their English language skills and/or train for a career.
Some of our class offerings are:
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GED Preparation
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Adult High School Diploma
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English Language Learner class
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College Preparation
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Career Programming - Administrative Assistant, Welding, CDL, Healthcare and more...
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Basic Skills Review in math, writing and reading
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Basic Computer Skills for Employment
NEW CLASSES:
Paraeducator Course- This course will prepare students for the paraeducator test as well as for a career as a paraeducator. Class starts April 2 - registration deadline is March 28, 2025. See the flyer below for more information:
ELL in Manufacturing Class - This class starts April 14. Please complete the registration form if you are interested in getting information about this class. See the flyer below for more information:
ELL in Manufacturing Class - Spanish
TEAS Prep Class - Do you need to prepare for the TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills – for admission to a nursing program? The TEAS exam evaluates whether students possess the academic skills to earn a higher education degree in the health sciences. This class is for English Language Learners and ABE students who want to prepare for this test. This class will be held this Spring - stay tuned!
Citizenship Test Preparation- This grant funded class prepares students for the requirements of the citizenship test sections. This hybrid class will meet on Fridays at 1:00pm. See the flyer below for more information:
Contact us today to get started!
ABE - abeteacher@rwps.org 651-380-6407
ELL - ellteacher@rwps.org 651-703-1471
ABE/GED Class
We are here to help you prepare to take a GED test, complete requirements for an Minnesota State Adult Diploma or brush up on your basic literacy skills. Instruction is provided one to one, small groups, independent study, and distance learning. Complete the Class Interest Form or call to schedule an intake appointment. Intake sessions are approximately 2 hours and involve a reading and math assessment to place you appropriately in the right level and to develop a personal education plan.
GET STARTED TODAY!
The first step is to click on the Class Interest link below and a staff person will contact you within a week to get started.
English Language Learner Classes
English Language Learner (ELL) class is for individuals whose first language is not English. Training is designed to help participants improve their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. HVAE offers FREE in person classes, online classes, one on one tutors and an open classroom to help learners work on their English skills. Visit our ELL Class Information page for more information.
Complete the Class Interest Form or call to schedule an intake appointment. Intake sessions are approximately 2 hours and involve a reading assessment to place you appropriately in the right level and to develop a personal education plan.
***We have many new classes to offer starting September 3. Click on the ELL Class Information button for more information.
GET STARTED TODAY!
New students should complete the ELL Class Interest Form below or email ellteacher@rwps.org for more information on registering and testing before starting class.
Congrats
Congratulations to one of our newest high school graduates, Cheyenne! She worked with Kayla to complete the Minnesota Adult Diploma program. Great job Cheyenne! Best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
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