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The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program at UFRC offers a four day, three hour class with group and individual instruction by a certified teacher and volunteers in speaking, reading, and writing English (including grammar) for speakers of other languages.
ESOL helps students to:
prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test
prepare to qualify to enter GED classes or college
improve their employment opportunities
improve communication with medical professionals
learn to better understand their children’s teachers
All students under 18 years of age must have a school release form.
FAQ's
1. FAQ's
Why work with families?
Precursors of juvenile crime, truancy, and behavior problems related to family factors include poor parental monitoring, absence of effective parenting skills, high frequency of family transitions including father absence, a history of criminality in the family, and lack of parental involvement and appreciation for education and school failure.
Why a multiple family group model?
Traditional methods of rehabilitation have not been shown to be effective in preventing recidivism.
Group processes are effective in reaching families who distrust professional systems.
Family group interventions can change behaviors within the family that may contribute to juvenile delinquency.
Power of the group provides validation and hope.
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