Adult Literacy

Current Programs

Please contact Chris Dahlke at 507-494-0924 or chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us if you have any questions. All classes are subject to change based on local and national health expert recommendations.

Adult ESL Classes

Digital Literacy: Thursdays (Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10), at Minnesota State College Southeast (Room 313), 1250 Homer Road. This class is for non-native English speakers who want to work on improving their computer and digital literacy skills. Participants are welcome to use their own device or use one of ours. Space is limited. For questions or to sign up, please contact Margaret Trott, 507-429-0326, margaret.trott@winona.k12.mn.us, or Chris Dahlke, 507-494-0924 or chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us.
Integrated Skills Level 1 (Online): Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Reading & Writing Level II (Online): Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Business & Professional English Level 2 (Online): Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Integrated Skills Levels 1 & 2 (In-person and online): Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Winona Senior High School, 901 Gilmore Ave., Winona, Rooms 203 and 204

Students can also get started by appointment. If you have questions about any of our ESL classes, or would like to start attending a class, please contact one of the ESL teachers (Margaret and Karla). You can call the ESL Teachers’ Phone at 507-429-0326, or you can email Margaret at margaret.trott@winona.k12.mn.us, or Karla at karla.krause@winona.k12.mn.us.

GED & ABE Classes Currently Running

GED & College Prep (In-person): Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Minnesota State College Southeast (Room 313), 1250 Homer Road

GED & ABE Classes (Starting Nov. 9)

GED AM Classes (In-person): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., at Maplewood Townhomes Community Center, 1756 Kraemer Drive
GED PM Classes (In-person): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., at Minnesota State College Southeast (Room 313), 1250 Homer Road

More in-person classes will be offered in the near future. Any questions, or to get started, please contact Chris Dahlke at 507-494-0924 or chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us.

Online GED & College Prep: Students can work from home when it is convenient. Please contact Chris Dahlke at 507-494-0924 or chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us to get started.

Not sure if you can do online classes? That's OK! We can help. Contact Chris Dahlke contact Chris Dahlke at 507-494-0924 or chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us to get started.

Career Training Opportunities

Winona Area Public Schools is proud to partner with Minnesota State College Southeast, Workforce Development and CareerForce to sponsor these in-person, potentially free local career trainings.

CNC Machine Tool Accelerated Academy (September-November 2021)
Accelerated Welding Academy (August-October 2021)

CNC Machine Tool Accelerated Academy (September-November 2021)

WHEN: 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
WHERE: MSC Southeast Winona CNC Machine Tool Lab
COST: $2,500 (grant funding available which may cover the entire cost for women of color or over 50, anyone with a criminal background and low-income applicants).

SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

Accelerated Welding Academy (August-October 2021)

WHEN: 4-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
WHERE: MSC Southeast Winona Welding Lab
COST: $1,500 (grant funding available which may cover the entire cost for women of color or over 50, anyone with a criminal background and low-income applicants).

SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

Adult Literacy Offerings

*Please note that as of June 2020, most of the information below is not updated due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about online classes can be found above. If you have more questions, please contact Chris Dahlke at chris.dahlke@winona.k12.mn.us.

GED-General Education Diploma

Did you drop out of high school and now want to come back and get your high school equivalency diploma? Our GED/ABE classes will help you:

prepare for the GED® tests by covering the four subject areas of language arts, science, social studies, and math
offer Career Pathways services in the Health Careers Field and other in-demand careers

Classes are held:

September - May
Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Monday & Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
Maplewood Townhomes Community Center
1756 Kraemer Dr., Winona, MN, 55987
Childcare available for evening classes.

GED Testing

Testing is now completely computer based. Students will register online, find testing sites and times online and pay for the tests online (credit card or voucher) at: myged.com The testing site in Winona is located at: MN State College Southeast Learning Resource Center (LRC).

ESL-English Second Language

ABE-Adult Basic Education

GED/ABE Distance Learning Hybrid

This class helps students complete their GED, or build the necessary math and/ or language arts skills to be successful in post-secondary education. The class has a strong focus on computer/digital literacy skills.

August - May
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MSC-Southeast Room 313
- 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN, 55987

Classes are FREE and there is NO childcare.

Winona Digital Literacy Project

Winona DLP is a collaboration started between Winona Public Library and WAPS Adult Literacy. We are excited to have Minnesota State College Southeast as an important partner!

Provide ongoing training free of charge, for any community member needing to enhance their digital literacy skills through specific courses and open labs. We believe that improving the lives of individuals through digital literacy will only benefit our community as a whole.

For more, visit winonadlp.org.

Questions?

Call (507) 494-0900 for more information or stop by Community Education at 903 Gilmore Avenue, Winona, MN in the WAPS District Office.

Christopher Dahlke

Adult Literacy Coordinator

District Office

School: (507)494-0924