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Professional Organizations
National Association of
Bilingual Educations NABE
Idaho
Association of Bilingual Education IABE
American Education Research
Association AERA
National Council of Teachers of
English NCTE
Rethinking Schools
School Contact Information
Free
ESL/ELL Classes in Boise
Agency for New Americans (ANA)
This organization's focus is to teach refugees arriving in
Idaho self-suficiency skills. Services provided include: Case Management,
Medical Assessment, Employment Services, Cultural Guidance, Community
Orientation, Social Adjustment Services, Translation Services, English Language
Tutoring, and Financial Assistance.1614 West Jefferson Street, Boise, Idaho
83702
Day classes only/ Job training-vocational
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 338-0033
Email: cbrucebennion@mtnstatesgroup.org
(Director)
Web Site: members.tripod.com/agencyfornewamerican
Boise Library Learning Lab
The ESL / ELL Program focusses on family literacy for persons
who do not speak English as their primary language. This program includes
instruction in English proficiency for parents and their children. The Learning
Lab also has courses designed to help adult learners complete a GED. Boise
Public Library, 715 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 344-1335
Email: askalibrarian@cityofboise.org
Web Site: www.boisepubliclibrary.org
Day Classes/ ESL-ELL (listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills)
Boise School District
The English Language Learner program is education designed
for students whose primary language is not English. This program serves grades
Kindergarten through 12th grade. Boise School District, 8169 W. Victory Rd.,
Boise, ID 83709
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 338-3400
Email: annfarris@boiseschools.org
Web Site: www.boiseschools.org/ell/index.html
Day Classes/ ESL-ELL (listening,speaking, reading and writing
skills)
High School Equivalency Program
This program is designed for migrants, seasonal farm workers
or their children. Instruction is focused on Literature, Writing, Science, Math,
Social Studies, and American Government. General purpose of this course is to
pass the GED test.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-800-824-7017 extension 1080
Day Classes/ tutoring (Reading and writing skills)
Idaho Migrant Council
This organization's purpose is to better the lives of migrant
and seasonal farm workers. The council provides ESL and GED classes as well as
Vocational English as a Second Language. ESL citizenship classes are also
offered. 6015 E Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Idaho 83605
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 454--8604
Web Site: www.rivda.org/Workforce/ID_Migrant_Council/id_migrant_council.htm
Night classes/ESL-ELL (listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills) Job training-vocational English
Talk Time
This is a bi-monthly workshop focused on helping speakers
with limited English explore language themes such as doctor visits, finding a
job or looking for an apartment.
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 344-5151
Email: TalkTime@cableone.net
Night
Classes/ ESL-ELL (Speaking skills)
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
This program provides training for adults who do not have a
high school diploma. Focus is given to passing the GED test. Areas of
Instruction Include: English, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-4740
Web Site: basiceducation.boisestate.edu/ABE.htm
Day-night Classes/ tutoring (Reading and writing skills)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
This program is designed for speakers whose first language is
not English. Courses range in difficulty from very basic to advanced. Practical
application of English usage is designed to improve reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills. Tutoring is also available in addition to regular classroom
and computer lab instruction.
Day-night
Classes/ tutoring / ESL-ELL classes (listening, speaking and writing skills)
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-3440
Email: tmagana@boisestate.edu
Web Site: basiceducation.boisestate.edu/ABE.htm
Job Employment Training (JET)
This federally funded vocational program requires that the
participant have a Social Security Number and be financially responsible for a
minor child. Participants must also meet income requirements. Program requires
an Intermediate to High Intermediate English proficiency.Specific training
includes Office Skills and Book Keeping.
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 327-7083
Email: vcoale@boisestate.edu
Day/Night classes – (Reading and writing skills) job
training-vocational English
College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP)
This federally funded program provides support to migrant or
seasonal farmworkers and their children to attend college. CAMP provides
financial support, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring to ensure success in
school.
Tutoring
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-3292
Web Site: education.boisestate.edu/multicultural/camp/camp.htm
Student Success
This program is designed for at-risk students who need
academic assistance. This program offers counceling, advising, and small group
tutoring for various courses such as Math, Science, and English (including
English 121, 122, and 123). English Language Learners may qualify for special
services and tutoring through the Student Success Program.
tutoring
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-3583
Tutor Email: dlongor@boisestate.edu
Web Site: education.boisestate.edu/ssp/index.html
Internship Tutoring Services
This program is provided through the English Department at
Boise State. Interns receive credit for tutoring nonnative English speakers in
English or in other course material at Boise State. Intenships may include
tutoring Boise State students or other qualifying members in the community.
Internships require admission to Boise State and a recomendation from a
linguistics faculty member or an A or B in Linguistics 305. Students interested
in receiving tutoring should contact Gail Shuck at the email address below.
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-1189
Email: Gshuck@boisestate.edu
For more information check http://www.boisestate.edu/esl/setresources.htm
Campus Links
Boise State University Math Learning Center
http://math.boisestate.edu/mlc/index.html
Boise State University Writing Center www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/owl.html
Boise State University English Language Support Programs www.boisestate.edu/esl
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