Educational Resources
Adult Basic Education
Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center
310 S. Curtis St., 542-4015
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Missoula Adult Basic Education Program offers a variety of classes with small group and individualized instruction. Courses offered include basic skills in math, reading and writing, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, and Life-long learning courses to prepare for job search, employment, and post secondary education.
Co-Teach Preschool Program, 243-6303
(Division of Educational Research and Service (DERS) Library, 243-5344)
The Co-Teach Preschool is an inclusive program for children ages 3 through 5 with and without disabilities and their families. The mission of the Co-Teach Preschool Program is to offer all children the best possible first school experience and to provide them with opportunities and readiness skills that will enable them to succeed now, when they transition to kindergarten, and during the years that follow. The Co-Teach Family Center is designed to give all family members a place to relax, visit, read, and play. The Co-Teach Preschool Program and the DERS Library are resources for families to learn more about topics related to special education such as: kindergarten transition; inclusion; preventing and reducing challenging behavior; positive behavioral supports; early literacy and language skills; social communication skills; school safety; collaboration with families and professionals; individualized education programs; and specific disabilities. The library is operated by the division of Educational Research and Service and Co-Teach employees. It is open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Employment and Training Programs for Low Income
Youths ages 14-21, Human Resource Council,
1801 S. Higgins Ave., 728-3710
This program helps provide employment and training to low-income youth. The program assists participants to move toward career goals directed at getting and keeping unsubsidized employment. The program also offers work experience and internships. Free Youth Career Center.
Even Start Family Literacy Program, 523-4033
A complete program for parents and pre-school children designed to improve literacy. Families can attend at Dickinson school or at home. The program offers GED prep, job-training skills, parenting classes, computer classes, and opportunities to improve reading, writing and math skills. A full day pre-school program is offered at Dickinson School. The preschool offers a safe and secure environment, which provides social interaction with other children and learning centers to explore. (Limited enrollment)
