HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.a. Proclamation for Lifelong Learning Awareness MonthCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 1991
AGENDA ITEM: PROCLAMATION FOR LIFELONG
AGENDA SECTION:
LEARNING AWARENESS MONTH
MAYOR'S REPORT
PREPARED BY: VERNON NAPPER, MAYOR
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ATTACHMENTS: PROCLAMATION, LETTER & FLYER
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I have received the attached letter from Perilyn Olsen, Pu lic Relations
Director for Minnesota Valley ABE Project requesting that I proclaim the
month of January, 1991, in Rosemount, LIFELONG LEARNING AWARENESS MONTH.
It is my understanding that 1300 adults attended classes last year, and 800
of these students achieved their goals.
The Minnesota Valley ABE Project is funded by school districts and grants.
You will see on the attached flyer that several classes are offered within
District 196. The location for classes in Rosemount is at the Dakota
County Technical College.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAIM JANUARY, 1991, LIFE LONG LEARNING
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
COUNCIL ACTION:
Proclaimed.
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A* B 4E Project
January 2, ..,
Co -Coordinators
Cathy Koering
Faith McCaghy
Site Coordinators
Kathryn DeLuca -191
Cathy Koering -196
Faith McCaghy -192,4,5
Public Relations
Perilyn Olsen
Volunteer
Organizer
Sharon Heikkila
ESL Lead
Teacher
Mary Stire
Diploma
Lead Teacher
Joan Dornfeld
SERVING THE
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
OF:
Burnsville - Eagan -
Savage
Farmington
Lakeville
Randolph
Rosemount -
Apple Valley -
Eagan
The Honorable Vernon Napper, Mayor
City of Rosemount
P. O. Box 510
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dear Mr. Napper:
On behalf of the Minnesota Valley Adult Basic Education (ABE) Project, I am writing to
request that you pass the enclosed resolution at the next Rosemount City Council
meeting declaring January to be Lifelong Learning Awareness Month.
The Project is celebrating Lifelong Learning Awareness Month as we celebrate the
GRAND OPENING of our newest class site in ISD 196. A Kick -Off Celebration and
Open House will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church site, 7800 W. Co.
Rd. 42, Apple Valley, Thursday, January 17, from 3-7 p.m. We invite you to
attend and witness the wonderful services available to adults at this location. Parents and
children learn together in the Family Learning classes, ESL students learn English as a
Second Language, and adults work towards completing high school or brush -up reading,
writing or math skills.
Minnesota Valley ABE Project serves adults in five Dakota County school
districts who wish to complete high school, brush -up on reading, writing,
math skills or learn English as a Second Language (ESL). During the last
year, from May 1, 1989 -May 1, 1990, the project served 800 adults at 12
class sites located throughout northwestern Dakota County.
According to the 1980 census, there were 9,000 adults living within the Project's service
area who had not completed high school. This figure does not take into account the
number of persons who have moved into the area in the last ten years, nor does it reflect
the refugee/immigrant population. We are certain that the number of adults needing our
services will increase as the population increases.
Thank you for bringing this urgent matter to the attention of the Rosemount City Council,
as we celebrate Lifelong Learning Awareness Month. If you have any questions, or would
like me to attend the Council Meeting, please contact me at the number below.
Since ly, /
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Perilyn Olsen
Public Relations
100 RIVER RIDGE COURT • BURNSVILLE, MN 55337-1613 9 895-7397
School for Adults-_,,
Through our free programs you can:
• work towards high school completion
• brush -up on reading, writing and math skills
• work with LD specialist on reading, writing and math skills
• learn English as a Second Language (ESL)
• earn Amnesty Certificate of Satisfactory Pursuit in INS authorized classes
while attending ESL classes
• learn with a tutor or a small group
• learn with your pre-school child during family learning time
Plus...
• Registration is always open
• FREE classes during daytime or evenings
• Free childcare at some locations
• Friendly, adult environment
Classes held in Apple Valley, Eagan,
Farmington, Lakeville, Randolph,
Rosemount, Savage
(For more information, see the other side)
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CALL: 895-7397
You're never too old to learn.
P.O BOX 510
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
LIFELONG LEARNING AWARENESS MONTH
MINNESOTA VALLEY ABE PROJECT
JANUARY, 1991
WHEREAS, we are living in a world where change is constant and
the whole globe is home base. In the face of rapid change, the
first recourse of a nation, an institution or an individual is
the ability to learn quickly.
WHEREAS, one in five Minnesotans cannot read; more than 9,000
persons in northwestern Dakota County have not finished high
school; many more are functionally illiterate - or functioning
below a ninth grade level in math, reading, writing skills; and
many refugees and immigrants require English Literacy Training.
WHEREAS, the future requires a work force that has learned how to
learn; by the year 2000, 65% of jobs will require education
beyond high school, and only 4% of new jobs can be filled by
people with the lowest skills;
WHEREAS, learning is a lifelong activity, necessary to function
successfully at home, at work and in relationships, beginning in
infancy, fostered by literate parents, and continuous throughout
a lifetime of change and growth.
WHEREAS, adult learners bring with them life experiences, needs
for childcare, easy access to sites, free or low cost classes,
and a yearning to participate more fully in and not merely be
clients of a rapidly changing society.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Valley ABE Project is a consortium of
Community Education Departments of school districts 191, 192,
194, 195, and 196 which provides free classes to adults, 16 and
older, who are not currently enrolled in school.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Valley Adult Basic Education Project offers
classes for adults wishing to finish high school, improve English
language skills, to enhance skills in reading, writing and math;
and to provide family learning opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, I , Vernon J. Napper, Mayor
of Rosemount, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim January as
LIFELONG LEARNING AWARENESS MONTH
and urge all citizens of Rosemount to promote literacy in their
area by either attending classes themselves, or referring
individuals to classes; and by eliminating barriers which may
prevent adults in this community from achieving their learning
goals.
Vernon J. Napper, Mayor
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