Improve literacy rates for youth and adults in Muskingum County. and 1 more...
Mid-East CTC Adult Diploma Program Enrollment
Current Value
137
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, community activities and outreach was limited and Mid-East CTC CARE program and other resources was unavailable or restricted. We are starting to see these effects, and are focusing to improve literacy with adults in our 2023 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Action Plan
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Objective
Improve adult literacy by 5% by re-establishing adult tutoring programs with Mid-East CTC by 2025.
Lead Agency
Muskingum County Library System | Accepted Responsibility: MOU
Indicator(s)
Number of participants, program results, and Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies.
Timeline
Activities & Strategies
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Mid-East CTC will reopen their adult tutoring program, to help individuals obtaining their GED.
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Muskingum County Library System will hire an adult literacy specialist.
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Partners will provide quarterly updates on progress of adult tutoring programs.
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Evaluate participants of program to adjust program as necessary, to meet the needs of adult literacy in Muskingum County.
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Meet with partners to discuss sustainability moving forward.
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What Works
Partners
Muskingum County Library System
Muskingum County Community Foundation
Muskingum County Literacy Council
Mid-East CTC
Caresource
Zanesville City Schools
West Muskingum Local School District
Ohio University of Zanesville
ZMHA
Signing Up- Moving Forward Together
Progress
Present
- Plans include hiring additional teachers and extending to evening hours to provide more flexibility for students.
2024
- The Mid-East CTC Cares program has significantly improved overall enrollment and graduation rates.
- In 2024, they began offering additional class times for adults and more program start dates.
2023
- Mid-East CTC CARES (Career and Academic Readiness Education).
- ASPIRE
- High School Equivalence preparation (GED and HiSET options)
- Academic preparation in math, reading and writing skills
- Transition services – helping students develop essential skills for employment and post-secondary education
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