Adult Education

Eastern Idaho Technical College provides high-quality educational programs that meet the diverse needs of the citizens of its nine county service area and the State of Idaho. We offer an excellent learning environment and deliver a variety of learning opportunities to our students. The College serves by being a minimal cost, open-door institution that advocates for the needs of the individual. The College champions technical programs, customized industry training and retraining, development and basic skills instruction, work force and community education, economic development, distance education, and student services.

The Disabled Student Services program provides assistance to students with Disabilities enrolled in classes at Eastern Idaho Technical College.

Four year college. Lewis-Clark State College is located at Lewiston, Idaho, where two rivers, two cities and two states come together. The location is symbolic of the colleges mission, which is to connect people with learning and learning with their world. The college offers undergraduate instruction in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in professional and applied technical programs. Lewis-Clark State College has a proud heritage and a continuing tradition of service to the state and the nation through its unique, three-fold mission of academic programs, professional-technical training programs, and community college and community support programs.

*The Adult and Family Education Program serves students ages 16 and older who are not currently enrolled in high school. They help students get their GED, brush-up for college, and obtain or retain employment.

A four-year higher learning institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A worldwide institution serving more than 9,000 full-time students from all 50 states and more than 40 countries. The institution emphasizes undergraduate education and will award baccalaureate degrees; graduate degree programs will not be offered.

Basic Skills Education services include:
-Basic English and Math Skills Improvement
-English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Second Language Career Pathways
-GED Preparation
-College Preparation

All services offered free of charge.

SHC provides FREE courses, training and workshops including: GED Training and Test Preparation, Computer skills, Entrepreneurship Training and CPR/First Aid Courses.

ABE is a basic skills program for adults 16 years-of-age and older who are not currently enrolled in high school.  In addition, we serve adults who have graduated from high school and wish to brush up their reading, writing, or math skills so they can transition into college or the workforce.  All new students attend an orientation session that covers program expectations and provides assessments.

Each student's course of study is framed by an educational plan based on the unique needs of the student.  ABE offers structured classes at various levels of reading, writing, and math.  Our students have the option of online instruction as well.

ABE can help you:

• Improve math, reading, and writing skills.
• Prepare for college.
• Prepare for and pass the GED.
• Become digitally literate.
• Learn to speak English (for non-native learners).
• Prepare for U.S. Citizenship.

***NO CLASSES OFFERED IN THE SUMMER - ONLY DURING SCHOOL YEAR***

*Provide basic educational services to persons 16 years of age and older, and out of public school, including GED preparation and testing, literacy services and ESL (English as Second Language) instruction. There are fees for GED testing and certain other services, but most are free of charge.

*The Adult Basic Education Program is administered by the Idaho Department of Education.

CWI offers:

Two-year degrees (Associate degrees)
Transferable degrees ( for students transferring to four-year colleges or universities)
Credit and non-credit vocational and occupational training
Certificate courses
Adult basic education
Small business development assistance
English as a second language
Developmental/Remedial coursework
Non-credit community and continuing education

The purpose of Canyon County Community Clinic is to help improve quality of life for those who are economically disadvantaged and without health insurance in Canyon County, Idaho by providing quality medical care at no cost to the patient.
Appointments
Call on Wednesday mornings between 9am and 10am for a medical appointment. Appointment calls are triaged by a Doctor who makes the determination as to which patient may be scheduled.
You will receive a return call informing you of your appointment day and time.

**SEASONAL HEAD START - OPEN MAY to NOVEMBER
Centers are open May-November (harvesting season). Centers operate on a twelve hour day, usually 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Center provides free transportation to children, two meals and two snacks per day, free preventative health, dental, development and speech screening. Educational emphasis in primary language. Majority are migrant children of Hispanic descent and other children of migrant status.

Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families that have not attended kindergarden. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 0 and 5 year olds
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

**SEASONAL HEAD START - OPEN MAY to NOVEMBER
Centers are open May- October (harvesting season). Centers operate on a twelve hour day, usually 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Center provides free transportation to children, two meals and two snacks per day, free preventative health, dental, development and speech screening. Educational emphasis in primary language. Majority of children served are of Hispanic descent.

Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 0-5.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

This location services families that work in the agricultural and vegetable processing industry; income must come from agricultural work.

Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for birth to age 5.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children who are 3 or 4 by August 31.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, birth certificate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

***SEASONAL HEAD START ONLY OPEN MAY 1 to NOVEMBER 1
Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 3 and 5 year olds.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children who are 3 by September1.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

Centers are open May- November (harvesting season). Centers operate on a twelve hour day, usually 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Center provides free transportation to children, two meals and two snacks per day, free preventative health, dental, development and speech screening for those families not eligible for CHIP or Medicaid services, educational emphasis in primary language.

Migrant Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of eligible migrant families. Migrant Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations or public agencies.
* Applications accepted for 0 to school age.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children. Accept all eligible migrant children with diagnosed special needs regardless of income, if space is available.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification agricultural of income, and other income, source of income, migrancy verification, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Migrant Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Transportation

**SEASONAL PROGRAM FROM MAY TO NOV**
Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 0 to 5 year olds.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 0 to 5 year olds.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

**SEASONAL HEAD START - OPEN MAY to NOVEMBER
Head Start is a nationwide preschool program for children of income-eligible families. Head Start centers are run throughout the country by local nonprofit organizations.
* Applications accepted for 0 to 5 year olds.
* Families whose income is below poverty guidelines.
* Children with special needs or who are at high risk.
*** Accept limited number of over income children with special needs.
*** Children assisted with medical, dental, educational and social service needs.
Services are free. Need verification of income, child's birthdate, immunization records.

Head Start Supportive Services:
* Social Services
* Parent Involvement
* Nutrition
* Mental Health
* Health
* Education
* Disabilities
* Dental Transportation

Head Start enriches and strengthens the lives of children, family, staff and community. Assists and support families with life's challenges through quality education and family focused services. Head Start accepts children from low income families, ages 0-5 years, and offers a five day week program, 12 hours. Each day 4 meals are provided to the children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer. Also assists families in the area of education by offering positive parenting classes. Transportation is provided.

Provides rental assistance when funds are available.

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

SEICAA Housing is run out of this office. This program offers affordable housing, including housing for the elderly. All housing is rental. Housing is in Blackfoot and Pocatello. All housing is for low income tenants.

RSVP program also out of this office.
Meals on Wheels is for residents of Bannock County that are homebound.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can be used to save for a certain asset goal (restrictions apply). To get more information ask to speak to an account manager. For more information ask to speak with Patty Day.