By Andy Klotz—
FLORENCE, IN – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development honored the Muncie Community Schools Adult Education program as a “Program of Excellence” during a special ceremony last night for the Indiana Association of Adult and Community Education (IAACE). The award means the program exceeds state goals in multiple areas of performance and serves as a model provider of adult education services.
“I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our entire adult education team for achieving this level of success,” Muncie Area Career Center Principal Caleb Beasley said. “Not only has this program grown over the years, but more and more of the students are achieving their goals and improving their opportunities in the workforce.”
The MCS educators who make up the MACC’s Adult Education team include: Kristi Brumley, Mary Burress, Kim Hines, Amy Holm, Jim Kroger, Judy Lawrence, Beth Lipscomb, Jill Palumbo, Joy Salmon and Karen Ullom.
The program serves people in Delaware, Randolph and Blackford counties and is completely free. Courses are offered at a variety of locations and times to accommodate the varying demands of participants.
Among the learning tracks that make up the Adult Education program are:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes – for adults to prepare to take the high school equivalency exam with certified teachers
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – for adults who want to improve their English speaking and writing skills
- Career Certification classes – for adults who want to earn professional certifications to gain employment or advance in their chosen career field
The Adult Education program also operates workplace classrooms in partnership with local industry to provide educational and training opportunities for employees.
For more information, please visit macc.muncie.k12.in.us/.
About Muncie Community Schools
Serving the local community since 1855, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) educates more than 5,000 students at six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school while also managing several other educational facilities. Through its unique partnership with Ball State University, MCS strives to maximize each student’s potential so he or she can be a positive, productive member of society.
