Community Resources Guide

• The Bishop State Adult Education program is committed to serving students with limited English proficiency by developing their effective oral and reading skills through Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) classes. Students in IELCE classes will also learn the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation and workforce training.
• English Language Acquisition (formerly referred to as ESL) is the instruction that assists individuals of limited English proficiency to achieve competence in the English language.

English as a Second Language program (ESL) is designed to help individuals who are looking to learn English as their second, third, or in some cases, fourth language.

ESL offers Basic, Intermediate and Advanced English Grammar, Reading, Conversation, Citizenship & American History. New students are accepted on any class day. There is not a cost for classes however, participants must purchase their own textbooks. The average cost of books is $20 – $40 for each class.

Free child care provided during class time for children 0 – 5 years old.

Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 A.M. The line begins prior to the start time. Supply is limited, arrive accordingly.

English Classes: Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. & Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 A.M.-11:15 A.M.

Passport to Literacy: A tutoring program that promotes literacy among 1st through 12th grade children of resettled refugee and immigrant families. Attendance is incentivized by membership on Dwell’s soccer team. Passport is a 12-week program that runs both in the fall and spring of each year.

We provide free educational services for the children of agricultural workers, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. 

The families that qualify and enroll in our program do not have to pay for any of the services they receive. 

Parenting education, parent training on topics related to child development, nutrition, and health & safety, adult education in financial literacy, computer basics, ESL and more. 

ECMHSP actively recruits and provides services to children who are suspected of having a disability or are diagnosed with having a disability. 

Free services include early childhood resources, GED and English Language Learner classes, and a wide range of help for work training and job search assistance. Free GED Classes offered at several locations including on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4p.m. at Ben May Main Library in the Technology Center. Registration is required, learn more. Medical and disability services are available as well.