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Vision
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Framingham Adult English
as a Second LanguagePLUS (FAESL+) was established in 1984 by a
group of concerned citizens in the community using private donations. The
program has grown from 30 students to more than 550 students each semester, in
the morning and evening components. The majority of funding is from State
and Federal grants. However, the program is still dependent on community and
private donations, as well as fund raising to maintain services. The FAESL+
program operates in conjunction with
the Framingham Public Schools and
Keefe Technical Vocational School, which also provide space and support for our classes.
Framingham Adult English
as a Second LanguagePLUS has provided free English language
instruction and life skills training to more than 5,000 immigrants in the
Framingham area. The program has helped hundreds of students work towards
their GED. We have been a passageway to a
better life for people from over fifty
countries and wide variety of backgrounds.
Our philosophy
is to provide each student with the language skills necessary to achieve
personal success at home, at work, and in the community.
Framingham Adult
English As a Second Language PLUS is a unique program for people who want to make a successful
transition into American society and develop the academic skills
necessary to meet their goals. In addition to English classes, our
program offers a wide range of options and opportunities for every
student, including classes in citizenship, computer technology, family
literacy, adult basic education, and GED. Counseling is available
whenever classes are in session.
At FAESL+, students
and teachers work together to create activities which are realistic,
relevant, and rewarding for all participants. In dynamic learning
environments, students strive toward English fluency, academic
achievement, economic empowerment, and civic involvement. Our common
goal is the development of communication and academic skills that will
allow our students to integrate their talents and energy into the life
of the community and the country.
Each semester brings
us three times as many student applications as we can place in our
classes. Our aim is to expand our services to:
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Include our
waitlisted students
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Institute a
"Newcomer's Center"
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Expand our
community education outreach
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Continue to
develop affiliations with other educational and social service
agencies
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Affiliations with community agencies
provide additional resources for students.
Framingham Adult
English As a Second LanguagePLUS wishes to gratefully acknowledge the organizations who have helped to support our work.
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Address |
Framingham Adult
English As a Second LanguagePLUS
Fuller Middle School, Flagg
Drive, Framingham, MA 01702
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4860, Framingham, MA 01704 |
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Telephone |
(508) 626-4282 |
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Fax |
(508)
628-1308 |
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Email |
koconnor@framingham.k12.ma.us |
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Director |
Christine Taylor |
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