Dual Language Learners

Literacy Council of Wake County: English as a Second Language (ESL)

The Literacy Council of Wake County offers English classes to non-native English speakers who seek to overcome the language barrier by learning to read, write, and speak English. ESL students meet in small group classes (two to five students) to gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to navigate an English-speaking world. Students and tutors work together to master new vocabulary, sharpen listening comprehension and acquire experience to communicate effectively in English.

Wake Technical Community College: Basic Skills Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Wake Technical Community College offer students opportunities to increase their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The classes assist students in pre-employment preparation, community interaction, cultural enrichment and professional advancement. There is no charge for ESL classes and students may enroll at each site until classes are full.

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During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, 89% of children on subsidy with special needs were placed in a 4 or 5 star child care center, a percentage which exceeds the state's rating by 2%.

Wake County SmartStart funds services and activities through which almost 70% of child care facilities in Wake County received consultation and training, resulting in more highly-trained child care workers, which is critical to the quality of care a child receives.

Additionally, during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, over 20,000 children, birth to 5, benefited from child care subsidy assistance, More at Four, Quality Child Care and health and family support activities.