1. ABOUT COMMUNITY ESL
Spring Institute

2. CESL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• We are primarily funded by Federal AEFLA/EL Civics grants
• We have 19 classes in 9 schools and libraries in the Denver
Metro Area
• We enroll 600-800 students per year
• We employ 3 full time and 2 part time administrators as well as
17 part-time teachers
• Our class sizes are a maximum of 25, with an average of 15
students attending each class
• Our classes meet twice a week for 2½ hours each time
• Morning or evening classes are available

3. OUR STUDENTS
• Last year our program served adults from 85 countries
• In the Fall 2010 semester alone we enrolled 546 students
• In addition to wanting to get or improve jobs , pursue further
education, or get more engaged in schools as parents:
– 31% of students want to improve their computer skills
– 21% of students want to pursue their citizenship
– 11% of students want to purchase a home
– 9% of students want to obtain their driver’s license

4. TECHNOLOGY
• Technology is increasingly recognized as a key skill
• Employers want IT-literate people
• Students generally do not have computers at home, and rely on
using technology in the school or library, but access is limited
• We support technology use in our classes through a student wiki
• Improved program technology would help students achieve
their goals: improving IT skills by using the wiki; helping them
apply online for jobs; check their children’s progress in schools

5. THANKS!
We appreciate your support of our program. If you want to be
further involved:
• Come shopping at the December 8, 2010 benefit night at Ten
Thousand Villages
• If you can’t come to the benefit, donate directly to the program
via PayPal or credit/debit card
• Volunteer your time in a classroom
Please contact 303-792-8953 for more information!