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TLC Reading, Writing & Math Courses Bridge Skills Gap to College

May 7, 2023 | Campus News

The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College has free courses available to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, or assists those returning to college after an extended period.

The Summer Bridge courses are non-credit sessions available at TLC designed to close the skills gap high school curriculum and the beginning of college. The courses are free and offered online, in-person, and in hybrid formats.

Recommendations for the Bridge program are based on student scores on the Accuplacer test, which evaluates the mathematics, reading, and writing skills of test-takers.

There are Summer Bridge courses reading, writing and mathematics. The courses combine student test scores and college curriculum to help students adjust to college-level courses and improve course placement.

Ideally, students who complete these courses will move more quickly into college-level classes and use less financial aid or out-of-pocket funding for college. Each of the Bridge courses include Accuplacer practice questions. Students can retake the Accuplacer free of charge after taking the Bridge courses.

Reading Bridge

The Reading Bridge is for students who scored 244 or below in the reading section of the Accuplacer. It works with reading courses for a better grasp of college reading courses.

To learn more about the Reading Bridge, contact Jake Little or call 636-584-6688. To learn more about TLC or to view additional resources, visit www.eastcentral.edu/learning-center/.

Writing Bridge

The Writing Bridge is for students who have scored 244 or below in the writing section of the Accuplacer. The class focuses on reading and writing strategies expected in college courses.

To learn more about the Writing Bridge, contact Jake Little or call 636-584-6688.

Math Bridge

There are two Math Bridge courses offered for free this summer at TLC.

The Pre-Algebra Bridge course is for students who placed 259 and below on arithmetic or below 236 on the quantitative reasoning sections of the Accuplacer.

The multi-session Pre-Algebra Bridge program reviews key concepts and college study skills to help students prepare to be successful in math courses including fractions, integer operations and ratios.

The Intro to Algebra/Fundamental Concepts Bridge course is for students who score 260-300 on the Accuplacer in arithmetic or 237-249 in quantitative reasoning.

This program reviews key concepts and college study skills to help prepare students to be successful in college-level math courses, including order of operations, linear equations and exponents.

To learn more about the Math Bridge courses, contact Rheann Spier or Jon Noelker, or call 636-584-6688.

The Learning Center Offering ‘Bridge’ Programs

May 27, 2021 | Campus News

The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College is offering free online and in-person “Bridge” courses for students who need a boost in their placement test scores.

Bridge courses are non-credit, one- to two-weeklong courses geared toward students whose placement test scores indicate they could benefit from additional assistance. Bridge courses are available to Union and Rolla students.

The goal is to prepare students to retake the placement test in hopes that they will increase their scores, move more quickly into college-level classes and use less financial aid funds in the process.

For more information about Bridge courses, people may visit www.eastcentral.edu/college-readiness/Bridge-courses/.

The Learning Center is located on the first floor of Buescher Hall next to the library. Contact TLC at 636-584-6688 or general_tutoring@eastcentral.edu.

This year, students who complete the Bridge programs will be offered a gift certificate to Dairy Queen.

Writing Bridge

The writing Bridge class is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in writing skills.

At the end of the weeklong Bridge course, students will retake the writing skills portion of the placement exam.

Reading and Writing Bridge

The two-weeklong reading and writing Bridge course is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in reading and writing.

At the end of the course, students will retake the reading and writing skills portions of the placement exam.

Mathematics Pre-Algebra Bridge

A weeklong pre-algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in mathematics.

Mathematics Introductory Algebra Bridge

The introductory algebra Bridge course is one week and designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in mathematics.

At the end of the Bridge course, students will retake the mathematics portion of the placement exam.

Adult Education and Literacy Program Awarded National Grant

May 15, 2019 | Campus News

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded the East Central College Foundation, working on behalf of the ECC Adult Education and Literacy Program, a $10,000 grant to support its mission in 2019. This local grant award is part of more than $8.3 million in grants awarded to nearly 1,000 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the country.

“Literacy is a problem that very much exists in the East Central College service area,” said AEL Director Alice Whalen. “There are more than 20,000 adults in Franklin, Gasconade, Phelps and Warren Counties without a high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate.”

The AEL Program will use the grant to support the adult education program and the volunteers who assist students in the classroom. Currently, AEL classes are held in Rolla, Sullivan, Union and Washington during the day. Night classes are held Cuba, Hermann, Montgomery City, Owensville, Pacific, Rolla, St. Clair, St. James, Sullivan, Union and Washington. Additional English Language classes are held in Rolla, Union and Washington.

“Our dedicated staff members and volunteers work tirelessly to help improve a student’s skills in math, reading, writing, social studies and science,” added Whalen. “All classes, books and materials are provided free for students. We aim to create personalized experiences for our students – addressing their specific needs and helping them achieve their personal goals.”

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $168 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 10 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education.

Find out more about the AEL program at www.eastcentral.edu/ael or by calling call 636-584-6533.