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SLPS adult education graduate describes pathway to college and mortuary science program
Summary
At the Jan. 13 board meeting SLPS adult education staff and a recent graduate described the program’s supports and the graduate’s plan to start mortuary science college; staff said the program serves about 1,200 adults annually and will expand vocational offerings.
St. Louis Public Schools adult education staff told the board on Jan. 13 that the district’s adult education, literacy and community engagement program serves roughly 1,200 adults each year and will expand vocational training in areas such as digital marketing, cybersecurity and health care.
“St. Louis Public Schools’ adult education, literacy, and community engagement program is committed to comprehensive education and career training for adults in our community, and our program serves close to 1,200 adults each year,” an adult education presenter said.
Interim Director Spencer McCall introduced a graduate, Wanda Reynolds, who described classroom supports, tutoring, and individualized encouragement from teachers. “I will be starting college spring of this year for mortuary science,” Reynolds told the board, and she said tutoring, instructor support and staff outreach helped her complete the high school-equivalency program. Reynolds described grief supports she received and noted instructors checked on her when she missed class for bereavement.
McCall described plans to expand vocational training and industry partnerships, add mentorship and mental-health supports for adult learners, and increase outreach to eligible adults. “We’ll be partnering with more local businesses and industry leaders to provide practical training and internship opportunities for the participants in our adult ed programs,” he said.
Board members asked about program staffing and capacity; academics staff said the program can serve up to 1,200 adults across the school year and that services are organized to provide flexible schedules, tutoring and wraparound supports.
Ending: The adult education office said it will continue to schedule vocational expansions and share enrollment information with board members as new classes and partnerships become available.
