ESLC - FY 21 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH

FY 21 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER MISSION The English Skills Learning Center integrates and strengthens communities by breaking language and cultural barriers. VISION A community where all voices are celebrated. TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 03 MESSAGE FROM THE ED 05 YEAR IN REVIEW 06 PRIOR FORMAL EDUCATION 07 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY 08 LITERACY LEGACY AWARD 09 OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR 10 ESLC SPEAKEASY BOOKS 11 BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS 12 FUNDERS 13 PARTNERS 14 INDIVIDUAL DONORS FINANCES

FY 21 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR There is no doubt that much has changed over the last year. As a team of linguaphiles, we have witnessed an evolution of the language we use daily. Words and phrases, such as \"pivot,\" \"virtual,\" \"new normal\", and, of course, \"you're still on mute!\" have become regular parts of our vocabulary \"during these unprecedented times.\" Yet, we haven't fully adopted the consistent use of other words like \"perseverance,\" \"creativity,\" and \"resilience,\" despite these traits being displayed almost daily throughout the past year. The English Skills Learning Center students, volunteers, and staff have all made adjustments and learned new skills. Staff revisited, explored, and adapted the best practices of computer-assisted language learning to ensure that individuals enrolled in programming would not experience another interruption in their educational pathways. Volunteers engaged in training and, as possible, service opportunities online. We are immensely appreciative of the volunteers who are patiently waiting to re-enter classrooms as they slowly begin to be offered in-person once again. Students, in many cases, had to progress their understanding of basic digital literacy to engaging in online learning in a matter of weeks, which is nothing short of impressive. As an organization, we've taken the time to reflect on our practices and envision how we can expand opportunities for New Americans and the receiving community to continue breaking language and cultural barriers moving forward. I invite you to review what we have accomplished together during such a challenging year, and as we continue to move through the uncertainty still ahead, I can promise that we will do so with a sense of \"perseverance,\" \"creativity,\" and \"resilience.\" I encourage you to follow along and engage with the English Skills Learning Center into the future. We have some exciting projects underway, and I have no doubt that, with your support, we will continue creating a more welcoming community for everyone who -- currently or someday in the future -- has the privilege of calling Utah \"home.\" Katie L. Donoviel 02

FY 21 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER 320 Students Enrolled 2902 2021 in Hours of Instruction Provided 23 Students Gained or Improved Employment 03

5 Students Earned a Drivers' License R e v i e w 31 Students Earned Citizenship 114 Children's Book Given to Families 04

Prior formal education 20 15 16.63% 15.26% 14.12% 13.67% 11.62% 10 5 7.29% 5.47% 0 No Schooling Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 High School Diploma Some College (no diploma) College Degree 9-12 Grades When students with limited or interrupted formal education enter a classroom, they are learning the English langauge alongside of the academic skills needed to be successful in this environment. For many, due to their limited education, they are unable to take notes even in their own language. Meaning, they are relying on incredible memory and a tradition of oral language to recall material learned in the classroom. Individuals are also often unfamiliar with standardized testing, which means they are taking a test for the first time in a new langauge. Due to these factors, it's crucial to examine the prior education of students to understand their test scores. From the chart above, we can see that the majority of ESLC students (i.e., 54.67%) have less than a high school diploma when they enroll in English langauge classes. 05

FY 21 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER 34% SPEAKING AND LISTENING The ESLC uses the Basic English Skills Test 2.0 to measure change in speaking and listening skills. This year, 34% of students who received a posttest increased by at least one level. 22% READING Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems - Life and Work Series is used to measure changes in reading skills. Of students taking a posttest, 22% increased by at least one level. **To better understand posttest scores, we encourage you to view the prior formal education section on the previous page. 0 6

JEAN AND BRUCE BINGHAM LITERACY LEGACY AWARD WINNER 2021 - LEI RACHELLE CHILD - \"Some years back, I started teaching English for ESLC at the Humanitarian Center. I enjoyed teaching those classes, and I enjoyed substitute teaching all over the valley as well. One day, I was a substitute teacher at Moss Elementary, and I immediately fell in love with the students there. I have had students from many, many countries, including North Korea, Colombia, Syria, and Afghanistan. That is one of my favorite parts about teaching at Moss - the amazing diversity of the students I get to teach. I think it was George Matthew Adams, an American newspaper columnist, who once said, 'There is no such thing as a self-made man. We are made up of thousands of others.' Every student I meet leaves an impression. In my life, I have had many people encourage and invest in me. Teaching for the ESLC enables me to do the same, in a small way, for others.\" - Lei Rachelle Child, Empowering Parents Volunteer 07

OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR - MARIA CHINO - In Fall 2019, Maria Chino and her family arrived in the United States. A few days after arriving, Maria began attending the English Skills Learning Center's Empowering Parents (EP) and Parents Engaged in Everyday Reading (PEER) classes that are held at her children's school. The classes are a total of six hours per week, and Maria almost never misses. In fact, she has the highest attendance rate in the whole program. She was so dedicated to continuing her studies online during the pandemic that she was selected to receive a free laptop from the ESLC (pictured here). Now, when offered the option to attend in-person or online classes, she actually attends both! When Maria arrived, she was an ELL Level 1. Now, only two years later, she is an ELL Level 4. Way to go, Maria! 08

fy 21 Speakeasy book selections The Speakeasy a community book club where members read and discuss stories related to the immigrant and refugee experience. If you are interested in joining, please email [email protected] July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 09

Board of Directors TANYA LELANUJA DAMIR SABANOVIC Board Chair Board Treasurer JEREMY FRANKLIN JILL BENNETT Board Vice-Chair Board Secretary CYNDY MILLER MARIA WINDHAM Board Member Board Member JACOB NEWMAN ROBERTO MARTINEZ Board Member Board Member MAMTA SINGH JESSICA RAMIREZ Board Member Board Member THY VU KATIE DONOVIEL, EX OFFICIO Board Member Executive Director, ESLC Staff Members RACHEL BLACKMER KATIE HANSEN HOLLY BURNETT JESSICA HERCULES JANAE BUTTERFIELD GENEVA LAWRENCE MARQUET CALL HEDY MILLER ROB CHRISTENSEN AMY O'CONNOR AMBER COURTRIGHT ELENA ORREGO DAYNA CUENCA NANCY PETERSON NATALIE DIAZ ROBERT SIMBE DEBORAH DILLEY TESS SULLIVAN LEXIE DOU LAURA THOMAS KRISTEN FLANDERS MADISON TOWNSEND *Listed in alphabetical order by last name. 10

FY 21 ENGLISH SKILLS LEARNING CENTER Funders Adult Education and Family Literacy Act - Utah State Board of Education American Express Center for Community Development Byrne Foundation City of South Salt Lake (Promise South Salt Lake) Dollar General Literacy Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Henry W. Leslie M. Eskusche Foundation George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Goldman Sachs Community Development Richard S. and Shirley K. Hemingway Foundation Jess and Marilyn Peck Foundation Larry H. Miller Charities Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Linda Wheeler Foundation North America Humanitarian Services - LDS Church Office of Refugee Resettlement (DWS - Refugee Services Office) R. Harold Burton Foundation Safe in Utah - PPE Expenses Salt Lake City - Social Services Block Grant Sorenson Legacy Foundation United Way of Salt Lake United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs West Valley City - Community Development Block Grant 11

Workplace Partners Daily's Premium Meats Deseret Industries (Murray and Sugar House locations) Humanitarian Center Stampin' Up! Inc. Location hosts Bud Bailey Apartment Community David Gourley Elementary Granger Elementary James E. Moss Elementary in-kind donors Sundance Film Festival X Mission Despite it being a challenging year to engage volunteers, we were able to engage 25 community members in remote and in-person opportunities, resulting in 1500 hours of service! 12

Individual donors Encourage $1 - $99 Lisa Bachiller Jessica Hercules Fred and Rella Nelson Carol Breslauer Merry Hook Amy O'Connor Julia Busche Karina Jackson Karine Pitcher Susan and Larry Jacob Lockhart Jessica Ramirez Chambercohen Jill McGarth Janette Watts Mason Diedrich Toni Myers Martha Westman William Gallagher Erica Negrete Barbara Wolin Support $100 - $249 Susan Peterson Jill Bennett Ann Johnson Tanya Smith Teralee Synder Mona Burton Dave and Dana Tami Tew Brian Collaer Joslyn Nancy Dahl Vicki Matsumori Roger Hansen Shelley Packer Lead $250 - $999 Mary Louise Deel Lindsay Green Jeremy Franklin Roberto Martinez Jennifer Frederick Katherine Rubalcava Steven Garvin Cathy Walsh Connect $1000 - $2499 Tanya Lelanuja Maria Windham Literacy Legacy - $2500+ Bruce and Jean Bingham Tori and Benj Hillyard Cyndy Miller The wishes of those who notified us of their choice to remain anonymous have, to the best 13 of our ability, been respected. If you feel your name should be listed here and it is not, we sincerely apologize.

Finance Statement Revenue $370,833 $173,500 Government Grants Foundation Grants $81,171 Subcontractor Grants $16,400 Earned Revenue $14,845 Individual Donations $195,699 Community Partnerships $117,747 Corporate Donations Other $750 Total Sales Revenue $970,945 Expenses $823,586 $78,739 Program Services $5,928 Management and General Fundraising $908,253 Total Expenses 14