Portland ESL Network

Hi everyone,

Placement testing for fall term at PCC starts on Monday. If you have students who are interested, here is more information:
https://www.pcc.edu/testing/esol-testing/

And here is the Sylvania simplified schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZR6HDC3O24SNyeMOyTu0m45KQFk5yVwJJ44V9mv_ic/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any students who need help are interested in the Sylvania or Newberg campuses, please let me know. I'll be happy to help.

Thank you,
Luciana

TESTING SCHEDULE - Sylvania ESOL Placement Testing Dates Fall Term 2024 PCC Sylvania You need to have a PCC ID number (G #) when you come to the testing center. You can get a PCC ID Number here: https://tinyurl.com/pccadmissions Please bring a picture ID to the testing center. PCC Sylvania’s address: 12000 SW 49th Ave....

Thank you Lisa for being at the Community Services Network resource fair at Lane today to share about Portland ESL Network. We have a list of ALL the ESL classes in and around Portland on our website. Portlandesl.com

Portland ESL Network will be at this Lane Elementary School Resource Fair tomorrow! Come see us!

Community Services Network The CSN facilitates collaboration of PDX-area nonprofits and agencies to maximize community impact.

Portland International Grocery - Google My Maps This map lists the locations of international grocery stores in and around Portland, Oregon.

International Grocery Store map!

Portland International Grocery - Google My Maps This map lists the locations of international grocery stores in and around Portland, Oregon.

Free Citizenship Classes at IRCO!

•In-person classes start January 16th
•Duration: 10 weeks
•Twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
•Time: 4:30 PM to 6 PM
•Location: IRCO Main: 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220, SEEC: 555 99th Ave., Portland, OR 97216
•Classes will provide preparation for Citizenship Process (Civics, written and reading parts, N-400 application + ESL with a PCC Instructor).
•Free IRCO Legal Team Consultation (per request)
•Computer access during classes
•Classes are in English

For any questions/info, call/text Regina +1(971)407-0593

There is a new conversation group for adult English language learners at Tigard Public Library! Wednesdays
December 13, 2023 through February 28, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
at
Tigard Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Join us each week for an evening of English conversation! Enjoy a relaxed environment to practice common everyday phrases and conversational topics. All levels of English fluency are welcome. Led by an ESL tutor and certified instructor.

For more information contact Tess Misenti (she/her)

Adult Services Senior Library Assistant | Tigard Public Library

[email protected] | 503-718-2745 or check out the listing on portlandesl.com

My schedule is Wednesday-Saturday

A quick one-minute pronunciation video comparing ch and sh.

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Register for classes at Portland Community as soon as possible. Deadline is Sept 7th, so register before that!! How to register:

Admissions application flyer: full-sized Want to take English (ESOL) classes at PCC in the Fall? Follow these steps before September 7th! Apply for Admissions Go to this website: https://tinyurl.com/EnglishPCC Choose “Fall 2023” Fill out the form. Answer the questions with the red asterisk * Check your personal email...

https://portlandesl.com/classes/cascade-park-library/
In Vancouver, Wa the FVRLibraries - Fort Vancouver Regional Library District's first in person English Conversation Circle since the pandemic is starting Wednesday evening July 21st!!

Wednesdays 5:30 to 7:00 pm IN PERSON @ the
Cascade Park Library
600 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98684

Cascade Park Library Cascade Park Library Last updated on June 15, 2023 Basic Information Region: Clark County Address: 600 NE 136th Ave Vancouver, WA 98684 Contact Information Contact: Ft. Vancouver Library Phone: 360-906-5000 Email: [email protected] URL: https://fvrl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming?keywords=English%2...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 24, 2023


HHS Releases Report to Increase Language Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency


Office for Civil Rights issues report to reduce barriers and increase access to persons with limited English proficiency



Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a report summarizing the progress the Department has made on improving the provision of meaningful access to language assistance services to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). The report also identifies steps to continue and strengthen this work across HHS moving forward.



Effective communication is critical in health care and human services, where miscommunication may lead to misdiagnosis, improper or delayed medical treatment, and barriers to necessary services and programs.



“The need for meaningful access to language services continues to grow across America and HHS is taking important action to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can fully access federal resources and programs,” said Secretary Xavier Becerra. “As a child, I often needed to translate insurance and medical documents for my parents. That is still necessary for many families in this country today, which is why we are working so hard to ensure everyone has access to health care and advance health equity for all people.”



Today’s report was issued in response to President Biden’s Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, which seeks to increase access to government services to address barriers in federal programs and services. This is the first such report HHS has issued since 2016. The report is also in line with Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, which directed the Federal Government to develop welcoming strategies to promote integration and inclusion and embrace the full participation of the newest Americans, many of whom come with LEP, in our democracy. In addition, earlier this year, OCR relaunched the Department’s Language Access Steering Committee.



“HHS is taking important steps to ensure that people have full and equal access to programs and services across the Department, so that no one is left behind because of the language they speak, or other communications barriers based on ability,” said OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer. “OCR is committed to guaranteeing that health and human services are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and in compliance with civil rights laws for limited English proficient persons and their families.”



This first annual report summarizes the Department’s progress to date and charts a course to increase meaningful language access across the Department. Recent accomplishments include:

OpDivs and StaffDivs have greatly increased the amount of in-language online content;
In response to a complaint alleging 19 states failed to provide meaningful access to their COVID testing, inoculation, and treatment programs, OCR is collaborating with the DHS and FEMA to provide technical assistance: and
HHS added taglines in multiple languages at the bottom of HHS.gov homepage.
It discusses the need for reducing barriers and increasing language access in the four key areas identified in the Equity Plan:

Internet access;
Telephone access;
Access to programs and activities; and
Federal funds to provide needed language services.
The report also maps specific benchmarks and progress to date, including OCR’s collection and analysis of 25 HHS agency and component-level Language Access Plans, and a review of work by the HHS Language Access Steering Committee to assess needed improvements and to share best practices. The report discusses how work will continue in 2023 and beyond, including:

The creation of a new HHS Language Access Coordinator position;
The setting up of a centralized language access center hub for HHS;
Updating and revising HHS’s 2013 Language Access Plan; and
Taking steps to address problems identified in OCR investigations of LEP complaints filed against HHS.
Read the Report:

In English: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/language-access-report-2023.pd
En Español:https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/language-access-report-2023-spanish.pdf
用中文: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/language-access-report-2023-simplified-chinese.pdf andhttps://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/language-access-report-2023-traditional-chinese.pdf
Read the Press Release:

En Español: https://www.hhs.gov/es/about/news/2023/05/24/hhs-releases-report-increase-language-access-persons-with-limited-english-proficiency.html
用中文: https://www.hhs.gov/sc/about/news/2023/05/24/hhs-releases-report-increase-language-access-persons-with-limited-english-proficiency.html and https://www.hhs.gov/tc/about/news/2023/05/24/hhs-releases-report-increase-language-access-persons-with-limited-english-proficiency.html
HHS is committed to ensuring that all people can access health care and human services free from discrimination. If you believe that you or another person have been discriminated against based on national origin or another protected category, you can file a complaint with OCR at: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/complaints/index.html.

HHS Accessibility & Section 508 HHS Accessibility & Section 508

There are new classes listed on the PortlandESL.com website including this one at Goodwill in Vancouver. https://portlandesl.com/classes/goodwill-orchards/

International Mother Language Day | United Nations The purpose of the day is to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

¡Encuentra tu clase local aquí! ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Do you want to
LEARN ENGLISH?
FREE CLASSES!!

Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Thursdays 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave., Portland, OR

Drop-in classes, no forms to fill out!

Attend as many or as few classes as you want

Practice speaking, reading, or writing with friendly tutors in small groups

Have fun learning English!

For more information, email: [email protected]

Portland Literacy Council Basic Tutor Training (Zoom version) will be:
March 7 – March 23
Tuesdays / Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:20pm
More info at
https://www.portlandliteracy.org/online-tutor-training-registration-open/
Sign up today!

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Career Pathways at MHCC

INSCRIBASE AHORA! pocos lugares disponibles!
Si tiene más preguntas o quiere inscribirse:
Contáctenos por whatsapp 503 839-7470, o mande un correo a [email protected]
Costo del curso $150, por 10 semanas del curso.

APRENDA INGLES GRATUITAMENTE:
PRACTIQUE SU INGLES CON EL PROGRAMA GRATUITO INTERCAMBIO, SE LE ASIGNA UN TUTOR NATIVO HABLANTE DEL INGLES Y SE REUNEN UNA VEZ POR SEMANA. lea mas sobre el programa en www.educateya.org/intercambio
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SOAR citizenship classes. Here is a link to sign up:https://form.jotform.com/222576382796167

Oregon DHS is having a resource fair on Friday Sept 9.

8129 SE Malden Street Portland, OR

https://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/esl.php
There are lots of information sessions coming up for people interested in taking English classes at Clark College!

Torus classes open to all English language learners

Wanted to share this great resource from LCSNW Portland & Vancouver! If you identify as a refugee or immigrant, and have an interest in pursuing a career in the field of mental health, they have funds to help pay for your education and training! Scholarships will be awarded for any and all training, certifications and undergraduate degrees that are needed to pursue a career in the mental health care field.

Attend a virtual information session April 21 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or April 27 from 6-7 p.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84298455383. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Lutheran Community Services Northwest is providing scholarships for refugees and immigrants pursuing careers in the mental health field! To learn more, email [email protected] or join a Zoom information session (see photo for the dates).

Lutheran Community Services Northwest está dando becas para refugiados o inmigrantes que quieren hacer una carrera en el campo de salud mental! Para aprender más, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o únase a una sesión informativa por Zoom (mire la foto para las fechas)