Education Notes (9/2/15)
School district reports increase in ACT participation, scores
The results of the 2014-15 American College Test indicate that more Lee County seniors are opting to take the college-readiness assessment and average scores are improving in all areas.
Data from this past school year shows the number of seniors who participated in the ACT exams increased from 3,257 in 2013-14 to 3,537 in 2014-15, indicating that more students are setting their sights on college.
Average scores increased in English, math, reading and science, as well as on the overall composite score.
The ACT test is optional for students and is an assessment that many colleges and universities take into account during their admission process.
Yearly reporting focuses on graduating seniors and any ACT participation they had during their high school years.
Many Lee County students also take the Scholastic Achievement Test, or SAT.
L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program now accepting applications
The Lee County Department of Human Services’ L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program is now taking applications online.
Individuals interested in the free job training for a medical front office career now have access to detailed information about the program 24/7.
They will have the opportunity to register to attend one of several scheduled information and orientation sessions; applicants will be asked to answer basic eligibility questions before processing and printing their session tickets.
Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis; sessions fill quickly due to high demand.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 8.
The L.E.E. Program is designed to rapidly produce a substantial increase in work earnings for individuals who earn low wages by teaching the skills needed to work at the front desk of a doctor’s office or other medical facility.
Classes are held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for seven months starting Oct. 15.
Core classroom subjects include medical and dental terminology, HIPAA regulations, medical front office procedures, electronic medical records, basics of medical billing and coding, OSHA, infection control, computer protocol, and computer applications.
The training is supplemented with additional instruction in job search skills, resume writing, interview skills, soft skills and job retention skills.
The L.E.E. Program is funded through the Community Services Block Grant and offered at no cost to eligible applicants.
Students receive paid training/tuition, case management, books, assistance with the cost of childcare during class hours and other supportive services.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Lee County residents ages 18 or older
– Low-income
– Employed with documented earned income or can document a stable past work history
– Able to provide proof of a high school diploma or a GED
– Able to pass a background check for medical employment
– Have reliable transportation to and from class
– Available to attend classes
– Willing to work with a case manager for one year
– Willing to search for and accept full-time employment in the medical front office field prior to graduation
Successful graduates will receive a certificate of completion in medical office skills.
For details or to sign up, visit: www.leegov.com/dhs/fss/medical-office-skills-job-training or www.leegov.com/dhs.
People can also contact Marti Mills at (239) 533-7933 or mmills@leegov.com.
Education Notes (9/2/15)
School district reports increase in ACT participation, scores
The results of the 2014-15 American College Test indicate that more Lee County seniors are opting to take the college-readiness assessment and average scores are improving in all areas.
Data from this past school year shows the number of seniors who participated in the ACT exams increased from 3,257 in 2013-14 to 3,537 in 2014-15, indicating that more students are setting their sights on college.
Average scores increased in English, math, reading and science, as well as on the overall composite score.
The ACT test is optional for students and is an assessment that many colleges and universities take into account during their admission process.
Yearly reporting focuses on graduating seniors and any ACT participation they had during their high school years.
Many Lee County students also take the Scholastic Achievement Test, or SAT.
L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program now accepting applications
The Lee County Department of Human Services’ L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program is now taking applications online.
Individuals interested in the free job training for a medical front office career now have access to detailed information about the program 24/7.
They will have the opportunity to register to attend one of several scheduled information and orientation sessions; applicants will be asked to answer basic eligibility questions before processing and printing their session tickets.
Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis; sessions fill quickly due to high demand.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 8.
The L.E.E. Program is designed to rapidly produce a substantial increase in work earnings for individuals who earn low wages by teaching the skills needed to work at the front desk of a doctor’s office or other medical facility.
Classes are held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for seven months starting Oct. 15.
Core classroom subjects include medical and dental terminology, HIPAA regulations, medical front office procedures, electronic medical records, basics of medical billing and coding, OSHA, infection control, computer protocol, and computer applications.
The training is supplemented with additional instruction in job search skills, resume writing, interview skills, soft skills and job retention skills.
The L.E.E. Program is funded through the Community Services Block Grant and offered at no cost to eligible applicants.
Students receive paid training/tuition, case management, books, assistance with the cost of childcare during class hours and other supportive services.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Lee County residents ages 18 or older
– Low-income
– Employed with documented earned income or can document a stable past work history
– Able to provide proof of a high school diploma or a GED
– Able to pass a background check for medical employment
– Have reliable transportation to and from class
– Available to attend classes
– Willing to work with a case manager for one year
– Willing to search for and accept full-time employment in the medical front office field prior to graduation
Successful graduates will receive a certificate of completion in medical office skills.
For details or to sign up, visit: www.leegov.com/dhs/fss/medical-office-skills-job-training or www.leegov.com/dhs.
People can also contact Marti Mills at (239) 533-7933 or mmills@leegov.com.
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