Annual Report 2011-12 | Page 14

To the left: ESL Level 7 students visit the Washington Mall. To the right: GED students pose after a public hearing. authentic and alternative assessments; and follow-up surveys. Students receive ongoing feedback based on portfolio assessment, written and oral assignments, teacher observation, and mid-semester as well as final conferences. Key Mission-Related Programs Alumni also serve as informal mentors and classroom volunteers. They provide job opportunities and field experience options for career training students as well. 15 The following pages include descriptions of key mission-related programs: Foundational Literacy and Skills, Workforce Development, and Supportive Services.* *Please see subsequent pages for more information. Alumni Involvement Efforts We are proud of our alumni involvement in all aspects of the school. We have alumni serving on our Board of Trustees and on our corporate advisory committees. In these roles alumni provide invaluable insights into essential school functions. To the left: Two ESL for Families students read a children’s classic together. To the right: Alumna Xenia Carillo poses with Nurse Aide Training students. 1