About DeltaLINC
DeltaLINC is responsible for the administra-tion of Adult Education and/or Family Literacy programs under the fiscal auspices of Ouachita Parish School Board in the following parishes or districts: Bienville, Claiborne, East Carroll, Lincoln, Madison, Monroe City, Jackson, Ouachi-ta, Red River, Richland, and Union.
This program works in accord with the purpose of activities governed by the Adult and Family Literacy Act which is to:
- Assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency
- Assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children
- Assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education
RUSH (Ready "Urself" for Success to Happen)
- DeltaLINC holds managed enroll-ment once a month in compliance with the Work Ready U five-year plan. Stu-dents must pre-register in order to attend a day-long orientation at a later scheduled date.
- Contact us for pre-registration dates
Family Literacy
- Adults and their children ages birth through seven qualify
- Adult literacy instruction
- Parenting instruction
- Developmentally-appropriate early childhood education
- Integration of all adult and child activi-ties and transfer to home
Adult Education
- Instruction in fundamental skills in math, reading, writing, and the humanities
- GED Preparation
ESL
- Instruction for adults whose native language is not English to develop a functional ability to speak, read, and write English
Citizenship Education
- Preparation for non-citizens to take United States citizenship exam
- Assistance in gaining competencies in daily activities like banking and medical appointments
HEP (High School Equivalency Program)
- Academic Advising
- Tutoring
- Career Planning
- Referrals to Employment Agencies
- Support Services
- Textbooks and Supplies
CAP (Credential Acceleration Program)
- "Fast track" program for high-level and GED re-test students or GED "walk-in" students
- Two to four week fast-paced, high-intensity class
Distance Education Opportunities
- Online learning with scheduled class-room instruction
- Flexible hours for students with non-traditional work schedules
- GED Preparation, Adult Education, Computer Literacy
Correctional Education
- Instruction in fundamental skills in math, reading, writing
- GED testing on site
GED Testing
- Schedule and administer the General Education Development diploma
- Contact us for testing dates
Career LINC
- GED preparation while simultaneously working toward certification in the Manufacturing or Allied Health fields:
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- Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) – adult education integrated into the CMS content with Work-Keys certification with concurrent enrollment at Delta Community College
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) – adult education integrated into the PCT content with certifications in CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy with concurrent enrollment at Delta-Ouachita Technical College
Transitional Components
- Community Support Linkages
- Self-Empowerment
- Career Assessment
- Post-Secondary Linkages
- Decision-Making Skills
Requirements for Pre-Registration
- All students need a valid, government issued picture ID and a $10.00 money order made payable to OPSB
- 16-17 year olds need a documented waiver approved by the administra-tion at Delta Eastgate and by the school board
- 16-18 year olds need a drop slip from last public school attended
