Budget
$111,125.00
Description
Begin Anew operates programs at four campuses throughout Middle Tennessee. At the Madison Campus, along with weekly Community Groups and free childcare, we offer three education tracks in separate programs to men and to women:
• HSE (High School Equivalency) offering tutoring and/or classes in five subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• ELL (English Language Learners) accommodating three levels of instruction:
Level 1 - foundational vocabulary and basic grammar
Level 2 - builds on vocabulary and grammar with additional verb tenses, introduces adverbs, and teaches longer sentence structures
Level 3 - prepares a student for workplace vocabulary by learning phrases, sayings, and concepts; for example, how to exercise critical thinking skills and spends more time in comprehensive reading and writing
• Computer and Job Skills program provides Microsoft Office, resume development, and soft skills training
Program Successes
June 2022 HSE Graduate's Transformation!

Hannah did not waste a moment of her 2nd chance to complete her education. She enrolled Fall of 2021 determined to overcome the obstacles of her past which included cycles of abuse, traumatic experiences, and incarceration. In spite of her past, or maybe because of it - Hannah came to class each night with a positive mindset. She encouraged and helped classmates who seemed to struggle with what came easy for her. She once commented how much she loved coming to Begin Anew because we cheered her on and gave her the encouragement she needed to believe in herself.

Since obtaining her diploma, she has been promoted to lead trainer at the YMCA and is now enrolled online at National University to pursue a degree in Business. We are proud to share the transformation that continues to take place in Hannah's life!
Category
Education  - Adult Education 
Beneficiaries
General Public
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
Long-term Success
Adult literacy affects every aspect of society, including welfare systems, employment rates, healthcare costs, and crime rates. Its impact is multi-generational and the literacy levels of parents directly correlate to the K - 12 performances of their children. Our vision is to teach one generation to change the next. We believe our intensely relational method of providing educational opportunities through volunteer tutors and teachers in small classrooms or individual assistance works. Standing with adult students ready to provide encouragement, prayer, mentorship, and resources help adult students to persist in achieving their goals. Coming together for meals and creating a safe community also makes a difference in a student's ability to succeed.

Graduating students ultimately contribute to diminishing lives in poverty, and the self-sufficiency of community members will increase which, in turn, changes the lives of their families, and impacts society as a whole.
Short-term Success
We measure the number of graduates each year.

We measure HSE success by the number of Official Tests passed, which demonstrates individual progress in one of five subjects: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. ELL students graduate upon completing levels 1, 2, and 3 respectively and within each level, students must pass each curriculum unit with a score of 70%. Job/Computer skill metrics include the number of students who complete their 9-month coursework and are eligible for graduation.

Finally, Begin Anew measures the change in a student's self-sufficiency from enrollment to exit in order to monitor the impact a program has on a student's life. The self-sufficiency assessment looks at 11 areas of a student's life such as childcare, transportation, and housing.
Program Success Monitored By
Begin Anew celebrates two graduations each year. The average length of time for an adult student to complete ELL Level 1 training is approximately 12 months and longer if the student continues to advance through ELL Levels 2 and 3. The average HSE student takes approximately 18 months to complete their program of study, and learners going through Computer and Job Skills will take approximately 9 months.

Overall, Begin Anew reviews attendance and retention rates, self-sufficiency scores, and volunteer numbers in order to measure program success. Each program measures different success metrics in order to demonstrate forward progress toward graduation:
HSE - number of Official Practice Tests passed and receive an overall cumulative score of 45 on the state approved high school equivalency test
ELL - number of units achieved with a passing rate of 70% or more on the comprehensive unit test per Level 1, Level 2 , and Level 3
Job /Computer Skills - course completion
Program Areas Served
High School Equivalency (HSE), English Language Learners (ELL), Job and Computer Skills for Adults

Budget
$109,561.00
Description
Begin Anew operates programs at four campuses throughout Middle Tennessee. At the Nashville Campus (women only), along with weekly Community Groups and free childcare, we offer two educational programs for adult students primarily 18 years of age and older:
• HSE (High School Equivalency) offering tutoring and/or classes in five subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• Computer and Job Skills program provides Microsoft Office, resume development, and soft skills training
Program Successes
Transformational Next Steps!

Congrats to one of Nashville Campus' December 2022 graduates, Evelyn, on her acceptance to MTSU's nursing program! Evelyn started college January 2023 to work toward her new life goal of becoming a nurse.

Quote from Evelyn: "Even though my passage through Begin Anew was quick, it was very valuable for me. Taking the HiSET tests helped me and boosted my desire to study again. That's when I started thinking about college. I made some applications and got accepted. I chose the nursing course because the pandemic made me reflect on God's care for me. Repaying the care that I received will always remind me of where God brought me from."
Category
Education  - Adult Education 
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
Long-term Success
Adult literacy affects every aspect of society, including welfare systems, employment rates, healthcare costs, and crime rates. Its impact is multi-generational and the literacy levels of parents directly correlate to the K - 12 performances of their children. Our vision is to teach one generation to change the next. We believe our intensely relational method of providing educational opportunities through volunteer tutors and teachers in small classrooms or individual assistance works. Standing with adult students ready to provide encouragement, prayer, mentorship, and resources help adult students to persist in achieving their goals. Coming together for meals and creating a safe community also makes a difference in a student's ability to succeed.

Graduating students ultimately contribute to diminishing lives in poverty, and the self-sufficiency of community members will increase which, in turn, changes the lives of their families, and impacts society as a whole.
Short-term Success
When students enroll in our programs, we immediately evaluate their' self-sufficiency by using a Self Sufficiency Matrix that evaluates their Community Credentials and 11 other essential areas that promote self-sufficiency: housing, employment, income, food, childcare, health care coverage, transportation, children's education, adult education, life skills, and family/social relations. The self-sufficiency evaluation occurs annually as long as students are enrolled. This provides us the opportunity to connect students with community resources and sets students up for success as they work toward earning their educational goals.

The GAIN assessment test, by Wonderlic, establishes an HSE student's baseline educational level, and Computer and Job Skill metrics include the number of students who complete their 9-month coursework. From here a student's journey begins in working toward achieving their educational goals!
Program Success Monitored By
Begin Anew celebrates two graduations each year. The average HSE student takes approximately 18 months to complete their program of study, and students going through Computer/Job Skills will take approximately 9-months.

Overall, Begin Anew reviews attendance and retention rates, self-sufficiency scores, and volunteer numbers in order to measure program success. Each program measures different success metrics in order to demonstrate forward progress toward graduation:
HSE - number of Official Practice Tests passed and receive an overall cumulative score of 45 on the state approved high school equivalency test.
Job /Computer Skills - course completion.

Program Areas Served
High School Equivalency (HSE), Job and Computer Skills for Adults

Budget
$117,703.00
Description
Begin Anew operates programs at four campuses throughout Middle Tennessee. At the Franklin Campus, along with weekly Community Groups and free childcare, we offer three education tracks in programs to adult students primarily 18 years of age and older:
• HSE (High School Equivalency) offering tutoring and/or classes in five subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• ELL (English Language Learning) accommodating three levels of instruction:
Level 1 - foundational vocabulary and basic grammar
Level 2 - builds on vocabulary and grammar with additional verb tenses, introduces adverbs, and teaches longer sentence structures
Level 3 - prepares a student for workplace vocabulary by learning phrases, sayings, and concepts; for example, how to exercise critical thinking skills and spends more time in comprehensive reading and writing
• Computer and Job Skills program provides Microsoft Office, resume development, and soft skills training
Program Successes
Creating Life-Changing Impact!

Theresa is excited about attending our Computer & Jobs Skills class. "My life has not been an easy one," Theresa says. "But I am more confident than ever because of the encouragement I receive at the Franklin Campus, especially from my teacher. This class is such a blessing!"

Helping folks like Theresa by offering the opportunity and the resources to improve her life is what we do. It takes a team of volunteers and staff along with our students to create a genuine learning community.
Category
Education  - Adult Education 
Beneficiaries
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
Long-term Success
Adult literacy affects every aspect of society, including welfare systems, employment rates, healthcare costs, and crime rates. Its impact is multi-generational and the literacy levels of parents directly correlate to the K - 12 performances of their children. Our vision is to teach one generation to change the next. We believe our intensely relational method of providing educational opportunities through volunteer tutors and teachers in small classrooms or individual assistance works. Standing with adult students ready to provide encouragement, prayer, mentorship, and resources help adult students to persist in achieving their goals. Coming together for meals and creating a safe community also makes a difference in a student's ability to succeed.

Graduating students ultimately contribute to diminishing lives in poverty, and the self-sufficiency of community members will increase which, in turn, changes the lives of their families, and impacts society as a whole.
Short-term Success
When students enroll in our programs, we immediately evaluate their' self-sufficiency by using a Self Sufficiency Matrix that evaluates their Community Credentials and 11 other essential areas that promote self-sufficiency: housing, employment, income, food, childcare, health care coverage, transportation, children's education, adult education, life skills, and family/social relations. The self-sufficiency evaluation occurs annually as long as students are enrolled. This provides us the opportunity to connect students with community resources and sets students up for success as they work toward earning their educational goals.

The GAIN assessment test, by Wonderlic, establishes an HSE student's baseline educational level, and ELL students are given an internal assessment both written and oral to determine initial placement in the appropriate ELL class level (1, 2, or 3). From here a student's journey begins in working toward achieving their educational goals!

Program Success Monitored By
Overall, Begin Anew tracks and reviews students' attendance and retention rates, and self-sufficiency scores as a piece of measuring program success. In addition, each program measures different success metrics in order to demonstrate forward progress toward graduation:
*High School Equivalency (HSE)- number of Official Tests passed with an overall cumulative score of 45 on the HSE test administered nationally by PSI (PSI Services LLC).
*English Language Learning (ELL) - number of units achieved with a passing rate of 70% or more on the comprehensive unit test per Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
*Computer and Job Skills - Progression is measured by the completion of tests taken throughout the course of the program.

In addition, we celebrate Spring and Winter graduation ceremonies each year.

Program Areas Served
High School Equivalency (HSE), English Language Learners (ELL), Job and Computer Skills

Budget
$110,590.00
Description
Begin Anew operates programs at four campuses throughout Middle Tennessee. At the Woodbine Campus, along with weekly Community Groups and free childcare, we offer two education programs for adult students primarily 18 years of age and older:
• HSE (High School Equivalency) offering tutoring and/or classes in five subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• ELL (English Language Learners) accommodating three levels of instruction:
Level 1 - foundational vocabulary and basic grammar
Level 2 - builds on vocabulary and grammar with additional verb tenses, introduces adverbs, and teaches longer sentence structures
Level 3 - prepares a student for workplace vocabulary by learning phrases, sayings, and concepts; for example, how to exercise critical thinking skills and spends more time in comprehensive reading and writing
Program Successes
Israel Perez, June 2022 English Language Learning Level 3 (advanced) Graduate

On average, it takes a student three-plus years to complete three levels (basic, intermediate, advanced) of the English Language Learning Program. Israel has shared that he is thankful for the time he invested in taking English Language Learning classes at Begin Anew. Through his commitment to enhance his English language skills and the support of volunteers and staff along the way, he has improved his communication skills with co-workers and has secured more job opportunities.

In addition, Israel and his wife Karla are currently working toward earning their High School Equivalency diploma.

Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
Adults
Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees
Long-term Success
Adult literacy affects every aspect of society, including welfare systems, employment rates, healthcare costs, and crime rates. Its impact is multi-generational and the literacy levels of parents directly correlate to the K - 12 performances of their children. Our vision is to teach one generation to change the next. We believe our intensely relational method of providing educational opportunities through volunteer tutors and teachers in small classrooms or individual assistance works. Standing with adult students ready to provide encouragement, prayer, mentorship, and resources help adult students to persist in achieving their goals. Coming together for meals and creating a safe community also makes a difference in a student's ability to succeed.

Graduating students ultimately contribute to diminishing lives in poverty, and the self-sufficiency of community members will increase which, in turn, changes the lives of their families, and impacts society as a whole.
Short-term Success
When students enroll in our programs, we immediately evaluate their' self-sufficiency by using a Self Sufficiency Matrix that evaluates their Community Credentials and 11 other essential areas that promote self-sufficiency: housing, employment, income, food, childcare, health care coverage, transportation, children's education, adult education, life skills, and family/social relations. The self-sufficiency evaluation occurs annually as long as students are enrolled. This provides us the opportunity to connect students with community resources and sets students up for success as they work toward earning their educational goals.

The GAIN assessment test, by Wonderlic, establishes an HSE student's baseline educational level, and ELL students are given an internal assessment both written and oral to determine initial placement in the appropriate ELL class level (1, 2, or 3). From here a student's journey begins in working toward achieving their educational goals!

Program Success Monitored By
Overall, Begin Anew tracks and reviews students' attendance and retention rates, and self-sufficiency scores as a piece of measuring program success. In addition, each program measures different success metrics in order to demonstrate forward progress toward graduation:
*High School Equivalency (HSE)- number of Official Tests passed with an overall cumulative score of 45 on the HSE test administered nationally by PSI (PSI Services LLC).
*English Language Learning (ELL) - number of units achieved with a passing rate of 70% or more on the comprehensive unit test per Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
*Computer and Job Skills - Progression is measured by the completion of tests taken throughout the course of the program.

We also celebrate students' successes during our Spring and Winter graduation ceremonies each year.

Program Areas Served
High School Equivalency (HSE), English Language Learners (ELL)