Developmental Education Department

2000-2001 ESL and Spanish GED Programs*

ESL

3376 students (excluding Silverton, Mt. Angel, Marion Co. Jail, and Jefferson)

Native Language

88% Spanish (77% at Salem, 96% at Woodburn)

7% Russian (12% at Salem, 3% at Woodburn)

3% Asian

3% Other

Age Gender

16% 16-21 53% Male

15% 22-24 47% Female

23% 25-29

18% 30-34

Education Outside US

10% Postsecondary degree or certificate

22% HS diploma

30% 6-8 years

14% 0-5 years

End of Year Status

9% Advanced to a higher level

26% Completed a level

31% Progressed within a level

45% Entered employment (of students whose goal was getting a job. Includes ABE/GED)

36% Enrolled in postsecondary education (Includes 1999-2000 ABE/GED)

Spanish GED

171 students (excluding HEP)

Age Gender

Similar to ESL students 45% Male

55% Female

Education Outside US

16.4% Postsecondary degree or certificate

25% HS diploma

25% 6-8 years

14% 0-5 years