Resources
All resources listed below are provided for informational purposes as a service to the community. Milpitas Adult School does not in any way, endorse, or benefit from listing these resources here. Please evaluate and use these resources as you see fit.
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Provides free, nutritious groceries and fresh produce to local families through neighborhood distribution sites and school-based food pantries. They also offer bilingual assistance with CalFresh applications and connect community members with ongoing food support.
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) offers voucher programs and rental properties that help make rental housing safe and affordable for over 20,000 low-income families and individuals.
Project Sentinel is a non-profit agency that provides housing education, advocacy, counseling, and dispute resolution in Northern California.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Get maps, routes, and fare information! VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services throughout Santa Clara County.
Caltrain is a commuter rail service connecting San Francisco, the San Francisco Peninsula, and South Bay cities down to San Jose and Gilroy.
Clipper card is the Bay Area’s all-in-one contactless transit fare system accepted across more than 20 regional bus, rail, and ferry agencies—including VTA, BART, Caltrain, and Muni. Available as a physical card or via mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, it stores cash value or passes and automatically applies transfer discounts.
Supports the healthy development of children from birth to age five through free family resource centers, parenting workshops, and early learning programs. They connect local families with essential health, wellness, and community services to ensure young children enter kindergarten ready to thrive.
Provides free, comprehensive early childhood education, health, and nutrition services to income-eligible families with children from birth to age five. The program promotes school readiness while empowering parents through family support and community partnerships.
This program helps parents build financial stability while meeting their family's everyday needs.
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Speaking & Pronunciation
Ms Smith Phonics & Spelling Videos (YouTube Channel)
Designed for K-5 students, but can be a good resource for adult learners too.Vocaroo
An easy voice recorder for students to use either on phones or Chromebooks. Students can practice reading and pronunciation and send the audio of their "work" to the teacher.YouGlish
A free website where learners can hear how words and phrases are pronounced in context across a wide range of YouTube videos.ELSA Speak
A mobile app that provides pronunciation feedback using speech recognition. Learners can record themselves, receive feedback on specific sounds, and repeat practice as needed. Both free and paid versions are available.Writing
Learn English writing practice
This platform offers a variety of free, interactive writing exercises designed to help learners improve their grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. It covers a range of topics and proficiency levels to support self-study and classroom instruction.