Instructional Support Services, Open Labs
Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-Advocacy, and Emotional Health (ARISE) Lab
The ARISE (Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Emotional Health) Lab provides specialized support for students experiencing stressors from academic and campus life. The ARISE Lab was designed to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and has expanded to support students with mental health needs, anxiety, and stress. The lab has proven beneficial to students from all NOCE programs. The ARISE Lab is a sensory-friendly space where students can decompress, seek guidance, and socialize with peers. The lab offers individual and group counseling, and small group instruction. Staff provide services and resources that support the educational, vocational and personal goals of students. More info at noce.edu/arise.
Basic Skills/Learning Centers
High School Diploma and Learning Center students receive assistance in gaining skills to attain personal and educational goals. Students work with faculty, staff, and tutors in small groups or one-on-one on a variety of subjects such as math, grammar, and reading. Computers are available for online instruction and assessment. Students may also enroll in the Learning Center to gain employability skills, receive additional instructional support in high school diploma subjects as referred by the high school lab faculty, obtain tutorial support in vocational/career technical education subject areas, and/or prepare for college-level assessments or coursework. Instructional materials, including textbooks, are provided at no cost to students. However, materials are to remain in the labs as they are shared by all students in the classroom. More info at noce.edu/learningcenters.
Career ResourceandSkill Lab
The Career Resourceand SkillsLab provides flexible scheduling to complete and receive assistance with career exploration, employment readiness, classroom skills for success, Canvas, online learning, and computer skills improvement.
The lab provides a welcoming space for students to work on and complete homework assignments, access textbooks, as well as receive individualized assistance with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, job search techniques, LinkedIn, and much more. More info at noce.edu/career-services.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Learning Centers
The ESL Learning Centers offer an opportunity to practice English through various instructional media. Students learn through ESL software and/or receive individual and group tutoring to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Special interest areas such as Vocational ESL and EL Civics are also part of the instruction.
Attendance is "drop-in", when convenient fo students. ESL Learning Center is available in-person at Anaheim Campus, Cypress Center, Wilshire Center, and online in zoom. NOCE.EDU/ESL/LC for current schedule.