Pathways is an alternative education program offered to students who have dropped out of high school, or who are at risk of failure in their regular school environment. Pathways is made available through a cooperative effort between Lake Land College, the Regional Office of Education #3 in Vandalia, the Regional Office of Education #11 in Charleston and the CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation in Effingham. Additional agreements with Paris District #95, Crestwood District #4, Marshall District #C-2, Chrisman District #6, and Shelbybille District #4 help provide funding for the Shelbyville, Paris Crestwood and Paris sites.
Currently Pathways has class sites at:
- Charleston (a.m.)
- Mattoon (p.m.)
- Effingham (a.m. & p.m.)
- Paris (a.m. & p.m.)
- Shelbyville (a.m. & p.m.)
- Greenup (a.m. & p.m.)
Morning classes meet from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon classes meet from 12:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Eligibility:
- 16-21 years of age
- 5th grade reading level
- Resident of Lake Land College District or Regional Office of Education.
- Final decisions regarding admission will be made by Pathways staff.
For more information contact:
305 Richmond Avenue E
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-2222
Coordinator - ext. 8383
Case Worker - ext. 8262
Vocational Coordinator - ext. 8393
Special Projects Advisor - ext. 8278
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.