Good Counsel Learning Center

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The Learning Center at Good Counsel provides one-to-one tutoring for children, youth, and adults.

The Learning Center began on Good Counsel Hill, Mankato, Minnesota, in 1967 in response to the call of the United States Commission on Education to establish reading programs across the nation. Sister Mary Donald Miller was asked by the leadership of the School Sisters of Notre Dame to establish a center to meet the needs of students with declining reading scores. "I know the problems children hav

e reading and I can give them the help that they need," said Sr. Mary Donald Miller. Fifty-seven children and six adults were enrolled the first year. Individualized programs with certified reading teachers were made available for any student in the Mankato area for a nominal fee. A need for mathematics instruction was realized in 1977. Today qualified teachers continue to serve children K through grade 12. With the increase in the refugee population in recent years, the Center has served a greater number of adult English Language Learners. These students want to learn to communicate in English, to read, write, and learn math needed to become successful in school, get jobs, and strive for General Educational Development (GED) because it covers everything taught in high school. The diploma is key to job potential and employment opportunities, career advancement, post-secondary education and financial rewards. In nearly fifty years of operation, the Center has had ten SSND directors and many experienced teachers, Sisters and members of the community. More than 4,000 students have been tutored, either during the school year or through the Learning Center's summer program. Mother Theresa Gerhardinger, foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, would give thanks to God knowing that her Sisters are still teaching, serving the poor, and having an impact on society today, because "Love cannot wait!"

๐Ÿ’™ "Don't just take it from us..."One grandparent recently shared the incredible progress their granddaughter has made th...
08/07/2026

๐Ÿ’™ "Don't just take it from us..."

One grandparent recently shared the incredible progress their granddaughter has made through tutoring at Good Counsel Learning Center.

When she began second grade, she was reading just 24 words per minute with 61% accuracy and had little confidence in her abilities. After a year of personalized tutoring, she's now reading 65 words per minute with no errors and is on track to enter third grade with the skills she needs to succeed.

"Many kudos to all of the members of the Good Counsel Learning Center for their skillful, caring, patient, kind, and effective inspirational program."

Stories like this remind us that when students receive individualized support and caring encouragement, they don't just improve academicallyโ€”they gain the confidence to believe in themselves.

๐Ÿ’™ Thank you to our dedicated tutors, staff, and families for making transformations like this possible.

๐Ÿ“ˆ2025โ€“2026 Learning Outcomes๐Ÿ“ŠDuring the 2025โ€“2026 academic year, we provided over  2,000 hours of individualized instruc...
08/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ˆ2025โ€“2026 Learning Outcomes๐Ÿ“Š

During the 2025โ€“2026 academic year, we provided over 2,000 hours of individualized instruction designed to meet each learner's unique academic goals. Students and adult learners demonstrated meaningful growth across literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, language acquisition, and social-emotional learning.

While not every goal was fully achieved during the year, nearly every student demonstrated measurable progress, reflecting the value of consistent, one-on-one instruction tailored to each learner. The results affirm that personalized tutoring can accelerate academic growth, strengthen confidence, and create lasting opportunities for children and adults throughout our community.

While every student's journey is unique, these results demonstrate what's possible through personalized instruction, consistent encouragement, and strong relationships.

Take a look at the graphs below and celebrate the progress we've made together. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Why choose Good Counsel Learning Center?โ€ข "Administration, tutors, and all involved treat the students with kindness and...
08/05/2026

Why choose Good Counsel Learning Center?
โ€ข "Administration, tutors, and all involved treat the students with kindness and respect. Struggling students are spoken of in terms of being frustrated, struggling, or identifying their biggest challenge. The goal of working with each student is to empower them. Strengthening student skills improves their lives by giving them the skills to deal with life's challenges more successfully."
โ€ข "Every day we can see the positivity of the students (of all ages) and hear the wonderful encouragement of the tutors. One-on-one instruction allows positive relationships to happen, which increases the desire to succeed."
โ€ข "Students are accepted with the gifts they have and empowered to become the best they can be socially, mentally, and educationally. I personally believe that we help each student become more confident in what they learn and do."

Behind every statistic is a learner who gained confidence, a tutor who offered encouragement, and a family that found su...
08/04/2026

Behind every statistic is a learner who gained confidence, a tutor who offered encouragement, and a family that found support.

As we look back on the 2025โ€“2026 school year, we're excited to share our annual student statistics and demographics. These numbers reflect the incredible diversity, resilience, and growth of our learning communityโ€”and the impact that personalized, relationship-centered education can have.

Over the coming days, we'll be highlighting who we served, the progress we made together, and the many ways our community came together to help learners of all ages reach their full potential.

Thank you to our students, families, tutors, volunteers, donors, and community partners for making this work possible. We can't wait to share this year's story with you! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

๐ŸŽ Registration for Fall 2026 is OPEN!Whether you're looking for academic support, reading help, math tutoring, ESL instr...
08/03/2026

๐ŸŽ Registration for Fall 2026 is OPEN!

Whether you're looking for academic support, reading help, math tutoring, ESL instruction, or GED preparation, Good Counsel Learning Center is here to help learners reach their full potential.

๐Ÿ“… Classes begin September 14.

Enroll today and start the school year with confidence!

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š What an incredible 2025โ€“2026 academic year! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰As we wrap up another year of learning, we want to thank our students, ...
07/31/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š What an incredible 2025โ€“2026 academic year! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰

As we wrap up another year of learning, we want to thank our students, families, tutors, volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners for making this year so meaningful.

Together, we celebrated academic growth, built lasting relationships, overcame challenges, and created a welcoming community where learners of all ages could thrive. Every lesson, every milestone, and every act of encouragement helped make this year a success.

Thank you for being part of the Good Counsel Learning Center family. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joy-filled August, and we look forward to seeing you again this fall! ๐Ÿ’™โ˜€๏ธ

๐ŸŽ‰ Today is the day! Welcome to GCLC Summer School! Our first students will be here in just 15 MINUTES, and we are excite...
06/01/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Today is the day! Welcome to GCLC Summer School! Our first students will be here in just 15 MINUTES, and we are excited for a summer full of learning, laughter, and success.

๐ŸŒฑ Good things happening in the neighborhood this weekend! ๐ŸŒฑ
05/29/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Good things happening in the neighborhood this weekend! ๐ŸŒฑ

Mark your calendars! Next Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, the Twilight Garden Club and Centenary United Methodist Church are holding their annual plant sale. Stop by both for some great plants for your own gardens!

Registration for June closes at 5pm TODAY! Still deciding? Message us today for Summer School details!
05/29/2026

Registration for June closes at 5pm TODAY!
Still deciding? Message us today for Summer School details!

Need help deciding? Message us today for Summer School details!
05/28/2026

Need help deciding? Message us today for Summer School details!

Address

302 Warren Street
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15073894229

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