Vermont Adult Learning helps adult learners, ages 16 and older, acquire reading, writing, math, and computer skills to earn high school diplomas/GEDs. We teach English Language Learners skills to advance educationally and at work. We engage in workforce development. Our services are offered at no cost and are available in person and online. Text VAL to 833-900-0907 or contact a Learning Center nearest to you to learn more!
Interested in remote learning? Check out VAL’s Online Learning Center (OLC) course catalog.
Note for in-person learning: We no longer require masks in our learning centers. Anyone at high risk or wishing to continue wearing a mask for other reasons is welcome to do so. We will continue to have masks available in our centers for those who need them.
Those who choose to wear a mask do so because it is a decision they have made for their health and safety. Vermont Adult Learning expects that decision to be respected. If you have concerns about your safety, please let us know so we can discuss options to address them.
A Day at Plymouth State Park for ELL Students (9/4/2025) - The following was shared after a visit to Plymouth State Park from VAL English Language instructor, Jessie MacLean. This visit was made possible thanks to support from Vermont Parks Forever: August 2, 2025. On this beautiful, warm, and sunny afternoon, 3 o'clock to be exact, 3 Venezuelan families, a total of 12 people, met me at Plymouth State Park in Plymouth Vermont for a get together. The minute I found out from my Regional director, Karen Harker, that VAL had free state park passes to distribute to staff, I immediately started planning a get together for some of my ELL… 
Windham County Learning Center Open House on 9/17 (9/3/2025) - VAL's Windham County Learning Center is thrilled to host an Open House on Wednesday, September 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new location, 113 Technology Drive in Brattleboro. This event is a great opportunity for the community, especially local businesses and future students, to see the positive impact of adult education in Windham County. This Open House is a prime opportunity for business leaders to meet their future workforce and for prospective students to see how we can prepare them for a new career. Our students are actively pursuing their high school diploma, GED, and English language… 
Williston Hannaford Community Bag Program Benefits VAL This September (9/2/2025) - Attention Williston shoppers! Did you know that if you purchase a Community Bag at the Hannaford located at 78 Marshall Ave during the month of September, $1 will be donated to VAL? It's a great way to support our learners *and* the environment! 
🎉 Celebrate 45 years of Vermont Adult Learning with us! 🥳 (8/20/2025) - Registration for our 45th Anniversary celebration is now live at givebutter.com/VAL45! Join us on October 23 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the Rutland Country Club for an evening of connection, community, and celebration. We’d love to see you there! 
Practical Skills and Experiential Outings for ELL Classes in Windsor County (8/18/2025) - VAL instructor Joy Gaine's English Language Learning students recently enjoyed a lesson about making phone calls. They had to match common phone call phrases with correct responses. The lesson plan must have been created years ago, as it included... "The line is busy!" Who remembers that lovely busy signal?! Joy's students also enjoyed a visit to The Hood Art Museum in Hanover, NH. It was fun for staff and students to see writing in Arabic and Chinese to have it personally translated into English! © Vermont Adult Learning