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!
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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.
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Laurentia: I wonder if I still could… (1/20/2023) - For Laurentia, high school was literally a headache. In the middle of tenth grade, she began suffering debilitating migraines that took a toll on her education. “I was trying ten times harder than anyone else and kept failing. Extra studying and tutors weren’t helping,” she explained. Despite her ongoing efforts, her father saw her struggling and suggested she drop out to tend to her health. That was where her formal education was paused. Fast forward almost forty years to Laurentia attending her crafting group in Springfield. She noticed a lot of activity happening within the building and was informed that… 
Student Writing: Laurentia Batchelder (1/20/2023) - My Schooling Experience My experience in school, no matter what grade, was not pleasant. However, the unpleasantness was mostly exterior not interior. It was the bullying of the other students, because of my size that impaired my concentration. The teachers, I must be fair, did their best to help me. With so many students, they just didn’t have enough time to give me the attention that I needed to learn. I remember Mrs. Huggens, my first-grade teacher. I really liked her, she was tall with a lot of thick, short hair. However, what I really liked was the way she… 
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1/12/2023) - Each year, communities across the country celebrate the work of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For many agencies, including VAL, this means closing down for the holiday. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some ways we can all take this time to focus on learning and public service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy, as well as upcoming relevant events: Jan 14-16 Community Action Live - The Vermont Journal & The Shopper Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend | Montpelier Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend - Billings Farm Jan 16 AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service… 
Staff Profile: Fia Moser-Hardy, Student Support Specialist (12/9/2022) - Introducing VAL's newest Student Support Specialist for Chittenden County, Fia Moser-Hardy! Please join us in welcoming Fia and check out her Q&A: Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Boston, MA, and I moved to Vermont in 2015. Q: What is your educational background? A: I hold an M.F.A. in Writing, with a specialization in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. I completed a year and a half of my bachelor's before moving on to graduate school. I enjoyed taking classes in dance, art, writing, and English and French literature at… 
Staff Profile: Karen Harker, Regional Director of Windsor County (12/1/2022) - Please join us in welcoming Karen Harker, VAL's new Regional Director for Windsor County! Check out this quick Q&A to learn more about Karen: Q. Where were you born? A. I was born in Morgan City, Louisiana but grew up in Winterville, North Carolina. The mountains eventually called me to Vermont! Q. What is your educational background? A. I earned a B.S. in English Education from East Carolina University in 2010. I also hold an MA and PhD in English from The University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute, located in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Q. What is the last book you read? A.… © Vermont Adult Learning