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.
July is Disability Pride Month (7/26/2024) - July is Disability Pride Month! Today marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed to promote and protect equal rights for individuals living with disabilities. We celebrate our students and staff who bring a diversity of abilities to our work and invite you to read more about this month and how the evolution of the Disability Pride Month Flag represents a community effort to strengthen inclusivity via AmeriDisability.com. 
Accepting Applications to Join Our Board (7/24/2024) - Are you interested in being an active advocate for adult education? Would you or someone you know like to be more engaged in the behind-the-scenes at Vermont Adult Learning? We are currently accepting applications to join our Board of Trustees! Members of VAL’s Board bring diverse perspectives and skillsets to our organizational culture and operations work closely with VAL’s Executive Leadership to influence and inform our policies and procedures contribute to the management of financial resources for Vermont’s largest provider of adult education services champion VAL’s mission and vision to advocate for and empower our learners And more! Please see… 
Introducing VAL’s New Executive Director, Tara Brooks! (7/1/2024) - Vermont Adult Learning has welcomed Tara Brooks as our new Executive Director! Tara, a lifelong Vermonter from Addison County, is dedicated to being a compassionate leader who focuses on building community and creating a positive and productive work environment that inspires people to be their best selves. Tara believes in leading with kindness, humor, and humility and creating a space where everyone feels safe to share their thoughts and ideas. Check out Tara's staff profile below and head over to our Leadership Page to read her formal bio! Where were you born? Middlebury, Vermont What is your educational background? I went… 
VT’s Adult Education and Literacy Network – Advocating for Learners Statewide (6/13/2024) - Did you know Vermont Adult Learning is the largest of four Adult Education and Literacy providers around the state? Over the last few years, we have been working more closely as a network with Central Vermont Adult Education, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, and The Tutorial Center to advance advocacy efforts at the statehouse to help legislators understand our learners and the positive impact adult education can have on one’s well-being and economic stability. Check out the above infographic for some statistics of interest and testimonials from our learners! Over the course of the latest Legislative Session, a major change was… 
Pride Month Reflection on Student and Educator Rights (6/11/2024) - Did you know it is not uncommon for older high school students to leave the traditional school system due to bullying or harassment, unaddressed learning difficulties, and/or an increased need for social/emotional support? LGBTQ+ students are no exception, often navigating both overt forms of bullying and more insidious microaggressions from others such as intentionally using one's incorrect pronoun (misgendering) or name (deadnaming). As a resource for education, VT Adult Learning strives to create a safe and welcoming environment where students and staff can feel a true sense of belonging and confidently focus on their learning goals. This Pride Month, we… © Vermont Adult Learning