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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Collaborating for Community: CVOEO Brings Housing Expertise to VAL’s ELL Classroom (7/28/2025) - This spring, Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) collaborated with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) to support adult learners with important housing education. Erald Xhaferaj, a Housing Education Specialist from CVOEO, joined VAL instructor Beverly Keim’s Civics class for English Language Learners (ELL) to lead a three-part series on housing and renters' rights and responsibilities. The classes were held at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and served learners from a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. The multilingual students expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn about housing while practicing their English language skills. “It was exciting to share… 
Staff Profile: Ashley H. (7/21/2025) - Every person on our team brings something unique to VAL. Get to know Ashley in our latest staff profile! Name: Ashley H. Role at VAL: Educational Advisor What is your educational background? I have a BA in English and Classical Studies and an MA in English Literature. Interesting past job? I taught English in South Korea for several years. Last book you read? Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín. How do you enjoy spending your free time? I love reading novels in my free time, and I am learning to knit. What is a unique hobby or interest you have? I collect vintage… 
Action Needed! Advocate for Adult Education Funding (7/15/2025) - Education providers around the country, including Vermont Adult Learning, are facing significant uncertainty regarding federal funding. While Congress has approved these funds and we have a signed contract securing them for FY26, we do not know when - or if - these funds will be released. If these funds are withheld, VAL will lose approximately $400,000 in expected revenue. If you’d like to help advocate for us, the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) offers a simple petition and email tool that takes just a few minutes to complete. This is an easy way to raise your voice and show support for… 
Summer Break Closure June 30 – July 4 (6/27/2025) - VAL will be closed all of next week for our Summer Break. We look forward to seeing you again the week of July 7th! 
Juneteenth Event Roundup (6/9/2025) - Juneteenth is just around the corner! On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. Read more from the Museum of African American History and Culture to learn more and check out the listings below for opportunities to celebrate locally! Brattleboro 📍 Municipal Center, 230 Main St Weekdays, June 16–30, 2025 (9 AM–4:30 PM) 3rd Annual Juneteenth Art Exhibit & Sale featuring local artists in… © Vermont Adult Learning