Congress Declares National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Literacy Volunteers-Winchester Area invites you to join them in celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, September 13-19, 2010. This Congressional declaration, H. Res 1472 was sponsored by Rep. Jared Polis (D. CO) and is the culmination of literacy advocacy and outreach resulting in twenty co-signers in the House.

Literacy Volunteers-Winchester Area along with other programs that offer adult education will be celebrating this week in September. On September 18 we hope to be staging a way for the community to recognize adult education and literacy.

According to the latest national survey of adults, over 93 million American adults have Basic or Below Basic literacy skills that limit their ability to advance at work and in education, help their children with school work, interact with their health care professionals, and participate fully in their communities.

Upcoming Fall Activities at Literacy Volunteers:

Math Lab, held once a week for adults who need to improve their math skills. Each class will last 2 hours and be taught by a long time math teacher.

Expanded Computer Classes. One class will be provided in personal computer work and the other will focus on workplace computing. Both classes will include an introduction to Word. Classes will last for 8 weeks.

English As A Second Language classes will begin in September at Montague Avenue United Methodist Church and Highland Presbyterian Church These classes are for the beginning English language learner. The class meets one evening a week for 2 hours. From here the student will be better prepared to enter the programs offered by Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education.

If you are interested in volunteering, call us at 536-1648 and talk to Karen about how to get involved.

September = Education

GED Test

On the first Sat. of every month at Dowell J. Howard, 8 AM, Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education gives a practice GED test.

Taking the practice test allows you to take the full test, when you are ready, free of charge (a savings of $45). Advance registration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

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