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The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center equips the field of adult education and literacy with essential skills and resources to expand access to high-quality instruction and workforce preparation.
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The Latest from VALRC
June 2026 PROGRESS: Partnerships with Corrections
This edition of Progress highlights partnerships between adult education programs and correctional institutions and reentry programs. Read about the successful win-win partnerships that are strengthening communities and creating career pathways for justice-involved individuals. Read More
A Partnership Focused on Second Chances: Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education & Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
“We want them coming out better than when they came in.” That guiding principle from Superintendent Clay Corbin has shaped the long-standing partnership between Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education. For more than 30 years, NSVAE has provided GED® instruction and educational support to incarcerated individuals at NRADC, building a program rooted in consistency, collaboration, and the belief that education creates opportunity. Read More
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Read the latest round-up email to learn about online training events in May and June. Find out how to share your expertise… Read More
SPOTLIGHT 2025
Read the fourth volume of collected writing by Virginia adult education learners. Read More
Upcoming Events
Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series
This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate… Read More
Performance Accountability Webinar
This virtual training will provide the basics of the data we collect and how it is used for accountability, a practical overview of the National… Read More
LACES: Getting Off to a Good Start
This webinar, hosted by the LACES staff, is for all current (new and seasoned) data staff, focusing on setting up classes, batch editing, handling assessments… Read More
Adult Education Program Manager Refresher
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers Read More
Last day (midnight) to add or correct data for PY 2025-26
Last day to add or correct data for PY 2025-26; must be completed by midnight. Read More
LACES Annual Training — By Invitation Only
Where: The Arboretum at 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236 (Parking is no-cost in the garage next to the building. Do not park… Read More