Loudoun County Public Schools - Adult Education

Student Stories: How Can I Lose When I Came Here With Nothing?

https://www.proliteracy.org/Resources/Blog/Article/133/Student-Stories-How-Can-I-Lose-When-I-Came-Here-With-Nothing

proliteracy.org Read how one man came to America with only $20 and is now making his American dream a reality.

4 Tips for Choosing a Career When You Can't Decide What to Do

For those of us who are interested in EVERYTHING!! Some tips.https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-choose-a-career-when-you-are-interested-in-everything-4114047?utm_content=buffer6c33c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=cmsocialposting_money

thebalancecareers.com You can find a flexible career path that doesn’t confine you to a suffocating box. You just have to take some time to explore all of the options.

Students Teach Students and Reduce ESOL Waiting Lists

What a wonderful way to pay it forward. EL Students teaching other EL Students. Do not wait to learn to speak English, https://www.proliteracy.org/Blogs/Article/394/Students-Teach-Students-and-Reduce-ESOL-Waiting-Lists?fbclid=IwAR05fRtdzTQ8HCziBd9-TCvK4OfV7wvGmg26ngwUEmoNCGNR4KsEZF2t6UE

proliteracy.org For their inaugural PBHA Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, six students taught English to hundreds of new residents of Boston.

The Power of a Pencil

NVFS' Back2School Brigade needs your help to engage and prepare the next generation of teachers, scientists, artists, and explorers. Please donate today at n...

A journey of self-discovery: DaQuan Coleman talks path to college - Salisbury Post

salisburypost.com As 21-year-old DaQuan Coleman reflected on the path leading to his upcoming matriculation to Livingstone College, he sat, arm hooked over the back of his seat and eyes narrowed in recollection. Point A on the path, it seemed, was hard to pinpoint: Coleman’s journey has navigated family struggles, ...

Loudoun County, VA

Awesome activity for the whole family!

loudoun.gov Loudoun Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Lunar Landing

More students are being bullied online, federal report says

washingtonpost.com Bullying has declined overall in the past decade.

Get your passport to live. Get your GED!

The big difference one letter makes😂:

Heat Safety Tips and Resources

weather.gov It is NEVER safe to leave a toddler, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway.  Kids plays in cars and can get locked in. Already 9 toddlers have died in hot cars in 2019! Cars can heat up quick...

One Loudoun Still Growing, New Businesses to Open this Summer

loudounnow.com Loudoun County’s version of the Reston Town Center was a mound of dirt seven years ago and a small arrangement of four buildings five years ago. Now a cluster of more than a dozen buildings that house close to 100 shops and restaurants, One Loudoun is still far from completion, just as its #NotDon...

Womens Empowerment | ProLiteracy

proliteracy.org When women are empowered through literacy, they can find their voice, be strong, get educated, and improve their lives. Real life examples of women’s empowerment through literacy include: leaving abusive situations, getting a better job, improving their health, breaking the cycle of poverty, and f...

Help Shape Loudoun’s Rural Business Future: Apply for Open REDC Seats - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA

biz.loudoun.gov If you are looking for a way to serve your community and supporting Loudoun’s rural economy, apply for a seat on the Rural Economic Development Council.

NOVA Community College

Summer time means New Student Orientations for our #NOVANighthawks! Have you signed up for yours?

https://www.nvcc.edu/orientation/

Loudoun County Government

The annual registration period for short-term rental residential properties in #Loudoun begins July 1, 2019. The registrations will be active through June 30, 2020. Details here: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5025.

Loudoun County Government

#Loudoun County will host a groundbreaking for the long-awaited Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. The park will be located on 257 acres and will include a variety of active and passive recreational amenities. Details here: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5022

Rust Library

Friday Movies at the Library!

Dear LCPS Adult Education Community, Our catalog is ready to view! Download your copy: www.lcps.org/adulted, click on Fall 2019 Catalog. Registration opens on August 5th, 2019. Hope you enjoy.

ION Training Center Praised as 'Game Changer'

Did you see the new ION Training Center in Leesburg? Free open skating will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the next three weekends. Escape the heat!!!
Check it out: https://loudounnow.com/2019/06/14/ion-training-center-praised-as-game-changer/?fbclid=IwAR21W2GLFyplXYLOz_pgFfwWV-8XWsSp67b0Pd0gea_43fvwVgQjC1Zx53c

loudounnow.com The formal ribbon cutting celebration occurred Friday afternoon, but figure skaters and hockey players have already been getting workouts in at Leesburg’s new $100 million ION International Training Center. Dignitaries from the Loudoun and Leesburg governments, community leaders, construction con

GED Testing Service - Home of the GED Program

"I earned my GED because I wanted a better life for my family. I had a full time job and attended night school-- it was a challenge. Having kids also doubled my responsibilities. I was lucky to have a great support group to push me to not give up even when i felt lost. I couldn't have done this without them!" -Cindy #MondayMotivation

Saluting a Few of Loudoun's Female Farmers - Loudoun County Farms, VA

Dear Loudoun, meet some of your Female Farmers. Did you know? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Ag Census, Loudoun is home to more female-owned farms (725) than any other county in Virginia!!!!
https://loudounfarms.org/2019/06/12/saluting-a-few-of-loudouns-female-farmers/?fbclid=IwAR1-QvJ16jdoEL8blNeb2p-GfMGL4j20PwsyHOgHmGdLIWPWToFdph4-go8

loudounfarms.org Did you know? Loudoun is home to more female-owned farms (725) than any other county in Virginia. This is a salute to their hard work.

GED Testing Service - Home of the GED Program

"In 2016, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that made me unable to complete high school. So, I pursued my GED instead. It was definitely hard to study when I felt so sick. But, I wasn't going to let that hold me back. In mid May 2018, I completed my GED. I am extremely proud of myself for being able to persevere through sickness. Congrats to all grads!" -Cassidy #Motivation

The Effects of Adult Literacy on Children

proliteracy.org We need to make massive injections of adult literacy education in our nation if we are to raise the reading achievement levels of high school graduates through the intergenerational transfer of literacy from parents to their children.

Typing Skills 101

Learn to Type this summer! Come to Purceville Library 06/14/2019 1-2PM https://loudouncountypubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=55987&lib=1004

loudouncountypubliclibrary.evanced.info

NOVAHCC Construction Job Fair

We are very excited to present the Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA) is holding their annual Construction Job Fair Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. Companies will be hiring on the spot!

Location: Nannie Lee Memorial Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm
https://youtu.be/unJt8P-bToo

Instructional Programs / Adult Education

GED Information Session July 30th, 2019 @ 10:30am at LCPS Administration Building. Find out how to get your passport to life! Start here: www.lcps.org/adulted

lcps.org Starting in Fall 2019, we no longer will have the ability to mail catalogs to residence. The catalog will be available for download on the website, www.lcps.org/adulted. Limited copies will be available at LCPS schools.

Ashburn Library

Cracking the Code To Your Federal Job Search.
Thursday, May 16, 7pm.
Learn how to apply for a Federal Job. Topics include: understanding the Federal job road map; qualifying for jobs; reviewing vacancy announcements; understanding how HR staff score your applications; and writing your resume. Led by Corliss Jackson, MPA, former GS-15 HR Manager with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). For Grade 9 - adult.

Loudoun County Government

The #Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is sponsoring a ‘Job Search in the Digital Age’ workshop May 23, 2019, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Rust Library in Leesburg. The event is free. Details here: http://bit.ly/2E01B3y

Ashburn Library

Buying a Home &
Selling a Home.
Saturday, May 18, 11-12pm, and 1-2pm, respectively.
Realtor and lawyer Bruce McBarnette discusses both buying and selling a home in the Loudoun County area in these two programs. Presentations are perfect for both new home buyers just starting out, and then older home owners looking to move. Come enjoy both or either one of these two real estate educational programs. For adults.

Literacy Empowers Entrepreneurial Women in Mexico

proliteracy.org As a way to nurture economic development and combat poverty in Guanajuato, ProLiteracy partnered with PLAMAC to expand a learning project using a proven business education curriculum called the Exito! (Success) in PLAMAC’s Savings Clubs.

COMMON GROUND ETIQUETTE

Good morning ☀️ Wishing you a great week ahead! Remember to stay #polished and #professional no matter what.

Cascades Library

May is National Pet Month and we are sharing our love of pets by posting pics of our staff and their pets.
This is Miss Lisa with her handsome horse Sonny and her adorable dog Misty.
Did you know that there are more horses here in Loudoun than in any other county in Virginia? Check out this site for horse happenings in Loudoun!
https://bit.ly/2VvQzOs

GED Testing Service - Home of the GED Program

"I wanted to further my education by going to college and I wanted to complete my high school career. I loved the support I received while studying to pass the tests." - Chloe #MondayMotivation http://ow.ly/yonw50u9NxQ

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to once again be the Finish Line Sponsor for this wonderful family-friendly event!

Round up the troops and join us at the 5th Annual Superhero 5k & Kids Fun Run on Sunday, June 2nd -- strollers and dogs welcome on the course. Races include a 5K walk/run, and a 1K walk/run and Tot Sprint for the kids! #LCSuperhero5k #LoudounGrownBaby #LoveLoudounBaby

Learn more and register today: https://www.loudounchamber.org/events/superhero-5k/

Loudoun County, VA

loudoun.gov Loudoun Sponsors Upcoming Trainings on Reversing Opioid Overdoses

Ashburn Library

Strategy Gaming.
Sunday, May 12, 1 pm.
Come play games! For adults.

Sterling Library

Happy Monday, friends! We have great adult programs planned this week & look forward to welcoming you!
**Death Cafe tonight at 6:30 p.m.
**Tech Tuesday: Universal Class & Lynda.com, Tues, May 7, 2 p.m.
**VT Extension's Family Nutrition Series, Tues, May 7, 6:30 p.m.
**Spring in Watercolors, Wed, May 8, 6:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Look out for others if you’re driving, walking, or biking. #BeStreetSmart
Get more COG Street Smart safety tips: ow.ly/Mfq130ovWXR

Loudoun County Government

The results of January’s Point-in-Time Count in #Loudoun and the region are in. Homelessness has declined regionally, but shows a slight increase in Loudoun. Details: http://bit.ly/2PY95sZ

GED Testing Service - Home of the GED Program

Listen to this student in Atlanta trying to get his GED Certification. It sounds so familiar, his struggle is so real. Get ready to take your GED with us, and get your passport to life now. www.lcps.org/adulted

This week our parents are facing some challenges: Frank is unsure what to expect on his next test; Arianna is finding it tough to balance work and school; and Crystal found the science test tougher than she thought. #GEDDiaries #sponsored

ProLiteracy

This great ProLiteracy article explains so much about our non-english speaking population.

Adult learners who are not literate in their native language find it more difficult to learn, read, and speak fluently in a second language.

Formal education isn’t always an option for Latino immigrants, especially adults. Teaching native-language literacy first can significantly increase the percentage of Latino immigrants who feel confident enrolling and succeeding in English language classes and other adult education classes. Learning to read and write in one’s primary language is vital to success in the workplace, managing health care, and raising a family.

Read more at https://bit.ly/2GKqLqR.

‘‘You Got Your High School Diploma?’’

We could not resist sharing this post. Take a look at this amazing initiative in the State of California. https://story.californiasunday.com/high-school-diploma

story.californiasunday.com A traveling classroom offers a third, fourth, and fifth chance to get a GED.

7 science-backed reasons you should make art, even if you're bad at it

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-make-art-even-if-youre-bad-2016-6?fbclid=IwAR03pRvrOWHHn3LYdgUmiPrs_aB_6hbHqymYqLh_APU0xcpfr8UhErdxaxI&IR=T%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar&utm_term=mobile&referrer=facebook

businessinsider.com Artistic pursuits aren't just fun — scientific research shows that they're actually strengthening your brain.

ProLiteracy

Immigrants come to the US each year unable to communicate with others, fill out important health documents, or get jobs. Have you ever wondered what it's like to go through day-to-day life unfamiliar with the language or culture?

Take a walk in Samuel's shoes, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who struggles to adjust to his new life. Visit https://bit.ly/2St6nMw.

ProLiteracy

During a 10-year period of research, adult basic skills (ABS) program participants showed mean income gains of 53 percent as compared to an income drop of 2 percent for nonparticipants. This large overall difference suggests that ABS program participation may be central to sustained income growth for this low-#education population. See the full white paper and infographic at https://bit.ly/2GDZcPU. #literacy

What surprises you the most about the low literacy rates in the US?

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

PRCS is hiring for summer camps and much more! Job Fairs will be held March 9 and March 14. Interviews will be conducted on site! Find details at
https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4751