Education Spotlight: Stafford Announces Expanded Adult Education Opportunities
Courses are offered in partnership with Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education and are free for school division staff and other parents.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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Stafford County is offering expanded opportunities for adults to pursue their education this spring, offering English language and GED preparation courses at several new locations.
The courses are offered in partnership with Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education (RARAE) and the number of locations in Stafford has increased to include Stafford Junction community centers at a number of county apartment complexes, according to a press release issued by the school division last week.
The spring semester, which runs from February 3 to May 19, includes six classes covering English literacy at all levels, advanced conversation, and GED reading skills at Stafford High School; intermediate and advanced English classes at Porter and Howell libraries; and GED reading skills, beginner English, and Parent/Community English at Rising Star Earling Learning Center, Shirley Heim Middle School, Garrison Woods community center, and Stafford Junction community centers.
RARAE also offers courses in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Caroline, and King George, and at regional correctional facilities. Classes cost $75 per semester and are free for parents of students in the school division’s ESOL program or Head Start/ Virginia Preschool Initiative.
Courses are also free for employees of Stafford County Schools.
“This partnership underscores Stafford Schools’ dedication to supporting lifelong learning and helping community members enhance their language and academic skills,” said Chris R. Fulmer, acting superintendent. “These offerings support Stafford Schools’ commitment to providing accessible, high-quality educational resources to ESOL and Head Start/VPI families, and our school staff.”
Registration appointments are available for the spring semester starting December 1 at RARAE’s website.
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