The Community Education Newsletter |
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May Your Days be Merry and Bright |
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Whether you're spending this holiday season with family, friends, neighbors, or by yourself, IU13 wishes you a happy and healthy Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Ōmisoka, Christmas, and New Years.
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New Classes Start January 2022 |
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IU13 Community Education classes are available to Lancaster and Lebanon county adults at no cost. Classes are offered in the mornings and evenings, both in-person and online to fit your schedule.
Orientation for IU13 Community Education’s FREE classes is already underway. On January 10th we will welcome students from all walks of life, helping them thrive and succeed in education, communication, and job training.
A few of the classes we offer include:
- English as a Second Language
- High School Equivalency/GED
- Family Literacy
If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling or learning more about IU13 programs, click below.
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Instructor Marilyn Lydic earned kudos for her technology support to students and teachers at a statewide conference this past summer. This recognition at the Technology in Adult Education Virtual Conference showcased her innovative approach during the pandemic.
Marilyn shared with participants the challenges IU13 Community Education faced with moving to remote learning and how technology coaching for both students and teachers helped. She spoke about the decision to use Schoology and Zoom for instruction, the procedure for identifying students new to remote learning, the coaching opportunities she offered them prior to class, the assistance offered to teachers during class time to help students access assignments, and tools she used to help students learn technology remotely. She also spoke about organizing materials in a learning management system to fit teacher's content and instructional needs.
Marilyn shares that the most rewarding part of her technology coaching experience has been witnessing the change in student's confidence level. When students joined her in a Zoom, the first words out of their mouths often were, “I can’t do technology,” but by the end of the meeting they exclaimed, “I CAN do technology!”
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Tim Talk
IU13 Community Education Program Director
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In July of 2022, we are planning to move the Lancaster-based Community Education program under one roof at Burle, in the same building at 1020 New Holland Avenue where IU13’s offices are located. Daytime and evening classes, which are currently held at Bright Side, Liberty Place, and McCaskey East, will all move to the same Burle location. In the new footprint, Community Education will have 9 classrooms, 7 offices/meeting rooms, a welcome lobby, and easy access to a lunchroom and outdoor courtyard. The move will make it easier for students to transition between levels, access much-needed resources in one location, and study in a facility that feels like a college campus. For teachers, advisors, and program assistants the move will make it easier to collaborate with each other and the leadership team. Community Education is planning to maintain one classroom at the new CareerLink on Manheim Pike, and will also make space available at Burle for CareerLink Case Managers to meet with students needing financial and case management support for employment and training purposes. We will have an open house in the fall of 2022 so all of you can see our new location.
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Extraordinary Give Fundraiser Outcome |
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We are honored and grateful for your generous Extraordinary Give contribution to the Refugee Center on November 19th 2021. Due to your support, the Refugee Center raised $2,575! Your donation will be put to work right away to impact the community for the better. We are beyond lucky to have supporters like you who believe in our vision of providing education, integration, wellness, and self-sufficiency for immigrants and refugees. On behalf of IU13 and the Refugee Center, thank YOU for being extraordinary!!!
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Learn more about the Refugee Center's mission and staff: |
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If you're interested in donating to Community Education and learning how your donations can help continue classes, job training, and school navigation even after the Extra Give Fundraiser click below. |
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Partnership with Twin Valley Coffee |
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The idea of starting conversations, opening lines of communication by the simple act of offering guest a cup of coffee, is not a new one. In fact, it dates back to the 1600's. Today coffee houses have become a staple of American culture, a necessary aspect of everyday life.
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The Refugee Center is pleased to announce a collaboration with Twin Valley Coffee to offer our clients that cup of coffee and connection. Lynn and Lynne Burkholder, the owners of Twin Valley Coffee, are passionate not only about their family, but about supporting their community, and making the best cup of coffee. At the Refugee Center, we are also passionate about our community as well as about promoting a peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. We think this is the start of a beautiful friendship!
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IU13 Bilingual Cultural Navigators work with children and adults to connect them with social, educational, and medical opportunities that empower families. Examples include: Teaching High School Students about Refugees (a free resource for high school teachers), events & workshops, and a hygiene program. Watch this short video to learn more about School District of Lancaster’s focus on refugees and the supports in place to welcome our new neighbors:
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IU13 Community Education provides a wide variety of daytime and evening educational and supportive services to adults in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
Click on the links below or call us at 717-606-1708 for more information.
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English as a Second Language
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GED | HiSET test prep classes
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Must be a United States Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) to enroll in classes
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ESL or HSE classes for parents of children between birth-3rd grade
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ESL classes with civics instruction and placement into job training programs
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Workforce Preparation Classes |
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Administration Support Professional
Basic Computer Skills
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Direct Care Provider Certificate
Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
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Services and Supports Include:
Paid Internships, Assistance in Seeking Employment, Training for Certification, Supportive Services, and more!
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**Youth must meet income and eligibility requirements.
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Bilingual cultural navigators connect children and adults with social, educational, and medical services in the community
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Using PA Standards-aligned lessons, high school students can build knowledge and understanding of the global refugee crisis
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*IU13 Community Education classes and services provided directly by IU13 staff are free with limited exceptions. Additional services/tests provided by our partner providers may have costs. Please contact us with any questions. |
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Contact Information:
For more information about Community Education visit our website
or call
Lancaster: 717-606-1708
Lebanon: 717-450-1525
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