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50th Anniversary Celebration |
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Where: IU13 Lancaster Office
1020 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
When: Thursday, June 9, 2022
4:00-7:00pm (Rain or shine)
Audience: Free and open to the public.
While registration is not required, please let us know you’re coming to help us plan for plenty of food, fun, and door prizes. Plus, we’ll keep you informed of new event details!
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When Elizabeth was 17, she gave birth to her first child. Unable to afford childcare and lacking family support, she dropped out of school to raise her baby. Elizabeth has struggled to find a job with a sustaining wage that does not require a GED.
After the birth of her fourth child, and now working two jobs to keep a roof over their heads, she decided to pursue her education. In 2019, she registered for high school equivalency (HSE) classes with IU13 Community Ed. Within a year, she passed four out of five subject tests but had three unsuccessful attempts to pass the final exam. Feeling like a failure, Elizabeth became depressed and did not attempt the test again in 2021.
Elizabeth shares, “It was hard battling with everything inside, but with my counselor’s help, I overcame my fear of failing again and in January 2022 made the appointment for my reading test.” Elizabeth took her final test on February 25 and passed. “Hard work pays off,” she said. “But the look on my kids’ faces and my feeling of self-accomplishment is what matters most.”
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On May 16th, 2022, IU13 Community Education and VF Corporation signed a contract for services, which will help to provide instruction, translation, and assessments for all English as a Second Language (ESL) students. |
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Tim Talk
IU13 Community Education Program Director
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Twice per year, we survey our adult learners to gather their feedback about our classes. The results from the Spring 2022 survey are now available, and 99% of learners indicated that their instructor is always/usually a good teacher, 100% said their teacher is always/usually prepared for class, and 98.6% indicated their teacher always/usually helps them reach their goals. The comments from students were overwhelmingly positive. One student wrote, “Personally, I think we have the best teacher we could have. She is always there to help us and takes time for us to understand every subject.” Another student shared, “This class doesn't only help me prepare for the test, but the class also prepares me for life. I have learned so much from all subject areas that I didn't grasp effectively when I was in school years ago.”
I am so grateful for our exceptional teaching staff who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, high levels of expertise, and compassion daily.
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IU13 is pleased to announce that Jessica Barnhart has accepted the position of Community Education Supervisor for the Lebanon Program. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English Education with ESL Certification, Jessica obtained a master’s degree in Education, earned a second Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, and started a doctorate in curriculum and instruction.
Over the past decade, Jessica has been teaching Middle School English and ESL and serving as a Professional Development Instructor focused on visioning, advising, and the standards.
Community Education also welcomes Danielle Buzzelli and Beth Bomberger as adjunct instructors.
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For over 12 years, Lenny Walton has worked one-on-one with students taking High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) classes at IU13.
When a student can solve linear functions in mathematics, (a fancy way to create lines on a graph), they are sent to Lenny! He works with higher level students who are in the last stage of prep for the GED test.
We are so thankful to have Lenny working with us to help make a difference.
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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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If you're interested in making a difference in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, consider donating to IU13 Community Education.
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Interested in supporting IU13 Community Education? Your donation helps students purchase bus passes so they can attend school, pay for the HSE test, or buy shoes for a new job. Please donate today!
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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
Direct Care Provider
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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*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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