Our Mission: Provide individualized services that assist the people of Winchester City, Frederick, and Clarke County in achieving their personal goals through literacy.

Our Vision: Equip students with the essential skills to navigate through a complex world of instructions and information while building literacy and computer proficiency.

Battling the Scourge of Illiteracy

30 Million Americans Cannot Read, But There Is Hope and Help
By Byron Pitts (CBS News)

Walter is 59 years old and just learned to read a few years ago at a voluntary literacy organization like Literacy Volunteers-Winchester Area.  Watch the video to learn the life story of Walter.   He is a perfect example of the type of learner we are helping.



GED Test

On the first Sat. of every month at Dowell J. Howard, 8 AM, Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education gives a practice GED test.

Taking the practice test allows you to take the full test, when you are ready, free of charge (a savings of $45). Advance registration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

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