1. Orientation Welcome to the Colchester L.C. Vermont Adult Learning Please ask questions at anytime

2. Today’s Appointment “Housekeeping” Overview of services Q & A Initial paperwork TABE Locator

3. Housekeeping Bathroom is down the hall on the left. Water cooler is in the kitchen No Smoking

4. Courtesy Respect others’ personal space Respect others’ personal items Use appropriate language Respect the quiet learning environment

5. Cell Phones Cell phones MUST be set to vibrate while in the center Do not answer the phone or text while in the classroom You may answer the phone after leaving the classroom. Please hold your conversation outside in the hallway.

6. What We Do At Vermont Adult Learning, our primary mission is to support you in improving basic skills, earning your high school credential and transitioning to work and/or higher education.

7. What We Aren’t Not a school – your goals are your responsibility and we are here to help you achieve them One-on-One tutoring program

8. Our most successful students… Are able to commit to a schedule and attend regularly Make their appointments and notify us of absences Are realistic about identifying and dealing with potential barriers Take responsibility for learning

9. Taking Responsibility Set learning goals based on what I need to know. Think about how I learn best, and use those strategies to help myself learn. Use all the available resources to learn what I need to learn Evaluate whether I’m learning what I’ve set out to learn Test out my learning by trying to apply it in real-life situations

10. Course of Study Working with you, we’ll design an individualized course of study. Many things will be taken into consideration including your schedule, transportation, and learning styles. This is a shared commitment between you and Vermont Adult Learning Staff.

11. Credentialing Options G.E.D. Vermont Adult Diploma Program High School Completion Program

12. Basic Skills Brush-up Math Reading Writing

13. Paperwork Registration Income Chart Release of Information Request for Information Rights and Responsibilities

14. TABE Locator It looks like a test, feels like a test but it is not a test Helps us know what version of TABE assessment to give you No guessing Do not write in booklet

15. What’s next ? We will contact you within the next week to discuss: Further Assessment Goal Setting and Education Advising Schedule This is a shared commitment between you and Vermont Adult Learning staff. We will do all we can to assist you in reaching your goals.