About
Welcome to the Virginia
Adult Learning Resource Center!
We provide adult education and literacy resources, publications, and training for adult education practitioners in Virginia.
Contact Us!
- Email [email protected]
- Phone (new numbers coming soon)
- Address: 300 Arboretum Place, #200 Richmond, VA 23236
GED Helpine: New number coming soon. Visit https://gedva.com/ for more information.
*Scroll down for individual specialists’ contact information.
A division of The Center for Teacher Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) strengthens Virginia’s adult education and literacy system through professional development, resources, and collaborative projects. VALRC provides face-to-face and online trainings for Virginia adult education teachers and program staff; manages the GED® Virginia website and GED® Helpline; and supports the development and expansion of career pathways programs for adults.
Our Mission: To equip the field of adult education and literacy with essential skills and resources by delivering innovative and effective training, publications, curriculum design, and program development through an access-oriented mindset.
Our Vision: That the field of adult education and literacy will have the best available tools and training to help adult learners build a better future.
Meet our Team
Katie Bratisax
Senior Instructional Technology Specialist [email protected]Contact Katie for...
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508 Compliance
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Remote Learning/Distance education
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Disability assistance
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Online courses
Ali Buchanan
ESOL Communications Specialist [email protected]Contact Ali for...
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Tutoring questions
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GED helpline questions
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VALRC communications
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VALRC phone line support
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Listserv support
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Canvas administration
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Data on professional development participation
Kate Daly Rolander
Director [email protected]Contact Kate for...
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Questions about VALRC’s work and partners
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Integrated Education & Training (IET) support
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PluggedInVA questions
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Developing partnerships for IET
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Teacher leadership resources
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Postsecondary transition guidance
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Adult education & English language acquisition research
Carla Dannouf
Financial Manager [email protected]Contact Carla for...
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Finance matters
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Invoices
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General office inquiries
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Personnel/Employment issues
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Phone matters
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Online Management of Education Grant Awards (OMEGA) system issues
Hillary Major
Instructional Standards and Publications Specialist [email protected]Contact Hillary for...
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College & Career Readiness (CCRS) for adult education assistance
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Writing instruction & resource questions
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Information & training requests related to English language arts/literacy
Elizabeth Severson-Irby
Adult Learning Coordinator & Literacy Specialist [email protected]Contact Elizabeth for...
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VALRC’s adult education professional development and training
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Literacy & reading instruction
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Serving adults with disabilities
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Family literacy
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Data on professional development participation