DCLC News & Notes, November/December 2022
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Delaware County Literacy Council Celebrates GED Grads and Other High-Achieving Adult Students
DCLC Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2022 Adults who earned their GED with Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) in 2020, 2021, or 2022 were honored at a special Student Recognition Ceremony at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit on September 26, 2022. The ceremony also recognized DCLC students who became U.S. citizens, who completed Home Health Aide training,…
DCLC News & Notes, Summer 2022
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Literacy Council’s New Flags Highlight Free Services
Press Release of March 18, 2022 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) recently added some new flags to its front lawn on Providence Avenue in Chester to spread the word about the free services they offer to local adults. As broadcast by these colorful banners, DCLC’s website—delcoliteracy.org—is the best place learn about the many free classes…
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DCLC News & Notes February/March 2022
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Trauma-Informed Practices Help Adult Learners Succeed
According to a recent World Education blog post, “Perhaps now more than ever, adult educators are paying attention to the impact that personal and community trauma has on adult learners’ ability to learn and pursue their goals.” COVID-19 was a collective trauma we all experienced in the last two years—a trauma felt even more acutely…
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Adult Students See Lesson on Perseverance in Sidney Poitier’s Life
BLACK HISTORY LESSON ON SIDNEY POITIER INSPIRES STUDENTS Adult learners in Amy Rosenberg’s Adult Basic Education class read an article about Sidney Poitier’s accomplishments as an actor and activist, but they were most intrigued and inspired by Poitier’s rocky start to his acting career. According to the Newsela.com article (https://newsela.com/read/sidney-poitier-obituary/id/2001026959/; must register for a free…
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DCLC News & Notes November/December 2021
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Local and National Grants Help Literacy Council Offer Free Services
Press Release of December 3, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) has received generous broad-based support for the free literacy and employment services it offers to local adults. National and local foundations have recognized the importance of DCLC’s work in the community by awarding grants to DCLC during 2021. DCLC helps adults in Delaware County…
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Fun Workshops & Delco VIPs Headline Expert Academy Telethon
Press Release of October 4, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) is once again shining a spotlight on some of Delco’s best and brightest in an online celebration of adult literacy. The 2021 Expert Academy Telethon will feature accomplished professionals with ties to our area sharing knowledge in exciting workshops. The 2021 Champions of Adult…
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