VOICES
Our program for teaching the English language
VOICES helps English Language Learners and newcomers to the U.S. grasp a stronger understanding of the English language in an engaging and supportive environment. Through hands-on tutoring, group discussions, and creative composition assignments, students have the opportunity to expand their English skills while developing an interest in reading and writing.
VOICES IS BASED ON OUR STATE’S ENGLISH LEARNING STANDARDS AND INCORPORATES BOTH ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BASED ON STUDENTS’ INTERESTS. HERE’S WHAT MAKES VOICES UNIQUE:
Programs Meets two days per week after school
VOICES is held at Harrisonburg High School, Thomas Harrison Middle School, and Skyline Middle Schools. Classes are led by certified Harrisonburg City Schools teachers and On the Road Youth Leaders, who work together to create a safe space for youth to grow in their English literacy and share their experiences learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.
Youth get to take field trips each year
During VOICES, our youth have the opportunity to take field trips that build community engagement while helping our youth expand their understanding of and interest in writing, poetry, and drama. Past field trips have included visiting museums in Washington D.C., seeing “The Nutcracker” in Richmond, visiting Massanutten Regional Library, and attending a Poetry Slam at Eastern Mennonite University.
The program ends with a Learning Showcase
Each year, VOICES concludes with a culminating Learning Showcase in the community where youth release their published book, which highlights the writings that the youth have done throughout the year. Each year, the book includes a beautiful collection of poems, opinion pieces, and essays from writers representing various nations. Check out last year’s “Our Voices” book here!
Interested in joining VOICES?
Email Emani Morse, Co-CEO, for more information and questions: email@ontheroadcollaborative.com.
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