LARA Educational Opportunities

10/12/2026

📢 📢 ATTENTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: 📢 📢

LARA Educational Opportunities will begin a new series in January entitled "English and Professionalism in the Workplace." This series is designed for community members who understand some English but would like to gain a better understanding of idioms and workplace norms and conventions.

This series will be taught by a certified TOEFL/TOESL instructor.

Interested? Email Kathy Parker: [email protected] for more information.

10/08/2026

📣📣LARA Educational Opportunities is seeking volunteer tutors to assist our teachers in both the high school equivalency program and English language learning program.

⏰ Class times: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 4:30 PM-7:00 PM, and 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.

📚 ✏Love math, reading, language or leading conversation circles with English language learners? Please email Trinda: [email protected].

10/01/2026

LARA is grateful and honored to be the recipient of one of Arby's West Lafayette’s community fundraisers. Thanks to contributions from community members dining at the West Lafayette location of Arby’s, the restaurant was able to raise nearly $600 for LARA programs.

Thank you to all who donated, and thank you for selecting LARA as the beneficiary of the fundraiser!

09/20/2026

Thank you to GE Aerospace for volunteering to paint some classrooms through the coordination of United Way!

09/15/2026

🚨 Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! 🚨

Teachers, why do YOU teach?

09/15/2026

Behind every adult learner’s success is a teacher who believes in them. Educators impact reaches far beyond the classroom. 💫

Bethellen Richardson from LARA Educational Opportunities tells us why she continues to teach. 🩵

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that LARA Educational Opportunities has been recognized as a Program of Excellence! 🎉

This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our students and staff in helping adults reach their goals. From strong student enrollment and academic gains to HSE attainment and career training services, our team is committed to creating opportunities that make a difference.

Thank you to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and community partners for making this achievement possible! 💙

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Discover your potential at LARA! Whether you're aiming to earn your HSE/GED, improve your English, or gain a workforce certification, we've got the resources to help you succeed. Visit our website to learn more about how we can support your educational journey: laralafayette.org.