VHS Spandau receives alpha seal: milestone for educational aid in Berlin

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Erfahren Sie, wie die VHS Spandau als erste Volkshochschule in Berlin das Alpha-Siegel für grundlegende Bildung erhalten hat. Engagiert für Barrierearmut und effektive Unterstützung von Menschen mit Lese- und Schreibschwierigkeiten, setzt die VHS neue Maßstäbe in der Grundbildung. Mehr Informationen zur Verleihung und den angebotenen Programmen finden Sie auf www.vhs-spandau.de.
Find out how the VHS Spandau was the first adult education center in Berlin to receive the alpha seal for basic education. The VHS sets new standards in basic education for barrier poverty and effective support for people with reading difficulties. You can find more information about the award and the programs offered at www.vhs-spandau.de. (Symbolbild/MB)

The importance of the alpha seal for basic education in Berlin

In Germany, around 12.5% ​​of adults are restricted in their reading and writing skills. This represents a significant challenge for participation in society and education. Against this background, the Volkshochschule (VHS) Spandau has made a remarkable progress with its commitment in basic education. By awarding the alpha seal, the VHS shows how important it is that educational institutions reduce barriers and create specific offers for people with reading and writing difficulties.

ceremonial handover of the alpha seal

On November 8, the VHS Spandau will receive the Alpha seal as part of a festive award, which is awarded by the Berlin Grundbildungszentrum. This award applies not only this facility, but also other newly certified organizations. The alpha seal symbolizes the efforts of the VHS to create an inclusive educational environment in which everyone feels addressed.

a step in the right direction

Dr. Carola Brückner, the district councilor, expressed her pride that the VHS was the first adult education center in Berlin. She emphasizes that this is an important sign of the continuous efforts to form the formation of disadvantaged groups and participate in social processes. In addition, she encourages other facilities to follow this positive path and also to invest in her offers.

strategies to support learners

The certification process included several months in which the VHS developed barrier -free information material, created a easily understandable website called "VHS simply explained" and critically checked the VHS path control system. These strategies are part of a comprehensive approach to sensitizing employees for the needs of people with reading and writing difficulties.

strengthen the future of basic education

After the official announcement, the alpha seal is clearly placed on the entrance door and on other communication media in order to signal potential learners immediately that they are welcome here and receive adequate support. The VHS Spandau thus sets a clear sign of strengthening basic education in Berlin and hopefully will inspire other institutions to take similar initiatives.

Further information is available at: www.vhs-spandau.de

support on site

For personal advice, interested parties can contact the VHS Spandau as follows:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Monday and Thursday: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The location is located in the house of the VHS, Carl-Schurz-Str. 17, 13597 Berlin. The VHS can be reached by phone at 030/90279 5000.