Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a nationwide organization with more than 100 learning institutes based around the country, including one based at George Mason University. This group provides numerous programs and opportunities for mature adults, offering a stimulating environment where students can learn and grow. The location offers various academic courses, special events and cultural activities, including classes in art, music, current events, finance, economics and other areas. Some classes include digital photography, drawing workshops, history, international studies, the gold rush and mathematics.
The Alternative Paths Training School is a private day school in downtown Fredericksburg which serves students ages 6-22 with autism and other developmental disabilities and behavioral problems. Students are placed here by their local county school system with the goal of finding specialized education programs and vocational training to help those students work towards personal life goals, such as independent living. This is not a trade school; rather, it's a special education program which works with each student on an individual basis to define and work towards a broad range of behavioral, educational and vocational goals.
