Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Program

There are 13 permissible state leadership activities under section 223 of WIOA. The following activities (number for permissible activity listed in WIOA) are supported with leadership funds:

The support of state or regional networks of literacy resource centers (1)

The state provides a leadership grant to support the Florida Literacy Coalition. Professional development is customized for tutors and volunteers and is available online and in-person. Support is provided to the leadership of literacy centers operating throughout the state. An annual conference is conducted. A resource center and toll-free number are available for requesting information and materials.

Developing models for integrated education and training and career pathways (4) FICAPS includes a pilot project for students simultaneously enrolling in GED®-i preparation courses and a career and technical program. Through a competitive process, eight adult education programs were awarded $25,000 each to plan, design, or implement the program with full implementation beginning in 2016; five additional programs were awarded the following year for IELCE purposes. This model is based on Washington state’s Integrated-Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST).

Professional development activities support permissible activities numbered (2), (5), (6) and (7). Curriculum frameworks (9) are updated and approved annually by the State Board of Education. Frameworks include standards aligned to the state academic standards for English language arts and mathematics.

Changes to state statutes or rules are communicated to the field through webinars, newsletters, statewide memorandums and workshops. Adult education providers are informed if changes are state imposed or federally required.