Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Programs
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the following as it pertains to adult education and literacy programs and activities under title II of WIOA, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
e. 2. Describe how the State will use the funds to carry out permissible State Leadership Activities under section 223 of WIOA, if applicable
Current Narrative:
The Vermont AOE will be responsible to carry out permissible State Leadership activities as follows as funding permits:
- Maintaining active membership in the New England Literacy Resource Center, as well as active partnership in the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) in order to foster collaboration amongst other agencies and minimize duplication of effort;
- The development and implementation of a distance education policy, including professional development to support the use of instructional technology;
- The provision of assistance to AEL providers in meeting the State-adjusted levels of performance, commonly known as performance targets, via technical assistance, desk monitoring, ongoing communication, site visits and targeted professional development and program improvement activities;
- Integration of literacy and English language instruction with workforce training, including promoting linkages with employers; and,
- Continuing our work on standards implementation, including the use of aligned and approved assessments when available, so that students are prepared for college and careers as a result of their participation in AEL.