Initiatives
Funding Opportunity
NOTICE: The proposal due date has been extended by one week to March 31, 2021.
The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 requires that states solicit applicants to compete for Adult Education and Literacy funds (AEL). The Vermont Agency of Education is currently seeking applications for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.
Timeline
- Funding opportunity and grant application released – February 4, 2021
- Intent to Apply Form (Appendix B) (optional) due – March 5, 2021
- Applicant Workshops (optional) – February 22, 2021 and March 4, 2021
- *UPDATED* Proposal due date – March 31, 2021 (4:30pm) - Proposal Submission Form
- Awards announced by – May 7, 2021
- Grant period begins – July 1, 2021
Grant Application and Materials
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix A
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix B
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix C
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix D
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix E Table 1: Applicants Previously Funded Under WIOA Title II
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix E Table 2: Applicants NOT Previously Funded Under WIOA Title II
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix F
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix G
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix H
- AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023 Appendix I
- AEL Grant Budget Object and Function Codes
- AEL FY22 Budget Proposal Template
- AEL FY22-23 Grant Applicant Workshop Presentation with Notes
- FAQ - WIOA Grant Application FY22-23
Policies and manuals:
- Adult Education and Literacy Conditions of Grant Awards and Links to Resources
- Adult Education and Literacy Policy Manual FY21
- Assessment Manual with Distance Education Policy FY21
- High School Completion Program Policy Manual FY21
- High School Completion Program Reimbursement Rates FY21
- Professional Development Handbook
- Adult Education and Literacy's Full Range of Services FY20
Other resources:
- High School Completion Program Prior Approval Request Form FY21
- High School Completion Program Request to Graduate Form FY21
- Individual Professional Development Plan
- AOE Approved Industry Recognized Credentials
- AEL WIOA Individuals with Barriers to Employment - Purpose and Definitions
- OCTAE IELCE Checklist
- OCTAE IET Checklist
- AEL IET Approval and Documentation Process
- AEL IET Registration Form
- What Are Flexible Pathways?
- Memo: Newly Available on Website: Adult Education and Literacy Policies
COVID-19 Guidance
Please visit COVID-19 Guidance for Vermont Schools for a complete list of AOE guidance related to COVID-19.
- Guidance for Adult Education and Literacy Program Implementation During a Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
- Guidance for Adult Education and Literacy: Volume 2
- COVID-19 Guidance for Adult Education and Literacy: Volume 3
- Adult Education and Literacy Continuity of Learning Instruction and Assessment Guide
- Adult Education and Literacy: Virtual Test Proctoring Procedures for Continuity of Learning
- Adult Education and Literacy: Guidance for High School Completion Program and TABE 11/12 Assessments During the COVID-19 Response
Questions?
Email Robin Castle, State Director of Adult Education & Literacy, or call (802) 828-0508.
