Initiatives and Resources

Initiatives

The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 requires that states solicit applicants to compete for Title II, Adult Education and Literacy funds (AEL). The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) recently sought applications for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. Awarded applicants are: Central Vermont Adult Basic Education to serve Lamoille, Orange, and Washington Counties; Vermont Adult Learning to serve Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties; Northeast Kingdom Learning Services to serve Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties; and The Tutorial Center to serve Bennington County. For contact information, please see our Local Services webpage.

We are not currently accepting applications. Below are the materials from the previous grant competition:

• AEL WIOA Grant Application 2021-2023​
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C
  • Appendix D
  • Appendix E - Table One - Applicants Previously Funded Under WIOA Title II
  • Appendix E - Table Two - Applicants NOT Previously Funded Under WIOA Title II
  • Appendix F
  • Appendix G
  • Appendix H
• 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

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.