Initiatives
Funding Opportunity
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 next funding opportunity will open in early 2025 for grant awards beginning July 1, 2025.
Policies and Manuals
- Adult Education and Literacy Conditions of Grant Awards and Links to Resources
- Adult Education and Literacy Policy Manual
- Assessment Manual with Distance Education Policy
- Professional Development Handbook
- Adult Education and Literacy's Full Range of Services
- Adult Education and Literacy: Virtual Test Proctoring Procedures for Continuity of Learning
Other Resources
- AEL Statewide Student Intake Form
- Individual Professional Development Plan
- Instructions for Kirwan Institute's Online Implicit Bias Module Series
- FY25 National Reporting System Annual Refresher Presentation
- AEL WIOA Individuals with Barriers to Employment - Purpose and Definitions
- OCTAE IELCE Checklist
- AEL IET Proposal Outline
- AEL IET Approval and Documentation Process
- AEL IET MOU Template
- What Are Flexible Pathways?
- AEL Data Specialist 101
- AEL Assessment Frequently Asked Questions
- AEL Assessment Non-Disclosure Agreement
- AEL Assessment Trainer Assurances
- Memo: AEL NRS Assessment Transition Guidance
- AEL Follow Up Survey Purpose, Tips and Survey Questions
- AEL Follow Up Survey Data Collection and Entry into LACES
- AEL Career Services Tracking
- Vermont WIOA Combined State Plan PYs 2024-2027
Page last updated on December 2, 2024.
Questions?
Email Robin Castle, State Director of Adult Education & Literacy, or call (802) 828-0508.