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Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) State Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). AEFLA provides grants to states to fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including family literacy services.
These programs aim to help adults acquire basic skills in reading, writing, math, English language proficiency, and problem-solving to be productive workers, family members, and citizens.
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Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) – Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) The Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) is the most significant federal investment in adult education and literacy.
The AEFLA program is authorized as Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) , and administered by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U. S. Department of Education.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design is the AEFLA grant recipient for the state of Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi receives approximately $2. 3 million annually to provide adult education services.
The amount each state receives is based on a formula established by Congress. The eligible service provider of adult education services is McKinley and Waipahu Community School for Adults. Under AEFLA, the program of Basic Grants to States is the primary source of federal support for basic skills programs.
The program’s purpose is to provide educational opportunities below the post-secondary level for individuals 16 or older who: Are not currently enrolled in school; Lack a high school diploma; or Lack the basic skills to function effectively in the workplace and their daily lives.
Instructional services are offered in four program areas: ABE – Basic skills instruction below the high school level; ASE – High school level instruction; IELCE – Integrated English literacy and civics education; and ELA – English language acquisition instruction.
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation In accordance with WIOA Title II, Section 225(b), funds under this program are to be used for the cost of educational programs for criminal offenders in correctional institutions and for other institutionalized individuals, including academic programs for adult education and literacy activities; special education, as determined by the eligible agency; secondary school credit; integrated education and training; career pathways; concurrent enrollment; peer tutoring; and transition to re-entry initiatives and other post-release services with the goal of reducing recidivism.
Awards for AEFLA Services The McKinley and Waipahu Community Schools for Adults are the 2024-28 statewide eligible service providers for Adult Basic and Secondary Education, English Language Acquisition, Corrections Education, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education. 74-5062 Onipaa St. , F-2, 94-521 Farrington Highway, AEFLA funds are distributed by program type.
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National Reporting System (NRS) for AEFLA The National Reporting System for AEFLA is an outcome-based reporting system for the state-administered, federally-funded adult education program.
STATE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL DATA FOR HAWAIʻI Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Statewide Performance Reports Each U.S. state and territory submits a Unified or Combined State Plan to the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education that outlines its workforce development system’s four-year strategy and updates the plan as required after two years.
The Workforce Development Council serves as the State Workforce Investment Board for purposes of WIOA Public Law No. 113-128 , and functions as an “information clearinghouse” for all workforce development programs in the state, including workforce training and education programs. There are four local workforce development boards in Hawaiʻi established by WIOA. Each workforce development board develops a WIOA local plan.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is the State of Hawaiʻi recipient of WIOA Title I and Title III funds: WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Services WIOA Title III Employment Services The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is the State of Hawaiʻi recipient of WIOA Title II funds: WIOA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services, Division of Vocation and Rehabilitation is the State of Hawaiʻi recipient of WIOA Title IV funds: WIOA Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation The American Job Center Hawaiʻi (also called One-Stop Centers) is a result of WIOA ( §3151 ) and a unique collaboration of state and local organizations addressing the workforce development needs of Hawaiʻi—both residents who are seeking jobs and businesses that want to employ them.
There are four American Job Centers, one in each county providing free services to job seekers and employers. AEFLA Overview and translations Chinese (Simplified) (PDF) Chinese (Traditional) (PDF) AEFLA ProgramUnited States Code 29 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2020 Edition Chapter 32 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Subchapter II—Adult Education and Literacy AEFLA Program Regulations Code of Federal Regulations AEFLA Federal Regulations Hawaiʻi Adult Education Facts HireNet Hawaiʻi — Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations HireNet Hawaiʻi is a complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Hawaiʻi.
The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) LINCS is a national leadership initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) to expand the evidence-based practice in the field of adult education.
National Association of State Directors of Adult Education (NASDAE) The mission of NASDAE is to support and advance the state leadership of adult education throughout the states and territories.
Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) , also known as the Survey of Adult Skills, is a large-scale international study of key cognitive and workplace skills of adults.
Workforce GPSUS Department of Labor WorkforceGPS is an online technical assistance website created to help build the capacity of America’s public workforce investment system. Enroll in Hawaiʻi Community School for Adults Today McKinley Community School for Adults provides opportunities for a brighter future HI Now Daily Trivia: What is the DOE Adult Education Program?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, which then provide subgrants to local adult education providers, including nonprofit organizations, to implement programs. Participation is limited to adults and out-of-school youths age 16 and older. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Fiscal Year 2023: $715,455,000 appropriated for states). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) State Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Perkins State Basic Grants (Perkins V, Title I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). These formula grants are provided to states for the development and implementation of career and technical education (CTE) programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V).
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Title I (Basic State Grants) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Provides federal funding to states to develop more fully the academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.
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