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Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). AEFLA is a significant federal investment in adult education and literacy. It supports programs that provide adult education services.
The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design is the AEFLA grant recipient for the State of Hawaiʻi.
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Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) | U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) OCTAE is responsible for helping all students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and be prepared for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations in the 21st century global economy.
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.
Adult Education and Literacy The Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) is responsible for enabling adults to acquire the basic skills necessary to function in today's society so that they can benefit from the completion of secondary school, enhanced family life, attaining citizenship and participating in job training and retraining programs. DAEL: Administers the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act formula grant program.
Provides assistance to States to improve program quality, accountability and capacity. Carries out national leadership activities to enhance the quality of adult education services.
Career and Technical Education The Division of Academic and Technical Education is responsible for helping all students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and be prepared for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations in the 21st century global economy. DATE: Administering state formula and discretionary grant programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins).
Provides assistance to states to improve program quality, implementation, and accountability. Carries out national initiatives that help states implement rigorous career and technical education programs. OCTAE provides national leadership to strengthen the role of community colleges in expanding access to postsecondary education for youth and adults and advancing workforce development.
OCTAE's community college initiatives: Build public support for community colleges as centers of innovation and providers of excellent education and training that are affordable and accessible to all Americans; Facilitate the dissemination of timely and actionable guidance on community college educations for teachers, administrators, students, parents, and employers; and Promote the development of strategies that support students in the completion of their postsecondary certification and degree programs.
US Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office Employment Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Frances C. Perkins Building, Room N4462 Office of the Assistant Secretary: Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary: Tiwanda Burse, Senior Advisor Division of Adult Education and Literacy: F.
Grace Air, Acting Director Division of Academic and Technical Education: Adam Flynn-Tabloff, Acting Director Policy, Research, and Evaluation Staff: Adam Flynn-Tabloff, Director Get more information about the laws and policies governing career, technical, and adult education. Performance Measures and Accountability Performance measures are used to quantitatively assess the implementation and outcomes of educational systems.
Accountability and Reporting WIOA Statewide Performance Reports Policy Resources Related to Adult Education and CTE See policy resources related to adult education and career and technical education. Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.
Adult Education and Literacy The Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) is responsible for enabling adults to acquire the basic skills necessary to function in today's society so that they can benefit from the completion of secondary school, enhanced family life, attaining citizenship and participating in job training and retraining programs. DAEL: Administers the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act formula grant program.
Provides assistance to States to improve program quality, accountability and capacity. Carries out national leadership activities to enhance the quality of adult education services.
Career and Technical Education The Division of Academic and Technical Education is responsible for helping all students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and be prepared for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations in the 21st century global economy. DATE: Administering state formula and discretionary grant programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins).
Provides assistance to states to improve program quality, implementation, and accountability. Carries out national initiatives that help states implement rigorous career and technical education programs. OCTAE provides national leadership to strengthen the role of community colleges in expanding access to postsecondary education for youth and adults and advancing workforce development.
OCTAE's community college initiatives: Build public support for community colleges as centers of innovation and providers of excellent education and training that are affordable and accessible to all Americans; Facilitate the dissemination of timely and actionable guidance on community college educations for teachers, administrators, students, parents, and employers; and Promote the development of strategies that support students in the completion of their postsecondary certification and degree programs.
US Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office Employment Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Frances C. Perkins Building, Room N4462 Office of the Assistant Secretary: Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary: Tiwanda Burse, Senior Advisor Division of Adult Education and Literacy: F.
Grace Air, Acting Director Division of Academic and Technical Education: Adam Flynn-Tabloff, Acting Director Policy, Research, and Evaluation Staff: Adam Flynn-Tabloff, Director Get more information about the laws and policies governing career, technical, and adult education. Performance Measures and Accountability Performance measures are used to quantitatively assess the implementation and outcomes of educational systems.
Accountability and Reporting WIOA Statewide Performance Reports Policy Resources Related to Adult Education and CTE See policy resources related to adult education and career and technical education. Additional Information from OCTAE More information about career, technical, and adult education from the team at OCTAE.
Career and Technical Education Related Links The U.S. Department of Education does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Perkins Collaborative Research Network Learn about important intersections and opportunities for CTE programs and students.
National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) The NRS is an outcome-based reporting system for the State-administered, federally funded adult education program. The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) LINCS provides adult educators with resources, PD activities, an online community of practice, and online lessons to help enhance their practice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan Portal Learn what States/Territories are doing to help citizens get high-quality jobs and careers and employers hire and retain skilled workers. OCTAE Grants, Programs, and Initiatives See programs, grants, and initiatives managed by OCTAE.
OCTAE Grants and Programs The programs and grants managed by OCTAE support a wide range of activities that help prepare young people and adults for further education. OCTAE investments total approximately $1. 9 billion annually.
Grants for Adult Education See grant programs available to help adults interested in furthering their education. U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Washington, DC 20202-7100 Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office Employment Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Frances C.
Perkins Building, Room N4462 Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Page Last Reviewed: February 6, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States are the direct recipients, who then make subgrants to eligible providers of adult education services, such as community schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) 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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Fiscal Year 2026 State Allocations under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). This program provides grants to states to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs and programs of study.
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.
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).
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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