Overview
Program Monitoring
Adult Education providers are expected to be in compliance with all State and Federal regulations. In order to effectively inform programs, regularly scheduled meetings will be held by the Adult Education Unit throughout the year. The purpose is to inform Adult Education Directors and other key personnel on policy or procedural changes and provide updates regarding State and Federal regulations and requirements. Prior to each meeting, an agenda or explanation of purpose is provided to all directors which may include documentation or requirements for work to be completed prior to the meeting date. Meetings may be provided both virtually or in person. It is expected that all Directors will attend such meetings, or if circumstances preclude attendance, send a representative. At the conclusion of each meeting, a copy of the presentation and any relevant documents will be provided.
Program Quality and Compliance Review (PQCR)
The Adult Education Program Quality and Compliance Review (PQCR) is a comprehensive on-site monitoring process. The review is an opportunity to focus on program quality and improvement, as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Selection for review involves a process that combines the analysis of adult education data as reported in the Literacy, Adult, and Community Education System (LACES) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) focus on program quality and performance.
The criteria for selecting districts for review involves a process that combines the analysis of adult education data as reported in LACES. The selection process also accounts for the size of the program and the date of the last official site visit by the CSDE.
Mid- and End-of-Year Reports for Adult Education State and Federal Grant Recipients
All Providers and CEEs that receive Adult Education State Grant funds are required to complete the unified State and Federal Mid-Year report in February of each year and the End-of-Year report in July of each year.
Grantees that receive only State Grant funds will complete the sections required of all grantees. Organizations receiving Federal PEP funds will complete additional sections that are specific to the individual Priority Areas.
The reports give recipients the opportunity to reflect on the successes of their goals and objectives, highlight challenges or obstacles and identify specific actions taken to attain goals related to overall operation for all students as well as those specific to the Federal Priority areas if applicable.