Adult Education Administrators
Adult Education Directors and Administrators
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Program Guidance Documents & Supporting Documents
WIOA Title II Local Provider Technical Assistance Guide (PTAG)
The PTAG is the document for all technical guidance regarding management of a WIOA Title II program.
Adult Education Program Staff Induction and Training Guide
This guide provides an overview of the required training for program staff by key functions, as referenced in the 2024-2028 ADE-AES Grant Contract.
Assessment Resources
The Assessment Policy documents details on how assessments should be implemented at programs and includes details such as testing requirements, certification requirements, and more.
TABE Proctor Certification Course
Course Topics: Preparing the testing environment, getting examinees started testing, recognizing and reporting testing violations, remote proctoring of assessments, specifics of taking the TABE 13&14 and/or TABE CLAS-E, using the DRC INSIGHT portal, the examinee testing experience through the Online Tools Training.
TABE Coordinator Certification Course
Course Topics: Add/edit student info in INSIGHT, the AZ Adult Education Assessment Policy, downloading testing software/apps on testing devices, and reporting testing violations.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the TABE Proctor Course. Registration for the Coordinator Course will be possible 24 hours after Proctor Course completion.
This is the main website for the Test of Adult Basic Education, or TABE. TABE is currently the only approved in Arizona to measure student progress and help prepare them for taking GED® assessments.
This is a tool for training staff and examinees with DRC INSIGHT, the primary testing platform for students.
TABE Score Manual Entry Request
This form is to request an Alternative Placement or manual entry of TABE score(s).
Plans
Integrated Education & Training (IET) Implementation Plan
The Integrated Education & Training, or IET, Implementation Plan is an interactive document designed to help programs develop and manage an IET program. This is a required document if an IET is being funded.
Scope and Sequence Template for IET and WPL Programs
Professional Learning Implementation Plan (PLIP)
The Professional Learning Implementation Plan, or PLIP, is an interactive document designed to help programs develop effective professional learning for their staff. This is a required document. Additional information available in the PLIP dropdown below.
Program Operations Plan
The Program Operations Plan is a required document to be submitted annually. The plan focuses on providing information and details on program operations and grant contract requirements. Every program has access to a unique plan link to the program plan document. Please contact your program liaison for more information.
Professional Learning Implementation Plan (PLIP)
All WIOA Title II Providers are required to allocate 10% of awarded grant funds towards professional development of staff. The Professional Learning Implementation Plan, or PLIP, is designed to help programs develop and plan effective professional learning for staff and instructors.
All programs will receive a unique copy of a live document for the PLIP to complete. Reach out to AESTandL@azed.gov if you require a link to your program's copy of the PLIP.
The PLIP has a Worksheet that is designed to be completed initially. After this, the PLIP spreadsheet should be maintained over the course of the year.
PLIP Resources
ADE-AES Memo - Transition to Genius LACES (11/21/2025)
ADE-AES Memo - Transition to Genius LACES (01/15/2026)
National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) Resources
AAEDMS LiteracyPro/LACES Webinar Training Series Recordings Video Showcase
Reporting
This form is to be submitted by data coordinators or program directors following completion of monthly data entry and approval. It is due by the 15th of the following month or the next business day should the 15th fall on a weekend or holiday.
Administrator Training and Resources
Arizona Adult Education Administrator Webinar Series Recordings Vimeo Showcase
Arizona Adult Education Services Shop Talk Recordings Vimeo Showcase
All staff working with students and student data are required to complete FERPA training. Training can be done by individual programs or through approved trainings at this site.
The TABE Certification Courses are for staff that will be proctoring or coordinator TABE tests. There are two certification courses available.
An introduction to the 3 pathways to earning a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma in the State of Arizona. Topics include pathway eligibility; brief overviews of each pathway (GED® Testing Pathway; College Credit Pathway; and the HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway); and the process for pathway completion are covered. A section is also directed towards WIOA Title II Adult Education personnel who are working to guide prospective HSE candidates to the most appropriate pathway.
Get a background of the W.I.O.A. Title II Adult Education system and the role that the Arizona Department of Education has in it. Applicable for anyone new to the system (teachers, administrators, partner organizations, etc.).
See the trainings available for State Leadership Initiatives.
Additional Resources
- College for Adults Website (An NCTN Resource)This site is designed to help adults who are going to college for the first time and is developed by the National College Transition Network (NCTN) which is a part of World Education.
- Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) WebsiteThe Arizona Technology Access Program website contains a wide variety of resources and information regarding Assistive Technology (AT) to enable persons with disabilities to be more productive and independent in daily activities.
WIOA Title II Partners & Collaborators
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Governor of each State must submit a Unified or Combined State Plan to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines a four-year strategy for the State's workforce development system. This links to the most current state plan.
PipelineAZ provides additional information to the public regarding Integrated Education & Training programs.
The ARIZONA@WORK website provides extensive workforce development services and offers resources and assistance to adult learners and job seekers across Arizona.
Adult Education Teacher Certification
Adult Education Teacher Certification Requirements
All adult education instructors and administrators are required to hold a current Arizona Adult Education certificate within 60 days of hire date.
Adult Education AEPA Exams
There are four different Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) exams available to certify adult education instructors.
Fiscal & Grants Management
Federal Uniform Grant Guidance
This is the uniform guidance on administrative requirements and cost principles for Federal grant funds. This guidance dictates what costs are allowed under the grant awards to WIOA Title II Adult Education Programs.
This is the State of Arizona's standardized account code structure that prescribes the financial codes to be used for documenting expenditures.
Grants Management Enterprise (GME)
The Grants Management Enterprise (GME) is where grant funds are facilitated and managed. For information on navigation, see the following:
- Welcome to GME Video
- GME Navigation Basics (Course Material)
- Training resources for navigating GME
- Go to the Grants Management Enterprise (GME) website.
- Click on the Grants Management Resource Library on the left side menu.
- Click the + to expand Program Area Resources.
- Click the + to expand the Adult Education.
- Select and click a resource to learn more.
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 15 - Education
This reflects the State law version that is effective on January 1st of the year following the most recent legislative session. General Provisions pertaining to Adult Education and High School Equivalency can be found in 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-232, 15-234, and 15-702.
Budget Narrative Guidance for Grant Writing
Budget narrative guidance and general examples that meet the Arizona Department of Education's minimum requirements for grant applications.
Adult Education Fiscal Services Contacts
- For questions on the WIOA Title II Adult Education grants, please contact Janice Cruz ([email protected]) or Jody St. Clair ([email protected]).
- For questions on the ARS 15-217 programs please contact the Adult Education Services inbox ([email protected]).
Arizona Department of Education Grants Management Enterprise Contacts
- For questions on navigating the GME system, please contact the Grants Management team at (602) 542-3901, option 3.
- For 1:1 virtual technical assistance and support with submitting Reimbursement Requests, Completion Reports, or other processing needs, please contact (602) 542-3901, option 2.
For additional information and questions regarding program operations, please contact your program's liaison.
