Adult Literacy Policy & Advocacy Resources

New York City

• NYCCAL New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy
• NYIC New York Immigration Coalition
• UNH United Neighborhood Houses
• University Settlement video How to make advocacy calls to City Council

New York State

• NYACCE New York Association for Career/Continuing Education
• NYSED AEPP New York State Education Department Adult Education Programs and Policy
• NYSED AEPP Due Dates Calendar Non EPE or EPE
• NYSED AEPP Policies and Procedures

National

• CLASP Develops and advocate for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work
• COABE Commission on Adult Basic Education
• NCL National Coalition for Literacy 
• ProLiteracy Adult Literacy  facts
• The Case for Investment in Adult Basic Education 
• ​​Open Door Collective ODC Papers

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​Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• Workforce Development Board Information on WIOA Title II Application Process 2/7/18
• WIOA Local Plan Complete 1/5/18
• WIOA RFP 12/29/17
• NYCCAL Local Plan Response 12/17
• New York State WIOA Combined Plan Draft
• NYCCAL Response to NYS WIOA Combined State Plan Draft
• Literacy Assistance Center Response to NYS Combined State Plan
• Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy (NCIIP) Response to NYS Combined State Plan
• New York Immigration Coalition Recommendations
• National Council of State Director of Adult Education (NCSDAE) WIOA State Plan Directory

Reports

The Impact of COVID-19 on NYC Adult Literacy Programs and Students

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Investing in Quality: A Blueprint for Adult Literacy Programs and Funders