Vermont

Vermont

Programs and People: 

Robin Castle
State Director of Adult Education and Literacy
Vermont Agency of Education
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Phone: (802) 828-0508
robin.castle@vermont.gov

Sharon Parker
AEL Database Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
sharon.parker@vermont.gov

Miranda Scott
High School Completion and Credential Programs Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Phone: (802) 828-5868
miranda.scott@vermont.gov

Linda Moreno
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Phone: (802) 828-0505
linda.moreno@vermont.gov

Assessments: 

ABE: TABE 11 & 12
ESL: Best Plus 2.0; CASAS Life and Work Reading; TABE CLAS-E

Data Systems: 

LACES

Followup Methods: 

GED: Data Match
Employment: Data Match and follow-up survey
Transition to Postsecondary Education or Training: Follow-up survey

Data Tools for Monitoring and Program Improvement: 

The State of Vermont has a web-based data collection system (LACES) that allows for real-time analysis and review of current data reporting.

LACES has built-in protections to prevent erroneous data from being entered. Once raw scores are entered, the database automatically assigns the scaled score and skill level. Assignment of and changes in EFL and post assessment are also automated rather than manually entered by staff.

Data quality is a continuing agenda item at regular Agency/Provider meetings. Local program staff can access technical support online, by email, by phone or in person. The Agency of Education coordinates collection, reporting and use of AEL data to ensure accurate and accessible performance information from a unified database that meets needs of the Agency of Education and local staff. Each provider has assigned Data Quality Specialists who receive training and support from the Agency of Education to oversee local data quality.

FEATURED RESOURCES

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