You are on page 1of 52

Delaware

Adult Education
Annual Report

Changing the Present


and Transforming the Future

FY15

Delaware Adult Education


FY15 Annual Report
Officers of the Department of Education
Dr. Steven H. Godowsky
Secretary of Education
Karen Field Rogers
Deputy Secretary of Education
Dr. Amelia Hodges
Associate Secretary, Adult Education & School Supports
Prepared by:
Maureen Whelan
Director of Adult & Prison Education Resources
Dr. Michael Grossman
Education Associate, Adult & Prison Education
Joanne M. Heaphy
Statewide Management Liaison, ACE Network
Jessica Penix
Supports Manager, ACE Network
Published and Distributed by:
ACE Network
Doc. No.: 95-01/05/02/02
The Delaware Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, or Vietnam Era Veterans
status in employment, or its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be
directed to: Director of Human Resources, Department of Education, 401 S. Federal Street, Dover, Delaware 19901
(302) 739-4604.

To: Delaware Legislators, Adult Education Partners, Community Members, and Program Staff
From: Maureen Whelan, Director of Adult and Prison Education Resources
It is my pleasure to share with you the important work that Delaware Adult Education programs
achieved during the last fiscal year - July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
All of the programs described in this report received federal and/or state funding from the
Delaware Department of Education. Each program is accountable for its actual performance as
compared to state targets that have been negotiated with the United States Department of
Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE). Each program is
responsible for producing student learning gains and helping learners attain core goals that
affect their roles as worker, parent and active community member.

The learners who attend Adult Education have specific employment goals such as
getting a job; being promoted on the job; transferring to better jobs; and entering postsecondary education or skills training to increase their career skills.
Most learners have the equally important responsibility of being supportive parents
who help their kids be successful in school. They believe that the best motivation for
their kids to finish school is having parents who have finished their secondary education.
Adult learners study not only reading, writing, math and English proficiency but also
reflect on issues that affect their communities, the state and the country. Adult learners
are informed citizens who can communicate their ideas, solve problems, determine
solutions, and join in the dialogue about making Delaware an even better place to live.

Adult learners know that lifelong learning is a necessity, not a luxury, in the 21st century.
Adult Education programs operate throughout the state - in schools, libraries, prisons,
community centers, public housing sites, churches, and on the Internet. They are staffed by
teachers, volunteers, and dedicated student alumni who are committed to helping learners
recognize and build their skills. By going back to school, adult learners increase workforce
productivity, support their childrens educational success, and enhance their communities.
Adult Education is a win/win scenario for adult learners, for employers, for families and for
communities.
We thank you for your continued support, and we pledge to work harder to support
Delawareans in the coming year.

Delaware Adult Education


FY15 Annual Report
Table of Contents
Adult Basic Education
State Summary
EFL Statewide Outcomes with FY14 Targets
Statewide Enrollment by Age
Statewide Enrollment by Ethnicity
Statewide Average Attendance
Statewide Separation Rate
ABE-At-A-Distance
Appoquinimink ABE
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (BWCI) ABE
Christina ABE
DTCC Owens Campus ABE
DTCC Terry Campus ABE
DTCC George Campus ABE
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) ABE
Indian River ABE
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) ABE
Latin American Community Center (LACC) ABE
Literacy Volunteers Serving Adults (LVSA) ABE
New Castle County Vo-Tech (NCCVT) ABE
New Start ABE
Polytech ABE
Red Clay ABE
Sussex Center ABE
Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) ABE
West End Neighborhood House ABE
FY15 OAASIS Community Outreach
2015 OAASIS Student Survey

1
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
28

Table of Contents (Continued)


Even Start Family Literacy

State Summary
POLYTECH Even Start
Sussex Center Even Start

29
30
31

James H. Groves Adult High School

State Summary
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (BWCI)
Christina Center
Diploma-At-A-Distance
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI)
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC)
Marshallton Center
Middletown Center
POLYTECH Center
Sussex Center
Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI)
Wilmington Center

33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

Delaware Adult Basic Education


State Summary

Delaware Department of Education


John W. Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904

4,124
86

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

88%

Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 Hours

54%

Level Completion Rate

32%

Separation Rate

35%

Obtained Employment

73%

Retained Employment

83%

Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential

34%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

68%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

77%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

80%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

57%

Voted or Registered to Vote

Adult Basic Education classes provide skills that enhance an adult


learners ability to function as a worker, a family member, and a
community member. Skills are learned that apply to everyday life. ABE
classes include:
Basic education in reading, math, and writing skills
Computer literacy
English language oral proficiency for English-as-a-Second
Language classes
Life skill development
Classes take place in locations that are accessible to adult learners
including: libraries, public housing facilities, community service centers,
schools, businesses, community colleges, and on the Internet.

Learning for Work, Family, and Community

Statewide Enrollment by Age


AGE 60 and Older
2%
AGE 45-59
14%

AGE 16-18
9%

AGE 19-24
22%

AGE 25-44
53%

Statewide Enrollment by Ethnicity


Native
Hawaiian
0%

American Indian
0%
White
23%

Asian
4%
African
American
36%

Hispanic
36%
Two or more
races
1%

Statewide Average Attendance Hours


76
74

20

40

60

81
80
80
82
90
88
92

80

99

104

100

ESL Advanced

ESL Intermediate High

ESL Intermediate Low

ESL High Beginning

ESL Low Beginning

ESL Beginning Literacy

ASE Low

ABE Intermediate High

ABE Intermediate Low

ABE Beginning Basic Education

ABE Beginning Literacy

120

Statewide Separation Rate


ABE Beginning Literacy

1% 1%
3%

3%

6% 4%

ABE Beginning Basic Education

9%

ABE Intermediate Low


25%

16%

ABE Intermediate High


ASE Low
ESL Beginning Literacy

7%

ESL Beginning Low

25%

ESL Beginning High


ESL Intermediate Low
ESL Intermediate High
ESL Advanced

ABE-At-A-Distance

Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning


Adult Basic Education Program
160 Greentree Drive, Suite 104
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 883-0420

E-learning: Breaking the Barriers


185
44
100%
22%
43%
41%
84%
20%
50%
50%
35%
48%
23%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

ABE-At-A-Distance

Appoquinimink

Adult Basic Education Program


120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5037

Improving the Lives of Our Students through Education


61
56
79%
39%
39%
41%
70%
*
*
*
20%
14%
0%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

Appoquinimink

Baylor Womens Correctional Institution


Adult Basic Education Program
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19972
(302) 577-3004, Ext. 1140

Transitioning to the Future


108
100
82%
67%
31%
*
*
100%
86%
21%
*
97%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


* Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

BWCI

Christina

Adult Basic Education Program


Eden Support Services Center
925 Bear-Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 454-2101

Educating Each Student to Succeed


347
85
94%
59%
31%
38%
66%
100%
67%
100%
78%
59%
100%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

Christina

Delaware Technical & Community College


Owens Campus
Adult Basic Education Program
P.O. Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400

Learning Equals Earning:


A Better Job, a Better Life, a Better Future
174
66
90%
53%
39%
*
81%
100%
*
100%
100%
100%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

DTCC Owens

Delaware Technical & Communiy College


Terry Campus
Adult Basic Education Program
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-1283

Educational Success is a Journey, Not a Destination


94
83
100%
66%
29%
88%
75%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gain


* Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

10

DTCC Terry

Delaware Technical & Community College


George Campus
Adult Basic Education Program
33 Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 434-5572

Building Knowledge for Life


123
73
98%
73%
11%
28%
72%
100%
13%
85%
86%
90%
90%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

11

DTCC George

Howard R. Young Correctional Institution


Adult Basic Education Program
1301 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7740 or 429-7720

Preparing for a Productive Life upon Release


236
101
98%
54%
32%
*
*
91%
100%
85%
0%
78%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

12

HRYCI

Indian River

Adult Basic Education Program


31 Hoosier Drive
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1010

Learning: You Never Outgrow It


159
83
97%
47%
31%
0%
90%
*
*
23%
64%
99%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

13

Indian River

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center


Adult Basic Education Program
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261, Ext 2915

Learning New Skills within the Walls


354
136
96%
51%
30%
*
*
40%
94%
*
*
86%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

14

JTVCC

Latin American Community Center


Adult Basic Education Program
701 South Maryland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 351-8259

Empowerment through Knowledge and Diversity


131
72
97%
63%
20%
40%
89%
*
*
39%
48%
*
0%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

15

LACC

Literacy Volunteers Serving Adults


Adult Basic Education Program
PO Box 2083
Wilmington, DE 19899-2083
(302) 658-5624

Opening Minds - Changing Lives


99
66
85%
69%
11%
*
80%
*
*
100%
96%
91%
100%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

16

LVSA

New Castle County Vo-Tech


Adult Basic Education Program
1703 School Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 683-3641

The First Step on the Road to Success


215
81
95%
57%
23%
42%
68%
88%
60%
100%
70%
60%
33%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

17

NCCVT

New Start

Adult Basic Education Program


PO Box 128, 115 High Street
Odessa, DE 19730
(302) 378-3444

Each One Teach One


113
64
100%
51%
34%
33%
94%
*
100%
38%
84%
75%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

18

NEW START

POLYTECH

Adult Basic Education Program


PO Box 102, 823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-4545

Taking Charge of the Future


576
86
96%
59%
34%
40%
77%
100%
100%
82%
100%
96%
89%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

19

Polytech

Red Clay

Adult Basic Education Program


1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709

Red Clay Adult Learners are Equipped for the Future


399
94
98%
51%
38%
28%
67%
75%
*
100%
83%
82%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

20

Red Clay

Sussex Center

Adult Basic Education Program


17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-9035

We Build Careers
474
67
96%
44%
36%
41%
67%
*
*
100%
63%
28%
26%

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

21

Sussex Center

Sussex Correctional Institution


Adult Basic Education Program
PO Box 500, Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5282

Starting with a Clean Slate


176
126
91%
57%
27%
*
*
52%
100%
9%
*
77%
*

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.
State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

22

SCI

West End Neighborhood House


Adult Basic Education Program
710 North Lincoln Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 888-5340

100
95
100%
64%
23%
64%
54%
80%
59%
*
*
100%
100%

Changing Your Outlook

Total Number Served


Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Pre-Post Assessment Rate for Students with 60 hours
Level Completion Rate
Separation Rate
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Obtained a High School Diploma or GED Credential
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

FY15 Educational Functioning Level Gains


*Green bar will appear only for levels served by program.

State Performance FY15

State Target FY15

120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

23

West End

24

FY15 OAASIS Community Outreach and Student Leadership


The Organization of Adult Alumni and Students in Service (OAASIS) accomplished its community
outreach and student leadership objectives using the following steps:

Plan, organize, and implement community involvement events in each of the programs, and
Develop leadership skills in order to implement activities for the next year (FY16).

Each participating center submitted a Community Outreach Project Plan for a local project that
included the name of the event, the purpose of the event, a listing of those who were involved in the
project, the project schedule, and an evaluation. All projects were coordinated and approved by the local
center administrator and organized under the direction of OAASIS Team Members at the centers.

LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH


Projects included: Thanksgiving Food Drives, Christmas Food Drives, and Letters to Veterans.

25

Turkeys and nonperishable food items donated for the Thanksgiving Food Drive
which benefited local families in need.

STATE-WIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH


Online Red Kettle
The OAASIS Organization participated in a statewide project by
assisting the Delaware Salvation Army with the Online Red Kettle
Project. The Red Kettle campaign was created to raise funds online
to feed the hungry, provide coats for the homeless, provide toys to
needy children (for Christmas), and to help finance local social
service programs to run year-round. Once the OAASIS sponsored
kettle was created, the OAASIS Team Members encouraged
donations through a social media campaign.

Heart2Heart Hugs
OAASIS Team Members
participated in a statewide
project that was cosponsored by OAASIS and
the Governors Advisory
Council for Exceptional
Citizens (GACEC). Project
Heart2Heart Hugs focuses
on soliciting for warm
blankets, coats, scarves,
mittens/gloves, ear muffs,
snuggies, or anything that would make Delawares homeless and foster
children feel warm and comforted while giving them smiles and hugs.
26

Each of the participating OAASIS centers served as drop off locations for items to be donated. GACECs
role included the distribution of the items that were collected at the OAASIS participating centers and
other collection points identified by GACEC throughout the state. Thousands of new items were collected
and/or donated by individuals and merchants.
Pulling Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

OAASIS kicked off its Pulling Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House campaign again in FY15. The purpose
of this statewide community service project was to assist the Ronald McDonald House with raising funds
to provide housing for families of hospitalized children. Labeled receptacles for the pull tabs were made
available to students and staff at participating centers.
Periodically, pull tabs were collected and turned into an OAASIS Team Member to be donated to the
Ronald McDonald House, who recycles the tabs for cash. Almost 30 3-liter jugs of pull tabs were collected
and donated to help families statewide.

27

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OAASIS Student Survey


The fifth annual OAASIS Student Survey was conducted statewide in February of 2015 at all Adult
Education programs funded by the Department of Education. The survey was developed, designed, and
created by the OAASIS Team Members and Board to gain student feedback and provide Delaware adult
education centers information leading to program improvement.
FY15 OAASIS Student Survey-At-A-Glance

Total of 1,588 respondents


389 James H. Groves High School Students, 817 Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED students, and
383 English-as-a-Second-Language students
801 respondents represented the 25-44 age range
901 were male and 712 were female
862 respondents reported that they have access to technology devices outside the classroom to
complete class assignments that could count towards attendance credits
898 respondents indicated that their program staff provided information about resources in the
community
1,107 respondents participated in some type of community service project
1,134 respondents said their program has given them a second chance to complete their
education

28

Family Literacy
State Summary

Delaware Department of Education


John W. Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904

90

Total Families Served

93%

School-aged Children Reading on Grade Level

97%

School-aged Children Promoted to Next Grade Level

97%

School-aged Children Attending 85% of School Attendance Days

77%

Pre-school Children Demonstrating Reading and Math Readiness or Making Progress

87%

Toddlers Making Appropriate Progress in Motor and Language Acquisition Skills

96%

Parents Reading to Their Children

99%

Parents Maintaining Current Immunizations

97%

Parents Accessing Hearing, Vision and Lead Poisoning Screening for Their Children

90%

Parents Using Library Services Monthly

94%

Parents Involved in Their Childs Daycare, Pre-school, or School

95%

Parents Demonstrating Positive Interaction with Their Infants

Parents are Their Childs First Teachers


Family Literacy programs enable parents to be their childs first teacher, improving literacy levels of
young children while providing instruction to parents. The program has a unique combination of
educational opportunities that include:
Adult Basic Education (ABE) for parents
Parenting education
Early childhood development activities for children
Interactive literacy activities
There are two programs operating in Delaware. Classes are located in schools, libraries and public
housing authorities.

29

POLYTECH Even Start


Family Literacy Program

PO Box 102, 823 Walnut Shade Road


Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-4545

Educating Each Family to Succeed

52

Total Families Served

88%

School-aged Children Reading on Grade Level

96%

School-aged Children Promoted to Next Grade Level

96%

School-aged Children Attending 85% of School Attendance Days

71%
85%

Pre-school Children Demonstrating Reading and Math Readiness or Making


Progress
Toddlers Making Appropriate Progress in Motor and Language Acquisition
Skills

100%

Parents Reading to Their Children

98%

Parents Maintaining Current Immunizations

100%

Parents Accessing Hearing, Vision and Lead Poisoning Screenings for Their
Children

100%

Parents Using Library Services Monthly

98%

Parents Involved in Their Childs Daycare, Pre-school, or School

92%

Parents Demonstrating Positive Interaction with Their Infants

30

Sussex Center Even Start


Family Literacy Program

17099 County Seat Highway


Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-9035

Traveling the Road to a Brighter Future

38

Total Families Served

96%

School-aged Children Reading on Grade Level

98%

School-aged Children Promoted to Next Grade Level

98%

School-aged Children Attending 85% of School Attendance Days

83%
90%

Pre-school Children Demonstrating Reading and Math Readiness or Making


Progress
Toddlers Making Appropriate Progress in Motor and Language Acquisition
Skills

90%

Parents Reading to Their Children

100%

Parents Maintaining Current Immunizations

95%

Parents Accessing Hearing, Vision and Lead Poisoning Screenings for Their
Children

77%

Parents Using Library Services Monthly

90%

Parents Involved in Their Childs Daycare, Pre-school, or School

100%

Parents Demonstrating Positive Interaction with Their Infants

31

32

James H. Groves Adult High School


State Summary

Delaware Department of Education


John W. Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904

Earn a Diploma at Any Age


With students as the central purpose, the James. H. Groves Adult High School provides opportunities
for adults to learn according to their unique abilities, interests, and aspirations to acquire a high school
education. This education provides graduates with the foundation skills to secure social, political, and
economic independence in a technological and global society.
1,051
159
155
29%
385
257
53
7
1
3
27%
59%
88%
66%
64%
66%
46%

Total Number Served


Obtained a High School Diploma
Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student
Rate of Separation
Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits
Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits
Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits
Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits
Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits
Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits
Obtained Employment
Retained Employment
Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training
Achieved Citizenship Skills
Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy
Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

The James H. Groves Adult High School is the only statewide adult high school in the nation. It is
approved by the Delaware State Board of Education and is accredited by the Middle States Association
for Colleges and Schools. Groves provides educational opportunities at the high school level that lead
to graduation with a diploma.
Groves is offered at six local educational agencies, at four correctional institutions, and at a distance
learning center. Each of these instructional centers offers the full range of courses to enable adults to
complete their high school education.
The Groves curriculum aligns with the Delaware Board of Education State Content Standards and is
provided in a manner that is compatible with adult learners. The philosophy of Groves emphasizes the
importance of the individual learner and values a commitment to lifelong learning.
33

James H. Groves Adult High School


Baylor Womens Correctional Institution
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19972
(302) 577-3004, Ext. 1140

Keys to Unlock the Future

22

Total Number Served

Obtained a High School Diploma

110

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

18%

Rate of Separation

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

Obtained Employment

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

100%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

*
100%
*

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy


Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

34

James H. Groves Adult High School


Christina Center

Eden Support Services Center


925 Bear-Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 454-2101

Educating Each Student to Succeed

79

Total Number Served

17

Obtained a High School Diploma

125

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

48%

Rate of Separation

19

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

17

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

28%

Obtained Employment

64%

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

Achieved Citizenship Skills

44%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

53%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

75%

Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

35

James H. Groves Adult High School


Diploma-At-A-Distance

160 Greentree Drive, Suite 104


Dover, DE 19904
(302) 883-0420

E-learning: Forging Ahead

258

Total Number Served

25

Obtained a High School Diploma

109

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

23%

Rate of Separation

95

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

50

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

12

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

20%

Obtained Employment

53%

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

50%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

37%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

30%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

17%

Voted or Registered to Vote

36

James H. Groves Adult High School


Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
1301 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7740 (302) 429-7720

Working to Succeed on the Outside

27

Total Number Served

Obtained a High School Diploma

116

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

11%

Rate of Separation

12

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

10

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

Obtained Employment

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

100%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

*
100%
*

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy


Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

37

James H. Groves Adult High School


James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261, Ext 2915

Changing the Past to Create a New Future

58

Total Number Served

10

Obtained a High School Diploma

309

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

24%

Rate of Separation

18

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

13

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

Obtained Employment

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

Achieved Citizenship Skills

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

83%
*

Increased Involvement in Community Activities


Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

38

James H. Groves Adult High School


Marshallton Center

1703 School Lane


Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 683-3632

Meeting the Needs of Todays Adults

76

Total Number Served

19

Obtained a High School Diploma

182

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

37%

Rate of Separation

26

Total Number of Students Earning of .5-1.0 Credits

16

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

12

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

17%

Obtained Employment

38%

Retained Employment

13%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

25%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

33%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

0%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

33%

Voted or Registered to Vote

39

James H. Groves Adult High School


Middletown Center

120 Silver Lake Road


Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5037

Igniting the Change

25

Total Number Served

Obtained a High School Diploma

238

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

12%

Rate of Separation

12

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

60%

Obtained Employment

29%

Retained Employment

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

Achieved Citizenship Skills

100%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

73%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

27%

Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

40

James H. Groves Adult High School


POLYTECH Center

PO Box 102, 823 Walnut Shade Road


Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-4545

New SkillsNew Confidence

182

Total Number Served

27

Obtained a High School Diploma

164

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

23%

Rate of Separation

71

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

60

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

100%

Obtained Employment

100%

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

80%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

80%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

75%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

80%

Voted or Registered to Vote

41

James H. Groves Adult High School


Sussex Center

17099 County Seat Highway


Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-9035

We Build Careers

221

Total Number Served

19

Obtained a High School Diploma

133

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

32%

Rate of Separation

108

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

66

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

46%

Obtained Employment

64%

Retained Employment

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

100%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

60%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

54%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

32%

Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

42

James H. Groves Adult High School


Sussex Correctional Institution
PO Box 500, Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5282, Ext. 6204

Preparation for a New Life

60

Total Number Served

11

Obtained a High School Diploma

265

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

38%

Rate of Separation

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

12

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

Obtained Employment

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

33%

Achieved Citizenship Skills

*
50%
*

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy


Increased Involvement in Community Activities
Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

43

James H. Groves Adult High School


Wilmington Center

1621 Telegraph Road


Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709

Success Begins with Learning Opportunities

43

Total Number Served

15

Obtained a High School Diploma

149

Average Number of Attendance Hours Per Student

49%

Rate of Separation

Total Number of Students Earning .5-1.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 1.5-3.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 3.5-5.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 6.0-7.5 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 8.0-10.0 Credits

Total Number of Students Earning 10.5+ Credits

9%

Obtained Employment

64%

Retained Employment

100%

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education or Training

Achieved Citizenship Skills

100%

Increased Involvement in Childrens Education/Literacy

100%

Increased Involvement in Community Activities

Voted or Registered to Vote

*Not identified as a goal by program participants

44

You might also like