Office of Adult Education & Literacy
Elizabeth Hawa - Director
- Adult basic education and literacy
- English for speakers of other languages
- Community -based literacy organizations
- General education development
- GED® testing services
- Adult secondary education
- English literacy and civics education
- Individualized Student Alternative Education Plan programs.
Programs and Services offered through the Office of Adult Education & Literacy
Mission & Goals
The Office of Adult Education and Literacy operates as the designated agency to coordinate all secondary adult education and literacy services in the commonwealth.
- As a partner in Virginia's workforce development system, the office provides leadership, develops public policy, maintains an accountability system and funds research and training.
- The office ensures the availability of high-quality adult education programs for individuals to earn high school credentials, to prepare for the workforce and to enter post-secondary education and training programs.
The goals of the office are to:
- Raise the performance levels of adult education programs
- Increase the number of GED credentials issued by Virginia
- Strengthen and expand collaborative relationships with workforce development agencies, post-secondary institutions and other community partners
- Provide high-quality customer service
- Provide alternatives for youth who are at risk of dropping out of school
GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.