Narrative:

West Virginia Adult Education programs provide equal access to services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or sexual orientation. It does not discriminate in admission to its programs, services or activities; in access to them; in treatment of individuals with disabilities; or any aspect of their operations.

Upon employment, instructors are provided face-to-face professional development pre-service sessions related to discrimination and disability accommodations. They also are responsible for assignments in Schoology geared toward these topics.

All students are required to follow a Code of Conduct and Dress Code which explains the expectations regarding appropriate behavior, attendance, progress, and dress code. This provides a starting point for a stable safe environment for all students. No violence or abuse of any kind is tolerated within the program classroom.

Materials available for students with disabilities include Braille TABE, Large Print TABE, Audio TABE, Large Print CASAS and a talking calculator. Materials available for ELL students include Spanish TRA and additional curriculum.

West Virginia Adult Education is prepared to provide an interpreter for those students who are hearing impaired. This is through a partnership with the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. Interpreters are contracted on an as needed basis.

Distance Education opportunities for ELL students as well as literacy level students includes Burlington English software. This online courseware can be accessed outside of an adult education classroom as an additional learning resource.

West Virginia Adult Education has access to multiple literacy programs located across the state who can provide trained volunteers to work with low level literacy individuals. Some programs provide both ESL and basic literacy services.

Recruitment of students into programs includes PSAs to local television, radio, newspaper outlets, and social media. This insures that students with limited reading skills can hear about the program. The public has access to the West Virginia Department of Education website which is ADA compliant.

All class locations are considered diverse learning centers. All students are connected by interest and need rather than limited by gender, age, race, sexual orientation or culture.

West Virginia Adult Education monitors local program compliance using our on-site instrument to ensure that all individuals regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age are receiving appropriate services. Program intake forms are designed to identify barriers which may exist in order for the local program to assist with equal access to services. Additionally, the West Virginia Adult Education management information system collects student demographic information which is used by the state to monitor program compliance. Further, the on-site monitoring tool includes a financial review to monitor compliance with applicable county, state, and federal policies.

West Virginia Adult Education On-site Monitoring Coordinator and West Virginia Adult Education ADA Compliance Coordinator monitor local program compliance and, where necessary, issue a formal correction action plan to ensure equal access to services as required by law.