Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)

Ohio’s ABLE program continues to be one of the best performing in the country, ranking in the top 10 of several performance indicators in FY 2011, including students entering employment upon completion (2^nd), placement in post-secondary (3^rd) and GED completion (7^th), and also ranking 11^th overall for enrollment.

This section houses information and forms for local program administrators, coordinators, teachers and volunteers. If you are a student seeking information about ABLE click here. If you are a teacher seeking instructional and professional development resources click here.

• Forms & Reference Materials – Policies and documents related to accountability, best practices, distance learning, English literacy and civics education, professional development, stackable certificates, standards and benchmarks, and transitions.
• Friday Facts – Past issues of the bi-weekly newsletter from the state ABLE staff.
• Grants – RFPs and information related to the English Literacy/Civics, Innovation, and Instructional grants.
• Meetings – Materials from previous statewide meetings and conferences.
• Program Directory – An alphabetical listing of Ohio ABLE programs and other resources.