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Advisory: Wallingford adult-education enrollment, outcomes rising but state funding cut could remove $40,000
Summary
Advisors reported rising enrollment and measurable skills gains in Wallingford's adult-education programs but said a recent state allocation cut would reduce local funding by about $40,000; advisory members asked residents to contact state legislators before a Nov. 12'13 special session.
The Wallingford Adult Education Advisory reported rising enrollment this year and stronger measurable outcomes, including post-graduation employment and state-tracked Measurable Skills Gains (MSG). At the advisory's Oct. 21 meeting, representatives said Wallingford's adult-education outcomes have exceeded state targets for three consecutive years.
Advisory members told the Board of Education that the Connecticut state allocation for adult education was reduced by more than $3 million statewide; the district's share of that reduction would be about $40,000. Members and the advisory urged residents to contact their state legislators and asked board members to help amplify the request ahead of a scheduled special legislative session on Nov. 12'13.
The advisory said the cut could significantly affect adult-education programs and learners if not restored. The advisory noted that adult-education enrollment, retention and MSG measures are used as comparative metrics with statewide results and that the district is continuing outreach and programming (including work-based learning and partnerships with area employers and representatives).
The advisory also encouraged the board and community to review a mayoral proclamation recognizing Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (Sept. 15'19) and told members that the program now operates from 4 Fairfield Boulevard. The advisory is organizing a committee to petition Connecticut Transit to add a bus stop near the adult-education facility to improve student access.
Board members were encouraged to contact the advisory for a simple link provided by the district to send messages to legislators in support of restoring funding; the advisory said Dr. Mangiafico prepared the tool for that outreach.
The advisory scheduled its next quarterly meeting for January.
