Testimony
December 2010 The National Coalition for Literacy writes Appropriations leadership and House Adult Literacy Caucus Members opposing any effort to leave FY11 funding decisions to the next Congress; a Congress anxious to cut discretionary non-military, non-security spending during a time when we need to increase access to adult education and literacy programs.
October 2010 NCL expresses gratitude to Congressman Maffei for founding and Congressman Roe for co-chairing the House Adult Literacy Caucus.
September 2010 NCL replies to Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier’s letter and shares NCL’s Response to OVAE’s NRS Recommendations.
August 2010 NCL writes Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to request opportunities for meaningful feedback into OVAE’s process for NRS reform.
July 2010 NCL thanks Congressman Polis for his leadership with the U.S. Representatives for dedicating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2010.
May 2010 NCL asks Members of Congress to consider the importance of English language acquisition needs during immigration reform discussions.
May 2010 NCL adopts Task Force’s Response to the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), An Adult Education Perspective
The Department of Education’s NETP does not sufficiently address adult education. The Coalition adopted the response to the plan written by the NCL Task Force on the NETP. Thank you to Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, John Fleischman, Steve Reder, Tim Ponder, David Rosen, Marian Thacher, Marian Fedele, and Jackie Taylor for leading this effort. NCL will advance these issues as the NETP moves forward.
April 2010 NCL provides written testimony to both the House and Senate Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on appropriations for adult education for FY11:
July 2009 NCL submits the National Survey Regarding the Services of the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) Report to the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) at OVAE’s July 7 meeting. In the largest response to any survey conducted by the Coalition, nearly 800 individuals weighed in on what they value as the most critical services the National Institute for Literacy provides to the adult education community. The report details these results. See the cover letter for information on how NCL developed the report.
May 2009 Letter to President Barack Obama about 2010 Proposed Budget and Elimination of NIFL and Even Start family literacy program.
May 2009 NCL provides testimony before the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness on the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, Title II
NCL Speaks Out to Federal Agencies and Legislators
February 2009 NCL goes to Hill with Major Issues Outlined and Proposal for Reauthorization of WIA.
February 2009 NCL speaks out for inclusion of adult education funding in stimulus.
February 2009 NCL, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, NAACP, National Council of La Raza, ALA, CLASP, NCFL, NCSDAE, ProLiteracy, TESOL and others sign on to letter in support of amendment to House stimulus bill that would address job training and education needs of English language learners and farm workers.
January 2009 NCL makes recommendations to the National Institute for Literacy on 2009 funding priorities.
December 2008 NCL asks Obama Transition Team to appoint director with adult education and adult literacy background to the National Institute for Literacy.
December 2008 NCL urges Obama Transition Team to provide $500 million in adult education funds in stimulus package.
July 2008 NCL expresses support for Education Begins at Home Act.
June 2008 Letter to interagency group, overseeing NIFL, urging them not to appoint new NCL Director; NCL’s policy is that it should be left to the new Administration to fill the position.
May 2008 The National Council of State Directors provided testimony encouraging Congress to increase funding for adult education state grants to $750 million for FY 2009.
April 2008 Document forwarded to Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, explaining need for a Research & Development Center devoted to adult education/literacy.
April 2008 Letter to the President, urging President to seek nominees for NIFL Advisory Board, who will keep focus on adult education.
March 2008 Letter to Senator Kennedy asking Senate to delay confirming new members for the NIFL Advisory Board until new administration in place.
January 2008 Letter to Representative Danny K. Davis supporting the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007.