We apologize for the technical difficulties that we have been experiencing with our phones. It is an ongoing issue with all Arizona state department call centers. Arizona’s Department of Administration is working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, please contact us at adultedservices@azed.gov so that we can provide high quality customer service to you.

Thank you for your patience!

- Arizona Department of Education Team

2012 Arizona Adult Literacy Week Panel of Judges

We are pleased to announce the Panel of Judges for the 2012 Arizona Adult Literacy Week contest. The judges will review all entries submitted by Arizona’s adult learners to determine awards and special recognition.

The Adult Literacy Week Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 noon at the Carnegie Center in downtown Phoenix. For more information contact Jeannie LaVelle at (602) 364-2709.

AZ Adult Education Ranks 4th in Nation!

Arizona Adult Education ranks 4th in the nation in Educational Gains for the second year in a row, with 61% of Arizona’s adult learners achieving an Educational Gain in PY2010-2011. An Educational Gain represents a 2.5 academic grade level increase as measured by pre-/post- standardized assessments. The national average for adult learner Educational Gains was 42%. Data provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE).

Program Year 2010-2011 Performance Outcomes

AES-Sponsored Adult Education Provider Information

Adult Education Director List (by County)

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Click here for Adult Education Class information

Click here for GED Testing & Transcript information

Fee Increase for GED Testing State Administration

On January 2, 2012, the GED Testing State Administration Fee will increase from $20 to $30.

Please click on the links below for more information:

NOTICE- GED State Admin Fee Increase

MEMO- GED State Admin Fee Increase

2012 AZ Adult Literacy Week is ONLINE!

The annual Adult Learner Contest Guidelines and Entry Form are now available online! Click here: 2012 Arizona Adult Literacy Week Website

If you have any questions contact Jeannie LaVelle at jeannie.lavelle@azed.gov or (602) 364-2709.