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November 2026: Program Management Beyond the Metrics
For this issue, Progress spoke to seven regional managers from programs that were 2025-2026 top performers in the areas of enrollment, learner persistence, Measurable Skill Gain (MSG), and post-test rate. We asked them to reveal some of their management strategies and share tips for leaders around the state. Read More
Back to Basics: Relationships, Partnerships, and Purpose in Adult Education
Much of what we've focused on comes back to the fundamentals of good education: building relationships, understanding student and community needs, and working together. Read More
Post-Testing Success: Sometimes It’s the Little Things That Make a Difference
For our region, it really comes down to planning ahead, communicating with staff, and making post-testing part of our regular program practice. I also believe persistence and post-testing are connected. When we keep students engaged in instruction, we have more opportunities to assess their progress. Read More
Empowering Learners Through Systems, Care, and Collaboration: How Region 8 Drives Persistence and Assessment Success
Building a high-performing adult education program is not about finding a single shortcut; it is about creating a culture where every team member plays an active role in student retention. Read More
Driving Student Success: RARAE’s Strategy for Post-Test Completion
During the past fiscal year, RARAE (Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education–Region 16) worked diligently to meet 2025-2026 performance measures by implementing a program-wide structured approach to monitor student attendance, increase student engagement and retention, and increase post-testing. Read More