State Fair Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program has been recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with an Outstanding Performance Award for the 2024-2025 school year.

SFCC’s AEL program was one of only six in Missouri and one of 28 total programs statewide to receive the distinction. Programs earning the award met or exceeded all five federal performance measures, demonstrating excellence in instruction, student achievement, and workforce preparation.

SFCC’s AEL program surpassed statewide targets in every performance category, including, Measurable Skill Gain, Second-Quarter Employment, Fourth-Quarter Employment, and Median Earnings.

The AEL program provides educational opportunities for adult learners seeking to earn their GED/HiSET diplomas, improve literacy and math skills, or learn English as a second language. Each student begins with a pre-test to identify learning goals and create an individualized plan. Success is tracked through skill gains, credential attainment, and workforce outcomes.

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