The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) regularly shares announcements and notices regarding Delaware education. This announcements page provides the latest news and developments related to internal DDOE processes and offerings. Additionally, news and updates are also available on our social media pages, news pages, Secretary Updates page and in our newsletters.
The public is invited to comment on Title II of the Delaware Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan for partial years (PYs) 2024- 2027. Title II of WIOA is the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. Each state must provide a state plan to the U.S. Department of Education outlining adult education and family literacy services that support job seekers and employers in growing the state’s workforce.
Adult education’s section of the 2024-2027 WIOA State Plan can be found on pages 315-338 of WIOA Draft 2024 document. Changes from the previous plan include the use of additional assessments to streamline testing for adult learners and the funding of integrated education and training projects, which combine academic instruction and/or language proficiency instruction along with specific skills training. All changes were made in an effort to better serve adult learners who are also job seekers and to strengthen Delaware’s workforce.
Comments on Title II of the draft WOIA plan are due to Maureen Whelan by March 5, 2024.
A class action lawsuit and fairness hearing has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. March 14, 2024, to decide whether the proposed settlement agreement below is fair, adequate, and reasonable. This hearing will be held at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 844 N. King Street, Courtroom 6A, Wilmington, DE 19801-3555. If you want to testify at the hearing or attend the hearing, you must send a letter or email no later than February 15, 2024 to:
Lawrence Lee Wentz, Esq.
521 N. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
lee.wentz@lwentzlaw.com
Mr. Wentz may also be contacted with any questions you have via phone at (302)319-3387 or via email or mail at the addresses listed above.
Overview: Students who exited special education services without a high school diploma in the school years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 because of their age (they turned 21 years old during the 2019-2020 or the 2020-2021 school years) may be eligible for a compensatory education fund for private educational services. This fund will compensate class members 3.5 hours per day for each day of public education of which the student was deprived and is valued at $75 per hour.
Delaware law now states that students who qualify for special education services, but who do not receive a regular high school diploma, may continue to be eligible to receive services until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22 years old.
- Notice of class action settlement and fairness hearing: English | Español
- Opt-out form: English | Español
- Settlement Agreement
Pursuant to 14 Del. C. 3310 and 14 Del. C. 104(b)(14) the State Board of Education serves as the “eligible agency” for career and vocational education. The Delaware State Board of Education and the Department of Education are currently seeking public comment on the draft Perkins V State Plan.
Stakeholder groups and/or individuals may submit public comment on the draft State Plan between January 4 and March 8, 2024.
The 2023-2028 Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan is designed to empower Delaware’s multilingual learners to thrive. Through high-quality education and by honoring cultural and linguistic assets, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) aims to enhance multiculturalism, multilingual learning, and language-friendly schools throughout the state, promoting diverse voices and strengthening our communities.
Delaware’s Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan was collaboratively developed with the help of students, families, and educators. This new plan defines four priorities:
- Advocating for coherent policy, system and programming changes that support multilingualism,
- Building the capacity of all educators to center multilingual learners in statewide educational initiatives,
- Developing a shared awareness of the value of multilingualism, and
- Improving the daily experiences of MLL students and their families leading to post-secondary success.
Multiple translations of the plan and an overview document are available on the DDOE Multilingual Learner webpage. Please share as appropriate and help champion this work. Through our collective efforts, shared resources, and cooperation, we will continue to improve the daily experiences of Delaware’s multilingual students and families.
Under State of Delaware law, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is required to exercise general control and supervision over all public schools in the state. DDOE supports districts and charter schools with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life. Delaware education laws and regulations are often formed in partnership with the State Board of Education (SBE), the Professional Standards Board (PSB) and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA). Learn more about governing laws and regulations for education and how the public can present their views on proposed regulation on our education regulations and code site.
