Adult Education and Family Literacy

Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL)

The mission of the Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) at the Colorado Department of Education is to effectively administer the federal and state adult education grant programs and provide leadership, technical assistance and continuous improvement opportunities to local programs.

Margaret Kirkpatrick, State Director 303.866.6640 | kirkpatrick_m@cde.state.co.us

Debra Fawcett, Principal Consultant 303.866.6914 | fawcett_d@cde.state.co.us Data Collection and Reporting Annual Performance Report

Jessie Hawthorn, Senior Consultant 303.866.6942 | hawthorn_j@cde.state.co.us College and Career Readiness Colorado Adult Educator Credential – Adult Basic Education Authorization Special Learning Needs

Jane Miller, Senior Consultant 303.866.6611 | miller_j@cde.state.co.us EL/Civics Professional Development

Elizabeth Shupe, Senior Consultant 303.866.6607 | shupe_e@cde.state.co.us Program Accountability and Improvement Review

Jean McDonald, Program Assistant II | 303.866.6884 | mcdonald_j@cde.state.co.us

Neila Achter, Program Assistant I | 303.866.6865 | achter_n@cde.state.co.us