State Process Technical Assistance Application

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/state-process-technical-assistance-application

The Dual Enrollment for Adult Learners (DEAL) project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), is inviting state teams to participate in a technical assistance (TA) opportunity from June–December 2025. Selected teams will receive support from subject matter experts and project advisors with developing state-defined Ability to Benefit (ATB) processes. Teams also will have the opportunity to engage in peer learning and sharing opportunities. Applications are due May 30, 2025.

Informational Webinar: Ability to Benefit State Process Technical Assistance Opportunity

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/informational-webinar-ability-benefit-state-process-technical-assistance-opportunity

This webinar from May 2025 covers the Ability to Benefit (ATB) State Process Technical Assistance Opportunity.

Perkins Web Portal: User Guide for Submitting Evidence for Monitoring Visits

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/perkins-web-portal-user-guide-submitting-evidence-monitoring-visits

This user guide provides step by step instructions for submitting through the Perkins Web Portal as required for monitoring visits by the Division of Academic and Technical Education (DATE) monitoring team. This guide is intended for use by State Directors and State staff who are responsible for compiling and submitting evidence for monitoring visits to the Department. (Updated May, 2025)

Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 Grantmaking Priorities

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/tribal-consultation-fiscal-year-2026-grantmaking-priorities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET On August 26, 2025, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders' views inform the design of potential grant priorities. ED remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by

Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 Grantmaking Priorities

https://octae.ed.gov/events/tribal-consultation-fiscal-year-2026-grantmaking-priorities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 2:30–5:30 p.m. ETOn August 26, 2025, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders' views inform the design of potential grant priorities. ED remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the