The mission of OAASIS is to link students and alumni to individuals and organizations

involved in adult and community education, to address common and shared goals, to

spearhead statewide efforts in encouraging individuals to meet their potential and excel in

lifelong learning, and to inspire others to advocate for adult education and family literacy.

• Student Recruitment
• Retention
• Orientation Support
• Fundraising Efforts
• Statewide Survey
• Voter Education
• Community Outreach
• Peer Tutoring
• Scholarships
• Memberships
• Leadership Events

What Makes Us Stand Out

OAASIS Team Members understand the needs of students because they are all current or former adult education students themselves. Team Members represent students at the local level by contributing at their adult education site. Many assist with student orientations and student retention, organize community outreach projects, offer peer mentoring, student organization activities, fundraisers for scholarships, and so much more! Team Members advocate and bring awareness to adult education statewide by organizing events, such as their annual Legislative Dinner, to give students the opportunity to share their stories with legislators from their districts.

We are pleased and proud to announce Joyce Warrington, James H. Groves Class of 2005 and Polytech OAASIS Team Member, has been selected for the 2023 COABE State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship! During this year-long experience, Joyce will participate in hands-on advocacy training to learn more about working with the media, the community and policy makers to create change benefiting adult learners and adult education programs.

Rebecca Steiner serves as the OAASIS Team member for the Sussex Tech Adult Division. Rebecca is a graduate from the James H. Groves class of 2022. Shortly after graduating, Rebecca was also hired as a Para-educator for the Adult Division of Sussex Tech. It is because of Rebecca's passion to see students excel and her dedication to the program that she was recognized as the 2023 Staff Person of the Year for Sussex Tech. Congratulations Rebecca!

In Celebration of the 2023 Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, OAASIS committed to a year-long project of creating, selling, and distributing their very own cookbook. The funds earned through the sale of this publication will go toward the support of adult education students and alumni through educational scholarships and leadership activities.

Cookbooks are $5 each and can be purchased at any of our James H. Groves programs or OAASIS events. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to DAACE, INC. Online payments will be charged $6. To make an online payment visit the link below.

MEMBER BENEFITS

• Participate in student activities and ​leadership events
• Network with other students and alumni ​just like you!
• Subscribe to Delaware's adult education ​student newsletter
• Participate in community outreach and fundraising opportunities
• Scholarships available for alumni and graduating adult education students

Complete the OAASIS membership form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Scnw0gK-PUagnODMdmS_HFybyQRxuL56f69ozi1sG9I/viewform?edit_requested=true

OAASIS Bylaws

https://nebula.wsimg.com/e9c8c04be4ed77988de8b486e0daebf7?AccessKeyId=AA9B78A5BC7D912B55C4&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Please use the links below to navigate to the websites of local programs and organizations to services, supports and other resources.

Education Links

DE Dept. of Adult Education Information - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/domain/164

Adult Education Program Locations - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2927

James H. Groves Adult High School https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2930

Adult Education and GED® - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2927

Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) - https://www.dtcc.edu/

Delaware State University - https://www.desu.edu/

Wilmington University - https://www.wilmu.edu/

Social Service Links

Delaware Social Service Links - https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/

Delaware Social Services for People with Disabilities and Other Impairments - https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/disabil.htm

Disability Assistance with a Focus on Employment - https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/dvr//

FY24 OAASIS Groves Survey

FY24 OAASIS ESL Survey (Spanish/English)

FY24 OAASIS ESL Survey (Creole)

Click on the links below to access scholarship applications.

*Remember that students and their parents are responsible for paying what they can-- financial aid is a supplement, not a substitute, for family resources

FAFSA - Federal Financial Aid - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Delaware Office of Higher Education - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/316

SEED Scholarship - https://www.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed

Delaware Scholarship Compendium - https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/

OAASIS is a subdivision of DAACE Inc. DAACE is the Delaware Association for Adult and Community Education.

Paypal Donation Link

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZU2BEDYDALVS&source=url

Email: Beverly.Houston@ace.k12.de.us
Website: oaasis.org
Location: 516 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE, USA
Phone: (302) 739-5559
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OAASISDE/

OAASIS proudly serves the following adult education centers

Appoquinimink - Christina - DCDAL - New Castle County Vo-Tech - Polytech - Red Clay - Sussex Tech