Policy Guidance

States request and receive guidance from the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) on the implementation of the national accountability system. The NRS policy and procedures guidance come in several user-friendly formats.

Implementation Guidelines
The NRS Implementation Guidelines provides basic guidance to state adult education programs to meet the federal requirements for data collection and reporting. The document is available for download in Word and PDF. Online applications that support learning about NRS policies and procedures include:

• A searchable, online version of the NRS Implementation Guidelines
• A webinar (Web presentation) and NRS Tips that review the changes made in 2005

Online Course: What is the NRS?
This self-paced, online course provides an introduction on the basics of the NRS for those new to the NRS. The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and easily fits into a busy schedule.

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The National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) is administered by the Division of Adult Education and Literacy in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.