In particular, AQE will use various interventions through an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) to increase access to education for approximately 48,000 out-of-school children ages 8 to 15 in six targeted countries. ALP condenses six years of the primary education cycle into three years. It is based on the national curriculum and covers four core subjects: Math, Science, English and Social Studies. It is expected that the implementation of the AQE activity will lead to the development of an ALP regulatory framework and increased eligibility of learners to transition to formal education. Education for Development Center, USAID’s implementing partner for the AQE activity, has significant experience implementing programs focused on using the accelerated learning approach to provide out-of-school youth with literacy and numeracy skills.

Source: GNN Liberia March 07, 2017 17:32 UTC