The Premier Adult Education Management System for ABE, Literacy & ESOL Programs

That’s Genius LACES.

Genius LACES (Literacy, Adult and Community Education System) is a cloud-based student data management system that seamlessly handles the complexities of state and federal reporting and enables adult and community education teams to manage successful literacy, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESOL) and correctional education programs.

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With Genius LACES, adult and community education organizations can easily conduct accurate and comprehensive data entry, track program progress and student outcomes, and deliver high-quality results and streamlined data reports to state and federal agencies.

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Uncompromising accuracy in student data collection
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Streamlined, user-friendly compliance with federal and state requirements
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Holistic and automated student tracking
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Hundreds of pre-generated reports and searches for scalable data analysis

It’s time to revolutionize adult education—because your programs deserve nothing less than Genius LACES.

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Genius LACES. Streamlined solutions for the complex challenges of adult and community education.

With over 2.2 million clients being tracked and more than 900 agencies in 30-plus states nationwide, we’re the leaders in providing literacy, adult, and community education solutions to state departments of education, workforce development, corrections, and community-based agencies.

Here’s what Genius LACES can do for you:

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Scalable Reporting & Analytics: Access hundreds of searches and reports to power data-driven decisions
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Intelligent Student Tracking: Gain real-time visibility into student progress with dynamic dashboards
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Comprehensive Customization: Handle diverse program variables with ease
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Effortless Compliance: Stay ahead with streamlined, user-friendly adherence to state and federal regulations 
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Unmatched Accuracy: Ensure every student record is precise, reliable, and effortlessly managed 
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Ironclad Security: Safeguard student data with top-tier protection and privacy-first features 
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Genius solutions for leading organizations

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  • Nevada department of education logo.
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  • Maryland department of labor.
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What Clients Are Saying

  • Genius LACES provides New Mexico programs and state offices with outstanding professional data services… and makes the demanding job of NRS reporting and tracking students easier. You never feel lost and alone in this challenging task with LACES!”
    Dr. Katya B.
    State High School Equivalency and Data Administrator, NM Adult Education Division
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Frequently Asked Questions

Genius LACES is an Education Management System (EMS) designed specifically for Title II adult education and literacy programs. It helps organizations streamline student data collection, monitor progress, and report outcomes efficiently.

Genius LACES offers built-in tools that monitor student progress in real time. Configurable dashboards and scalable data analysis mean programs can track individual and cohort performance across all KPIs for student performance.

Yes! Genius LACES is built to scale. Whether you’re managing a single program or multiple locations, LACES supports scalable data analysis and tiered access. This ensures smooth operation at every level.

Absolutely. Genius LACES was developed specifically for Title II Adult Education. It supports a range of adult education and literacy solutions, with flexible tools for managing enrollment, attendance, assessments, and certification pathways.