Defining Student Success in WIOA Integrated EL Civics Defining Student Success in WIOA The webinar will begin shortly. Please mute your phone/computer mic To access webinar audio via phone: 1-877-820-7831 Code:557206# Anson Green Director Adult Education and Literacy Texas Workforce Commission October 11, 2016 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Overview Reading the Law and Regulations WIA vs WIOA: Integrated English Literacy Civics Education WIOA Section 231 and 243 Summary IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Terms In WIOA, the program is called Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IEL/CE). TWC is using two naming conventions to differentiate uses and funding sources: “El Civics”, when delivered without Integrated Education and Training (IET). Integrated El Civics, when funded with Section 243 funds and delivered in combination with IET. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

EL Civics WIA vs WIOA Section 1 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics WIA IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA 3 Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements WIOA Section 243 funds Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements Literacy and ESL Civics IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA 4 Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements WIOA Section 243 funds Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements Literacy and ESL Civics Integrated Education and Training IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA 5 Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements WIOA Section 243 funds Two elements Literacy and ESL Civics Three elements Literacy and ESL Civics Integrated Education and Training IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA Customers Customer slide 1 Typical customers Low level English language learners Often not in the workforce/ not looking for work IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA Customers 6 Typical customers WIOA Section 243 funds Typical customers Low level English language learners Often not in the workforce/ not looking for work Target customers English language learners desiring training in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self- sufficiency IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIA vs WIOA Customers Typical customers WIOA Section 243 funds Typical customers Low level English language learners Often not in the workforce/ not looking for work Target customers English language learners desiring training in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self- sufficiency Professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary: WIA vs WIOA Program is a dramatic departure from EL Civics under WIA Different and expanded activities, including job placement Required integration with Workforce Solutions services Need for a different English language learner customer But, two options exist under the law One is required with §243 (civics) funding IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Definition Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Section 2 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION 1finition means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION 4 means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION 5Definition means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

DINTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION 6efinition means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION 7 means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIOA Section 231 and 243 Section 3 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

One program, Two Names TWC is using two naming conventions to differentiate uses and funding sources: “El Civics”, when delivered without Integrated Education and Training (IET). “Integrated El Civics”, when funded with Section 243 funds and delivered in combination with IET. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 231 (General AEL funding) Outlines local Adult Education and Literacy program requirements (b) REQUIRED LOCAL ACTIVITIES.—The eligible agency shall require that each eligible provider receiving a grant or contract under subsection (a) use the grant or contract to establish or operate programs that provide adult education and literacy activities, including programs that provide such activities concurrently. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

AEL Activities IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Changes under WIOA This means that TWC AEL programs can do traditional EL Civics programs with federal Sec 231 funds IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Training option (12) INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. Cont. means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIOA Section 231 and 243 cont. Bottom line: Understanding the two sections, and associated funding, is critical. Bottom line: EL Civics can be funded through both section 231 (general “AEFLA” funds) and 243 funds (“EL Civics” funds) If funded with Section 243 funds though, it must be provided in combination with IET IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

WIOA Section 243 Section 4 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 2 SEC. 243. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—From funds made available under section 211(a)(2) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 3 SEC. 243. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—From funds made available under section 211(a)(2) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 4 SEC. 243. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—From funds made available under section 211(a)(2) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 5 SEC. 243. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—From funds made available under section 211(a)(2) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Program Goal Section 5

Section 243 Goal Part 1 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 Part 2 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Section 243 Part 3 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary Section 231 EL Civics (General AEL Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 2) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 6) (Part 4) (Part 3) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 7)(Part 5) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 8) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” The “may” means it is permissive. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 9) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 10) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 11) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 12) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 13) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” From IET Definition: ‘‘…integrated education and training provides  adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with  workforce preparation activities  and workforce training” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 14) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” From IET Definition: ‘‘…integrated education and training provides  adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with  workforce preparation activities  and workforce training” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 16) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” From IET Definition: ‘‘…integrated education and training provides  adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with  workforce preparation activities  and workforce training” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 17) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” From IET Definition: ‘‘…integrated education and training provides  adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with  workforce preparation activities  and workforce training” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Part 18) Section 231 EL Civics (Primary AEFLA Funding) Section 243 IET EL Civics (Integrated EL Civics Funding) From IEL/CE Definition: “Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.” From Section 243: “… shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b),  for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities.” From IET Definition: ‘‘…integrated education and training provides  adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with  workforce preparation activities  and workforce training” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Integrated Education and Training Summary Image Integrated EL Civics Literacy English as a Second Language Civics Integrated Education and Training Adult Education and Literacy Activities Workforce Preparation Activities Workforce Training (In-demand) IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Integrated Education and Training Summary (Image Part 2) Integrated EL Civics Literacy English as a Second Language Civics Integrated Education and Training Adult Education and Literacy Activities Workforce Preparation Activities Workforce Training (In-demand) Provided in combination with IET IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Funding) Section 231 (General AEFLA Funding) Program must include: instruction in literacy and English language acquisition instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation  may include workforce training IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Summary (Funding Part 2) Section 243 (Integrated EL Civics Funding) Program must include: instruction in literacy and ESL instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually workforce preparation activities  and workforce training IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Important Clarifications Section 6 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination ” mean? SEC. 243. INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—From funds made available under section 211(a)(2) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to States, from allotments under subsection (b), for integrated English literacy and civics education, in combination with integrated education and training activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Language in Regulation WIOA Title II Regulations §463.74 How does an eligible provider that receives funds through the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education program meet the requirement to provide services “in combination with integrated education and training?” IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination with IET mean? Two models (Part 1) ESL / Civics Components Model 1: Separate Components IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination with IET mean? Two models Integrated Education and Training ESL / Civics Components Model 1: Separate Components IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination with IET mean? Two models cont. Students could be co-enrolled in IET programs with non- English Language Learners Integrated Education and Training ESL / Civics Components Model 1: Separate Components IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination with IET mean? Two models cont. 1 Students could be co-enrolled in IET programs with non- English Language Learners Integrated Education and Training ESL / Civics Components Model 1: Separate Components Provides flexibility to slot students into various IET options, but can complicate programing for contextualized AEL activities. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What does “in combination with IET mean? Two models cont. 2 Literacy/ ESL/ Civics Integrated Education and Training Model 2 IET with Civics component Students participate in an integrated program that includes all required components. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Section 7 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

What participants? Not all eligible participants may need training and employment services through IET: Those who are gainfully employed or self- employed Those who desire to enter training but may not yet have the English or academic preparation to enter and succeed in IET IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Regulation Grant recipients should not exclude or discourage these individuals from participation in activities funded under IET EL Civics allocations. What options do grant recipients have? IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Flexibility Part 1 ELA / Civics Components Integrated Education and Training Target: 54 @ $2,429 cost per Reducing costs can resulted in expanded participant pool IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Flexibility Part 2 ELA / Civics Components Integrated Education and Training The $2,429 average cost per is calculated to include $1,800 for IET. Co-enrollment of participants in Title I, financial aid or other grants could lower the average cost. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Flexibility Part 3 ELA / Civics Components Integrated Education and Training Savings in IET allows grant recipients to still meet contracted targets and opens access to participants who may not require, or be ready, for IET. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Flexibility Part 4 Allocated Amount Integrated EL CIVICS Budget $ 2,429 (allocated cost per) x 100 (sample target) $ 242,900 Actual Cost $ 2,000 (actual cost per) x 100 (sample target) $ 200,000 242,900 Allocated 200,000 Expended 42,900 Balance Balance IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Do all students need to be enrolled in IET? Flexibility Part 5 ELA / Civics Components Integrated Education and Training Savings frees up $24,786 that can be used to enroll students not ready or in need of IET. Target: 54 @ $2,000 cost per IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Board Integration Requirement Section 8 IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Workforce Alignment Part 1 Section 243 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Workforce Alignment Part 2 Section 243 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

In-Demand Occupations In-Demand or Targeted means: an industry sector that has a substantial current or potential impact (including through jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement) on the state, regional, or local economy, as appropriate, and that contributes to the growth or stability of other supporting businesses, or the growth of other industry sectors; or an occupation that currently has or is projected to have a number of positions (including positions that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement) in an industry sector that will have a significant impact on the state, regional, or local economy, as appropriate. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Workforce Alignment Part 3 Section 243 (c) GOAL.—Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to— (1) prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency; and (2) integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

additional program entry requirements AEL grant recipients may apply additional program entry requirements for participants when implementing the IET EL Civics program with Boards, Workforce Solutions, and workforce training providers to carry out IET services. IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Pilots Amarillo College Community Action Inc. of Central Texas Hospitality & Food Management Texas Certified Nurses Aide Community Action Inc. of Central Texas Entrepreneurship IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

AEL Letters AEL 02-16, Change 1. Implementing the Integrated Education and Training Service Approach AEL 04-16. Implementing Integrated Education and Training English Literacy and Civics Education Available at: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/partners/workforce-policy- guidance IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Resources Career Pathways Institute Includes resources, community or practice, training Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) website: http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/PD- CareerPathways.html IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016

Defining Student Success in WIOA Integrated EL Civics IET EL Civics-Revised October 11, 2016