Planning For Measurable Skill Gains Carrie Tupa and Anson Green

Pre-WIOA/Early WIOA Implementation HSE Prep Pre/Post Test Transitions IET Workplace Literacy

Now… HSE Prep Pre/Post Test Basic Literacy HSE Obtainment ESL IET Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Workplace Lit Exit then entry into postsecondary Services for Internationally Trained

Now… HSE Prep Pre/Post Test Basic Literacy HSE Obtainment ESL IET Workplace Lit Services for Internationally Trained Pre/Post Test HSE Obtainment Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Exit then entry into postsecondary

How will you decide which MSG is right?

Text your answer to your class pager account You have a program that is focused on providing participants with skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education. The participants will end their coursework and services with you on April 1. Which measurable skill gain is most appropriate for these participants? Pre/Post Test HSE Obtainment Entry into postsecondary education Passing of knowledge-based exams

Scenario 1: Student without diploma or equivalency Tests at 10th grade level Focused on going to college Undecided on major Not interested in your IET options

Scenario 2: ESL student interested in training High-level ESL Wants to enter IET Has diploma from Mexico

Scenario 3: Low-level ESL Good attendance

Scenario 4: Internationally-trained ELL Pharmacist from Bolivia Level 2 ESL

Scenario 5: Student in IET Construction trades Continuing education program Level 5 Has high school equivalency

Options Options Options Don’t Panic Selecting the right MSG students

Considerations for Selecting MSGs You need a strategy that will work for most students. What is it? Who will be responsible for making the decision? How will that be communicated to staff & students ? Who will be responsible for carrying out the decision, and monitoring it? What is the plan for changing mid-course?

Default Options Consider developing a “default plan” to assigning an MSG at placement Think of what is the most-likely best-bet for MSG There will always be exceptions or changes to the default best bet

Sample Default Strategy What is the default option for students when they start? Other Options General Student Population (No immediate HSE/Career Pathways objectives) Type 2 : Obtain HSE Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Type 1a: Pre/Post Test Student enters IET Type 1b: Exit & Postsec. Type 1a: Pre/Post Test Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam HSE Goal Student enters IET Type 2 : Obtain HSE Type 1b: Exit & Postsec. Type 1b: Exit & Postsec. Transitions/ On-Ramp Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Student enters IET

Default Strategy 2 What is the default options for career pathways and intensive? Other Options IET Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Type 1a: Pre/Post Test Type 1a: Pre/Post Test Workplace AEL IET, short-term w/employer Type 2 : Obtain HSE Student has been in ESL already Type 1a: Pre/Post Test Integrated EL Civics Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Student starts IET immediately Type 5: Passing of Knowledge-Based Exam Type 1b: Exit & Postsec. Student needs HSE (Spanish) Type 2 : Obtain HSE