IELCE Guidance Webinar Jodi Ruback and William Durden 26-27 February 2018

IELCE Overview WIOA authorizes and codifies the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) program In the IELCE program, literacy, English language acquisition, and civics education must be delivered in combination with integrated education and training activities The image on the next slide visually demonstrates the requirements

IELCE Program Components

Integrated Education and Training (IET) What is IET? Adult education and literacy activities Workforce preparation Workforce training

IET Requirements In an IET: Adult education and literacy activities, workforce preparation, and workforce training must Be instructionally balanced across the three components; Occur simultaneously; Use occupationally relevant instructional materials Have a single set of learning objectives that identify specific adult education content, workforce preparation activities, and workforce training competencies, with the program activities organized to function cooperatively.

Civics Education Civics education means “instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation.” Programs must have documentation on how they are meeting this requirement.

IELCE Program Participants An IELCE program can serve English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries. English language learners seeking English language proficiency and civics education, but not seeking workforce training, should not be excluded or discouraged from participation in the IELCE program.

IELCE in Washington State IELCE Program Options in Washington State: I-BEST I-BEST/HS 21+ Co-enrollment I-BEST @ Work Other IELCE programs using non I-BEST IET that meets IET requirements set in WIOA Contextualized Instruction that is part of an IET IELCE Navigator – see notes on next slide

IELCE Navigator OCTAE gave SBCTC permission to release IELCE funds for expenditure on an IELCE navigator The position as approved was crafted by Tacoma Community College Responsibilities: “This position is responsible for recruiting, enrolling and providing ongoing wraparound support for ESL students in the I-BEST Career Pathway Programs specifically targeting and supporting the needs of non-native speakers of English. The position advises ESL students in the selection of coursework, creation of educational and career plans, and development of college success skills.”

IELCE in Washington State, Continued What doesn’t count: Standalone I-DEA Standalone HS 21+ “Sampler” courses that expose students to a range of occupations Contextualized Instruction that is not part of an IET

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