1. Spring Administrators’ Meeting Jeff Gove, State ABLE Director May 22, 2012

3. Adult Learner Strategy Goal Adults earning credentials/degrees Adults successfully transitioning through the University System of Ohio to earn credentials/degrees

4. Adult Learner Strategy Strategic Priorities Student success Each USO sector has value USO responsive to B&I, credentials meet workforce demand Each USO sector is successful in meeting its core mission All USO credentials have value, including GED Strategy results measured and data driven Align existing strategies, resources & programs to leverage and scale statewide policy Existing relationships need to be recognized and expanded

5. Adult Learner Strategy Strategies –Build Bridges for Seamless Transitions –Strengthen the Credit Pipeline –Foster Shared Accountability

6. Priorities Transitions to PSET Technology Accountability Student Persistence Sustained PD 2014

7. Bridges to Work Planning Grant Developmental Education Initiative – ABLE/Community College Partnerships LINCS Career Awareness Project ESOL Healthcare Career Pathway Pilot DOL Career Pathway Design Initiative - Model supported by DOL-DOE-HHS Transitions to PSET

8. Transitions Framework/National Model –Organized into 3 categories 1.Instructional Services 2.Support Services 3.Collaborations Bridge Program(s) –FY13 Requirement for all local ABLE programs Transitions to PSET

9. ABLE Technology Initiative –In FY 2013 Incorporate Level 1 Standards into NSO Finalize and disseminate Level 2 Standards for Staff and Level 1 Student Competencies Produce Online Technology Resource Guide Technology

10. Distance Education – Over 70% program participation and 4 Regional Hubs Launching updated www.ohioable.org (July 2013)www.ohioable.org GED 2014 will be computer-based – Access to technology and competence are key for students and teachers Technology

11. ABLELink 2013 – enhanced and internet-based National Reporting System Changes 2013 –CIP Outcomes tracked by student cohorts, not goals –GED Completion – passing all five tests, four in 2014 –PSET – those with HSD/GED, and/or in transition programs, entering postsecondary education –Employment – cohort of unemployed and looking –Retained Employment – unchanged Accountability

12. Evidenced-Based Reading Instruction Strategies for all Universal Design Managed Enrollment Barrier Reduction –Partnerships, connections with resources –Advising Student Persistence

13. Emphasis on Staff Quality & Effectiveness E-System of registration, portfolio of PD, access to resources Ohio Leadership Excellence Academy Statewide access to prioritized PD Sustained PD

14. 2014 - Competitive Grants Determine Feasibility of Performance- based Funding elements and process, e.g. 5% increase in GED completion, PSET Continue to Prioritize Consortia & Regional Service Models Announcements

15. FY 2013 Required Documents on web site by May 31, 2012 –Policies –Forms –Resource updates Move to ODE Announcements

16. Jeff Gove, State ABLE Director jgove@regents.state.oh.us