1. WIOA’s Goal Make Participants’ Skills Everyone’s Business

2. Questions?

3. What is WIOA? ONE in SIX adults has low literacy skills! Brings many state, regional and local agencies together to share resources and opportunities for those served … to build a job-driven approach to training and skills development. Adult Education WorkForce WV Vocational Rehabilitation DHHR (unless the governor opts out) Local Workforce Development Boards Community Colleges Non-profit organizations State and Local Officials State and Local Businesses To provide the 36 million low skilled Americans an opportunity to raise their skills so they can be active, contributing members of society.

4. WIOA Implementation All CORE partners now report on common outcomes … using the same definition, so that results can be easily compared Partners (state, regional, local) work together to ensure the success of participants by addressing barriers. WIOA is a Partnership

5. Low Skilled Worker Pathway to Sustainable Employment Adult Education WorkForce WV Vocational Rehabilitation Postsecondary Ed / Training Community agencies / businesses Skilled Worker Making a Sustainable Wage Contributing citizen to the community Involved in children’s activities / education Better health Improved education for children

6. Title II Adult Ed and Family Lit Act High school completion / HSE is NOT an end in itself, but a means to further opportunities and self-sufficiency Integrated Education and Training (IET) Workforce Preparation Activities Career Pathways Programming … to better support individuals as they transition from adult basic education to postsecondary education, postsecondary training, or employment.

7. Title II Adult Ed and Family Lit Act Families and Communities … Emphasizes the role that adult education and literacy plays in supporting the educational and skill achievement of parents and family members to participate in education development of their children and improve economic opportunities for families. English Language Learners (ELL) … WIOA adds mathematics to the scope of services, and expands the focus of the ELLs by adding civics education and workforce training. Institutional Education … Encourages investments in and innovative programming for the educational and career advancement of incarcerated individuals.

8. Student Profile StudentEnrollmentPeriod of Participation Student Contact InformationDisability ScreeningSchool Status Release of InformationSelf Identified Disability GenderSelf Identified Belief SSNStudent Type DOC NumberStudent Status Ex-offender statusBenefits / Low Income Status EthnicityEducation Level Referral SourceEmployment Status Primary Learning StyleProgram of Study Assessments Achievements

9. Student Profile Data elements are broken down into three categories: Student If a student enrolls in more than one grantee in a given program year, that data will be saved with the student record and shared across grantees. Enrollment Data elements saved per enrollment (class). These data elements must be collected per enrollment (class). For reporting purposes, the earliest enrollment (class) data will be utilized.

10. Student Profile Period of Participation A period of participation is when instruction/service is provided, to a student that misses no more than 90 consecutive calendar days. Local programs/classes can no longer withdraw a student. AEMIS will automatically withdraw a student after s/he has no attendance for 90 calendar days. The student’s last day of attendance will be assigned as his/her withdraw date, removing his/her name from the log attendance screen.

11. Student Profile If a student returns after 90 calendar days of absence, the program/class will be able to re-enroll the student by selecting a re-enrollment box. This will place him/her back on the log attendance screen. The student’s entry assessment for the 2 nd, or subsequent, periods of participation will automatically become his/her exit (last) assessment for the previous period, IF it is not more than six (6) months old. In which case, an alternate to the previous assessment must be administered and entered into AEMIS, prior to logging additional attendance.

12. Prior to the 12 th Instructional Hour Key Information, con (page 2) Student Status Benefits Income Education Status Employment Status Referral Source Student Type Program of Study Assessment

13. According to WIOA Section 203 … The term “integrated education and training” means a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently (occurring or existing simultaneously) and contextually (relating to, dependent on) with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement. The term “workforce preparation activities” means activities, programs, or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and self- management skills, including competencies utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems, and obtaining skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment.

14. New Class Information Workplace Site Type … adult education and literacy activities offered by an eligible provider (WVAdultEd) in collaboration with an employer or employee organization at a workplace or an off-site location that is designed to improve the productivity of the workplace. WBPL is no longer an available option. All students who meet the definition above must be pre-assessed prior to the 12 th instructional hour and post- assessed according to publisher guidelines.

15. New Class Information

16. Student Profile Student Contact Information applies one time to the student across all class enrollments for a given program year

17. Student Profile Release of Information applies to each individual enrollment (class). A student may revoke their consent to release their SSN, but s/he must do so in writing, at which time, if a SSN is visible, it is to be removed.

18. Student Profile All of Key Information is saved with the student record, ACCEPT release of information. If the release of information is NOT signed and on file per enrollment (class), regardless of the availability of their SSN, their data cannot be entered into AEMIS.

19. Student Profile Due to the nature of the following sections of the Student Profile, this information should be completed during the private individual interviews. If the student identifies YES to the self-identifiable disability question, this portion of the form becomes confidential. If the student self-identifies s/he has a physical or mental impairment and her/his income is $11,880, s/he may be eligible for DHHR assistance, regardless of the household income.

20. Student Profile Student Status is UPON entry, per participation period.

21. Student Profile Low Income Status If student self-identifies their household income falls within the specified ranges, s/he may be eligible for assistance through DHHR.

22. Student Profile

23. Employed … The participant, at program entry, (a) is currently performing any work at all as a paid employee, (b) is currently performing any work at all in his or her own business, profession, or farm, (c) is currently performing any any work as an unpaid worker in an enterprise operated by a member of the family, or (d) is one who is not working, but currently has a job or business from which he or she is temporarily absent because of illness, bad weather, vacation, labor- management dispute, or personal reasons, whether or not paid by the employer for time-0off, and whether or not seeking another job. Employed, but Received Notice of Termination of Employment or Military Separation is pending … The participant, at program entry, is a person who, although employed, either (a) has received a notice of termination of employment or the employer has issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification or other notice that the facility or enterprise will close, or (b) is a transitioning service member (i.e. within 12 months of separation of 24 months of retirement). Not in labor force … The participant, at program entry, is not in the labor force (i.e. those who are not employed and are not actively looking for work, including those who are incarcerated). Unemployed … The participant, at program entry, is not employed but is seeking employment, makes specific effort to find a job, and is available for work.

24. Student Profile

25. What is IET? According to WIOA Section 203 … The term “integrated education and training” means a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently (occurring or existing simultaneously) and contextually (relating to, dependent on) with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement. The term “workforce preparation activities” means activities, programs, or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and self- management skills, including competencies utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems, and obtaining skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment.

26. Student Profile HSE Completion Student enters without a High School Diploma or equivalent FFL Completion, leading to employment Student enters with a High School Diploma or equivalent for the purpose of retaining or obtaining employment FFL Completion, leading to an industry-recognized certificate or certification (credential) Student enters with a High School Diploma or equivalent for the purpose of furthering his/her education/training

27. Student Profile Student’s Primary Learning Style applies across all class enrollments for a given program year.

28. Student Profile & Assessments

29. Student Achievements Completion of these sections/items of the online Student Achievements is mandatory and documentation MUST be maintained in the individual student folders. Achievements that were accomplished by the student must be entered in AEMIS by Tuesday for the previous week, per the program assurances/grant award. When logged in AEMIS, the date the achievement was selected will default to the date entered. The date should be changed to reflect the actual date of the achievement. Achievements are tracked by period of participation.

30. Earned a Digital Literacy Certificate WIOA references the Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, which defines digital literacy as “the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information. Resources to integrate technology: Integrating Technology in the Adult Education Classroom Integrating Technology in the Adult Education Classroom is a self-paces course that explores integrating technology in the adult education classroom and is sponsored by LINCS.ed.gov Dear Colleague letter, signed with the Institute of Museum and Library services, encourages public libraries and adult education providers to work together on the provision of digital literacy training.Colleague letter Microsoft Office Microsoft Office offers digital literacy curriculum, instructor resources, and an opportunity for students to earn Digital Literacy Certificate.

31. Industry Recognized Credentials

32. If an achievement is selected within the Industry Recognized Credential section or for “Entered military while enrolled”, some form of documentation MUST be included in the permanent student folder AND is considered confidential. Documentation can include: Copy of selected Credential Completed WVAdultEd Postsecondary Verification Form Military document specifying induction date

33. Further Education/Training If an achievement is selected within the Further Education / Training section, some form of documentation MUST be included in the permanent student folder AND is considered confidential. Documentation can include: Copy of participant’s college schedule, signed/dated by student Completed WVAdultEd Postsecondary Verification Form-

34. WIOA Measures

35. CTE and WVAdultEd Partnership Student Profile Tech Use Policies Learning Needs Inventory TABE (Rding & Math, Lg upon request) Career Interest Inventory Learning Needs Screening Referral form is completed by CTE to Adult Ed Student Expresses interest in CTE Adult Ed CTE Evaluates Student Data Adult Education & CTE Completed copies of ALL forwarded back to CTE If entrance assessment criteria is met, student enters CTE If entrance is not met, student is referred back to adult education for remediation – post- assessment forwarded back to CTE Individual Referrals for basic skills instruction prior to entry IET Class Bootcamp

36. On-site! Who will be blessed? Will be based upon 2015 performance Retention Enrollment (WVAdultEd & NRS) % Months Compliant Target Population FFL Completion Post-secondary Obtain / Retain Employment Measures Met Last 3 Program Years

37. Questions? More Information? Louise Miller lbmiller@k12.wv.us RESA 1 400 Neville Street Beckley, WV 25801 https://www.wvadulted.org/aemis.html