1. Planning For Measurable Skill Gains
Carrie Tupa and Anson Green

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. How will you decide which MSG is right?

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. Scenario 3: Low-level ESL
Good attendance

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

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

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

13. 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?

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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