FY2013 Adult Education Manual Overview

FY2013 Adult Education Provider Manual Overview & IntroductionIllinois Community College Board -Adult EducationDecember 13, 2012

Presented by Jennifer K. Foster,Senior Director for Adult Education and Family Literacy

Opening CommentsMute your phonesIf you have questions, use the chat feature or the raise your hand feature.If you need Technical Assistance during this presentation, contact David Baker.Either by chat or call him at 217-558-2162AGENDAAEFL Provider Manual LayoutSummary of policies in each sectionOverview of Section IManual AvailabilityNext StepsQuestions

MANUAL LAYOUTSectionsMajor policy pointsPolicy Origin State or FederalEach policy and proceduresForms and other informationUpdates to the manualExample:V-7-1-12 (APC)

4Major Policy Points by AEFL Policy Manual Section

Section ITable of ContentsICCB AEFL Staff DirectoryIntroduction

Section I: IntroductionI. Mission and Vision of Adult EducationFive Year Strategic Plan

We envision adult education as the foundation of a career pathways system that prepares adult learners for economic self sufficiency.

Section I: IntroductionSix Priority Areas:Aligning Assessment, Curricula and InstructionSupport ServicesHigh Quality Teaching and Professional DevelopmentPartnershipsResearch, Data and AccountabilityProgram Design

Section I: IntroductionII: Program Priority: Establish a Career Pathway SystemDifferent philosophy than in previous yearsCareer Pathways system that is inclusive of all eligible studentsGoals provide a clear directionPromote quality instruction Accelerated opportunities that lead to postsecondary education and pathway employmentSection I: IntroductionIII: Purpose of Title II Workforce Investment Act (WIA)To assist adults in becoming literateTo assist adults in obtaining knowledge and skillsTo assist adult in obtaining education skillsTo assist adult in the completing secondary school education

Section I: IntroductionEligible Population16 years of age; who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; and who:Lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills;Do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; orAre unable to speak, read or write the English language.

Section I: IntroductionIV: Priority PopulationsLow income and low-skilled adultsIndividuals with disabilitiesSingle parents, TANF recipients, and displaced homemakersUnemployed, underemployed, and those not in the labor force who demonstrate a deficiency in basic skillsIndividuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement, including individuals with limited English proficiencySection I: IntroductionV: Adult Education Competitive Process RFPSpring 2012www.iccb.org/rfp.competitivegrant.html Must be an eligible applicantCompletion of all aspects of process and meet deadlines

Section I: IntroductionV: Continuation of a grant recipient beyond the competitionSubmit a Continuation ApplicationCurrent Provider only Complete the entire process including due datesFunding is contingent upon a provider applicants satisfactory performance in the preceding year and assuming a sufficient appropriation of fundingSection I: IntroductionVI. Program ConsiderationsTwelve considerations as prescribe in the Illinois State Plan and Federal lawCommitment of applicants to serve individual in the local areaIntensity and durationUse of proven instructional practices and activitiesUse of research in building a strong foundationUse of technologyAbility to compete by providing instruction in a real life context.Section I: IntroductionWell Trained StaffCoordination of Resources and PartnershipsProviding schedules and support services that meets the needs of the learnersReport of data and the use of the outcomes for program improvementNeed for English literacy servicesServices that are cost efficientSection I: Introduction VII: Adult Education Advisory Council IL Public Act 91-0830Advisory Councils Purpose is to identify, deliberate, and make recommendations to the Illinois Community College Board(ICCB)30 members and the chair are appointed by the ICCBRegional RepresentationIncludes all provider types:Community Based OrganizationsCommunity CollegesRegional Offices of EducationSchool DistrictsServe two year terms

Section I: IntroductionAdvisory Council includes other stakeholders:IL Department of Human ServicesIL Secretary of State Literacy OfficeIL Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityIL Service Center NetworkIllinois Adult Continuing Educators Association (IACEA)Members are assigned to committeesMeet quarterlyMinutes of the meetings are posted on the ICCB website: http://www.iccb.org/advisorycouncil.htmlSection I: IntroductionVIII: Federal and State ReportingIllinois State PlanSubmitted to USDOE April 1st of each yearOutlines activities for the next fiscal yearNeed, Population, Access, and provision of servicesProfessional development, funding, one-stop (IL Worknet) activities, evaluation activitiesNational Reporting System End of Year ReportSubmitted to USDOE December 31 of each yearOutlines performance, financial, leadership activities, quality of data, and state assessment policy

Section I: IntroductionAnnual Report to the Governor and General AssemblySubmitted March 1st of each yearIncludes a summary of activities from the preceding fiscal year, including:Numbers served Adult education costs and fundingCredit hours and unitsApproval of programsProgram highlightsMANUAL AVAILABILITYThe provider manual will be posted in a pdf format by Wednesday, December 19, 2012 on the www.iccb.org.

The manual will be available in the future by individual sections and applicable forms will be available in a fillable format.

After the manual is posted, if you have questions regarding Section I or any of the sections, contact your Regional Program Support Specialist.NEXT STEPSFuture webinars on each section of the provider manual will be held.An updated schedule will be emailed through the Adult Education Listserv.Webinars will be archived for viewing at a later date.As sections are updated, you will be notified via the listserv.There will not be a printed manual provided. Only an electronic version will be made available and will be maintained on the ICCB website.All questions, should be directed to your Regional Program Support Specialist.Questions?Thank you for your participation in todays Session of the Adult Education Provider Manual.