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Strategies to support state initiatives…

NAEPDC Standards, Strategies and Solutions Using the grant application to move Adult Education forward in Illinois. Strategies to support state initiatives…. FY13 IL launched a competitive grant process Provided and aligned with new focus of AEFL AEFL Strategic Plan

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Strategies to support state initiatives…

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  1. NAEPDCStandards, Strategies and SolutionsUsing the grant application to move Adult Education forward in Illinois

  2. Strategies to support state initiatives… • FY13 IL launched a competitive grant process • Provided and aligned with new focus of AEFL • AEFL Strategic Plan • Created a broad framework for Adult Education • States “We envision Adult Education as the foundation of a career pathways system that prepares adult learners for economic self sufficiency.” • Fully explained the need and the guiding principles to achieve the goals of Adult Education

  3. Strategies to support initiative… • AEFL Strategic Plan • Assessment, Curricula and Instruction • Support and Follow-up Services • High Quality Teaching and Professional Development • Partnerships • Research, Data and Accountability • Program Design • AEFL Advisory Council • On-going council with changing membership and issues to address • Diversity of members/regions/stakeholders • Direct method for buy-in and feedback • Ad Hoc committees formed to address special issues/topics

  4. Changing the focus… • Policy changes and clarifications • Increased focus on data and using it at all levels • Breaking down each NRS level into four subgroups • Adjustments made in funding methodology • Introduction of probation/watch list • Grant application requirements • Specific requirements around offering and expanding bridge programming • Focus on transitions • Increased and modifications to PD requirements • Expansion of Evidence Based Reading Instruction • Increasing frequency and intensity of instruction • Explicit details about data use and analysis

  5. Do differently or suggestions… • Carving out planning time for state staff • Data driven decision making • “User-friendly” data organization • Carefully consider the evaluation component • FY13 Competitive grant application • www.iccb.org/rfp.competitivegrant.html

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