Importance of Measurable Skill Gains in Program Accountability
Measurable skill gains are crucial for demonstrating progress towards outcomes in programs like WIOA. Understanding the requirements for different gain types ensures accurate tracking of participant achievements. Entry into postsecondary education, gaining educational functioning levels, and passing exams are key indicators of success. Remember, exit dates are retroactively counted for accountability purposes.
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Measurable Skill Gains V.6.26.17
Why Measuable Skill Gains Matter V.6.26.17
WIOA Accountability WIOA is very outcome focused Measurable skill gains shows progress towards an outcome More opportunities for measurable skill gains are available to AEL programs V.6.26.17
Hold the Phone! We need to call things the same across all the programs, so Is it allowed in Title II (or in Texas) Right now? What it s referred to as (number/ type) What it s referred to as (label) EFL Gain- Pre/post-test Yes Type 1a Exit then entry into postsecondary education Yes Type 1b Obtainment of a high school diploma or equivalency Diploma no in AEL in Texas Equivalent yes Type 2 Secondary or Post-secondary Transcript No in Title II Type 3 Progress towards milestones No in Title II Type 4 Passing Technical/Occupational Knowledge Based Exam Yes on a trial basis with OCTAE Type 5 V.6.26.17
Gain Type 1 Educational Functioning Level Gain V.6.26.17
Requirements for Gain 1a - Pre/Post-test gain Virtually the same as it s always been with one exception: gain is not counted only on the domain of significance! V.6.26.17
Requirements for Gain 1b - Entry into postsecondary education The participant must enroll in postsecondary after exit but prior to the end of the program year (June 30) The participant must complete their AEL services on or before June 29 and enter postsecondary by June 30 Developmental education is considered post- secondary V.6.26.17
Reminder on Exit Exit is counted retroactively to the last day of service (once 90 calendar days have passed). 90 days Last Day of Service Exit Date
Example for Measure 1b Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training If student leaves past here, 90 days falls into new PY July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June DANGER ZONE Last service date past this point may not allow time to enter postsecondary after exit. POST- TEST STUDENT!
Example for Measure 1b Scenario 1 Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training If student leaves past here, exit falls into new PY Last Day of Service July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Enrollment in postsecondary Bridge class Q: Is it a gain?
Example for Measure 1b Scenario 1 Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training If student leaves past here, exit falls into new PY Last Day of Service July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Enrollment in postsecondary Bridge class Student is enrolled in postsecondary after exit
Example for Measure 1b Scenario 1 Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training If student leaves here, exit days falls into new PY July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Enrollment in postsecondary Bridge class Student is enrolled in postsecondary after exit
Example for Measure 1b Scenario 2 Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training Last Day of Service July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Bridge class Enrollment in postsecondary Q: Is it a gain?
Example for Measure 1b Scenario 2 Exit & enroll in postsecondary education and training Last Day of Service July July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Bridge class Enrollment in postsecondary Student is enrolled in postsecondary, but the entry in postsecondary is after the end of the program year.
Gain Type 2 Obtainment of a High School Equivalency V.6.26.17
HSE as a Credential and MSG HSE as Credential Individuals who: Denominator: Lack HSE/Diploma Becoming 9thgrade equivalent at some point during participation Spanish or English Exit Numerator: HSE earned during participation within one year of exit Are enrolled in postsecondary ed or training within one year after exit OR Are employed within one year after exit HSE as MSG Within the program year Spanish or English Matched to TEA matches or potential matches High school equivalencies earned outside of Texas can be manually entered V.6.20.17
Obtainment of a High School Equivalency For measurable skill gain credit, there is no need for the participant to be: within one year of exit 9thgrade equivalent Employed or enrolled in postsecondary education For participants who have earned a HSE in Texas, the process will be the same Participants will come in as either matches or potential matches Only high school equivalencies earned outside of Texas can be manually entered V.6.26.17
Gain Type 3 Post-secondary transcript not approved for use in Title II at this time V.6.26.17
Gain Type 4 Satisfactory or Better Progress Report towards a Milestone Not approved for use in Title II at this time V.6.26.17
Gain Type 5 Passing Technical/Occupational Knowledge Based Exam V.6.26.17
Requirements for Gain 5 Passing Technical/Occupational Knowledge Exams May Include: oPassage of a component exam in a Registered Apprenticeship program oEmployer-required knowledge-based exam oSatisfactory attainment of an element on an industry or occupational competency-based assessment oOther completion test necessary to obtain a credential V.6.26.17
Additional Requirements for Gain 5 Participants must be in an IET program! V.6.26.17
