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I-BEST Update Fall CBS Bellingham Tech | 13 -14 October 2016 William S. Durden Policy Associate: I-BEST Basic Education for Adults Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges wdurden@sbctc. edu | 360. 704. 4368

Overview Integrated English Language Civics Education [IELCE] Ability to Benefit Training Update Pathway Navigator Event 2

IELCE Integrated English Language and Civics Education [IELCE] Update from OCTAE 3

What’s changed in Adult Education and Literacy Activities: Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education WIA WIOA There was no IELCE in WIA. Funding for EL/Civics program to states was authorized through annual appropriations. WIOA authorizes and codifies the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education program (IELCE). EL/Civics focus on learning English while also learning about civil rights, civic participation and responsibility, and obtaining citizenship. There was no explicit focus on workforce development. In the IELCE Program, literacy, English language acquisition, and civics education must be delivered in combination with integrated education and training activities. WIA was silent on specific service subpopulation as it pertains to individuals needing English language instruction Clarifies that program services are also available to “professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries. ” Innovation and Opportunity: From Plan to Reality 4

IELCE • The IELCE program refers to the use of funds provided under section 243 of WIOA. • In the IELCE program, literacy, English language acquisition, and civics education must be delivered in combination with integrated education and training activities. 5

IELCE • Integrated Education and Training provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement. 6

IELCE • Educational services must include instruction in: • Literacy and English language acquisition • Rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation 7

IELCE • Workforce preparation activities are activities that help an individual acquire a combination of: • basic academic skills • critical thinking skills • digital literacy skills • self-management skills 8

IELCE • Workforce training can include: • Occupational skills training • On-the-job training • Incumbent worker training • Programs that combine workplace training with related instruction • Private sector training programs • Skill upgrading and retraining • Entrepreneurial training 9

Literacy IELCE PROGRAM COMPONENTS English Language Acquisition Civics Education Must meet all of the requirements in subpart D Provided in combination with IET Adult Education & Literacy activity Workforce Preparation activities Workforce Training (specific sector) Must meet all of the requirements in subpart D Innovation and Opportunity: From Plan to Reality 30

IELCE • Meeting the Requirement – two options • Co-enroll participants in IET funded with sources other than section 243 • Use section 243 funds to support IET 11

IELCE • Participant Notes • These requirements are on the program and not the individual participants. • Students without credential attainment or employment related goals should not be dissuaded from participating in IELCE-funded programming 12

ABILITY TO BENEFIT “As you know, restoring ATB for career pathways programs was a top priority for Senator Murray. Not only is federal student aid a critical source of funding for Washington State programs such as I-BEST, but as you know ATB can also be especially helpful in serving the needs of adult learners…. As Washington colleges move forward, we hope that institutions will review the new guidance—as well as your resources at SBCTC—and work to successfully implement the restoration of ATB. ” – Bryce Mc. Kibben, Policy Advisor to Senator Patty Murray ***** “This is important information on Ability to Benefit. Thanks to Senator Murray’s great work we are back in the game! I hope you share the information with all the appropriate folks at your colleges. ” – SBCTC Executive Director Marty Brown response, sent to all College Presidents 13

TRAINING UPDATES • November 17 -18 Train-the-Trainer Team Teacher Cadre is canceled – we will hold this training June 1 -2 • We are adding a pathway navigator event on January 18 th • Supporting Quality Team Teaching is rescheduled from December 20 th to March 7 th 14

PATHWAY NAVIGATORS • January 18 th – the first ever statewide event for Pathway Navigators! • Topics will include: • Navigation Duties and Best Practices • Integration with the Guided Pathways initiative 15

PATHWAY NAVIGATORS January 18 th – the first statewide event for Pathway Navigators! • Who should come? • I-BEST Navigators/Coordinators • IELCE Navigators • Transitional Studies Navigators • Navigators from Workforce • Program Deans and Directors 16

QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFO William S. Durden Policy Associate, I-BEST WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges wdurden@sbctc. edu | 360. 704. 4368