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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Request for Proposals, Spring 2017 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Request for Proposals,
Request for Proposals, Spring 2017
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*Career pathway in Nevada is defined as an aligned system of industry recognized academic and technical courses, workplace training programs, support services, and workforce preparation activities that help an individual enter or advance within a given occupation or industry sector. Learners may enter at various points along a pathway; earn indicators of completion which hold labor market value, including but not limited to diplomas, certificates, credentials, and degrees; and obtain employment, job retention, and/or wage gains as a result.
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Must meet all of the requirements in subpart D
Adult Education & Literacy activity Workforce Preparation activities Workforce Training (specific sector)
Must meet all of the requirements in subpart D
Literacy English Language Acquisition Civics Education
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(1) adult education and literacy activities; (2) special education, as determined by the eligible agency; (3) secondary school credit; (4) integrated education and training; (5) career pathways; (6) concurrent enrollment; (7) peer tutoring; and (8) transition to re-entry initiatives and other postrelease services with the goal
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institutionalized persons
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There is a five percent limit. Allowable costs for administration are those non- instructional costs that are considered necessary and reasonable for planning, administration, evaluation, personnel development, and interagency coordination. Administrative costs include: (a) Planning; (b) Administration, including carrying out performance accountability requirements; (c) Professional development; (d) Providing adult education and literacy services in alignment with local workforce plans, including promoting co-enrollment in programs and activities under title I, as appropriate; and (e) Carrying out the one-stop partner responsibilities described in 34 CFR 678.420, including contributing to the infrastructure costs of the one-stop delivery system. In accordance with AEFLA 233(b), when limits are too restrictive to allow for adequate planning and administration, the applicant may negotiate with the State to determine an adequate level of funds for non-instructional purposes. A formal written request for an administrative rate higher than 5% must be included with the funding application with a detailed rationale for the request.
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Request for Proposals, Spring 2017 Timeline
RFP released
Information sessions
Proposals due
Proposals sent by NDE to Local Workforce Development Board for review of alignment with LWDB Plan
Proposals returned to NDE
Review team meets to score proposals
Grant awards announced
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(1) the degree to which the eligible provider would be responsive to— (A) regional needs as identified in the local plan under section 108; and (B) serving individuals in the community who were identified in such plan as most in need of adult education and literacy activities, including individuals—(i) who have low levels of literacy skills; or (ii) who are English language learners; (2) the ability of the eligible provider to serve eligible individuals with disabilities, including eligible individuals with learning disabilities; (3) past effectiveness of the eligible provider in improving the literacy of eligible individuals, to meet State-adjusted levels of performance for the primary indicators of performance described in WIOA section 116, especially with respect to eligible individuals who have low levels of literacy;
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(4) the extent to which the eligible provider demonstrates alignment between proposed activities and services and the strategy and goals of the local plan under section 108, as well as the activities and services of the one-stop partners; (5) whether the eligible provider’s program— (A) is of sufficient intensity and quality, and based on the most rigorous research available so that participants achieve substantial learning gains; and (B) uses instructional practices that include the essential components of reading instruction; (6) whether the eligible provider’s activities, including whether reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, and English language acquisition instruction delivered by the eligible provider, are based on the best practices derived from the most rigorous research available and appropriate, including scientifically valid research and effective educational practice;
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(7) whether the eligible provider’s activities effectively use technology, services, and delivery systems, including distance education in a manner sufficient to increase the amount and quality of learning and how such technology, services, and systems lead to improved performance; (8) whether the eligible provider’s activities provide learning in context, including through integrated education and training, so that an individual acquires the skills needed to transition to and complete postsecondary education and training programs, obtain and advance in employment leading to economic self-sufficiency, and to exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; (9) whether the eligible provider’s activities are delivered by well-trained instructors, counselors, and administrators who meet any minimum qualifications established by the State, where applicable, and who have access to high quality professional development, including through electronic means;
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(10) whether the eligible provider’s activities coordinate with other available education, training, and social service resources in the community, such as by establishing strong links with elementary schools and secondary schools, postsecondary educational institutions, institutions of higher education, local workforce investment boards, one-stop centers, job training programs, and social service agencies, business, industry, labor organizations, community- based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and intermediaries, for the development of career pathways; (11) whether the eligible provider’s activities offer flexible schedules and coordination with Federal, State, and local support services (such as child care, transportation, mental health services, and career planning) that are necessary to enable individuals, including individuals with disabilities or other special needs, to attend and complete programs;
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Nancy Olsen Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education Nevada Department of Education 755 N. Roop, Suite 201 Carson City, NV 89701-5096 nolsen@doe.nv.gov 775-687-7289 All answers will be posted on a Q&A section of the RFP website
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