BEdA Master and IEL/Civics Grant Guidelines
for 2016-17
Better Skills. Brighter Futures.
A Stronger Washington.
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Adult Basic Education Office
1300 Quince St SE, P.O. Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
www.sbctc.edu
2016-17 BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (BEdA)
AND IEL/CIVICS GRANT GUIDELINES
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges reserves the right to make changes to this
document due to, but not limited to, federal, state, or local legislation or policy changes.
CONTENTS
2016-17 BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (BEdA) AND IEL/CIVICS GRANT GUIDELINES .................................
OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 3
VISION ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
MISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 3
GOALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
CORE SERVICES REQUIRED BY ALL FUNDED PROGRAMS .............................................................. 4
EXTENSION PROCESS .................................................................................................................................... 4
FUNDING PROCESS ............................................................................................................................... 5
PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................................................................. 5
METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 6
FINAL REPORTING ......................................................................................................................................... 7
TIMELINE ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................... 7
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OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is the agency authorized by
state law to administer adult basic education in Washington State. On February 11, 2016, SBCTC
will release an extension application for federal funds to provide Adult Basic Education services
July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The base for this extension is the Washington State Adult
Education 5-year Plan - 2014-2019 with Revised WIOA Requirements for Transition State Plan
2015-16 and it’s stated:
VISION
All adult Washingtonians will have access to innovative, high-quality education programs that
provide the knowledge, skills and credentials necessary for securing family sustaining
employment that strengthens the state and local economies.
MISSION
The adult education system will provide research-proven instruction and college and career
readiness pathways that allow adults to master academic and technical skills to attain their
career and educational goals and successfully navigate education and employment
opportunities.
GOALS
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Implement and scale comprehensive, innovative college and career pathways to
accelerate student completion and foster economic growth.
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Guide and support transformational instructional practices that accelerate student
completion to certificates, the Tipping Point, and AA/BA degrees leading to family
sustaining employment.
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Contextualize adult education courses to support transition to high school completion &
equivalency certification, postsecondary education, and employment.
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Strengthen and maintain a culture of rigorous instruction and evidence of increased
performance.
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Create and maintain strategic alliances to leverage local resources and increase
navigational support to students.
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Foster student self-efficacy.
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CORE SERVICES REQUIRED BY ALL FUNDED PROGRAMS
SBCTC core services are defined as adult education and literacy, including workplace literacy,
adult secondary education, and English literacy programs. Additionally, in accordance with the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Public Law. 113-128), Washington
State Plan for Talent and Prosperity for All: Washington’s Operational and Program-Specific
Workforce Plan Components, and Washington State Adult Education 5-year Plan 2015-2019
with Revised WIOA Requirements for Transition Year 2015-2016 programs must have a
framework that demonstrates a pathway to college and career readiness that supports
contextualized instruction, technology and a comprehensive college and career readiness
pathway.
EXTENSION PROCESS
To apply for an extension to SBCTC Adult Basic Education and IEL/Civic Funding a provider must:
1. Review its approved 2014-19 ABE Master and IEL/Civics grant with its local Workforce
Development Council (WDC) to assure alignment with the local area plan. Funding is
contingent on the alignment with the local WDC.
2. All providers will need to ensure IEL/Civics funds are used only for the activities
described in WIOA Section 203(11)
a. Funds can only be used in combination with Integrated Education and Training as
defined in WIOA Section 203(11) “‘Integrated Education and Training’.—The
term integrated education and training means a service approach that provides
adult education and training 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.”
This goes into effect July 1, 2016.
b. Programming that would qualify for IEL/Civics Funding would only include:
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All I-BEST programs
I-BEST at Work On-ramps (CBOs may want to consider this.)
On-ramps where all instruction is contextualized and delivered concurrently
with training in a specific occupation or occupational cluster.
c. Address proposed changes to IEL Civics in question 1.b.
3. Access the Online Grant Management System (OGMS)
http://apps.sbctc.edu/OnlineGrants to submit response(s) to the question(s) and
develop a budget for each component, upload the completed 2016-17 Student
Outcomes Spreadsheet and the BEdA Master and IEL/Civics Assurances. This application
is available February 11, 2016.
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4. Submit completed extension applications to the SBCTC through OGMS no later than
March 24, 2016 at 11:55 p.m. SBCTC staff is available for assistance until 5:00 p.m. on
March 24, 2016.
FUNDING PROCESS
The 2016-2017 Federal ABE/IEL/Civics funding formula aligns with the Washington State Adult
Education 5-year Plan – 2014-2019 with Revised WIOA Requirements for Transition State Plan
2015-2016, guidance from the Governor’s Adult Education Advisory Council (AEAC), the
Governor’s Results Washington initiative, the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Strategic
Master Plan for Higher Education, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges’
System Direction and Mission Study, and Policy Focus and Dashboard, and the Workforce
Training and Education Coordinating Board’s High Skills High Wages plan. The intent is to serve
more students and serve those more efficiently in order to transition them as quickly as
possible to postsecondary education and family sustaining jobs.
Funds awarded through this extension process are made available to Washington State under
Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Section 102 (b)(E)(vi) and (vii);
and through the Washington State legislature.
The IEL/Civics funding (WIOA Section 243) are designated for and can only be used in
combination with Integrated Education and Training as defined in WIOA Section 203(11)
“‘Integrated Education and Training’.—The term integrated education and training
means a service approach that provides adult education and training 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
PRINCIPLES
The following funding principles were developed as a result of comprehensive input from
stakeholders through statewide forums and online surveys
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Funding should be transparent and credible
Formula should be based on objective criteria (not local negotiations or regional need)
Formula should incent transitions to postsecondary education
Formula should be data-driven, focused on increased access (FTES) and increased
success for students (Student Achievement Points -SAI). Both total points and points per
student should be considered
Institutions must have capacity to spend allotted performance money effectively
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METHODOLOGY
Funds are distributed based on a pro rata share among providers for the following (3-year
average of data):
a. 50% Performance based
i. 10% Transitions
ii. 20% Total Student Achievement Points
iii. 20% SAI points per student
b. 50% FTE Enrollment
Funding amounts available to providers will be specified in the preliminary approval of the
budget proposal.
Applicants will be funded for one year from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
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FINAL REPORTING
A final report summarizing the grant activities, analysis of outcomes and Federal Financial
Report (FFR) is required by each funded program. These reports are to be uploaded into OGMS
with a tentative due date of July 31, 2017.
TIMELINE
(Dates subject to change)
Extensions available in OGMS
February 11, 2016
Extensions due in OGMS*
March 24, 2016
Final approval
June 24, 2016
Final Reporting
July 31, 2017
*Extensions will not be accepted after March 24, 2016 at 11:55pm. SBCTC staff will be
available for assistance until 5:00 pm on March 24, 2016.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Please contact Cindy Wilson cwilson@sbctc.edu for general questions about the grant purpose
or structure.
For assistance with OGMS, please contact Gabby Haire at ghaire@sbctc.edu.
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