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
[email protected] | 360.704.4368
Overview
 Integrated English Language Civics Education [IELCE]
 Ability to Benefit
 Training Update
 Pathway Navigator Event
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IELCE
Integrated English Language and Civics Education
[IELCE]
Update from OCTAE
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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
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IELCE
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The IELCE program refers to the use of funds
provided under section 243 of WIOA.
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In the IELCE program, literacy, English language
acquisition, and civics education must be delivered in
combination with integrated education and training
activities.
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IELCE
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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.
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IELCE
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Educational services must include instruction in:
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Literacy and English language acquisition
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Rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic
participation
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IELCE
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Workforce preparation activities are activities that
help an individual acquire a combination of:
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basic academic skills
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critical thinking skills
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digital literacy skills
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self-management skills
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IELCE
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Workforce training can include:
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Occupational skills training
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On-the-job training
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Incumbent worker training
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Programs that combine workplace training with related
instruction
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Private sector training programs
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Skill upgrading and retraining
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Entrepreneurial training
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IELCE PROGRAM
COMPONENTS
English
Literacy
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
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IELCE
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Meeting the Requirement – two options
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Co-enroll participants in IET funded with sources other
than section 243
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Use section 243 funds to support IET
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IELCE
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Participant Notes
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These requirements are on the program and not the
individual participants.
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Students without credential attainment or employment
related goals should not be dissuaded from
participating in IELCE-funded programming
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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 McKibben, Policy Advisor to Senator Patty Murray
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“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
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TRAINING UPDATES
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November 17-18 Train-the-Trainer Team Teacher Cadre is
canceled – we will hold this training June 1-2
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We are adding a pathway navigator event on January 18th
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Supporting Quality Team Teaching is rescheduled from
December 20th to March 7th
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PATHWAY NAVIGATORS
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January 18th – the first ever statewide event for Pathway
Navigators!
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Topics will include:
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Navigation Duties and Best Practices
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Integration with the Guided Pathways initiative
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PATHWAY NAVIGATORS
January 18th – the first statewide event for Pathway
Navigators!
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Who should come?
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I-BEST Navigators/Coordinators
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IELCE Navigators
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Transitional Studies Navigators
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Navigators from Workforce
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Program Deans and Directors
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QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFO
William S. Durden
Policy Associate, I-BEST
WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
[email protected] | 360.704.4368