Puerto Rico PYs 2016-2017 Published

WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Section Published
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  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II.(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
    • b. State Operating Systems and Policies
      The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in Section II Strategic Elements . This includes—

III. b. 5. B. ii. Ensure Direct and Equitable Access

Describe how the eligible agency will ensure direct and equitable access to all eligible providers to apply and compete for funds and how the eligible agency will ensure that it is using the same grant or contract announcement and application procedure for all eligible providers.

Current Narrative:

III.B.5.B.II. ENSURE DIRECT AND EQUITABLE ACCESS.

The procedure established by the PRDE for Adult Education,IEL/CE and Corrections Education is the following:

1. Notice of availability. The availability of sub-granting funds is informed through notices published in newspapers, Internet, letters from the Secretary of Education to all school districts, and at regional meetings where applications are distributed and information and technical assistance is provided.

2. Orientation meeting for potential providers. The actual orientations to applicants and the distribution of applications, are held during the month of February and coordinated by PRDE’s AEP staff.

3. Providers submit proposals. Providers submit a proposal to the PRDE, where they are received and logged. Proposals must comply with all the requirements in the request for proposals (RFP) form.

4. Review panel evaluation. A panel of two reviewers will evaluate those that qualify with expertise in the area of adult education. Proposals are ranked based on the two scores and only those proposals with a score of 70 or above are recommended for funding. Program continuation (3 years) is based on program performance and availability of funds. The programs must provide an operational plan for the second year, must demonstrate they are meeting the performance standards and must have implemented measures of continuous improvement among other requirements.

A typical schedule for the application process and the allocation of funds is included below:

• February 20XX: Notification of Available Funds and Technical Assistance

• March 20XX: Deadline for Submission of Applications

• May 20XX: Completion of Application Review

• July 20XX: Notification of Awards