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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ProgramsThe Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the following as it pertains to Adult Education and Literacy programs under title II, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
d. 1. Describe How the State Will Establish and Operate Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Programs Under Section 243 of WIOA, for English Language Learners Who Are Adults, Including Professionals with Degrees and Credentials in Their Native Countries.
Current Narrative:
DDOE will determine the areas with the highest need for these services based on American Community Survey/US Census and state data. The goal of the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Program is to prepare the English Language Learner, based on his/her individual needs and current skills, for entry into an “in—demand” job and/or transition into postsecondary education and/or training for career advancement. The DDOE continues its efforts with the Delaware Workforce Development Board, DDOL, local vocational technical schools and the community college to develop career pathways and funding for IELCE programs. The DDOE will offer technical assistance to programs regarding the braiding of funding from local, state, federal and private sources to support implementation of this program. To receive funding for this program, an applicant must justify the need for these services in the areas being proposed. A funded program must provide instruction in reading, writing and speaking competencies, comprehension of the English language and citizenship skills to English language learners, including professionals with degrees and credentials from their native countries. Instruction will be delivered through a contextualized approach focusing on workforce preparation for a specific occupation or occupational cluster designated as ‘in demand” by the Delaware Workforce Development Board’s Strategic Plan. All efforts will be made to deliver these services through collaborative efforts with, among others, the Department of Labor, vocational training entities, vocational/technical adult education centers, employers and foundations. If these efforts are not successful, Title II funding could be used for the vocational training component. Funded programs will incorporate Delaware Department of Labor and Delaware Workforce Development Board information into instructional activities. The program will use the WIOA partner referral process to support learners through the various partners’ services to persevere in attaining their educational and career goals.