Located in:
c. 3. Describe current slot imbalances and proposed steps to correct inequities to achieve equitable distribution.
Current Narrative:
(3) Describe current slot imbalances and proposed steps to correct inequities to achieve equitable distribution.
Current Slot Imbalances and Proposed Steps to Ensure Equity
To monitor and correct inequities on an ongoing basis, both MD SCSEP and SSAI will implement the following strategies on behalf of achieving equitable distribution for all statewide SCSEP positions:
Use USDOL “Tables by State” from www.scseped.org to regularly check equity status focusing on addressing counties that are under equity by 50 percent or move and over equity by 150 percent or more. Where counties are under equity, both MD SCSEP and SSAI will focus project staff to enroll being mindful of the SCSEP priorities of service. Where counties are over equity, both MD SCSEP and SSAI will focus their respective project staff to curtail enrollment, and focus on exiting participants into unsubsidized placement to bring equity into alignment.
If appropriate both programs will strategize and maximize opportunities to collaborate effectively on the transfer of positions where such an action will put both grantees on track to achieve equitable distribution with the least disruption to the participant.
Table: PY18 Q3 Maryland Equitable Distribution Status
| FIPS | County | No. of MD SCSEP Modified Positions | No. of MD SCSEP Current Enrollments | MD SCSEP Variance | No. of SSAI Modified Positions | No. of SSAI Current Enrollments | SSAI Variance |
| 24001 | Allegany | 9 | 13 | 4 (44%) | - | - | - |
| 24003 | Anne Arundel | - | - | - | 27 | 13 | -14 (-52%) |
| 24005 | Baltimore City | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24009 | Calvert | 4 | 2 | -2 (50%) | - | - | - |
| 24011 | Caroline | 3 | 2 | -1 (-33%) | - | - | - |
| 24013 | Carroll | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | -4 (-57%) |
| 24015 | Cecil | - | - | - | 8 | 16 | 8 (200%) |
| 24019 | Dorchester | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24021 | Frederick | - | - | - | 12 | 5 | -7 (-58%) |
| 24023 | Garrett | 4 | 5 | 1 25% | - | - | - |
| 24025 | Harford | - | - | - | 13 | 4 | -9 (-69%) |
| 24027 | Howard | - | - | - | 10 | 5 | -5 (-50%) |
| 24029 | Kent | 2 | 2 | 0 (0%) | - | - | - |
| 24031 | Montgomery | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24033 | Prince George’s | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24035 | Queen Anne’s | 3 | 3 | 0 (0%) | - | - | - |
| 24037 | St. Mary’s | 5 | 4 | -1 (-20%) | - | - | - |
| 24039 | Somerset | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | -2 (-50%) |
| 24041 | Talbot | 4 | 4 | 0 (0%) | - | - | - |
| 24043 | Washington | 12 | 16 | 4 (33%) | - | - | - |
| 24045 | Wicomico | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24047 | Worchester | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | -4 (-80%) |
| 24510 | Baltimore City | 28 | 3 | -25 (-89%) | - | - | - |
For PY19, MD SCSEP will constantly refer to the Equitable Distribution Report and closely monitor the equitable distribution throughout the State. The report will be shared with the LEAs, Employment Specialists, and SSAI sub grantees. MD SCSEP will continue to participate in SCSEP Sponsors Meeting with SSAI and to discuss best practices for improving equitable distribution.
For the Maryland counties that are significantly under service, recruitment efforts will be concentrated on community groups and social nonprofit organizations to identify potential participants. Both programs will reemphasize the importance of equity with the number of modified positions per county and provide the necessary training. Training will be conducted on an individual basis and on a group basis.