Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education for NTI Conference November 12, 2014 U.S. Department of Education1

2  Activities, programs, or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic, critical thinking, digital literacy, and self-management skills  Includes competencies in utilizing resources and using information, and acquiring other skills necessary for successful transition into postsecondary education, training, or employment

 What kinds of technical assistance will States need to understand these new definitions?  Are there models in States now?  What kind of professional development is needed to assist States and instructors? U.S. Department of Education3

4  Service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training  Targets training in occupations or clusters that assist adults in their educational and career advancement

 How can we put quality criteria in place to ensure that IET programs provide sufficient focus on basic skills instruction while providing workforce training and workforce preparation?  What accountability measures should be in place for programs that use AEFLA funds for the workforce training component of IET? U.S. Department of Education5

6  Codifies the IEL/CE program, previously funded through annual appropriations  Provides instruction in literacy and English language acquisition, civic participation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and workforce training  Activities must be provided in combination with IET activities  Focuses program design and goal on preparing adults for employment in in-demand industries and in coordination with local workforce system  Reserves 12% of appropriations to support IEL/CE activities

 How can States conduct IEL/Civics in combination with IET?  Are there existing models?  What are the implications for the intensity of the programs funded? U.S. Department of Education7