1. WIOA + MAERS = Performance
MAERS UPDATES
WIOA + MAERS = Performance

2. Agenda MAERS Data Entry Changes
Registration and Class Setup Screen Changes
New Eligibility Module
New Achievements Module
Measurable Skill Gains
Section 107 Performance Measures
GED Data Matching
Outcome Performance Measures (coming soon….)
New NRS Tables
MAERS New Timelines

3. MAERS Demo Registration Screen Changes Class Set Up Screen Changes
New Eligibility Module

4. Achievements What is a Measurable Skill Gain (MSG)?
MSGs show participant progress during a program year by achieving:
At least one Educational Functioning Level (EFL Gain)
AND / OR
A secondary School diploma or its recognized equivalent

5. Measureable Skill Gains
Reported by program year – not just at Exit!
More than one can be achieved during a Program Year
Only one is included in performance reports

6. Measurable Skill Gains
Types of Measurable Skill Gains:
Attain a High School Diploma by June 30th of the PY being reported
Attain a High School Equivalency by June 30th of the PY being reported
Enroll into Postsecondary after Exit but by June 30th of the PY being reported
Post-Test gain by June 30th of the PY being reported
Exceed over 50% completion of HSD credits by June 30th of the PY being reported:
Must pre-test at EFL level 5
Must be in the HSD Instructional Area
Must have been enrolled in one or more HSD classes
* These measures are reported for both USDOE and Section 107

7. Section 107 Performance Measures
English language proficiency
Passing one or more HSE official tests
Earning HSD credits
Postsecondary enrollment
* These Measures are only reported for Section 107

8. MAERS Demo
New Achievements module

9. Outcomes Performance Measures

10. WIOA Common Performance Measures
Percentage of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after exit
Percentage of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit
Median earnings during the 2nd quarter after exit from the program
Percentage of participants who obtain a postsecondary credential or diploma during participation or within one year of exit
Percentage of participants achieving measurable skill gains
Effectiveness in serving employers

11. Outcome Performance Measures
Employment Performance Indicators
Employment
Second quarter after exit
The percentage of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
Employment
Fourth quarter after exit
The percentage of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit

12. Outcome Performance Measures
Employment Performance Indicators cont…
Median Earnings
Second quarter after exit
Median earnings of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program

13. Outcome Performance Measures
Credential Attainment Indicator
Two components of Credential Attainment Indicator:
Secondary credential attainment
Postsecondary credential attainment
Percentage of participants who obtain a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent or a recognized postsecondary credential, while enrolled or within one year of exit

14. Outcome Performance Measures
Credential Attainment Indicator cont…
But: A participant who has attained a secondary school diploma for the Credential Attainment Indicator is counted only if the participant is employed or enrolled in a postsecondary education or training program within one year of exit

15. Outcome Performance Measures
Credential Attainment Indicator: Secondary Credential
The secondary credential component of the Credential Attainment Indicator is limited to participants who
did not previously possess a high school equivalency and entered at or above the 9th grade level;
OR who advance to the 9th grade or higher level during a period of participation;
and exited from the secondary education program.

16. Outcome Performance Measures
Credential Attainment Indicator: Postsecondary Credential
The postsecondary education component of the Credential Attainment Indicator is limited to participants who
were enrolled in a postsecondary education or training program, including an integrated education and training (IET) program;
and exited from the postsecondary education or training program.

17. Outcome Performance Measures
Participant Exclusions
The following reasons for EXIT allow the exclusion of a participant from ALL performance indicators:
Exit is due to the participant becoming incarcerated or entered into a 24-hour support facility such as a hospital or treatment center
Exit is due to medical treatment that lasts more than 90 days
Participant is deceased
Exit is due to being called into active duty in the National Guard or other armed services for at least 90 days

18. Corrections Exclusion
Participants in a correctional institution under Section 225 of WIOA who remain incarcerated after exit are included in the MSG indicator, but excluded from:
2nd Quarter Employment Indicator
Median Earnings Indicator
4th Quarter Employment Indicator
Credential Indicator

19. New NRS Report Templates

22. Reporting Timeline Changes
Beginning PY , the state agency must submit NRS reports to USDOE by October 15th (previously December 31st)
MAERS deadline will now be September 30th to accommodate this new federal reporting deadline

23. MAERS Development Team
Contact
State Department
Phone Number
Address
Dean Smith
Data & Performance Reporting
Sue Johnson
Helpdesk
Erica Luce
Adult Services
Sue Muzillo
Brian Frazier
Sandy Thelen