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Dianne Duthie, DirectorDivision of Lifelong Learning

Bureau of Workforce Transformation

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Setting the VisionSetting the Vision

Cut by 50% the number of Michigan workers lacking the

basic skills or credentials needed to attain a family-sustaining job

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Family Literacy

Correctional Ed

EL Civics

College Transitions

Preparing Workers for the 21st Century

Workplace Education

Integrated Training

Career Pathways

Family-Sustaining Jobs

The Three R’s

Health Literacy

Financial Literacy

Evolution vs.Evolution vs.TransformatioTransformatio

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Serving Adult Learners BetterServing Adult Learners Better

• Variety of learning needs

• Quality services for all adult learners

• Regional partnerships

• Coordinated and aligned services

• Easy navigation

• Cross-training

• Support services

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• Variety of support needs

• Coordinated network of assistance

• Case management

• Enroll in further education AND

• Complete it and find family sustaining employment

Serving Adult Learners BetterServing Adult Learners Better

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CLEG Report CLEG Report RecommendationsRecommendations

A unified strategic approach

Regional collaborative partnerships

Clear connections between learning and jobs

Accelerated and connected pathways

Increased access

Funding priority

Accountability

Communication

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Michigan Went First!Michigan Went First!

Change is good.

You start.

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Change…not politics!Change…not politics!

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Change…not politics!Change…not politics!

Good for adult learners

Good for Michigan’s economy

Good for adult education

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A Strategic ApproachA Strategic Approach

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A Strategic ApproachA Strategic Approach

Piloting new concepts

Determining PD and technical assistance needs

Agreeing on common terminology

Aligning intra- and inter-agency policies

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Today’s SessionToday’s Session

Bring you up-to-date on changes and new initiatives

Give you an opportunity to provide feedback

Jot down your questions.

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Tomorrow’s SessionTomorrow’s Session

Two concurrent sessions Building collaborative partnerships:

things you can get started on now Contextualized instruction: what is

it and how can my instructors use it?

Check your nametag.

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The Times They Are a The Times They Are a Changin’Changin’

Come gather 'round people

Wherever you roam

And admit that the waters

Around you have grown

And accept it that soon

You'll be drenched to the bone

If your time to youIs worth savin'

Then you better start swimmin'

Or you'll sink like a stone

For the times they are a-changin'.

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The Times They Are a The Times They Are a Changin’Changin’

Gloomy Michigan economy focus of GOP panelBY KATHLEEN GRAY • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • July 28, 2009

Michigan Economy Ticked Up But Remained Weak in December

Michigan Economy Nearing Life SupportGRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS

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Funding RewardsFunding Rewards

2009 – 2010 Federal Adult Basic Education grants Rewarded strong proposals that

addressed the new changes in the RFP with a higher percentage of available funds

2010 – 2011 Will provide increased training, technical

assistance, and models 2011 – 2012

New grant cycle – start getting ready now!

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Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment

To help you prepare Provides clear expectations for

what we will be looking for in 2011-2012

Integrates Program Standards CLEG report recommendations Research-based principles 2009 – 2010 RFP elements Federal/state policies

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Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment

2009 – 2010 Ongoing PD Electronic resource library Online surveys

2010 – 2011 Begin to integrate some of the

elements into the onsite monitoring process

2011 – 2012 Full integration of elements into the

monitoring process Integration of elements into the RFP

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Transformation TaskforceTransformation Taskforce

Develop a transition strategy for Section 107

Currently meeting

Report due in November, 2009

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NWLB Adult Learning NWLB Adult Learning Demonstration GrantsDemonstration Grants Ten partnership pilots Will use lessons learned to

develop appropriate training, policy alignment, and supports for future partnerships

Learning Networks to facilitate and encourage communication and interaction among the partnerships

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Carl Perkins Pilot GrantsCarl Perkins Pilot Grants

$200,000 to fund Adult Learner Transition pilot projects Develop and implement programs

of study to connect adult basic education and developmental education graduates to postsecondary education

Integrated training Adult education + occupational training

Bridge courses Available in the fall, 2009

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Common DefinitionsCommon Definitions

Developing a glossary of terms to ensure all partners speak with one voice Integrated training Accelerated learning Career pathways Contextualized instruction Dual enrollment/concurrent

enrollment Career readiness certificate Middle college Etc.

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Alignment of PDAlignment of PD

DELEG-sponsored professional development must align with CLEG report recommendations and/or principles.

Spring conference will focus on models and promising practices for the adult learning system. In-state and out-of-state presenters Inter- and intra-agency participation

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Alignment of TaskforcesAlignment of Taskforces

Examining the roles of current practitioner taskforces to more closely align with CLEG recommendations

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Learning LabsLearning Labs

Joint project between DELEG, private foundations, and local stakeholders in Detroit

10 labs in Detroit neighborhoods Computer-based basic skills curricula Career navigation and educational

advising Workplace skills enhancement Access to wrap-around services Tutoring and access to academic

support

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We change too!We change too!

State staff Aligning new responsibilities Participating in their own

professional development to support your efforts

Will be meeting with intra-agency staff

MWA’s Community colleges

Support from NHRD and CSW

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Next StepsNext Steps

Collect your questions.

Discussion time

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Discussion TopicsDiscussion Topics

Regional collaboratives and partnerships

Educational counseling/advising

Integrated training combining adult education and occupational training

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Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

What experience have you had in each?

What resources (professional development, materials, references, examples, models) do you need to make each component work?

What questions do you need answered before you can proceed?

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Before We Get StartedBefore We Get Started

Examine a conceptual framework focused on adult learners

Develop a common language – define the terms

Focusing on the Adult LearnerFocusing on the Adult Learner

Bilateral Referrals

Student Transition Process(exit level of one program aligned with entry level of next)

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Adult Secondary

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Independent Learners

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Beginning Learners

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Special Target Groups

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Advanced Training and

Education

SUPPORT SYSTEMS(Training, Technical Assistance, Professional Development)

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ESL and Citizenship

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Defining the TermsDefining the Terms

For the purposes of today’s discussions

Based on CLEG report

May change over time

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Defining the Terms: Defining the Terms: Regional CollaborativesRegional Collaboratives

The BIG group Multiple stakeholders

Identify region’s characteristics including demographics, key industries, and available services

Determine where there are gaps in service providers and fill those gaps

Determine how services should be offered

Develop one or more partnerships within the region that would focus on service delivery that addresses identified needs

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Defining the Terms: Defining the Terms: PartnershipsPartnerships

The LITTLE group Focus on service delivery that

addresses identified need Must include, at a minimum,

Adult basic skills organization A post-secondary institution Local Michigan Works! Agency or

another organization with demonstrated workforce development capacity

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Defining the Terms: Defining the Terms: Educational Educational

Counseling/AdvisingCounseling/Advising Help students understand how

learning relates to working Identify learner barriers and

resolutions Help learners to navigate various

learning pathways Serve as learner advocates

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Defining the Terms: Defining the Terms: Educational Educational

Counseling/AdvisingCounseling/Advising Ensure instructional staff are

aware of learning style or difficulties that require accommodations

Ensure instructional staff are aware of career pathway interests and goals so coursework can be contextualized

Use a case management approach to facilitate learners’ use of support resources

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Defining the Terms: Defining the Terms: Integrated TrainingIntegrated Training

Basic skills contextualized to occupational training skills in a high demand industry

Example of accelerated learning Conducted through:

Dual enrollment or Concurrent enrollment

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One state’s experienceOne state’s experience

Israel Mendoza

Washington State Director of Adult

Education

Integrated InstructionIntegrated Instruction

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One state’s experienceOne state’s experience

Traditional Educational PathwayTraditional Educational Pathway

• Can take seven – nine years for some of our learners

• Not being successful - takes too long• Learners working multiple jobs• No benefits• Family responsibilities• Time restraints

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One state’s experienceOne state’s experience

The Tipping PointThe Tipping Point

• One year of college credit plusOne year of college credit plusa certificatea certificate

• $7,000 more per year$7,000 more per year• Integrated instruction versus Integrated instruction versus

traditional pathwaytraditional pathway

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One state’s experienceOne state’s experience

Know Your Partners

• Vocational training arena

• Community colleges

• Win-win situation

Resources Available

• Other states

• Models and lessons learned

• Don’t need to re-invent the wheel.

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Let’s Get StartedLet’s Get Started

Divide into groups.

Designated facilitator and notetaker for each group

Facilitator will report back to the whole group.

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This project was developed by National Human Resources Development, Inc. (NHRD) in cooperation with the Michigan

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth and funded through a grant under Section 222(a)(2) State

Leadership Activities of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Investment Act of

1998, amended.

For more information visit:http:www.maepd.org