Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 4. D. Evaluation
Describe how the State will conduct evaluations and research projects on activities under WIOA core programs; how such projects will be coordinated with, and designed in conjunction with, State and local boards and with State agencies responsible for the administration of all respective core programs; and, further, how the projects will be coordinated with the evaluations provided for by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education under WIOA.
Current Narrative:
Puerto Rico will conduct evaluations and research on the implementation of WIOA core programs. The evaluation process is important in order to determine the effectiveness of the planning and implementation processes of the strategic plan. Plans for this in-depth evaluation process include:
- Establish regular meetings to evaluate the performance of the local areas. These meetings should assess if the activities carried out by the local area staff are consistent with the goals set out in the strategic plan;
- Conduct a formative evaluation of services, resources and activities at the local and state levels. This evaluation will provide the appropriate knowledge for decision making at the management level;
- Annual evaluation of the performance of local areas and the effectiveness and efficiency of the services offered through WIOA core programs.
- The evaluation measures are those set out under section 16(b)(2)(A) and include the six primary performance indicator; and
- Formative evaluation will help in the process of identifying areas for improvement. The collaboration of agencies, internal staff and external resources will be solicited to work on projects to improve the effectiveness of core programs.
The results of the first phase of PRIS will be used as a basis for future evaluations and will determine whether a modification of the strategic goals is necessary and consistent with the results of the evaluation.