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. C. Previous Assessment Results
Beginning with the state plan modification in 2018 and for subsequent state plans and state plan modifications, provide the results of assessments of the effectiveness of the core programs and other one-stop partner programs and Combined State Plan partner programs included in the Unified or Combined State plan during the preceding 2-year period (i.e. the 2-year period of the plan modification cycle). Describe how the State is adapting its strategies based on these assessments.
Current Narrative:
Title III Wagner-Peyser Performance PY18 Outcomes
| Program Measures | Negotiated | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ADULT Employed 2nd quarter after exit | 72.6% | Did not meet |
| ADULT Employed 4th quarter after exit | 70% | Exceeded |
| ADULT Median Earnings | $4,900 | Exceeded |
| ADULT Credential Attainment | 60% | Exceeded |
| DW Employed 2nd quarter after exit | 78% | Exceeded |
| DW Employed 4th quarter after exit | 75% | Exceeded |
| DW Median Earnings | $6,500 | Exceeded |
| DW Credential Attainment | 55% | Exceeded |
| YOUTH Employed or enrolled in education 2nd quarter after exit | 69% | Did not meet |
| YOUTH Employed or enrolled in education 4th quarter after exit | 69% | Exceeded |
| YOUTH Credential Attainment | 55% | Exceeded |
| WP Employed 2nd quarter after exit | 65% | Exceeded |
| WP Employed 4th quarter after exit | 63% | Exceeded |
| WE Median Earnings | $5,000 | Exceeded |
Assessment of Title II—Adult Education
Adult Education Federal Participant Performance Outcomes
| Adult Education Learner Type | FY18 Enrollment | FY18 Measurable Skills Gain | FY18 Federal Target | FY18 Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education- ABE | 3,903 | 39% | - | - |
| English as a Second Language- ESL | 2,103 | 32% | - | - |
| Adult Education Learners- All | 6,006 | 37% | 37% | Exceeded |
| Adult Education Learner Type | FY18 Enrollment | FY18 Measurable Skills Gain | FY18 Federal Target | FY18 Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education- ABE | 3,752 | 36% | - | - |
| English as a Second Language- ESL | 2,078 | 30% | - | - |
| Adult Education Learners- All | 5,830 | 34% | 34% | Did not meet |
| Primary Indicators of Performance | FY19 Number Achieved | FY19 Percent Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Employment- 2Q | 1,500 | 33% |
| Employment- 4Q | 1726 | 32% |
| Median Wage | $4,349.00 | - |
| Secondary School Credential & Postsecondary Enrollment | 149 | 10% |
| Secondary School Credential & Employment | 314 | 39% |
After exceeding federal targets in both FY17 and FY18, measurable skill gains decreased slightly in FY19 and the negotiated target of 41 percent for FY19 was not met. Performance measures are expected to improve in FY21 with recent changes to the managed information system to better capture skill gains for high school completion and an increased focus on post-testing learners. Baseline percentages have been established for employment and postsecondary outcomes in FY19 and with both increased academic rigor and better alignment with comprehensive career pathway services, Maine adult education’s baseline percentages will improve.
Title IV Programs—Vocational Rehabilitation
Within the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Maine has two federally designated state units, the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), which deliver vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.
In accordance with Section 116(b) of WIOA, as well as the Rehabilitation Services Administration’s TAC 19-01, BRS is updating its internal controls and quality assurance processes to assure the accuracy, validity, and reliability of its performance data. As part of this effort, BRS is working with its core partners to develop additional data sources that will provide a more complete report of the outcomes achieved by people with disabilities served by DVR and DBVI. In addition to Maine unemployment insurance wage data, Maine will access the State Wage Interchange System (SWIS) data by submitting regularly scheduled data requests. BRS has contracted with the National Student Clearinghouse and will access data from that source on a regular basis to document credential attainment, both academic and occupational. BRS is also developing a data sharing agreement with Maine’s Department of Education, to assist with documenting adult, secondary and career and technical credentials and measurable skill gains. The agreement is expected to be in place in PY 2019.
BRS is providing ongoing training to all staff so that they have a solid working knowledge of WIOA and how it impacts the work they do. Training topics have included: an overview of WIOA partners, common performance measures, career pathways, and best practices in serving the needs of employers. BRS has an intensive technical assistance agreement in place with WINTAC (the Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center) to assist with this effort and to further their expertise on common performance measures, internal controls, career pathways, apprenticeships and peer mentoring.
BRS and its core partners are using the Maine JobLink as a common data collection tool for performance data regarding effectiveness serving employers.
For the first two years of the 2020-2023 plan, DVR and DBVI have two full years of data available regarding the Measurable Skill Gains indicator only and have identified an initial expected level of performance on that measure from which to negotiate with the Rehabilitation Services Administration. As directed in the Information Collection Request, the following indicators will be designated as “baseline” for the VR programs for PY 2020 and PY 2021:
- Employment (Second Quarter after Exit),
- Employment (Fourth Quarter after Exit),
- Median Earnings (Second Quarter after Exit), and
- Credential Attainment Rate