Narrative: e. 2.

B. Describe how the State will use the funds to carry out permissible State Leadership Activities under section 223 of WIOA, if applicable.

B) In addition, continued emphasis will be place on developing and maintaining linkages with post-secondary institutions so that students can be place in post-secondary education and or career pathways training programs.

Permissible activities from Section 223 (2) that the state will support include the following from the law:

(2) The development and implementation of technology applications, translation technology, or distance education, including professional development to support the use of instructional technology.

(4) Developing content and models for integrated education and training and career pathways.

(6) The development and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult education to postsecondary education, including linkages with postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of higher education.

(8) Activities to promote workplace adult education and literacy activities.

(9) Identifying the curriculum frameworks and aligning rigorous content standards that—

(a) specify what adult learners should know and be able to do in the areas of reading and language arts, mathematics, and English language acquisition; and

(b) take into consideration the following:

(i) State adopted academic standards.

(ii) The current adult skills and literacy assessments used in the State or outlying areas.

(iii) The primary indicators of performance described in section 116 of WIOA.

(iv)Standards and academic requirements for enrollment in nonremedial, for-credit courses in postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of higher education supported by the state or outlying area.

(v) Where appropriate, the content of occupational and industry skill standards widely used by business and industry in the State or outlying area.

(10) Developing and piloting strategies for improving teacher quality and retention.