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2 Year Modification

Plan: Arkansas PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)
Combined Plan C

Section: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Program

Narrative: e. 2.

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e. 2. Describe how the State will use the funds to carry out permissible State Leadership Activities under section 223 of WIOA, if applicable

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

Permissible activities from Section 223 (2) that the state will support will be used to expand the services of adult education in the state and may 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—

  1. 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
  2. take into consideration the following:
    1. State adopted academic standards.
    2. The current adult skills and literacy assessments used in the State or outlying areas.
    3. The primary indicators of performance described in section 116 of WIOA.
    4. Standards and academic requirements for enrollment in non-remedial, for-credit courses in postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of higher education supported by the state or outlying area.
    5. 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.