Narrative: e. 2.

PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES.—Each eligible agency may use funds made available under section 222(a)(2) for 1 or more of the following adult education and literacy activities:

(A) The support of State or regional networks of literacy resource centers.

(B) The development and implementation of technology applications, translation technology, ordistance education, including professional development to support the use of instructionaltechnology.

(C) Developing and disseminating curricula, including curricula incorporating the essentialcomponents of reading instruction as such components relate to adults.

West Virginia Adult Education provides new instructional staff with extensive CCRS training for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In cooperation with LINCS, a sustainability plan will be developed to continue this effort moving forward.

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

West Virginia Adult Education Career Pathways Program continues to implement bridge programs offering participants multiple entry and exit points to accommodate academic readiness and employment opportunities based on their Education and Career Plan.  These bridge programs have led to entry into postsecondary education and achieving industry-recognized credentials. The Career Pathways Program collaborates with all core and required partners, numerous additional state agencies, local educational authorities, workforce development boards, community colleges, career and technical education centers, and business and industry.  As appropriate, Integrated Education and Training opportunities will be implemented to allow participants to develop their adult education and workplace/workforce related skills while simultaneously training for an in-demand occupation.

(E) The provision of assistance to eligible providers in developing and implementing programs that achieve the objectives of this title and in measuring the progress of those programs in achievingsuch objectives, including meeting the State adjusted levels of performance described in section 116(b)(3).

West Virginia Adult Education provides technical assistance to aid eligible providers in measuring progress to meet state adjusted levels of performance.

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

(G) Integration of literacy and English language instruction with occupational skill training,including promoting linkages with employers.

The professional development team provides resources, training, and professional development to eligible providers for integrating literacy and English language instruction with occupational skill training, and linkages with employers.

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

West Virginia Adult Education partnered with CTE to access the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessments for the purpose demonstrating workforce employability skills and obtaining industry-recognized credentials.

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

(i) 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

(ii) take into consideration the following:

1. State adopted academic standards.
2. The current adult skills and literacy assessments used in the State or outlying area.
3. The primary indicators of performance describedin section 116.
4. Standards and academic requirements for enrollment in non-remedial, for-credit courses in postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of highereducation 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 oroutlying area.

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

All new instructional staff are provided a systematic new teacher training which pairs them with a peer trainer to provide ongoing support for the first year of employment. Ongoing evaluation of this system allows for continuous improvement in the process. As of July 1, 2019, all new full-time instructional staff lacking a professional teaching certification must complete a state-approved alternative education program which results in a CTE teaching certification with adult education endorsement. West Virginia Adult Education partners with an association to provide instructional staff with low-cost college credit opportunities to maintain their certification.

(K) The development and implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of adultlearners with learning disabilities or English language learners, which may include new andpromising assessment tools and strategies that are based on scientifically valid research, whereappropriate, and identify the needs and capture the gains of such students at the lowest achievementlevels.

(L) Outreach to instructors, students, and employers.

West Virginia Adult Education provides outreach via a toll-free hotline number for individuals seeking information about high school equivalency or services in their local area.

(M) Other activities of statewide significance that promote the purpose of this title.