Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by sections 101(a) and 606 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA.
- d. Evaluation and Reports of Progress: VR and Supported Employment Goals
For the most recently completed program year, provide an evaluation and report of progress for the goals or priorities, including progress on the strategies under each goal or priority, applicable to that program year. Sections 101(a)(15) and 101(a)(23) of the Rehabilitation Act require VR agencies to describe—
- d. Evaluation and Reports of Progress: VR and Supported Employment Goals
d. 2. Performance on the performance accountability indicators under Section 116 of WIOA for the most recently completed program year, reflecting actual and negotiated levels of performance. Explain any discrepancies in the actual and negotiated levels; and
Current Narrative:
Under WIOA, MVR and the Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind together determine and submit their expected levels of performance as well as negotiate levels of performance with Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Until recently, VR agencies were required to only report an expected level of performance and negotiate a performance level for measurable skills gain (MSG). Missouri estimated its expected MSG level of performance for PY 2020 would be 18.0% and 18.5% for PY 2021. The agencies negotiated 20.0% for PY 2020 and 20.5% for PY 2021. MVR’s actual level of performance for MSG in PY 2020 was 77.9% and 74.8% in PY 2021. MVR’s performance rate more than tripled its expected and negotiated levels.
In 2022, agencies were required to submit expected levels of performance and negotiate performance levels for the first five indicators for PY 2022 and PY 2023. These levels are reported below along with MVR’s actual levels of performance for PY 2022. Because PY 2023 has not ended, actual levels are not available at this time (*NA).
Indicator 1 - Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit
Expected Levels: PY 2022: 58.8% PY 2023: 58.8%
Negotiated Levels: PY 2022: 58.8% PY 2023: 60.0%
Actual Levels: PY 2022: 65.96% PY 2023: *NA
Indicator 2 - Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit
Expected Levels: PY 2022: 54.5% PY 2023: 54.5%
Negotiated Levels: PY 2022: 54.5% PY 2023: 55.0%
Actual Levels: PY 2022: 63.54% PY 2023: *NA
Indicator 3 - Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit
Expected Levels: PY 2022: $5,435 PY 2023: $5,435
Negotiated Levels: PY 2022: $5,450 PY 2023: $5,550
Actual Levels: PY 2022: $5,590 PY 2023: *NA
Indicator 4 - Credential Attainment Rate
Expected Levels: PY 2022: 24.0% PY 2023: 24.0%
Negotiated Levels: PY 2022: 28.0% PY 2023: 29.0%
Actual Levels: PY 2022: 64% PY 2023: *NA
Indicator 5 - Measurable Skill Gains
Expected Levels: PY 2022: 65.0 PY 2023: 65.0
Negotiated Levels: PY 2022: 77.9% PY 2023: 78.0%
Actual Levels: PY 2022: 73.26% PY 2023: *NA
MVR exceeded its expected and negotiated levels of performance for indicators 1, 2, 3, and 4.
To address factors that impeded MVR’s performance on Indicator 5 – Measurable Skill Gains (MSG) and to assure it meets PY 2023’s negotiated level and performance measures for PYs 2024 and 2025, MVR will encourage counselors to increase guidance and counseling with clients participating in training programs. MVR will also connect clients to the accessibility offices at their training program sites when appropriate. MVR will continue to ensure the data entered for MSG is accurate and timely. MVR will continue to evaluate the levels of MSG for individuals with disabilities and determine appropriate next actions.
On February 23, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education issued a final rule defining the sixth performance indicator, Effectiveness in Serving Employers, as “Retention with the Same Employer.” The rule is effective March 25, 2024. As of this writing, complete implementation guidance has yet to be released.