Narrative: f.

Monitoring and evaluation of adult education providers is completed in multiple ways. Using information from the grant continuation submissions, a risk-based monitoring process designed by DWD Adult Education, data monitoring, information provided by regional Adult Education Coordinators (AECs), programs that need technical assistance are identified.

As to the risk-based monitoring tool, Program, Fiscal, Performance, and Data Management are weighed to determine a program’s risk score. Once these programs are identified, they are asked for information in order to conduct an initial (Desk) review. Using information from the initial review and the risk assessment, the Adult Education team determines whether a program is in need of an onsite review. The onsite review is more thorough and can lead to the implementation of a corrective action plan. Additionally, program and performance data is monitored by AECs and discussed at monthly Consortia meetings.

DWD Adult Education Division reviews data annually as part of the annual reporting process. Annual reviews allow for a statewide approach to determine which regions need additional TA and to identify professional development needs. DWD is in the planning stages of reviewing the current monitoring process, outlined above, to ensure alignment with the larger Workforce Development System including youth programming, WIOA and the Uniform Guidance. The goal of the revised monitoring process will be to use data to hold providers accountable, inform professional development and technical assistance delivered to providers.

DWD is also exploring ways in to incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement into State and Local processes. For more information on how DWD will address other items in section 223 (a)(1)(B), see above Professional Development section.

As to how the quality of professional development programs will be assessed, DWD is developing a process to review and assess the quality of its professional development programs, including programs designed to improve instruction in the essential components of reading instruction, instruction related to the specific needs of adult learners, instruction provided by volunteers or paid personnel, and the dissemination of information about models and promising practices. DWD is in the process of procuring a new vendor for professional development services. A professional development assessment process will be developed and implemented along with the awarding of a new vendor no later than January 2017.