Policies
This test is used to help determine the appropriate pretest to administer
locator
Magnifying strips, color overlays, rulers, quiet space are examples
adaptations
This should be done at least every 90 days
Portfolio review with student and teacher
An individual with less than 12 hours in the program
Reportable individual
A lesson facilitated live with a teacher using Skype counts as distance education time - True or False
False - this counts as a class instructional time.
For DE the students is separated by time and distance from the teacher.
This may be used with low-literate students to help determine whether to give them the locator or the TABE L
What is the TABE Word List?
A road map for the student and instructor to help the student reach his or her educational goals during the learning process
Individual Learning Plan
This form allows the state office to use the student's social security number to do data matches with other agencies to verify student outcomes (employment, HSEs, postsecondary enrollment)
Release of Information form
Digital literacy skills, basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, and self-management skills are all examples of these.
Workforce Preparation Activities
Three benefits of using distance learning
1. increase access to learning for those that cannot attend physically
2. increase persistence/hours of instruction
3. improve digital literacy skills
Every student must have a learning disabilities screening - True or False
False
These provide guidance as to the content and skills that should be taught within Aspire classrooms
Standards and benchmarks
The last day on which the participant receives services
Exit date
A service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement
Integrated Education and Training (IET)
Only higher-level students with digital skills may participate in distance learning.
True or False
False
English Language Learners on this type of Visa are ineligible to attend Aspire classes
F-1
Another way to report follow-up information if a student has entered postsecondary instruction or obtained employment not covered in data matching.
Follow-up Survey
The 3 ways students can show a Measureable Skill Gain (MSG)
1. Educational Functioning Level (EFL) completion on a pre and posttest
2. Obtain secondary diploma/equivalent
3. Program exit and enter in to postsecondary education
The expected minimum percentage of students who take a pretest and a posttest
65%
A free web-based system used to assess the digital literacy skills of Aspire staff and students
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
This form must be completed annually to access ABLELink
Personal Confidentiality Statement (PCS)
It is important to explain to students during registration the purpose of using this for data matching
Social Security Number
These outcomes are reported the 2nd and 4th quarter after the student exits the program
Employment
A combination of rigorous, high-quality education, training, and other services that help an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation
Career Pathway
A no-cost platform of lessons (Digital Literacy courses, Science, and NROC English and Math) that students can use in class or for distance education
Ohio Aspire Learner Moodle