[NIFL-WORKPLACE:3850] Thrusday Notes 10/26/2000

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>From the Desk of Ronald S. Pugsley, Director, DAEL
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Editor: Sarah Newcomb Production: Rose Tilghman

October 26, 2000
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FY 01 Appropriations Still Under Construction

Work goes on concerning education appropriations, with EL/Civics a key issue
for adult education. Talks continue between the Administration and Congress
on appropriate funding levels and distribution scenarios for EL/Civics. It
is unclear whether Labor/HHS/Education appropriations issues can be resolved
before November, but they are trying.

OVAE Ponders Incentive Grant Requirements

OVAE and DOL-ETA are developing requirements for states to receive incentive
grants provided under WIA's Section 503. Several states that implemented WIA
Title I early can apply for incentive grants if they exceed their expected
levels of performance for Title I and Title II this year. Next year
performance levels for vocational education also must be exceeded. Guidance
for incentive grants is expected to be ready this fall. Stay tuned for
details.

State Directors, OVAE  Meet On NRS Issues

State Directors and staff representing eight states met here last week to
identify key issues in implementing the NRS as well as proposals to address
these challenges. Attending were CA, IN, MD, MA, NY, PA, TX, and VT. Much of
the discussion focused on the economic performance measures and how to
manage the data for them. OVAE personnel will attend the National Adult
Education Professional Development Consortium (NAEPDC) meeting next month in
Orlando to provide State Directors with an update on resolving these issues.
Contact mike_dean@ed.gov

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A Fact Sheet from the Division of Adult Education and Literacy
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
OVAE Homepage http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/



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