FY2010Program Performance Report(System Print Out)
Strategic Goal3
Formula
AEFLA, Chapter 2 and WIA Section 503
Document Year2010Appropriation: $
CFDA / 84.002: Adult Education_State Grant Program
Program Goal: / To support adult education systems that result in increased adult learner achievement in order to prepare adults for family, work, citizenship, and future learning.
Objective1of1: / Provide adult learners with opportunities to acquire basic foundation skills (including English language acquisition), complete secondary education, and transition to further education and training and to work.
Measure1.1of8: The percentage of adults enrolled in English literacy programs who acquire the level of English language skills needed to complete the levels of instruction in which they enrolled. (Desired direction: increase)1384
Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
1997 / 28 / Measure not in place
1998 / 28 / Measure not in place
1999 / 49 / Measure not in place
2000 / 40 / 20 / Did Not Meet Target
2001 / 50 / 31 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2002 / 42 / 34 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2003 / 44 / 36 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2004 / 45 / 36 / Did Not Meet Target
2005 / 45 / 37 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2006 / 38 / 37 / Did Not Meet Target
2007 / 40 / 39 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2008 / 42 / 39 / Did Not Meet Target
2009 / 44 / 41 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2010 / 46 / 44 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2011 / 48 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 50 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees (states and outlying areas)to collect from sub-recipients and report data within published guidelines. Educational gain is validated by approved standardized tests.OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal ofcontinuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present)are considered when annual targets are established. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.Thedata reflect the percentage of English literacy learners (adults with minimal English language skills) who demonstrated a level of English language proficiency needed to advance to the next educational functioning level, based on standardized test scores. Educational functioning levels range from beginning-level English literacy through advanced-level English literacy, as defined in program guidelines. This measure is calculated by dividing the totalnumber of ESL learners completing at least one educational functional level by the total number of ESL learners enrolled. This measure reflects the aggregate number of all learners enrolled in English literacy courses from all 57 grantees (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five outlying areas including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Virgin Islands).
Measure1.2of8: The percentage of adults in adult basic education programs who acquire the level of basic skills needed to complete the level of instruction in which they enrolled. (Desired direction: increase)1385Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
1997 / 40 / Measure not in place
1998 / 31 / Measure not in place
1999 / 44 / Measure not in place
2000 / 40 / 26 / Did Not Meet Target
2001 / 45 / 36 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2002 / 40 / 37 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2003 / 41 / 38 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2004 / 42 / 38 / Did Not Meet Target
2005 / 42 / 40 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2006 / 39 / 39 / Target Met
2007 / 42 / 38 / Did Not Meet Target
2008 / 44 / 39 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2009 / 46 / 40 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2010 / 48 / 40 / Did Not Meet Target
2011 / 50 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 52 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees (states and outlying areas) to collect from sub-recipients and report data within published guidelines. Educational gain is validated by approved standardized tests. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal of continuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present)are considered when annual targets are establisshed. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.Thedata represent the percentage of adult education learners (adults with limited basic literacyskills) who demonstrated a level of basic skill proficiency needed to advance to the next educational functioning level based on standardized test scores. Educational functioning levels range from beginning literacy through high school. The measure is calculated by dividing the total number of basic education learners completing at least one educational functional level by thetotal number of basic education learners enrolled. This measure reflects the aggregate number of all learners enrolled in adult basic education courses from all 57 grantees (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five outlying areas including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,Palau, and Virgin Islands).
Measure1.3of8: The percentage of adults with a high school completion goal who earn a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (Desired direction: increase)1386 (Key Measure)Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
1997 / 37 / Measure not in place
1998 / 33 / Measure not in place
1999 / 34 / Measure not in place
2000 / 40 / 34 / Did Not Meet Target
2001 / 45 / 33 / Did Not Meet Target
2002 / 40 / 42 / Target Exceeded
2003 / 41 / 44 / Target Exceeded
2004 / 42 / 45 / Target Exceeded
2005 / 46 / 51 / Target Exceeded
2006 / 46 / 49 / Target Exceeded
2007 / 52 / 59 / Target Exceeded
2008 / 53 / 62 / Target Exceeded
2009 / 54 / 64 / Target Exceeded
2010 / 55 / 52 / Did Not Meet Target
2011 / 56 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 57 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees (states and outlying areas) to collect from sub-recipients and report data within published guidelines. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.. High school diplomas issued are certified by local education agencies or the state education agency and GED high school equivalency diplomas are confirmed through data match with the state GED administrative database.
Analysis of Progress. The PY 2009 target was exceeded. We believe part of the explanation of the increase in completions was improved data collection methods used by formula grantees to collect and report data for this measure.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal of continuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present) are considered when annual targets are establisshed. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.The data represent the number of enrolled adults who earned a high school diploma or GED (equivalency) diploma upon exit from the program divided by the total number of enrolled students with a goal to earn a high school or GED (equivalency) diploma who exited the program. Data were reported from all grantees(50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,and five outlying areas including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Virgin Islands).
Measure1.4of8: The percentage of adults with a goal to enter postsecondary education or training who enroll in a postsecondary education or training program. (Desired direction: increase)1387 (Key Measure)Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
2001 / 25 / Measure not in place
2002 / 25 / 30 / Target Exceeded
2003 / 26 / 30 / Target Exceeded
2004 / 27 / 30 / Target Exceeded
2005 / 30 / 34 / Target Exceeded
2006 / 33 / 35 / Target Exceeded
2007 / 37 / 55 / Target Exceeded
2008 / 39 / 55 / Target Exceeded
2009 / 41 / 59 / Target Exceeded
2010 / 43 / 60 / Target Exceeded
2011 / 45 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 47 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees and sub-recipients to collect and report data within published guidelines. Improvements: All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.
Analysis of Progress. The PY 2009 target was exceeded. Exceeding the performance target for this fiscal year was a result of the improved follow-up methodologies implemented by the formula grantees and the training and technical assistance provided by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) on transitioning adult students into post-secondary education and training opportunities.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal of continuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present) are considered when annual targets are establisshed. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.Analysis of Progress: The target has been met. There was a spike in the 2007 actual data. Factors include (1) improved follow-up methodologies implemented the states and (2) training and technical assistance by OVAE in providing support to states regarding methodologies related to transitioning adult students into postsecondary education and training opportunities.
During 2009, states maintained their data methodologies to support local entities and OVAE maintained its technical assistance in providing support to states regarding methodologies related to transitioning adult students into postsecondary education and training opportunities.
Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
2001 / 36 / Measure not in place
2002 / 36 / 39 / Target Exceeded
2003 / 37 / 37 / Target Met
2004 / 38 / 36 / Did Not Meet Target
2005 / 40 / 37 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2006 / 40 / 48 / Target Exceeded
2007 / 41 / 61 / Target Exceeded
2008 / 41 / 61 / Target Exceeded
2009 / 42 / 55 / Target Exceeded
2010 / 42 / 48 / Target Exceeded
2011 / 43 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 43 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees and sub-recipients to collect and report data within published guidelines. Improvements: All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.
Analysis of Progress. The program exceededits PY2009 targets. The formula grantees and their local program providerscontinue to work to identify follow-up methodologies that will prove to be both reliable and valid. Early in this period, approximately one-half of the formula grantees collected employment status through the use of follow-up surveyswhich provide sporadic response rates impacting both the quantity and quality of data collected. The trend to increased use of data-matching has contributed to an overall increase in the quality ofthe data used forthis measure. Data Quality. As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees and sub-recipients to collect and report data within published guidelines. Improvements: All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed. Analysis of Progress. The program exceededits PY2009 targets. The formula grantees and their local program providerscontinue to work to identify follow-up methodologies that will prove to be both reliable and valid. Early in this period, approximately one-half of the formula grantees collected employment status through the use of follow-up surveyswhich provide sporadic response rates impacting both the quantity and quality of data collected. The trend to increased use of data-matching has contributed to an overall increase in the quality ofthe data used forthis measure.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal of continuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present) are considered when annual targets are establisshed. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.Analysis of Progress: The target has been met. The actual data for 2008 exceeded the target and remained consistent with the actual data for 2007. There was a spike in the 2007 actual data. Factors include improved follow-up methodologies implemented by the states to collect and report employment. Prior to 2007, the performance data reflected the percentage of adult learners with an employment goal who, upon exit from an adult education program, obtained a job. States maintained their follow-up methodologies during 2009.
Measure1.6of8: The percentage of adults who retained employment in the third quarter after exit. (Desired direction: increase)89a057Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
2006 / 65 / 64 / Did Not Meet Target
2007 / 66 / 73 / Target Exceeded
2008 / 66 / 69 / Target Exceeded
2009 / 66 / 65 / Did Not Meet Target
2010 / 68 / 59 / Did Not Meet Target
2011 / 70 / (February 2012) / Pending
2012 / 70 / (February 2013) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient of these data, OVAE must rely on the grantees and sub-recipients to collect and report data within published guidelines. Improvements: All grantees are expected to provide these data in their annual performance report. All grantees have reported. OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.
Target Context.Targets are set in line with the goal of continuous improvement in program performance. Trend data on actual performance (from 2000 to present) are considered when annual targets are establisshed. Targets have been authorized by OMB through 2015.
Explanation.
This measure reflects one of the employment measures associated with the job training common measures initiative. Data shows those adult learners who, at program entry, are not employed and have a goal of obtaining employment and enter employment by the first quarter after exit, are still employed three quarters after exit, or who are employed at program entry, have a job retention goal and still employed three quarters after program exit.
Measure1.7of8: The annual federal cost per participant (Desired direction: decrease)89a058Year / Target / Actual
(or date expected) / Status
2005 / 215 / 227 / Did Not Meet Target
2006 / 215 / 236 / Did Not Meet Target
2007 / 215 / 231 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2008 / 215 / 227 / Made Progress From Prior Year
2009 / 215 / (February 2012) / Pending
2010 / 250 / (February 2013) / Pending
2011 / 260 / (February 2014) / Pending
2012 / 260 / (February 2015) / Pending
Source.U. S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Adult Education Annual Program Performance Report, all grantee submittals. Data collected via agency-sponsored, OMB-approved data collection (control number 1830-0027, expires 8/31/2012).
Frequency of Data Collection:Annual
Data Quality.As a third-tier recipient ofperformance data, OVAE must rely on the grantees and sub-recipients to collect and report data within published guidelines. Improvements: OVAE has developed and refined a data quality review process for grantees based on the Department's Standards for Evaluating Program Performance Data. Grantees are required to certify an annual Data Quality checklist which is completed online and reviewed by OVAE staff. A Data Quality Improvement Plan may be required if review indicates it is needed.