Charting A Course:
Responding to the Industry-Related
Instructional Needs of the Limited
English Proficient

Facilitate local collaborative planning between ABE and workforce boards, and other workforce network stakeholders in order to provide innovative and responsive services.

TEA, TWC,
THECB

Collaborate on the development of the Texas State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. [WIA Title II]

TEA (lead),
TWC, THECB (resources)

Share data between agencies to increase efficiencies, reduce duplication, and enhance the evaluation of program outcomes.

TEA, TWC,
THECB

Evaluate and recommend changes to the funding allocation methodology and performance-based contracting model for Adult Basic Education grants.

TEA (lead),
TWC, THECB
(resources)

Develop and implement curricula for teacher training to support employer-driven services for job seekers.

TEA (lead), TWC
(lead resource)

Develop and implement orientation tools for local advisory committees.

TEA

Review the ABE customer base to generate an analysis of the customer universe, learners’ goals, and expected outcomes.
Determine the extent to which:

• current program models and the State Curriculum Framework reflect learners’ goals and expected outcomes, and
• ABE program eligibility criteria impact program performance.

TEA, TWC (lead
resource)

Prioritize the development and implementation of ABE services for job seekers.

TEA (lead), TWC
(lead resource)

Prioritize the development and implementation of distance learning approaches.

TEA

Develop and implement a plan to encourage learners who participate in ABE programs to pursue post-secondary education opportunities leading to certificates and degrees.

TEA, THECB
(co-leads)

Research, develop, and implement ABE/ESL services to employers.

TEA (lead), TWC
(lead resource)

Prioritize the development and implementation of customized workplace ABE and/or ESL services to support the literacy needs of incumbent workers.

TEA, TWC
(co-leads)

Develop and implement curricula and programs that utilize industry sector approaches.

TEA, TWC
(co-leads)

Develop and implement outreach services for incumbent workers to employers through ABE and workforce network collaboration.

TEA, TWC
(co-leads)

Implement joint TEA/Texas LEARNS, TWC and THECB state-level ABE and Literacy planning:

• WIA Title I State Plan;
• Strategic Plan for Texas Public Community Colleges, revisions and u pdates;
• Closing the Gaps, revisions and updates; and
• P-16 Council activities.

TEA, TWC,
THECB

Examine the feasibility and changes required to implement consistency
across TEA/Texas LEARNS and TWC ABE and literacy-related activities:

• Application process,
• Contracting, and
• Evaluation/reporting requirements and documentation.

TEA, TWC,
THECB