Column A: Countable Outcomes Requiring Valid and Reliable Data/Documentation
| Student Goal | Definition | Required Documentation |
|---|
| 1. a. Enter Employment | Currently unemployed student gets a job and earns wages one quarter after the goal has been set. | Data match if SSN is provided
Survey student if SSN is not provided |
| 1. b. Retain New Employment | Student who gets a job continues to be employed in the third quarter after the Retain Employment goal has been met. | Data match if SSN is provided
Survey student if SSN is not provided |
| 2. Retain Current Employment | Student who is currently employed continues to be employed in the third quarter after the Retain Current Employment goal has been set. | Data match if SSN is provided
Survey student if SSN is not provided |
| 3. Obtain GED | Achieves score that qualifies for GED during enrollment; or up to 8/5 in prior fiscal year ending 6/30; or after 8/5 in current fiscal year up to 6/30 | Data match regardless of whether or not SSN is provided |
| 4. Complete some adult HS credits toward ADP/EDP | Achieves or successfully completes required high school course work for an Adult Diploma Program or External Diploma Program. | Transcript from adult high school |
| 5. Obtain ADP/EDP | Achieves high school diploma or competency determination as granted by local school committee. | Survey student to obtain either: (1) copy of diploma; (2) student's transcripts signed by the principal or director; (3) student's permanent record card |
| 6. a. Enter Post-Secondary Education | Enrolls as a matriculating student in a program leading to a certificate, certification, or Associates degree. A matriculating student has been formally admitted to an institution and is enrolled in a course of study leading to one of the above credentials. | Signed letter or other document on the school's letterhead confirming enrollment |
| 6. b. Retain in Post-Secondary Education | Continues to be actively enrolled in the post-secondary education program and maintains matriculating status for at least 6 months after enrollment. | Letter or other document signed by the student or the training program. |
| 7. a. Enter Occupational Training Program | Enrolls in a program of 12 or more months in duration to develop occupational skills and abilities for a specific career; excludes post-secondary degree programs. | Letter or other document signed by the student or the training program and kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 7. b. Retain Occupational Training | Continues to be actively enrolled for at least 3 months in a training program of 12 or more months in duration. | Letter or other document signed by the student or the training program and kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 7. c. Complete Occupational Training | Successfully completes a training program of 12 or more months in duration. Meets the requirements for a certificate or other formal documentation of successful completion. | Copy of certificate, formal documentation, or letter of completion from the training program and kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 8. a. Enter Transitional Education | Enrolls in a program specifically designed to enhance a student's chance of succeeding in post-secondary education. | Copy of an acceptance letter or other written verification on the school's letterhead. |
| 8. b. Retain in Transitional Education | Continues to be actively enrolled in a transitional program for at least 3 months. | Letter or other document signed by the student or the training program. |
| 8. c. Complete Transitional Education | Successfully completes a transitional program. | Copy of certificate or letter of completion from the training program. |
| 9. Increase Earnings | Increase earnings between two quarterly wage-earning periods | Data match if SSN is provided. Copies of pay stubs showing increase between two quarterly wage-earning periods if SSN not provided. |
| 10. Read, write, do mathematical problem-solving and/or help child with homework. | Parent or adult caregiver engages a child in reading, writing, or math activities and/or homework for at least 30 minutes, twice per week, for at least four consecutive months. | Adult caregiver tracks work within a portfolio (at a minimum including a log of what materials are used/worked on, date and time duration of each interaction). |
Attain Citizenship
Eligible applicant completes required activities for attaining U.S. naturalization, as outlined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (An eligible applicant is one who has held a Permanent Resident Card for 5 years.)
[NOTE: The period during which a student may pursue U.S. citizenship often precedes and/or continues after enrollment. Hence, each of the following steps toward attaining citizenship are treated as separate and severable events.] |
| 11. Apply for U.S. Citizenship | Complete eligibility worksheet and send Application for Naturalization to appropriate Service Center. | A copy of Application Receipt Notice kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 12. Receive Appointment for Citizenship Interview | Schedule an oral interview and written exam on basic English reading and writing skills and knowledge of American history and current events. | A copy of Citizenship Interview Notice kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 13. Pass Citizenship Exam | Receive Approval of Exam document from USCIS | A copy of Approval of Exam document kept in the student's file at the ABE program. |
| 14. Receive Certificate of Citizenship at Oath Ceremony | Candidate is sworn in as a naturalized citizen and receives Certificate of Citizenship. | Teacher verifies the student's receipt of Certificate of Citizenship. |
Column B: Countable Outcomes Requiring Valid and Reliable Documentation
| Student Goal | Definition | Required Documentation |
|---|
| 1. Get a learner's permit to drive | Student completes requirements for obtaining a learner's permit to drive | Student demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities gained by one of the following:
(1) providing evidence of the experience in writing, on video or on audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation to students or other interested parties,
(3) copy of learner's permit kept in student's file at the ABE program. |
| 2. Get a Driver's License | Student completes requirements for obtaining a driver's license. | Student demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities gained by one of the following:
(1) providing evidence of the experience in writing, on video and/or on audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation to students or other interested parties,
(3) copy of driver's license kept in student's file at the ABE program. |
| 3. Get and Use Library Card | Student brings library card and materials withdrawn from library to program. | Student demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities gained by one of the following:
(1) providing evidence of the experience in writing, on video and/or on audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation to students or other interested parties,
(3) Teacher verifies checked-out library material; copy of library card kept in the student's file,
(4) picture with card at the library. |
| 4. Register to Vote | Student completes requirements for registering to vote. | Student shows evidence by one of the following:
(1) copy of voter registration card,
(2) letter kept in the student's file,
(3) signed statement from student ,
(4) providing evidence of the experience in writing. |
| 5. Vote in Federal, State, or Local Elections | Student completes requirements for voting in elections. | Based on student self-report. |
| 6. Learn About or Use Community Organizations or Resources | Student gathers information about community organizations for informational or practical purposes (e.g., a needed support service, health agency, social service agency, financial workshop, child care agency, etc.) | Student demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities gained by one of the following:
(1) providing evidence of the experience in writing, on video and/or on audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation to students or other interested parties,
(3) assembling a portfolio containing brochures/flyers or other descriptions. |
| 7. Volunteer in a Program, Community, School, Daycare | Student volunteers their time, skill or a needed service on a regular basis for at least three months | Student demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities gained by one of the following:
(1) providing evidence of the experience in writing, on video and/or on audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation to students or other interested parties,
(3) letter of participation from the program, community organization, agency, school, daycare, etc. kept in student's file at ABE program. |
| 8. Participate in Community Activities | Student participates in an activity in their community (e.g., health fair, blood drive, food drive, election campaign, parade, neighborhood meetings, crimewatch, public outreach or other information dissemination activities) | Student shows evidence of participation by either:
(1) submitting in writing, OR video, OR audio tape a description of the activity,
(2) by delivering a presentation about the activity to students or other interested parties. |
| 9. Obtain More Satisfying/ Appropriate Employment | Student obtains a job that is better suited to the individual's interests, skills, time schedule, prior training. Improved employment may also provide personal growth, career path, better or more healthy working conditions, etc. | Student documents this goal by demonstrating improved employment by either:
(1) providing evidence in writing, OR a portfolio,
OR a video, OR an audio tape,
(2) delivering a presentation about the improved employment to students or other interested parties. |
| 10. Get Industry Related Certificate or License | Student completes all requirements for license or certificate program | Student documents this goal by one of the following:
(1) copy of certificate or license,
(2) student signed statement,
(3) providing evidence of the experience in writing. |
| 11. Attain legal residency | Student obtains legal residency ( green card ) | Teacher verifies the student's receipt of Legal Residency ( Green ) Card |
| 12. Open a Checking or Savings Account | Student completes requirements for opening a checking and/or savings account. | Student documents this goal by either:
(1) student signed statement,
(2) providing evidence of the experience in writing. |
| 13. Obtain Stable Housing | A student who lacks stable housing (e.g., homeless, residing in an institutional setting or in the domicile of a friend or relative) obtains a stable domicile for her/him self and/or family. | Student documents this goal by one of the following:
(1) oral or written report made by student while enrolled (or in response to a follow-up survey) completed by the student and kept in the student's file at the ABE program,
(2) letter from shelter/case manager, OR oral verification from shelter/case manager documented in student file,
(3) providing evidence of the experience in writing. |
| 14. Buy a Domicile | Student completes requirements for purchase of a home. | Student documents this goal by either:
(1) student signed statement,
(2) providing evidence of the experience in writing. |
| 15. Start a Business | Student starts a new business or is a partner in the formation of a new business. | Student documents this goal by one of the following:
(1) student signed statement,
(2) copy of business card,
(3) other promotional material. |
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