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find upcoming professional development on mywtcs

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find upcoming professional development on mywtcs

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Adult education professional development opportunities are open to part-time andfull-time Wisconsin Technical College instructors and staff and our Community-Based educational partners.

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1. Are you facing any implementation challenges in your Section 243 IELCE programs?  Are there are any new or emerging challenges that have come up?

2. Are there any forms of technical assistance that would be useful in addressing these challenges?  Would you be interested in receiving such assistance in a group or individual setting?

3. Has the end of the EARN Project and/or staffing reductions at OCTAE impacted your Section 243 programs? To what extent has it contributed to any implementation challenges you might be experiencing?

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If you missed the demo, I'm attaching the resources to this email and to the Padlet.  Click on the links to access the slides and  ​​​​recording​​​​ of the demo.

Message from Upwardly Global - Reminder: If your team is interested in partnering with Upwardly Global, please complete this form.

Our resources are designed to support departments like Continuing Education, Workforce Development, Career Development, and Student Success, and can be easily integrated into one-on-one advising, workshops, classrooms, or other formats. They’re flexible and crafted to expand the impact of your existing programs without adding to your team’s workload.

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Technical assistance can be in-person or virtual. The WTCS can provide sessions for faculty or admin or grants.

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A1. Describe the eligible individuals to be served in this IELCE program?

A2. Are specific population subgroups targeted? Why (not)?

A3. Are professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries

included in the target population? Why (not)?

A4. What demographic or other data were used to determine the target

population for this IELCE program?

A5. How will eligible individuals be recruited?

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realistically acheivable goal for the academic year- check the literacy skills - which was the go to ....

they would get dinged if they didn't reach the end goal -

how does this work !

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acquiring citizenship is reportable through the NRS

talk to carolann and hilary - Obtain Citizenship is also a goal at entry during intake

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Portal -  NRS Table more explanation of each table - how do they flow to the reports 

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Portal -  NRS Table more explanation of each table - how do they flow to the reports 

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there are some discrepencies in what they submit and what they see in monthly reports

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worker justice speaker and other speakers -civics

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worker justice speaker and other speakers -civics

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B. English Language Acquisition and Civics

§463.70

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B. English Language Acquisition and Civics

§463.70

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B. English Language Acquisition and Civics

§463.70

1. The IELCE program must include instruction in

literacy and English language acquisition as

described under §463.33.

2. The IELCE program must include instruction on

the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and

civic participation as described under §463.33.

Review Questions:

B1. Describe the literacy and English language instruction.

B2. How is it aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for

Adult Education (CCRS)?

B3. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic

participation instruction. How is it integrated with the literacy and English

language instruction

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Activities for IL IELCE Classes Integrating Civics  ESL Instruction updated 8.25.23

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Resources - New England Literacy Resource Center

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Welcome to the NELRC Resource Hub! Explore a wide range of resources developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) to address regional priorities and support professional development activities across the states. Our commitment spans across the following key areas:

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Welcome! Read the latest issue of PROGRESS, featuring civics programs in Virginia. Read PROGRESS

According to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), civics education is an integral component of adult education services and includes instruction related to rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation.

The language in WIOA is purposefully not limited to citizenship. In fact, it is intentionally broader, referring to instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation. To support broader civic participation, this topic also highlights the many other ways that programs can promote and support learners in becoming full and engaged members of their communities.

Instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation includes providing information and practicing tasks related to:

Navigating American systems of government

Individual freedom

Responsibilities of citizenship

Civics is also a required instructional component of Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) programming.

The following video (2021) shows the components for teaching a Civics Education lesson. You'll see Robert Lee teach a lesson about the Flint Michigan water crisis to intermediate and intermediate-high (NRS levels) English language learners in his distance learning class. Robert Lee is a Teaching Skills that Matter Coach in addition to being an ESL teacher and ESL Tutor Trainer with the Delaware County Literacy Council in Pennsylvania. In the video, you'll also hear from Betsy Parrish, an adult education subject matter expert and a TEFL/TESOL professor at Hamline University.

Resources

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According to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), civics education is an integral component of adult education services and includes instruction related to rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation. The language in WIOA is purposefully not limited to citizenship. In fact, it...

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Literacy Network sample civics integration

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Literacy Network sample civics integration

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Literacy Network Sample Civics Integration 11.17.2025

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New Resources

In 2020, ATLAS created the ABE Foundations at a Distance webinar series to complement the ABE Foundations online course. These webinars are archived in the YouTube playlist linked here.

This free online Schoology course provides an introduction to the world of Adult Basic Education. Participants can complete the entire course or access specific topics for a refresher, and can earn 6 CEUs for successful completion of all lesson reviews in the course.

See the Remote Instruction section under Instructional Resources in the ATLAS online Numeracy library for remote math/numeracy instructional resources.

Presenter Information

Get information about stipends, reimbursements, and other instructions for presenters.

MN ABE YouTube Channel

The MN ABE YouTube Channel is a free online PD resource that you can use to explore teaching techniques and classroom ideas in action! Find out more in this MN ABE Connect newsletter article.

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/25/21 Incorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering... Learn More

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/26/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors... Learn More

Registration Deadline: MON. 8/30/21 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Learn More

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In 2020, ATLAS created the ABE Foundations at a Distance webinar series to complement the ABE Foundations online course. These webinars are archived in the YouTube playlist linked here. This free online Schoology course provides an introduction to the world of Adult Basic Education.

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An eligible provider that receives funds through the IELCEprogram may meet the requirement to use funds for integratedEnglish literacy and civics education in combination withintegrated education and training activities by: ​

1. Co-enrolling participants in integrated education and trainingas described in subpart D that is provided within the local orregional workforce development area from sources other thansection 243; ​

OR 2. Using funds provided under section 243 to supportintegrated education and training activities as cited in subpart DWhich model will your program use?​

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Can utilize IELCE 243 funds to develop a pre-IET course orprogram( Bridge)​

Can utilize IELCE 243 funds to fund a Navigator position​

IELCE students can co-enroll in IETs or other workforce trainingthat is not funded by 243. Ensure that you enter this in ClientReporting.​

While learners are not required to enroll in an IET ( some statesrequire this), it is important that they have ‘meaningful access’ tothe workforce training. ​

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Contextualization

Brainstorming

Resources

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program development

Program models

use of navigator

resources

brainstorming

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brainstorming

resources

models

IETs for lower levels or higher levels

general questions

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funding IELCE and IET

data entry questions

grant activities and budget

brainstorming

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Re_ IELCE 243  Meeting on December 15th!  

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Starts in Feb. Registration info forthcoming

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Licensing Guide for Internationally Educated Nurses- WI specific

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Licensing Guide for Internationally Educated Nurses- WI specific

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Scroll to the section titled "WTCS College Resources for Newcomer Communities"

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Resources For Working With Refugee and Immigrant Populations |

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Various supports exist at WTCS colleges across the state for newcomer populations (refugees, immigrants, asylees, etc.). The WTCS is actively engaged in developing supports for newcomer communities. The WTCS Immigrant and Refugee Support Network is made up of representatives from each college designated to engage with newcomer populations. If you are interested in joining this group or would like to share resources to support newcomer students contact Colleen Larsen or Cristina Parente.

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Every month or every other month is good by me!

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Every month or every other month is good by me!

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Data reporting and grant allocation percentages, particularly for programs that could be funded under multiple grants (e.g., 701 and 705); also, more on IETs and bridge programming is always appreciated

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Data reporting and grant allocation percentages, particularly for programs that could be funded under multiple grants (e.g., 701 and 705); also, more on IETs and bridge programming is always appreciated

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Integrated English literacy and civics education, or IELCE, is defined in WIOA as education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enable such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.

IELCE is used in two distinct ways: it may be provided as an activity under Section 231, or it may also be implemented as a program under Section 243 with funds allocated as described in Section 243.

The IELCE program under Section 243 carries additional requirements beyond those that an eligible provider must meet in implementing IELCE as a local activity under Section 231. First, it must include an integrated education and training (IET) component. Additionally, each program that receives funding under Section 243 must be designed to:

1. Prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults
in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self sufficiency; and

2. Integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to
carry out the activities of the program.
Note that services described in Section 243 IELCE programs are for English language learners at all NRS levels, including ESL, ABE, and ASE.

Resources Specific to Section 243
New resources are added regularly Please check back often. If you have questions regarding IELCE Section 243 programs or IELCE services and activities, contact Cristina Parente, Director of English Language Learning at cristina.parente@wtcsystem.edu.
Fall 2025 WTCS IELCE Section 243 Provider Training Videos

Part 1

IELCE 243 Training Part 1

Part II

IELCE 243 Training Part 2

Part III

IELCE Sec 243 Training Part 3
The following resources provide guidance on implementing IELCE activities and Section 243 programs as well as supporting learners and providing wrap around services.

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Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Resources

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Integrated English literacy and civics education, or IELCE, is defined in WIOA as education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enable such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.

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Every other month or quarterly

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Every other month. September and November. February and April. 

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Every other month. September and November. February and April. 

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excerpt from the WIOA State Plan Re IELCE 243

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excerpt from the WIOA State Plan Re IELCE 243

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Awarded funds will be used to support the operational expenses of local

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CILIA-T = Content-Integrated Language Instruction for Adults with Technology Support

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NSC presentation to Wisconsin CARE network - Big Insights - Mar 2026 (1)