2R1 Measures of Accomplishing Distinctive Objectives

BIT: BIT measures include fiscal data (revenue vs. expense reports), activity data (individuals served, companies served) and participation data (participants per class, yield per participant). In fall 2010 the BIT program will implement a software system that will help the program to better track and document evidence of success on individual courses and programs.

AEL: Performance measures for AEL are set by the Department of Education and outlined in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Literacy levels are the primary measure. Exact records of student performance are tracked and analyzed for trends and to determine whether the program meets requirements. Data is then used to adjust programming as necessary. Weekly statistical analysis is completed for each student.

Individual student goals range from completing an educational level (such as passing a GED test), acquiring employment or advancing in a career, or developing literacy skills which enable the student to enter higher education courses and programs.