Federal funds are allocated to the State for implementation
of adult education programs in the State. This program is a partnership
between the State and Federal government. The funds are based upon
a Federal formula. A State match is required.
State Funding
The State legislature appropriates funds to carry
out the functions of this office for Adult Basic and Secondary Education.
The funding is used in conjunction with Federal and other funds.
Displaced Homemaker Funds
The State appropriates funds for services to Displaced
Homemakers (DHMs). These funds are used to provide counseling, career
planning, basic skills, and support group services to DHMs throughout
the state.
Other Funds
The DPI may enter into a contract with other Federal,
State, or local agencies to provide ABSE services and/or other services
as specified in the contract.
Student records are permanent records and must be maintained
in a secure place (as determined by local management). If the student
records are maintained electronically (i.e., the computer), a back-up
procedure must be implemented.
Purpose: To provide ALCs
advice on the coordination of adult education services in their region.
The eight regional ALCs are required to have an active local advisory
council. The selection of members of the council is the responsibility
of each ALC. The ALCs may select as many members as deemed necessary
to form a functional council.
Minimum Number of Meetings:
The ALCs are required to meet with their advisory council at least three
times per year. The dates and length of the meetings will be determined
by the ALC.
General Procedures: Applications
to deliver adult education services shall be based upon the approved
adult education plan for the area. Agencies in each area are encouraged
to apply for funding.
The biennial application (subject to change) process
requires the submission of an application based on the criteria
issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
Application forms and criteria will be supplied
upon request to agencies interested in applying.
The applications will be reviewed and considered
for approval based on the merit of the application as determined
by the readers and based upon the application evaluation criteria.
Student Information Management System (SIMS): The DPI
has developed, in cooperation with local directors, a computerized
system to be used by all ALCs.
The ALC will be responsible for collecting all the
information, for each student.
The ALC will be responsible for providing student information,
as requested by DPI. The ALC may supply this information as frequently
as possible; however, each center must complete and send required data
at the end of each quarter.
All students entering the Adult Learning Centers must
have an initial placement assessment and assessment throughout the year
to indicate the progress the student has made.
The students will be placed according to their Educational
Functioning Level
Adult Basic Education Levels
Beginning Literacy ABE
Beginning Basic Education ABE
Low intermediate ABE
High intermediate ABE
Low Adult Secondary Education
High Adult Secondary Education
English-as-a-second Language Levels
Beginning Literary ESC
Beginning Basic Education ESL
Low intermediate ESL
High Intermediate ESL
Low advanced ESL
High advanced ESL
What tests are to be used?
The state requires using the TABE test for placement
determination for adults entering the ABSE programs.
The BEST test is used for adults entering
the ESL programs.
Local programs may also use the Pre-GED and GED
test scores for comparison but not for reporting purposes.
When should students be tested?
Every student must be assessed at the time of entry
into the program.
It is recommended that a post-test be administered
after 30 to 50 hours of instruction to record progress; however,
discretion should be used (at the local level) when administering
the post-tests.
Testing Records
Testing results are part of the total student record.
Therefore, these records must be maintained as a permanent record.
The student testing is part of the Student Information
Management System (SIMS) and the records should be maintained accordingly.
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North
Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead, State Superintendent
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0440
701/328-2260
