WIOA includes the following six common performance accountability measures that apply to the WIOA core programs, which includes Nebraska VR. Data for performance measures #1, #2, #3, and #6 is received from other WIOA core partners. VR staff are responsible for updating data for performance measures #4 (Credential Attainment (CA)) and #5 (Measurable Skill Gain (MSG)) in QE2 each quarter.

1. Percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after program exit;
2. Percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after program exit;
3. The median earnings of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program;
4. Percentage of participants in a postsecondary education or training program and received a credential/certificate during the program or within one year after exit or received a diploma or equivalent from a secondary education program while in program or within one year of exit AND who were employed or enrolled in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential within one year after exit;
5. Percentage of participants, who during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment;
6. Effectiveness in serving employers.

 

POLICY –

• Performance measures are reported only on “Participants”, which are clients who have an approved IPE and are in receipt of VR services.
• All participants MUST be reported on each quarterly RSA-911 submission, regardless of whether or not any information in their service record has changed (no update). 

 

ENROLLMENT – 

Clients are auto-enrolled in a Measurable Skill Gain (MSG) or Credential Attainment (CA) if:

At the time of IPE approval –   

1. Client School record exists, and expected grad date has not passed;
2. Current enrollment(s) exist on the IPE Data screen; or
3. Training service(s) (identified below) exist on the IPE

After IPE – Any time a QE2 Training Service(s) is added to the IPE

Enrollment in MSG or CA is noted on the Case Home screen by M (Measurable Skill Gain) or C (Credential Attainment) next to service on the Plan.

 

REPORTING –

• CA’S and MSG’s are reported quarterly, by Program Year (PY) (July 1 – June 30) on the RSA-911;
• CA’s and MSG’s are to be reported in the quarter achieved, when possible, or as soon as the supporting documentation is received, if in a subsequent quarter; supporting documentation must be received and reported in QE2 during the same PY in order for VR to receive credit for the CA and/or MSG;
• Supporting documentation for each MSG and CA must be maintained in the case file;
• The CA/MSG cannot be recorded in QE2 or reported to RSA without supporting documentation;
• Once a program year has ended, and the final RSA-911 report submitted, CA’s and MSG’s that did not get documented in the previous PY can no longer be reported.

 

CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT (CA) – 

Enrollment: Client is in an education or training program, that will result in an industry recognized degree, license or certificate. 

       RSA-911           QE2 Training

    Category              Service(s)                                                                                                         

• 81                    High School
• 82                    GED
• 87-90               4-Year College, Graduate College
• 93                    Occupational/Vocational Training (excluding VR Certificate Programs)
• 95                    Apprenticeship Program, Other Classes, Skill Building, Technical Training

If a client is enrolled in more than one QE2 Training Service per RSA-911 category, either can be documented, but only one credential attainment can be reported per category, per quarter.

Reporting: Record when the client receives (attains) a degree, license or certificate.

Credential attainment does include –

• High school diploma
• GED certificate
• Post-secondary degree
• License or certificate (industry recognized)

Credential attainment does not include the following because they do not result in an industry recognizedcredential –

• General skills certificates like computer (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.), safety, hygiene, work readiness, food handlers, CPR, first aid, etc.
• Work readiness training
• Special Education certificate of completion
• On-the-Job Training
• VR Certificate Programs

Supporting Documentation (CA):

• Copy of credential/diploma
• Copy of license
• Copy of certificate

MEASURABLE SKILL GAIN (MSG)

Enrollment: Client is in an education or training program, that leads to a secondary or postsecondary credential or employment. NOTE: Education Program for Pre-ETS purposes is not applicable

RSA-911           QE2 Training

Category          Service(s)                                                                                             

• 344                  High School
• 345                  4-Year College, Graduate College
• 346                  OJT, Apprenticeship Programs
• 347                  Customized Training, Occupational/Vocational Training (includes VR Certificate Programs), Skill Building, Technical Training

If a client is enrolled in more than one QE2 training service per RSA-911 category, either can be documented, but only one measurable skill gain can be reported per category, per quarter.

Reporting – Record when the client makes documented progress toward a credential or employment

Measurable Skill Gain does include –

• Report card
• Transcript
• Progress report
• Employer evaluation
• Exam results
• Copy of credential

Measurable Skill Gain does NOT include the following because the progress is not resulting in a credential or employment –

• Test demonstrating skills (e.g. using public transportation, office skills, etc.)
• Certificate/Diploma of completion or attendance
• Special Education certificate of completion
• Skills attained through pre-employment transition services
• GED

Supporting Documentation (MSG):

• Transcript
• Report Card 
• Progress Report 
• Evaluation
• Exam results 
• Progress Report 
• Evaluation

QUARTERLY UPDATES IN QE2 –

VR staff are responsible for updating each MSG or CA a client is enrolled in every quarter, including high school graduation dates.

Notices –

• If a client is enrolled in a MSG or CA, a Notice will be auto-generated by QE2 on the client case record each quarter. 
• The MSG and/or CA screen(s) in QE2 must be updated quarterly by 1) entering the date attained/progress date and supporting documentation, 2) indicating No Update; or 3) selecting Dropped Out.

To Do Report  – 

MSG’s and CA’s have been added to the To Do report in QE2 so staff can track cases that require a quarterly update. 

Program Year Summary –

A summary of the MSG’s and CA’s attained by a client during the program year displays at the top of the MSG and CA screens in QE2.