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.
- Percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after program exit;
- Percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after program exit;
- The median earnings of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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 –
- Client School record exists, and expected grad date has not passed;
- Current enrollment(s) exist on the IPE Data screen; or
- 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