Program Enhancement Projects for Adult Education

Request for Proposals

Program Enhancement Projects for Adult Education

July 1, 2021

Purpose: To provide opportunities for the expansion and enhancement of existing

educational programs and services for adults who lack the level of basic skills

and literacy necessary to be effective parents, citizens and employees.

Pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014,

Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Public Law 113-128.

The Connecticut State Department of Education reserves the right to make necessary policy

changes after proposals are submitted and to negotiate awards with potential recipients.

Date Published: March 2021

Application Due Date: May 20, 2021

RFP #: 817

CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Charlene M. Russell-Tucker

Acting Commissioner of Education

The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal

opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Connecticut Department of

Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational

activity on the basis of age, ancestry, color, criminal record (in state employment and licensing),

gender identity or expression, genetic information, intellectual disability, learning disability,

marital status, mental disability (past or present), national origin, physical disability (including

blindness), race, religious creed, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion,

sex (pregnancy or sexual harassment), sexual orientation, veteran status or workplace hazards to

reproductive systems, unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification excluding persons in

any of the aforementioned protected classes.

Inquiries regarding the Connecticut State Department of Education¡¯s

nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Levy Gillespie

Equal Employment Opportunity Director/American with Disabilities Act Coordinator

State of Connecticut Department of Education

450 Columbus Boulevard

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

Levy.Gillespie@

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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General Information

A. Introduction

B. Purpose

C. Overview of AEFLA Requirements and Purposes

Eligible Applicants

Demonstrated Effectiveness

Target Population

Considerations for Funding

WIOA Considerations for Funding

Alignment with WDB Local Plans

Allowable Activities

Special Rule for Family Literacy Programs

General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Section 427

D. Priority Areas

E. Accountability Practices

F. Performance Accountability

G. Preparing and Submitting the Application

H. Proposal Review and Evaluation

I. Direct and Equitable Access

J. Bidders¡¯ Conference

K. Disposition of Applications and Grant Awards

L. Matching Funds

M. Administrative Costs

N. Obligations of Grantees

O. Freedom of Information Act

P. Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises

Priority Area Specifications

Workforce Readiness

Transition to Postsecondary Education and/or Training

Integrated Education and Training (IET)

Connecticut Adult Virtual High School

Expansion of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

Family Literacy Services

Corrections Education and Other Institutionalized Individuals or Special

Populations

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IEL/Civics)

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Proposal Guidelines and Requirements

A. Proposal Cover

B. Project Plan

Priority Area Abstract

Statement of Need/Target Population

Project Design

Project Objectives

Curriculum

Project Site(s) and Staff

Recruitment/Retention Plan

Support Services

Evaluation

Prior Program Performance with Target Population

Demonstrated Effectiveness

C. Organization¡¯s Background/Program Management

D. Prior Program Performance/Accomplishments

E. Interagency Collaboration

F. Future Funding

G. Attestations

H. General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)

I. Edit Check

J. Considerations for Funding Checklist

K. Budget Form ED-114

L. Indirect Costs

M. Statement of Assurances

N. Certifications

O. Affirmative Action Certificate

P. Date of Local Board or Agency Acceptance

Appendices

A. Proposal Cover Sheet

B. Priority Area Abstract

B.1. Priority Area Project Plan

C. Program Competency and Past Effectiveness

C-1. Prior Program Performance/Accomplishments for New Providers

D. Interagency Collaboration Letter of Agreement

D-1. Workforce Development Board Interagency Collaboration Letter of

Agreement

E. Attestations

F. General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Sec. 427 Attestation

G. Proposal Edit Check

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Considerations for Funding Checklist

Proposal Elements Check Off and Summary

Evaluation Worksheet

Reviewer¡¯s Form

Master Budget Code Description

Statement of Assurances

Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other

Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

L. Affirmative Action Certificate

M. Considerations for Funding

N. Workforce Development Board Directors and Department of Aging and

Disability Services information

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