National Institute for Literacy's performance management initiative: progress and opportunities; discussion paper

Corporate Name: National Institute for Literacy

Publisher: National Institute for Literacy

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 1996

Distributor: National Institute for Literacy

Source Address: 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20202

Phone: 202-632-1500

Material Type: Descriptive/Project Description

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 18 p.

Subjects: Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Adult Programs; Program Evaluation; National Programs; State Programs

Abstract:
This paper describes the National Institute for Literacy's key capacity-building initiative for development and piloting of performance measurement, reporting and improvement systems in four states. Key issues in creating a performance based accountability system for literacy were: building the foundation; building investment; developing outcomes and performance measures; building a shared management information system; and interagency staff development. Key state needs identified were: financial assistance; a clearinghouse to support results-based system change; group interactions with other states and experts; and a peer mentoring network.

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