Equipped for the Future: Timeline 1994-2004
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NIFL signs Memorandum of Agreement with the National Educational Goals Panel to Define Goal 6 | |||||
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Learner Response to Goal 6 | ||||
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Validation of 4 Purposes & Identification of Key Role Activities | |||||
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NIFL awards eight planning grants to test and elaborate the Framework and creates a working group to oversee progress | ||||
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EFF: A Customer-Driven Vision for Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning | |||||
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NIFL establishes a National Policy Group to provide guidance and linkages to other efforts | ||||
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Elaboration and validation of Role Maps | |||||
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Identification of Core Skills & Knowledge | |||||
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Development of EFF Standards | |||||
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NIFL publishes EFF: A Reform Agenda for Adult Literacy Lifelong Learning, which introduces the initial "role map," and invites programs, learners and other stakeholders nationwide to join in the development process | |||||
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NIFL publishes EFF: A New Framework for Adult Learning, which introduces the skills and knowledge critical for successful achievement of purposes and roles | |||||
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Twenty-five Programs in 12 States Begin 18-month Process of Field Development | |||||
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Field Review | |||||
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Expert Review | |||||
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Define Approach for Assessing Standards | ||||
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Define Dimensions for Performance Continuum | |||||
| Dec. - June 2000 |
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NIFL publishes EFF Content Standards, Launching Implementation Phase | ||||
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Identify Benchmarks and Levels of Performance | |||||
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Develop Tools to Assess Performance | ||||
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Develop Qualifications Framework that Focuses on Performance Across Standards | |||||
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Ongoing Implementation and System Reform | ||||
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