All applications received by the North Carolina Community College System will be reviewed by state staff to determine eligibility of providers and completeness of applications. Staff will evaluate applications using criteria outlined in the Workforce Investment Act with points for each criterion as appears below.
All students have measurable goals.
The program can demonstrate its past effectiveness in improving the literacy skills of adults and families. The program is committed to serving individuals who are most in need of literacy services, including individuals who are low-income or have minimal literacy skills. The program is of sufficient intensity and duration for participants to achieve substantial learning gains. The program uses instructional practices that research has proven to be effective in teaching adults. The program uses educational activities that are built on a strong foundation of research and effective educational practice.