HomeMy WebLinkAboutWinnebago Literacy Council AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is between the City of Oshkosh, a Wisconsin municipal corporation, herein referred to as"CITY"; and
Winnebago Literacy Council, 106 Washington Ave,Oshkosh,Wl 54901,a Wisconsin non-profit corporation a Wisconsin non-
profit corporation, herein referred to as"SUBRECIPIENT".
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. The City has received funding from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)underthe
Title I Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to undertake projects and activities as
indicated in the City's Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.
The activity set forth in this Agreement's Scope of Services is one of the said activities and it is the
responsibility of the subrecipient to carry out the activities in compliance with this Agreement and other
applicable regulations referred to herein.
B. The City has allocated a portion of its 2014-2015 CDBG to a pubiic service funding consortium whose purpose
is to evaluate public service grant applications and allocate funds contributed to the funding consortium.
C. The Citywill review public service organizations funded through the consortium with 2014-2015 CDBG funds
in order to evaluate subrecipient performance to ensure that the scope of services a subrecipient stated that it
would perform in its application for funding to the consortium was being carried out in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations and to pr�vide technical assistance.
D. 7he City will make quarterly payments on a reimbursement basis to the subrecipient after written requests for
payment has been made with attached documentation supporting such requests.
E. Funding under this Agreement shall be paid with 2014-2D15 CDBG funds. Should the City not receive said
funds,this Agreement shall be riull and void. If a portion of the CDBG funds are rescinded by Congress,the
contract amount in Article V(A)of this Agreement shall be reduced by the same percentage that is rescinded
from the City's 2014-2015 CDBG Program by Congress or HUD, or as determined by the City per applicable
HUD regulations.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. The subrecipient shall:
(1) Provide English classes to adults and children
(2) Provide said services in accordance with the objectives outlined in the subrecipienYs proposal to the
consortium(see"Appendix A",which is attached and fully incorporated into this Agreement)and are
for City of Oshkosh residents only.
B. Said services shall commence on or about Mav 1 2014 and shall be completed bv Aqril 30 2015.
C. The subrecipient certifies that the activities carried outwith the funds provided under this Agreement will meet
one or more of the CDBG program's National Objectives: 1) benefit to low and moderate income (LMI)
persons; 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and 3) meet a need having a particular
urgency(as defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208).
III. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/RECORDS
A. The subrecipient shall provide quarterly reports to the City by AuQUSt 31 2014 November 30,2014,Februarv
28 2015,and May 31,2015.Additionally,the final report shall include both the last quarter,as well as a yearly
summary of activities along with accomplishments. A template for the reporting will be provided to the
subrecipient and shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
( 1 ) Amount of CDBG funds expended per budget and additional funds leveraged for program
(2) Type and amount of services provided
(3) Number of total clients
(4) Number of clients and percent of clients from Oshkosh
(5) Number of lowlmoderate income persons assisted
(6 ) Number of very low income persons assisted
(7 ) Number of extremely low income persons
(8 ) Number of persons assisted based on one of the following 10 race categories:White,Black/African
American,Asian,American(ndian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander,American
Indian/Alaskan Native & White, Asian & White, Black/African American & White, American
Indian/Alaskan Native&Black/African Ameri�an, or Other
(9) Number of Hispanic persons assisted per each of the above 10 race.categories
(10) Number of female headed households assisted
(11) Progress towards program goals(outcome statement)
Records necessary to substantiate these reports shall be kept on file at the subrecipient's office and shall
include all documents,computer records and reports associated with this agreement.
B. Maintain a separate financial account for CDBG funds which shows all receipts, including program income,
and disbursements. All disbursements shall have documentation that substantiates that costs incurred and
paid from the CDBG account are reasonable,allowable,and allocable per applicable Federal cost principals,
Program income, as defined at 24 CFR 570.500(a),shall be reported to the City quarterly.The subrecipient
may use program income for activities specified in this agreement,but shall reduce subsequent requests for
funds under this agreement by the amount of the program income received.Any program unused program
income shall be returned to the City at the end of the agreement period.
C. Provide the City with a copy of an agency audit, conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as
applicable,for any fiscal year CDBG funds were received under this Agreement.
D. All records required under this Agreement shall be retained for four(4)years after complefion of the project,or
after all pending matters relative to this Agreement are closed.
E. The subrecipient agrees to provide access to the City, HUD,the Comptroller General of the United States,or
any of their duly authorized representatives to any books,documents, papers and records which are directly
pertinent to this Agreement for the purposes of making audit, examination, excerpts and transcriptions.
IV. STANDARD PROVISIONS
A. The subrecipient agrees in all hiring or employment made possible by or resulting from this Agreement,there
(1}will not be any discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex orientation,religion,sex or national origin;and(2)affirmative action will be taken to ensure that applicants
are employed and that employees are treated during employmentwithout regard to their race,color,religion,
sex orientation, sex or national origin.
This requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. There shall be posted, in conspicuous
places available to employees and applicants for employment,notices required or to be provided by Federal or
� State agencies involved setting forth the provisions of the clause. All solicitations or advertisements for
employees shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex orientation, sex or nationa)origin.
B. The subrecipient wifl make a go�d faith effort to use minority and women-owned businesses in procurement of
supplies, and upon request of the City, must provide satisfactory evidence of such effort. Additionally, the
subrecipient agrees to provide the City with the name(s)and contract amount(s)of all minority and women-
owned businesses awarded contracts on the project.
C. If the proceeds used under this Agreement result in book or other copyrightable materials,the author is free to
copyright the work, but the appropriate Federal agency involved reserves a royalty-free non-exclusive and
irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use all copyrighted
material and all materials which can be copyrighted.
D. Any discovery or invention arising out of or developed in the course of work aided by this Agreement shall be
promptly and fully reported to the appropriate Federal agency involved for determination by it as to whether
patent protection on such invention or discovery shall be sought and how the rights in the invention or
discovery, including rights under any patent issued thereupon,shall be disposed of and administered,in order
to protect the public interest.
E. The subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under:
° Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401 et seq.
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° Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as amended, 1318
relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports,and information, as well as other requirements
specified in said Section 14 and Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued there
under.
° Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)regulations pursuant to 40 CFR, Part 50,as amended.
F. The subrecipient agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency,which
are contained in the State Energy Conservation Plan.
G. No officer, employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in the review or
approval, or the carrying out of responsibilities, to which this Agreement pertains, shall have any personal
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement.
H. Incorporated by reference herein are OMB Circulars A-21 or A-122 as applicable,and A-110,Attachments A,
B, C, G, I, J, M, O.
V. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
A. Contract Amount
The subrecipient shall perform all work under this Agreement for an amount to be determined by the Ciry per
(I}(B)of this Agreement, but not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS($7,500).
B. Method Of Payment
Funds will be released monthly by the City upon receipt of proper invoice verifying eligible expenses actually
incurred by the subrecipient with attached documentation supporting such requests,and approved by the City.
VI. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION
A. When the subrecipient has failed to comply with the terms, conditions or standards of this Agreement or
applicable HUD regulations,the City may,on reasonable notice to the subrecipient,suspend the Agreement
and withhold further payments or prohibit the subrecipient from incurring additional obligations of funds,
pending corrective action by subrecipient, or a decision to terminate in accordance with paragraph B below.
B. This Agreement may be terminated for cause or convenience.
(1) TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time
before the date of completion,whenever it is determined that the subrecipient has failed to comply with the
conditions of this Agreement. The City shall promptly notify the subrecipient in writing of the determination and
the reasons for the termination, together with the effective date. Payments made to the subrecipient or
recoveries by the City in the event this Agreement is terminated for cause, shall be in accordance with the
legal rights and liabilities of the parties, In the event there is probable cause to believe the subrecipient is in
noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, the City may withhold up to fifteen (15) percent of
funds subject to this agreement until such time the subrecipient is found to be in compliance by the City, or
otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance.
(2) TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part when
all parties agree that the continuation of the project would not produce beneficial results commensurate with
the further expenditures of funds. The parties shall agree upon the effective date and in the case of partial
terminations,the portion to be terminated. The subrecipient shall not incur new obligations for the terminated
portion after the effective date,and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. The City shall
allow full credit'to the subrecipient for any noncancellable obligations properly incurred by the subrecipient
prior to termination.
(3) The parties shall promptly settle the terminated grant and execute a written amendment upon
settlement,which sets forth the terms and conditions of the settlement Agreement.
VII. REVERSION OF ASSETS
The subrecipient agrees to transfer back to the City any CDBG funds and accounts receivable attributable to the use of
CDBG funds on hand at time of expiration of this Agreement. The subrecipient further agrees that any real property
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under the subrecipienYs control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 is either:
A. Used to meet one of the national objectives in CFR 570.208 until five years after expiration of this Agreement,
or such ionger period of time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B, is disposed of in a manner which results in the City being reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition
of,or improvement to,the property. Such reimbursement is not required after the period of time specified in
accordance with A above.
Vtll. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended at any time by a written modification mutually agreeable to both parties hereto.
IX. INDEMNIFICATION
The subrecipient agrees to and does hereby hold the City harmless and does hereby indemnify the City against any
claims or demands of any person or legal entity arising by reason of this Agreement.
This Agreement is made this � day of �C-���� , 2014, and is specifically binding upon the parties hereto.
WINNEBAGO LITERACY COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH
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"� �ry MARK ROHLOFF
TERRI S. HANSEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
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PAMELA R. UBRIG �
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO UNDING AVAILABILITY:
TRENA LARSON
FINANCE DIRECTOR
APP OVED AS TO ORM:
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CITY A TORNEY
2014-2015 City of Oshkosh Community Development Block Grant 4 Winnebago Literacy Council
2014 OSHKOSH FUNDiNG CONSORTIUM GRANT APPLICATION
( Please limit answers to space provided unless specified—Application must be
completed in full to be considered
APPLICANT INFORMATION -
Organization: Winnebaqo Countv Literacv Council
Organization Mailing Address: 106 Washinqton Ave Oshkosh, WI 54901
Org Phone: 920-236-5185 Contact E-Maii: hansenCcD_winlit.orq
Organization Web Address: winlit.or �
Executive Director: Terri S. Hansen
Contact Person: Terri S. Hansen Title: Executive Director
Contact Mailing Address: 106 Washinpton Ave. Oshkosh. WI 54901
Contact Phone: 920-236-5185 Contact E-Mail: hansenC�winlit.orq
Legal Status of Organization: X Private, Non-profit- 501(c)3 Private, For-profit
_Public Agency Other
Federal Tax ldentification Number: 39-1679291
Name of program you are requesting funding for: Enalish classes
Brief description of your organization's overall mission/purpose: The Winnebago County
Literacy Council (WCLC) illuminates literacy potential by creating opportunities for people to
( read, write, speak, and perForm everyday skills with confidence.We will illuminate literacy in
1,,000 people over 5 years.
Organization's total operating budget: 1$ 83,983
Amount of funding are you requesting: 15 000
Is this program a new program? Yes X No
Is this program an existing program? X Yes ' No
Are you proposing to increase your level of services with this grant? X Yes _,No
If yes,why? The WCLC offered Family Literacy classes for parents and their children for many
years. Family Literacy classes were held for 15 weeks in the spring and fall sessions, In
January 2013, we began offering English levels 1 and 2/3 for people needing English as a
Foreign (EFL) language classes. Our intention was to hold two-15 week sessions annually. We
experienced a significant increase in the number of refugees and immigrants needing EFL
cfasses. More learners are re-enrolling in our programs. We also attracted EFL learners who
have spent years in our community, unaware of our services until one of our learners referred
them. This kind of growth and referral system within the refugee community is a new ,
phenomenon for us.
For the first time in 2013, the WCLC started offering English 1, English 2/3, and Family Literacy
during the summer due to the demand for our services and World Relief's request. Now the
WCLC offers classes in 15 week sessions three times a year during spring, summer, and fall.
Each class meets two.hours a week for a total of 30 hours of instruction. Each class has a
( professional instructor, contracted and paid by the WCLC. In 2012, we served 97 learners in
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our classes compared to 195 in 2013. Last year's grant only covered English 1, English 2/3, �
and Health Literacy. Casa Esther and Family Literacy were excluded. Of the 195 learners
served in 2013, 80 learners were served by this grant. In 2014,we will serve 225 learners
with our classes: 169 adults and 56 children.
The value of these classes for our learners cannot be overstated. Learners who attend ciass
with us receive instruction from guest speakers in the community on topics such as financial
literacy, legal literacy, and employmenUworkplace literacy, and how to access the resources
available to learners. One learner had been taken advantage of by a "car repai�" service that
stole his vehicle and sold it for scrap metal after taking his money to repair it. After our class on '
legal literacy, he was abfe to reach out to our community partner and guest speaker, Legal
Action of Wisconsin, to receive legai counsel. Classes also cover topics of everyday survival
such as dressing warmly for the winter, and where learners can receive free or discounted
apparel for the season. Preparing our learners for life in an unfamiliar place as well as teaching
them how to communicate and understand a new language,takes them from a position of
aiming to survive to aiming to thrive. As one learner put it"I arrived in the United State in April
of 2013, but my life in America began the day I met Tina at Winnebago County Literacy
Council." �
WCLC English Classes Growth from 2012 to 2013
Totaf
Health Literacy
Casa Esther ■2012
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Family Literacy � p12013
English 2/3
English 1
0 50 100 150 200
WCLC English Classes Growth from 2012 to 2013#of Learners
Classes 2012 2013
English 1 5 47
English 2/3 � 28
Family Literacy 40 100 •
Casa Esther 13 15
Health Literacy 39 5
Total 97 195
11 a. Please fill out the following program budget sheet for revenue/funding sources.
Note: We are only asking for the program budget, not the whole agency budget.
REVENUE SOURCE 2013 PROGRAM 2014 PROGRAM
BUDGET BUDGET
PROPOSED
Consortium, CDBG, 25,000 0 (
Famil Preservation,
' 2 �
Grants
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Other funding from
Winnebago County 0 0
Federal Funding � 0
State Funding 0 0
Fees for Services p 0
Fundraising or Dues 3,000 6,450
Foundation Funding � 3,625
United Way Funding 37,500 3,500 �
Investments 50 �
Endowments 0 0 .
Donations 7,500 11,000
Other: Other grant
t• funding 0 10,710
Other: In-kind grant
occupancy and other 0 8,132
TOTAL REVENUES 73,000 43,467
11 b. Please fill out the following program budget sheet for expenses. Include all
expenses that apply to this program, including administrative overhead.
EXPENSES 2013 PROGRAM 2014 PROGRAM Budget Detail*
BUDGET BUDGET
PROPOSED
Salaries 69,975 37,923
Employee Benefits 675 0
Occupancy 0 3,000
Program/Office 4,500 1,628 Books, office supplies,
Materials and class supplies and
resources
Printing 450 2,120 Stationary, letterhead,
invitations, mailing
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Professional 225 200 �
Development '
insurance 2,250 970
Travel 120 360
Administrative 1,905 1,763 Fundraising Expenses
Overhead:
Fundraising
Expenses .
Other: Postage, 10,388 976 Postage$522.
telecommunication Telecommunication$24
Affiliated Organization
$240 Other$190
Other Equipment 9,527 Equipment Rental&
Rentai & Computer Computer Purchases
Purchases & $1,381. Professional:
Professlonal Fees contract instructors
$6,174, accounting
$450,website$288,
design services$900,
� banking$211, other
$123.
. +.
TOTAL EXPENSES 90,488 58,467
Please explain any significant increase in budget increases:
Classes and tutoring project.budgets were cornbined in 2013. Comparing last year's project
budget to this year's budget will not be helpful.
In our plan for 2014, we o�include class revenues and expenses in the budget. The classes
are Family Literacy, English 1, English 2/3, and Health Literacy. Casa Esther was excluded
since it serves Omro residents. Revenue increased $17,450: $6,450 from special events plus
$11,000 from mail campaign donations. We are writing other grants. Applications will be
submitted to the following foundations: JJ Keller, Bemis, WPS, Target, Cousins Subs, Jewelers
Mutual, and the Green Bay Packers, .
Printing costs increased$1;670 to cover the annual appeal mailing campaign and the annual
event. Expenses increased $1,763 for fundraising. Professional fees for contract instructors
are $6,174 and will be paid to instructors (not WCLC employees). Equipment rental (copy
machine) and computer purchases will cost$1,381.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
12. Use of grant funds— Provide a specific description of the activities (including
staffing) that will be funded with this grant:
The WCLC is requesting $15,000 to fund the growth of our classes:
English language level 1 i
English language level 2/3
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Family Literacy
( Health Literacy
Professional fees for contract instructors are$6,174 and will be paid to instructors (not WCLC
empioyees).
• The WCLC pays two instructors (one with experience with children and the other with
experience with adults)to teach Family Literacy classes. During Family Literacy, we
split into two classrooms. The teacher reads a variety of books to the children. They
engage in early-learning activities. In a separate room, parents are taught and given
supplies for family literacy activities to do at home wifh their children. Parents learn
how to create a home environment that supports leaming. Parents and children all
learn the importance of communication with their teachers and schools. Several
volunteers also help with class.
• Two additional instructors are paid to teach English 1 and English 2!3 respectively.
At least one volunteer also helps with each class.
• Health Literacy is taught by a volunteer instructor.
In addition,the grant will fund staff wages of$7,976 paid to the Education Coordinator and/or
Service Coordinator's for:
• Training, supervising, and providing year-long class support
• Assessing every learner whether they attend one session or the entire semester(It
takes a minimum of 1.5 hours per person to enroll a learner)
• Follow up assessment at the end of the course
• Tracking and maintaining records of each learner's progress
• Provides curriculum for all classes
('� • Gathering and delivering materials for class
$850 is being used to pay for:
Supplies
Resources
Books
13. ldentify your target population:
Refugees and immigrants are resettling in Oshkosh from Somalia, Jordan, Pakistan, China,
Russia, Burma, and Iraq. Most refugees cannot speak, read, or write English. Famify Literacy
and English language classes serve the growing number of adults and children who come to the
WCLC for help with English.
14. Local Needs—State specific local needs or problems which your proposal intends to
address. Please provide statistical information to justify the need, and state your data source.
Our agency experienced an increase in the number of refugees and immigrants attending EFL
classes. Low English literacy skills, is the number one problem for our learners. We also see
our clients suffering from:
• Poverty leading to hunger and lack of appropriate warm clothing, and
• A lack of understanding and experience in American Workplace culture which creates
� A barrier to sustainable employment and seif-sufficiency.
In the City of Oshkosh, 3,943 speak a language other than English. Of this population 841 or
21% speak English less than "very well" (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American
Community Survey). According to World Relief's Executive Director, Myriam Mwizerwa, "In
{" 2012 and 2013, over 186 refugees were resettled in Oshkosh and it is expected to resettle
another 150 refugees in the Fox Valley during 2014 with at feast one-half settling in Oshkosh."
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We served a total of 195 people: 121 adults and 59 children in Oshkosh, and an additionai 15 ;
adults in Omro during 2013. The 2013 Oshkosh Consortium grant funded English level 1,
English level 2/3, and Health Literacy classes. The grant did not fund Family Literacy or Casa
Esther in Omro. We served 80 adult learners in these classes. Our learners are comprised of
the following demographics:
Ethnicity
• 5 people (6%) Caucasian
• 3 people (4%) Hispanic
• 56 people (70%)Asian
� 16 people (20%)African
Household Income
• 62 people (77%)$0-$6,999
• 7 people (9%) $7,000—$14,999
• 7 people (9%) $15,000—$24,999
• 3 people (4%) $25,000- $49,999 .
• 1 person (1%) $50,000 -$100,000
Gender
• 36 Males
• 44 Females
Age
• 1 13-19 years old
• 65 20-54 years old � �
• 14 55+ years old
Community where the learner resided:
• 79 Oshkosh
• 1 Omro .
15. List percentage of client incomes for the following categories (p/ease refer to
income limifs chart below):
Extremely Low Income (10-30% of Median County lncome): 62 %
Low fncome (30-50% of Median County Income): 14 %
Moderate Income (50-80% of Median County Income): 3 %
Other: 1 %
Total: 80 100 %
FY 2014 Sncom� Llmlts•SUmmary
FY Z014 Income M�O1a� � Fy Z014Income LITIt . ' ' Persona In Houaehold � _, . . " „
Incoma - � � .
Umlt Are� � : GCaDory. � . � 1 � Z 3� � ' �� 5:, � �6 � � 7 8
Vory LoW(50%)inCOT!
Llml[s(;) 27�050 27,930 90,750 9��150 76,G00 �9�600 42,930 43,100
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Oslilcosh-Neeneh, g6B,800 E+cb-emsly Low(709's)Income
WI MSA Um�� 14,l.�O 16,600 18,450 20�500 21.150 27,800 25.450 27.100
loW(BO%)InCOmo Llml[r(;)
� 38.300 a3,750 40,200 54�650 59,050 69,400 67,800 72,150
NOTE:Oahkesh-Neaneh,WI MSA con[elns Wlnnebe0a Cou�ty,WT.
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16a. What�are the outcomes of the project and how will they be measured? Please
( describe the outcomes of the proposed activities in puantifiab/e terms*.
In 2014,we will serve 225 learners with our classes: 169 adults and 56 children.
Outcome 1: Adult learners will acknowledge increased confidence in their ability to
read, write, speak, and/or understand the English language over time.
Target indicator: 90% of(152) adult learners, who increased confidence in
their ability to read, write, speak, and/or understand the English language as
evidenced by self-disclosure, pre and post assessments, and/or instructor
documentation.
Outcome 2: Adulf learners will show an increase in literacy in their ability to read, write,
speak, and/or understand the English fanguage.
Target Indicator:60% of(101) adult learners will show an increase in literacy as
evidenced by pre and post assessments.
Outcome 3: Children show an increased sense of engagement in literacy activities over
time.
Target Indicator: 80% of(44) children increase their engagement in literacy
activities as evidenced by participation in educational play and reading activities.
16b. If you received funding for this project last year, please fist your outcomes and
how they were met. ,
English 1
1. At least 60% of the learners will improve their basic knowledge after 30 hours of
( instruction based on pre and post WESSK assessment results. There were a total
of 47 learners in English 1. This outcome was met, 62% of(29) learners improved
their literacy. ..
2. At least 70% of the learners will complete workbook activities adequately after 30
hours of instruction based on instructor comments on unit activities. There were a
total of 47 learners in English 1. This outcome was not met, only 62% of(29)
learners completed workbook activities.
English 2/3
1. At least 60% of the learners will improve their basic knowledge after 30 hours of
instruction based on pre and post WESSK assessment results. There were a total
of 28 learners in English 2/3. This outcome was met, 61% of(17) learners
improved�their literacy. �
2. At least 70% of the learners will complete workbook activities adequately after 30
hours of instruction based on instructor comments on unit activities. There were a
total of 28 learners in English 2/3. This outcome was not met, 64% of(18) learners
completed workbook activities adequately.
English Skills Level 4: Health Literacy:
1. At least 90% of the learners will improve their health knowledge after 28 hours of
instruction based on pre and post health assessment results. There were a total of
� 5 learners in Health Literacy. This outcome was not met;60% of(3) learners
improved their health knowledge.
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2. At least 70% of the learners will perform adequately in clinic activities after 20-28
hours of instruction based on unit activities. There were a total of 5 learners in �
Health Literacy. This outcome was not met, 60% of(3) learners performed
adequately in clinic activities.
17, Does this program provide services to/for any of the following (check all that apply):
X Clients from City of Oshkosh
X Senior
X People with a disability
X Youth
18. Estimated number of participants in the project or program: 225
19. What percentage of those served will be City of Oshkosh residents? 100%
20. What Percentage of those served will be Winnebago County Residents? 0%
(Do not include City of Oshkosh)
21. If your agency receives partial funding for the proposed project,would you be
able to raise the remainder of the funds to operate the program? How?
Our board and staff are totally committed to providing the highest level of literacy
services that we possibly can within our budget. If our agency receives partial funding � -
for the proposed project,we would continue to write grants and look for other funding
sources to support this very critical service.
22. This funding will be short-term.What is your long-term funding plan?
The WCLC intends to meet national standards in providing English language classes. �
Progressing to this level wilf take several years. When we achieve this milestone, we
will be qualified to obtain multiple-year technical college funding for our English classes.
When learners are enrolled in both of our classes, we share TABE Clas E assessment
results with FVTC.
Our strategy is to partner with other community organizations. For example, we wrote a
three-year Collaborative Basic Needs grant with ADVOCAP. This grant allowed WCLC
to expand our services to include vocational EFL and workforce development as a
method to help refugees gain hands-on experience so they are better prepared to obtain
and retain employment.
Our strategy is to grant write continuously throughout the year. Our current goal is to
write one or two grants per month.
23. Are there other agencies in the community who provide this or a similar service?
X Yes _ No
Please explain who you co(Iaborate with them to avoid unnecessary duplication:
EFL classes are ofFered at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the literacy council.
Family Literacy is ofFered exclusively by the WCLC.
We have a good collaborative working relationship with FVTC. The WCLC's classes are
unique because classes are free and classes are:
• Smaller in size (usually limited to 15), while FVTC has class size of 30 or
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• Focused on conversational skills, work-place skiAs, and life skills, in addition
� to reading and writing.
• Able to work with very low literacy learners, FVTC.refers these individual to
the WCLC.
The WCLC prepares learners to:
• Enroll in GED �
• Enroll in citizenship classes
• Pass testing
• Enter the workforce
• Enroll in post-secondary education in FVTC EFL classes
Our classes are offered on different days and times then EFL classes at FVTC.
Learners improve their confidence and literacy in speaking, reading, and writing English
the more frequently they attend class. We encourage learners to attend classes held at
FVTC and the literacy council,
Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. .
Please Submit 13 copies to the City Hall, 215 Church Street, Community Development
Office Rm. 201 -or-
PO Box 1130• Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 �
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