The OALCF is a competency-based framework that supports the development of adult literacy programming delivered through the Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) Program. As the cornerstone of the Get SET program, the OALCF links the program to the requirements of employers, education and training providers and community partners in a clear way and furthers… Continue reading What is the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF)?
Sub-Topic: General
Is it possible to allow the service providers to choose the exit date for a learner?
No, the service plan exit date is system-generated and cannot be edited. It is the date that the service plan was closed in the system.
Does the ministry allow a few extra days after the end of the month for service providers to enter data into the Employment Ontario Information System – Case Management System (EOIS-CaMS)?
It is expected that service providers input data into EOIS-CaMS in real-time; therefore, the information should be current at all times.
When does a service provider have to register the learner?
One of the five services that all Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service providers deliver is Information and Referral (I&R). Service providers provide walk-in or referred clients with information about the Get SET services they and other Get SET service providers in the community provide for various goal paths. After receiving this information, the… Continue reading When does a service provider have to register the learner?
Who has access to the Employment Ontario Information System-Case Management (EOIS-CaMS)?
EOIS-CaMS is a web-based application available to authorized Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service providers and staff users. There are four system user roles that can be assigned to service provider members: Service Provider Manager Service Provider Manager (non-case) Service Provider Caseworker Service Provider Administrator Each of these roles can engage in various transactions… Continue reading Who has access to the Employment Ontario Information System-Case Management (EOIS-CaMS)?
Can a learner have more than one active Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service plan at the same time?
A learner can only have one active Get SET service plan with the same service provider. However, a learner can have an active Get SET service plan with multiple service providers at the same time. Each organization would create a new Get SET service plan, indicating what services the learner is receiving from their organization.… Continue reading Can a learner have more than one active Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service plan at the same time?
Are there any options for sharing best practices among Corrections Literacy Initiative providers?
The ministry encourages Corrections Literacy Initiative providers to communicate with one another through, for example, a Community of Practice, to share best practices and lessons learned.
Are there any plans to expand the Corrections Literacy Initiative into the remaining provincial correctional institutions?
The ministry is focused on addressing service delivery challenges within the current institutions that will improve performance outcomes. There are no plans to expand at this time.
At what locations is the Corrections Literacy Initiative offered?
Currently, the Corrections Literacy Initiative is offered at the following correctional institutions across Ontario: Kenora Jail Algoma Treatment & Remand Centre Sudbury Jail Thunder Bay Jail Toronto East Detention Centre Vanier Centre for Women (Milton) Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre Niagara Detention Centre South West Detention Centre Quinte Detention Centre Ottawa Carlton Detention Thunder Bay Correctional… Continue reading At what locations is the Corrections Literacy Initiative offered?
What performance measures are being used to evaluate the success of the pilot?
The ministry has identified the following four performance measures to evaluate the pilot: Learner Progress: The progress of participants, who are in a provincial correctional facility for a longer period, in completing the activities as per the learning plan they developed (with their service provider) after they have registered for the Get SET program; Re-Registration:… Continue reading What performance measures are being used to evaluate the success of the pilot?