No, the data dictionary does not define how a service provider determines a milestone to be complete. Selection and user guides for milestones and culminating tasks are all available on the password protected Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Repository.
Program: Literacy and Basic Skills
In the eligibility criteria, please explain the 10 per cent population exception limit (those below 19 years old).
On an exception-only basis, Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) service providers may serve young adults between ages 16 and 18 who demonstrate the maturity to benefit from adult education. However, returning to the regular school system should be the priority for these learners. LBS service providers may allow age exceptions, not exceeding 10 percent, of… Continue reading In the eligibility criteria, please explain the 10 per cent population exception limit (those below 19 years old).
Do carryover clients need a fresh milestone every fiscal year to be counted as a learner?
Yes, to demonstrate ‘progress’ on Report 64, the learner must complete at least one milestone within the reporting period.
What does “data is current as of X date” mean on the reports? What data does this include?
Each EOIS-CaMS report has been assigned a run schedule with pre-processed reports ranging from daily, weekly, or monthly run times. Report data is current as of the end of the previous business day. The date and time that appears next to ‘This report’s data is current to date …’ represents the last EOIS-CaMS data refresh… Continue reading What does “data is current as of X date” mean on the reports? What data does this include?
Can Report 61 and Report 64 be run on the same date to minimize reconciliation issues?
The run schedule for each of these reports is different: Report 64 LBS Detailed Service Quality Report is run monthly, whereas Report 61 LBS Case Activity Report is run weekly. To assist service providers in their reconciliation activities, the EOIS Service Provider Reporting website retains a total of 56 weeks of Report 61 LBS Case… Continue reading Can Report 61 and Report 64 be run on the same date to minimize reconciliation issues?
In Report 60D, ‘Completions’ refers to completions of all three indicators: Milestone, Culminating Task and Learning Activities. But in documentation, clients have been asked if they are willing to do one of the culminating tasks. If refused, should it be removed from completions?
No, culminating tasks should not be removed from the completion of goal paths. The purpose of a culminating task is to provide the learner, the practitioner, and the ministry with one of three indicators (learning activities, milestones and culminating task) which, in combination, provide these three groups with a reasonable assurance that the learner is… Continue reading In Report 60D, ‘Completions’ refers to completions of all three indicators: Milestone, Culminating Task and Learning Activities. But in documentation, clients have been asked if they are willing to do one of the culminating tasks. If refused, should it be removed from completions?
In Report 64, the ‘Progress’ core measure lists one indicator of ‘per cent of learners who complete at least one milestone.’ Does the milestone have to be completed or successfully completed/attained?
Learner Progress is a measure, during service and at exit of the number of learners who ‘successfully’ complete at least one required milestone related to their individual goal path.
If new or amended participant registration information becomes available, can a service provider subsequently revise the information in EOIS-CaMs?
Yes, service providers can revisit those questions and update EOIS-CaMS with the complete information as it is their responsibility, as the business owners of data, to ensure that the data collected and entered into EOIS-CaMS is accurate and complete. Please note, all updates must be completed prior to the closure of a service plan.
Will the ministry allow a few extra days after the end of the month for service providers to enter data?
It is expected that service providers input data into EOIS-CaMS in real-time, therefore the information should be current and up-to-date at all times.
Are inactive learners included in the Service Quality Standard (SQS) of the Detailed Service Quality Report (DSQR)?
Yes, assuming they otherwise meet the requirements to be on the SQS of the Detailed Service Quality report as the ‘inactive’ state only applies to Report 20 – Inactive Cases Report and Report 61- LBS Case Activity Report and is not reflected in the CaMS system itself under the service plan’s status. Cases will be… Continue reading Are inactive learners included in the Service Quality Standard (SQS) of the Detailed Service Quality Report (DSQR)?