Aspire | Forms & Reference Materials

COVID-19 Related Materials

• OCTAE Program Memorandum 20-3 (COVID-19 FAQ)
• OCTAE Program Memorandum 20-4 (COVID-19 FAQ)
• OCTAE Program Memorandum 20-5 (COVID-19 FAQ)
• COVID Aspire Q&A 

Accountability

• Aspire 2021 Fast Facts 
• Desk Review Memo UPDATED || Report Template  
• eGuide UPDATED
• FY 2021 Statewide Performance Chart NEW
• FY 2020 Statewide Performance Chart 
• NRS Performance Measures ll Memo ll Chart ll Milestones Report 
  • Progress Milestones Webinar 
• NRS Technical Assistance Guide
• Ohio Aspire Performance Targets 
• Program Review Instrument 
• WIOA MOU Guide
• Aspire Practitioner Standards

Advocacy

• Educate and Elevate Adult Education public awareness campaign 
• Aspire Program Fact Sheet 

Best Practices

• Framework for Program Improvements 

Branding Standards

Logos

• Aspire Flyer Templates:
  • Student Recruitment 1 || 2 
  • Employer Workplace Ed 1 || 2
  • Tri-Fold Brochure 
• Color Palette || Directions
• Letterhead Template  
• Powerpoint Template  

Calendar

• Interactive Calendar  

English Literacy and Civics Education

• Ohio Opportunities for New Americans 

Career pathway and licensure information can be found on the website.

Financial Management

• Allowable Costs 
• Budget Expenses and Documentation 
• Budget FAQs 
• Career and Training Services Expenditures
• Fiscal Guidelines
• Prior Approval
• Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR200)
• Object and Purpose Codes
• FY 2021 Federal and State Disbursement Report 

Forms 

In-Person Use Forms

• Student Registration UPDATED

Online Use Forms

• Modified Student Registration 
• Modified RIF || Modified R-RIF
• Modified Staff Use Registration Form 

Miscellaneous Forms

• Follow-Up Survey for Employment and Postsecondary Outcomes
• Student Progress Student Exit 
• Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Memo || Request Form
• Special Needs Forms Screening Consent/Waiver || Release of Info 

Policies

• Accessibility Policy NEW
• Assessment Policy UPDATED || Early Progress Test Form  
• Distance Education (DE) Policy 
  • Approved Distance Education Curriculum ll Approval Form for New DE Curriculum 
• Professional Development (PD) Policy 
• Risk Management 
• Student Eligibility Policy UPDATED || Concurrent Enrollment FAQ 
• Confidentiality and FERPA Policy UPDATED

Required Documents

• Data Certification Checklist || Memo 
• Final Expenditure Report - Corrections Ed || Memo
• Personal Confidentiality Statement Form || Data Management Security Memo 
• Program Improvement Consultation Plan (PICP)  
  • Process
  • Form 
• End-of-Year Financial Reports (formerly called Schedule A) ll Memo  
  • Reports 
  • Career and Training Services Guidelines 

 State Office Updates

• FY 2022  UPDATED
• Adult Diploma Options Chart 
• High School Equivalency Test Options

LACES Assistance  UPDATED

State Plan 

Ohio's WIOA Combined State Plan

Supporting Documents

• Aspire Abbreviations and Acronyms 
• Workplace Education Resource Guide  

Technology

• Technology Point Person Guide 
• Technology Integration Self Assessment