NRS eNotes

   April 2007

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Welcome to the April 2007 NRS eNotes!

Every month or two NRS eNotes highlights additions and attractions of the NRSWeb site, and inform you of any upcoming events. Forward this on to other adult ed staff in your state and encourage others to sign up to eNotes by emailing nrs@air.org!


Upcoming NRS State Training on Desk Monitoring - Registration is now open!

Looking for a powerful and cost efficient approach toward program improvement? Then come to one of our regional Desk Monitoring trainings in May and June! Desk monitoring is an approach to reviewing and tracking program performance using data from your state system. For more information please contact nrs@air.org or your state director.

Also view the NRS Calendar to keep up to date on all upcoming NRS-related events.


New NRS Reporting requirements taking effect

We would like to remind you that the new NRS Reporting requirements for entered and retained employment take effect for the annual report due on December 31, 2007. Visit our website for a quick refresher. We also expect to hold a webinar on the subject later this year.


2007 March Training – Demonstrating Results: Developing State and Local Report Cards for Adult Education

Are you struggling to effectively display your program's outcomes? View the presentation and materials from the 2007 March Training on developing report cards. This training used updated materials to build upon the 2005 summer institute.


NRS Online Courses: What Is the NRS?

The "What Is the NRS?" training course will acquaint new staff with the NRS. Upon completion of this course staff should be able to answer questions revolving around "what", "why", and "how". Also view the rest of the NRS online training courses. Please note that free registration is required.

Your Feedback

Do you have an idea for new NRS Tips or NRS FastFacts? Or a suggestion for a future training? Do you have questions about where to find information on the NRS or the redesigned NRSWeb site? Send an email to nrs@air.org - we are always on the lookout for your feedback!

NRS eNotes is produced through Contract ED-04-CO-0025/0001, Enhancing Performance Through Accountability, which is administered by the Division of Adult Education and Literacy in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.