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JM
Judy Mortrude
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 2:14 PM

Hi all
I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog
https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/
in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA
call to action blog.

Hi all I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog <https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/> in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA call to action blog.
JM
Judy Mortrude
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 2:18 PM

And two other resources to crib from:

IL's adult education system digital equity recommendations
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DP60Y226Yg7USDJnqRME9vxpwp-l1jVe/edit

And a guidance document we've been working on to support local orgs trying
to get into the DEA planning conversation:

GETTING STARTED WITH DIGITAL EQUITY ACT ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED
ORGANIZATIONS

The 2021 Digital Equity Act (DEA)
https://www.internetforall.gov/program/digital-equity-act-programs, part
of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text,
provides an unprecedented opportunity to secure digital equity and
inclusion for everyone in the US. Read more about the DEA.
https://worlded.org/digital-equity/digital-equity-act/

This guidance will help you connect five core areas of the DEA to your work
as a community-based organization, and vice versa.

Covered Populations

The DEA defines specific “covered populations” to prioritize serving. Which
covered population groups below do your participants represent?

individuals who live in households with an annual income that is at or
below 150% the federal poverty level
https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

aging individuals (defined as individuals who are 60 years of age or
older)

incarcerated individuals, other than individuals who are incarcerated in
a Federal correctional facility

veterans

individuals with disabilities

individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who—

  are English learners
  -

  have low levels of literacy
  -

individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group

individuals who primarily reside in a rural area (as defined here
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/950bb#b_3)

(Sec. 60302(8)
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60302_8_~T1&nearest=HC213F2A8B5774870895D9B0CC8B9AA7A
)

NEXT: Thinking about the covered populations that you serve, what barriers
to digital equity does each group face?

Measurable Objectives

Every state receiving DEA funding is required to draft a State Digital
Equity Plan within a year of receiving their planning funds in fall 2022.
The State Digital Equity Plan is required to have measurable objectives for
documenting and promoting the following aspects of digital inclusion for
covered populations:

the availability and affordability of broadband access (fixed and
wireless)

the online accessibility and inclusivity of public resources and services

digital literacy (defined as “the skills associated with using
technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and
communicate information”)

awareness of, and the use of, measures to secure the online privacy of,
and cybersecurity with respect to, an individual

the availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical
support for those devices

(Sec. 60304(c)(B)
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60304_c_1_B&nearest=H4602E7BD0F1D41BA99D8619AE2D3F2AA
)

NEXT: On which of these measurable objectives could you support your state?
E.g., do you provide services related to any of these areas; do you have
expertise you could share regarding assessments in any of these areas;
and/or do you currently assess and report digital literacy skills?

Impacts

The State Digital Equity Plan must also include an assessment of how the
above measurable objectives will impact and interact with the State’s:

economic and workforce development goals, plans, and outcomes

educational outcomes

health outcomes

civic and social engagement

delivery of other essential services

(Sec. 60304(c)(C)
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60304_c_1_C_~T1&nearest=H19CDF56C12AD4164852ADB2D50CF6985
)

NEXT: Which of these outcomes align with your organization’s mission and
work? How does your digital inclusion work impact these outcomes? What is
the breadth and depth of your impact, and how do you measure it?

Data

Taking into account the covered populations, measurable objectives, and
impacts that align with your organization’s work, use data (as relevant) to
make a case for the needs of your participants and to demonstrate what your
organization can offer in terms of expertise and solutions.

Organization-level data (e.g., through participant intake data and
surveys)

Community-level data

  Digital Equity Data Dashboard, Microsoft Airband
  <https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/07/14/digital-inequity-dashboard-broadband-access/>
  -

  “Digital Divide Data Worksheet,” Arizona Libraries Digital Inclusion
  <https://sites.google.com/view/azdigitalinclusion/learn/digital-access-data>
  -

City- and/or county-level data

  Digital Equity Data Dashboard, Microsoft Airband
  <https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/07/14/digital-inequity-dashboard-broadband-access/>
  -

  Technology Gap Map, Digitunity
  <https://www.digitunity.org/advocacy/technology-gap-map-tableau/>
  -

State-level data

  “Examining Gaps in Digital Inclusion as States Develop Their Digital
  Equity Plans,” American Immigration Council
  <https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/examining-gaps-digital-inclusion>
  -

  Technology Gap Map, Digitunity
  <https://www.digitunity.org/advocacy/technology-gap-map-tableau/>
  -

  Digital Equity Scorecard, National Digital Inclusion Alliance
  <https://state-scorecard.digitalinclusion.org/scorecard/by_state>
  -

  Data Explorer, National Telecommunications and Information
  Administration
  <https://www.ntia.gov/data/explorer#sel=internetUser&disp=map>
  -

  “Using Data To Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook,” National
  Governors Association
  <https://www.nga.org/center/publications/using-data-to-advance-digital-skills-a-state-playbook/>

Administering Entity

The state’s “administering entity” is responsible for managing and
subgranting out DEA planning and implementation funds. While administering
entities are required to collaborate with key stakeholders (including State
adult education offices and nonprofit organizations representing covered
populations) throughout the DEA planning process, we recognize that in
practice, every administering entity may operate differently.

Identify the administering entity in your state:

Ask for a copy of the DEA planning application that the administering
entity submitted

Ask for further information on the administering entity’s DEA planning
process and timeline

Identify how your work and expertise fits into the DEA planning
application and activities listed

Offer your work and expertise as a DEA-aligned resource at the planning
and/or implementation table

Collaboration

Who can you work with to support and amplify your advocacy efforts for both
your participants and your community at large?

Other organizations and community anchor institutions

State and/or local advocacy organizations

State and/or local coalitions and associations

Other digital inclusion service providers and supporters (see this starting
list https://www.digitalinclusion.org/affiliates/)

State and/or local digital inclusion coalitions (like NDIA)

State and/or local offices

Broadband and other technology providers

Other stakeholders in your community (e.g., research institutes,
employers)

NEXT: Who are the specific partners or systems you will work with, and how
will you reach out to them? What kinds of participant and community
insights and data can you share, and how can you work with your local
digital inclusion coalitions
https://www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/2022/09/19/calling-all-coalitions-this-is-your-chance-to-contribute-to-state-digital-equity-plans/
in order to strengthen your advocacy efforts?

About TIDE

This guidance was produced as part of Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity
(TIDE) https://worlded.org/digital-equity/, a project of the EdTech
Center @ World Education.

Judy Mortrude | | 651.276.7067

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:14 AM Judy Mortrude judy_mortrude@worlded.org
wrote:

Hi all
I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog
https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/
in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA
call to action blog.

From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some
actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts.

Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could
use.

Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste?
Thanks!
Judy
Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor
WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067
www.worlded.org

And two other resources to crib from: IL's adult education system digital equity recommendations <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DP60Y226Yg7USDJnqRME9vxpwp-l1jVe/edit> And a guidance document we've been working on to support local orgs trying to get into the DEA planning conversation: GETTING STARTED WITH DIGITAL EQUITY ACT ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS The 2021 Digital Equity Act (DEA) <https://www.internetforall.gov/program/digital-equity-act-programs>, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) <https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text>, provides an unprecedented opportunity to secure digital equity and inclusion for everyone in the US. Read more about the DEA. <https://worlded.org/digital-equity/digital-equity-act/> This guidance will help you connect five core areas of the DEA to your work as a community-based organization, and vice versa. ------------------------------ Covered Populations The DEA defines specific “covered populations” to prioritize serving. Which covered population groups below do your participants represent? - individuals who live in households with an annual income that is at or below 150% the federal poverty level <https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines> - aging individuals (defined as individuals who are 60 years of age or older) - incarcerated individuals, other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility - veterans - individuals with disabilities - individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— - are English learners - have low levels of literacy - individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group - individuals who primarily reside in a rural area (as defined here <https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/950bb#b_3>) (Sec. 60302(8) <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60302_8_~T1&nearest=HC213F2A8B5774870895D9B0CC8B9AA7A> ) NEXT: Thinking about the covered populations that you serve, what barriers to digital equity does each group face? ------------------------------ Measurable Objectives Every state receiving DEA funding is required to draft a State Digital Equity Plan within a year of receiving their planning funds in fall 2022. The State Digital Equity Plan is required to have measurable objectives for documenting and promoting the following aspects of digital inclusion for covered populations: - the availability and affordability of broadband access (fixed and wireless) - the online accessibility and inclusivity of public resources and services - digital literacy (defined as “the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information”) - awareness of, and the use of, measures to secure the online privacy of, and cybersecurity with respect to, an individual - the availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical support for those devices (Sec. 60304(c)(B) <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60304_c_1_B&nearest=H4602E7BD0F1D41BA99D8619AE2D3F2AA> ) NEXT: On which of these measurable objectives could you support your state? E.g., do you provide services related to any of these areas; do you have expertise you could share regarding assessments in any of these areas; and/or do you currently assess and report digital literacy skills? ------------------------------ Impacts The State Digital Equity Plan must also include an assessment of how the above measurable objectives will impact and interact with the State’s: - economic and workforce development goals, plans, and outcomes - educational outcomes - health outcomes - civic and social engagement - delivery of other essential services (Sec. 60304(c)(C) <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3684/text/enr#link=F_III_60304_c_1_C_~T1&nearest=H19CDF56C12AD4164852ADB2D50CF6985> ) NEXT: Which of these outcomes align with your organization’s mission and work? How does your digital inclusion work impact these outcomes? What is the breadth and depth of your impact, and how do you measure it? ------------------------------ Data Taking into account the covered populations, measurable objectives, and impacts that align with your organization’s work, use data (as relevant) to make a case for the needs of your participants and to demonstrate what your organization can offer in terms of expertise and solutions. - Organization-level data (e.g., through participant intake data and surveys) - Community-level data - Digital Equity Data Dashboard, Microsoft Airband <https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/07/14/digital-inequity-dashboard-broadband-access/> - “Digital Divide Data Worksheet,” Arizona Libraries Digital Inclusion <https://sites.google.com/view/azdigitalinclusion/learn/digital-access-data> - City- and/or county-level data - Digital Equity Data Dashboard, Microsoft Airband <https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/07/14/digital-inequity-dashboard-broadband-access/> - Technology Gap Map, Digitunity <https://www.digitunity.org/advocacy/technology-gap-map-tableau/> - State-level data - “Examining Gaps in Digital Inclusion as States Develop Their Digital Equity Plans,” American Immigration Council <https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/examining-gaps-digital-inclusion> - Technology Gap Map, Digitunity <https://www.digitunity.org/advocacy/technology-gap-map-tableau/> - Digital Equity Scorecard, National Digital Inclusion Alliance <https://state-scorecard.digitalinclusion.org/scorecard/by_state> - Data Explorer, National Telecommunications and Information Administration <https://www.ntia.gov/data/explorer#sel=internetUser&disp=map> - “Using Data To Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook,” National Governors Association <https://www.nga.org/center/publications/using-data-to-advance-digital-skills-a-state-playbook/> ------------------------------ Administering Entity The state’s “administering entity” is responsible for managing and subgranting out DEA planning and implementation funds. While administering entities are required to collaborate with key stakeholders (including State adult education offices and nonprofit organizations representing covered populations) throughout the DEA planning process, we recognize that in practice, every administering entity may operate differently. - Identify the administering entity in your state: __________________________________________ - Ask for a copy of the DEA planning application that the administering entity submitted - Ask for further information on the administering entity’s DEA planning process and timeline - Identify how your work and expertise fits into the DEA planning application and activities listed - Offer your work and expertise as a DEA-aligned resource at the planning and/or implementation table ------------------------------ Collaboration Who can you work with to support and amplify your advocacy efforts for both your participants and your community at large? - Other organizations and community anchor institutions - State and/or local advocacy organizations - State and/or local coalitions and associations - Other digital inclusion service providers and supporters (see this starting list <https://www.digitalinclusion.org/affiliates/>) - State and/or local digital inclusion coalitions (like NDIA) - State and/or local offices - Broadband and other technology providers - Other stakeholders in your community (e.g., research institutes, employers) NEXT: Who are the specific partners or systems you will work with, and how will you reach out to them? What kinds of participant and community insights and data can you share, and how can you work with your local digital inclusion coalitions <https://www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/2022/09/19/calling-all-coalitions-this-is-your-chance-to-contribute-to-state-digital-equity-plans/> in order to strengthen your advocacy efforts? ------------------------------ About TIDE This guidance was produced as part of Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE) <https://worlded.org/digital-equity/>, a project of the EdTech Center @ World Education. Judy Mortrude | | 651.276.7067 On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:14 AM Judy Mortrude <judy_mortrude@worlded.org> wrote: > Hi all > I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog > <https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/> > in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA > call to action blog. > > From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some > actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts. > > Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could > use. > > Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste? > Thanks! > Judy > Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor > WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067 > www.worlded.org > > >
GW
Gwenn Weaver
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 9:14 PM

Thanks, Judy.  Not sure that I'm the one to start the process, but will
take a look at everything and get back to you.  Just starting to create the
presentation that I mentioned.  AS I outline it, though, that may
contribute to this effort.  More to follow, probably late tomorrow.

Gwenn

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:12 AM Judy Mortrude judy_mortrude@worlded.org
wrote:

Hi all
I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog
https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/
in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA
call to action blog.

From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some
actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts.

Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could
use.

Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste?
Thanks!
Judy
Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor
WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067
www.worlded.org

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Thanks, Judy. Not sure that I'm the one to start the process, but will take a look at everything and get back to you. Just starting to create the presentation that I mentioned. AS I outline it, though, that may contribute to this effort. More to follow, probably late tomorrow. Gwenn On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:12 AM Judy Mortrude <judy_mortrude@worlded.org> wrote: > Hi all > I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog > <https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/> > in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA > call to action blog. > > From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some > actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts. > > Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could > use. > > Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste? > Thanks! > Judy > Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor > WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067 > www.worlded.org > > > _______________________________________________ > National Coalition for Literacy Board mailing list -- > board@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > board-leave@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > %(web_page_url)slistinfo%(cgiext)s/%(_internal_name)s
JM
Judy Mortrude
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 10:08 PM

Thanks Gwenn!

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 5:10 PM Gwenn Weaver gwwork50@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Judy.  Not sure that I'm the one to start the process, but will
take a look at everything and get back to you.  Just starting to create the
presentation that I mentioned.  AS I outline it, though, that may
contribute to this effort.  More to follow, probably late tomorrow.

Gwenn

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:12 AM Judy Mortrude judy_mortrude@worlded.org
wrote:

Hi all
I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog
https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/
in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA
call to action blog.

From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some
actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts.

Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could
use.

Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste?
Thanks!
Judy
Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor
WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067
www.worlded.org

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www.worlded.org

Thanks Gwenn! On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 5:10 PM Gwenn Weaver <gwwork50@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Judy. Not sure that I'm the one to start the process, but will > take a look at everything and get back to you. Just starting to create the > presentation that I mentioned. AS I outline it, though, that may > contribute to this effort. More to follow, probably late tomorrow. > > Gwenn > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:12 AM Judy Mortrude <judy_mortrude@worlded.org> > wrote: > >> Hi all >> I wrote a DEA for adult ed blog >> <https://worlded.org/digital-equity-now-a-call-to-action-for-adult-education-leadership/> >> in June that could have some text we could re-use in an updated NCL DEA >> call to action blog. >> >> From our discussion yesterday, I believe we want to provide some >> actionable steps for finding regional/state NTIA contacts. >> >> Gwenn, the presentation you mentioned also sounds like something we could >> use. >> >> Anyone want to take a first stab at a copy/paste? >> Thanks! >> Judy >> Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor >> WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067 >> www.worlded.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> National Coalition for Literacy Board mailing list -- >> board@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> board-leave@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org >> %(web_page_url)slistinfo%(cgiext)s/%(_internal_name)s > > -- Judy Mortrude | Senior Technical Advisor WORLD EDUCATION, INC. | 651.276.7067 www.worlded.org
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