Browsing by Author "Burns, Haley Q."

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    Delaware Workforce Development Board Landscape Analysis
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2024-04) Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; DeMaio, Jenna
    This project was completed in partnership with the Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB) with collaboration from the Executive and Deputy Directors and DWDB partner agencies. The purpose of the landscape analysis is to assess state-level workforce development policies related to DWDB partner agencies and analyze these policies for potential areas of overlap or misalignment. To complete this project, Institute for Public Administration (IPA) staff compiled both federal and state policies related to workforce development and conducted interviews with DWDB partner agencies to better understand the workforce development ecosystem and flow of services.
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    Delaware Workforce Development Board Policy Manual
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2024-02) Burns, Haley Q.; Jordan, Joy V.; Sherretz, Kelly; Dykes, Lauren; DeMaio, Jenna
    The purpose of the Policy Manual is to support the internal operations of the Delaware Workforce Development Board, ensure the board is fulfilling its mandate, and help the board and staff best serve Delawareans. To complete this project, Institute for Public Administration (IPA) staff conducted best-practice research on other workforce development boards and organizations nationwide; collected, reviewed, and analyzed board policies, both physical and digital copies; and helped uncover potential areas for policy improvements.
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    Review of Education in Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families Residential Settings
    (Institute for Public Administration, 2023-12) Sherretz, Kelly; Burns, Haley Q.; Haberstroh, Susan; Jordan, Joy V.; Marshall, Sarah; West, Valdese; Sherman, Samiyah
    This project was funded by the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). The purpose of this project is to review the provision of education for youth in secure residential facilities and to make recommendations related to policy, learning environment, staffing, curriculum, and instruction. To complete this project, IPA staff conducted observations at the secure residential facilities, held interviews with DSCYF staff and leadership, reviewed current policies, and summarized best-practice research in Delaware and other key states for comparison. IPA is committed to working with organizations that engage with, teach, and support vulnerable student populations.