The WIOA Peer Learning Groups (PLGs) from WorkforceGPS are collaborative learning communities that involve individuals working together in groups to discuss key WIOA implementation concepts, share promising practices and find solutions to challenges. WIOA PLGs will convene via telephone (or virtually if appropriate) for 4-5 one-hour long calls from May through September 2016. Each PLG will be led by a trained SME and facilitator and will highlight one or two expert practitioners.

This document from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) presents information in two columns to clearly identify differences between the statutory language of WIA and WIOA. It identifies provisions in WIA that were not included or repealed in WIOA, provisions that were added to WIOA that were not originally part of WIA, and areas where there are similarities between provisions in the two laws despite different statutory language.

This technical assistance circular (TAC) from the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education sets forth the vision for the Vocational Rehabilitation program as a partner in the workforce development system. The TAC describes a framework to support implementation activities that help workers with disabilities acquire the skills and credentials needed to pursue in-demand jobs and obtain competitive integrated employment.

This paper from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) discusses the priority of service provision in the WIOA statute, briefly analyzes the recently released draft regulations, and makes six specific policy recommendations for the Department of Labor.

This paper from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) summarizes several key priority topics in the proposed WIOA regulations to help state and local policymakers, advocates, and practitioners leverage opportunities.

As part of its WIOA Game Plan for Low-Income People, CLASP is providing a series of short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.