IMPROVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED/
IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS—TITLE I, PART A
CFDA Number: 84.010
Program Office: Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
Title I, Part A Promotes the use of effective methods and strategies that are grounded in scientifically-based research. Title I outlines standards, accountability, and adequate yearly progress provisions that are aimed at improving student academic achievement.
ELIGIBILITY: 1) Title I, Part A funds are distributed to districts based on the number of students from low-income families. 2) For Title I School-wide, schools must have a child poverty rate of at least 40 percent.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html
PRODUCTS: All Products Including Workshops
READING FIRST—TITLE I, PART B1
CFDA Number: 84.357
Program Type: Formula Grants
The overall goal of Reading First is to ensure that every child is reading well by the end of third grade. Reading First also requires a scientifically research-based core-reading program, supplemental and intervention materials, valid and reliable assessments, and high-quality professional development. This Title I program is designed to ensure that every child can read at grade level or above, by the end of third grade.
ELIGIBILITY: Priority is given to: 1) schools in Reading First-eligible districts with the highest percentages of students in K–3, who are reading below grade level; and 2) schools identified for school improvement under Title I, Part A, or a high percentage of students from low-income families. Grants are made to states, which then distribute monies to districts and schools based on criteria approved by the DOE. Funds may be used for instructional programs and materials, as well as for professional development.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/index.html
PRODUCTS:
· Read on Target—Reading Workbooks Grades 1&2 and Grade 3
· Write on Target—Writing Workbooks Grades 1&2 and Grade 3
· Workshops
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM—TITLE I, PART F
CFDA Number: 84.332A
Program Office: Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
The purpose of Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) is to improve student achievement through whole-school reforms. CSR programs must be based on scientific research and must include 11 specific components.
ELIGIBILITY: 1) Priority is given to districts eligible for assistance under Title I, Part A; 2) CSR funds must be used in Title I-eligible schools and/or schools identified for improvement under Title I.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/compreform/index.html
PRODUCTS: All Products Including Workshops
21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS—TITLE IV, PART B
The purpose of this program is to establish or expand after-school community learning centers that provide students with academic achievement enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement the regular-day academic program.
ELIGIBILITY: Application must be a joint submission between at least one public or private community-based organization and a Title I district.
1) Priority is given to programs that target students who attend schools eligible for Title I school-wide programs or schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families.
2) Priority is given to programs that target students who attend schools identified as “in need of improvement” (under Title I).
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg55.html
PRODUCTS: All Products Including Workshops
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS—TITLE V, PART A
CFDA Number: 84.298
Program Office: Office of School Support and Technology Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
Innovative Programs support state and local efforts to implement promising education reforms, provide a continuing source of innovation and educational improvement, help meet the special education needs of at-risk and high-need students, and support programs to improve school, student, and teacher performance.
ELIGIBILITY: States decide whether to distribute funds through formula or competition. Usually, states distribute Title V using a formula based on the number of students enrolled in the school.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/innovative/index.html
PRODUCTS: All Products Including Workshops
IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY—TITLE II, PART A
CFDA Number: 84.367
Program Office: Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
This program offers teachers and principals access to scientifically research-based professional development strategies that increase student achievement. This includes training on using data and assessments to improve student learning and ways to integrate technology into curricula.
ELIGIBILITY: For the most part, districts receive funds based on number of students enrolled in the school and the number of students from low-income families. Show What You Know®Publishing’s professional development includes ongoing support through consulting, practicums, workshops, and seminars that are clearly aligned with the instructional program and include adequate time for teachers to learn new concepts and practice what they have learned.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherqual/index.html
PRODUCTS: Workshops
RURAL EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (REAP)—TITLE VI, PART B
REAP consists of two programs:
Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA)
CFDA Number: 84.358A
Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS)
CFDA Number: 84.358B
Program Office: Office of School Support and Technology Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
SRSA provides additional formula funds and flexibility to small, rural districts. RLIS awards funds, either by formula or competitively, to rural districts that serve high concentrations of students from low-income families.
ELIGIBILITY: 1) Districts must have a specific rural designation to be eligible for REAP funding. 2) Districts receive funds based on the number of enrolled students and the number of students from low-income families. Check with your state DOE for a listing of eligible districts.
WEB SITES:
(SRSA) http://www.ed.gov/programs/reapsrsa/index.html
(RLIS) http://www.ed.gov/programs/reaprlisp/index.html
PRODUCTS: All Products Including Workshops
EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS
CFDA Number: 84.213
Program Office: Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs
Program Type: Formula Grants
Even Start helps teach children from low-income families to read by specifically targeting projects that offer family literacy services.
ELIGIBILITY: From the total appropriation, the majority of Even Start funds are allocated by formula to states, based on their relative share of Title I, Part A funds. In addition, 6 percent of the annual appropriation (5 percent if the total appropriation is $200 million or below) is set aside for federal discretionary grants to family literacy programs for migratory worker families, federally-recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations in the outlying areas. The DOE also must award one grant during the authorization period to fund a family literacy program in a women's prison.
Up to 3 percent of the total appropriation is also reserved for national evaluation and technical assistance activities.
WEB SITE: http://www.ed.gov/programs/evenstartformula/index.html
PRODUCTS:
· Read on Target—Reading Workbooks
· Write on Target—Writing Workbooks
· Test Preparation Workbooks and Flashcards for Reading & Writing