ࡱ> M bjbj== Z WWl$---P.,>.%2.LB/(j/j//g5:55 $W w54|g5559j//k9995^lj//9599>T` ,/. @b.$(-6\0%89ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION School Improvement/Professional Development    William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Grant APPLICATION Guidelines 2002-2003 Projects Deadline: Received by August 15, 2002 Susan Underwood, State Even Start Coordinator Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, 402-A Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-682-4847 sunderwood@arkedu.k12.ar.us  PURPOSE: According to H.R. 1, Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, reauthorization of the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Programs [20 U.S.C. 6302], Sections 1231-1242, as Subtitle 3 of Part B of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) the purpose is to help break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and low literacy by improving the educational opportunities of the Nations low-income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or basic education, parenting and parent/child literacy activities into a unified family literacy program. The Even Start Family Literacy program is for family-centered education projects to help parents gain the literacy and parenting skills they need to become full partners in the education of their young children. Local programs are to be implemented through cooperative projects to create a new range of services that build on high quality existing community resources; promote the academic achievement of children and adults; assist children and adults from low-income families to achieve challenging State content standards and student performance standards; use instructional programs founded on scientifically based reading research; and addressing the prevention of reading difficulties for children and adults. ELIGIBLE APPLICANT: Eligible entity submitting an application for grants according to the Federal Even Start Statute as of December 31, 2000, as reauthorized and amended by the Literacy Involves Families Together Act (LIFT) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Programs [Section 1232(e)] must be an active partnership composed of BOTH: Local educational agency(s) AND One or more nonprofit community-based organizations, public agencies other than a local educational agency (LEA), institutions of higher education (including two- and four-year institutions), or a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated quality other than an LEA (with a record of providing effective services to family literacy providers, such as the National Center for Family Literacy, Parents As Teachers, Inc., the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, and the Home and School Institute, Inc.). Even Start Program requirements and Qualifications: The Arkansas Even Start Family Literacy Programs shall operate in compliance with the Federal Even Start Family Literacy Programs Statute to develop ways to successfully deliver: 1) The basic components of Family Literacy Services provided to eligible participants on a voluntary basis that are of sufficient intensity in terms of hours, and of sufficient duration, to make sustainable changes in a family, and that integrate all of the following activities: Interactive literacy activities between parents and their children; Training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children; Parent literacy training that leads to economic self sufficiency; and An age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences. Services for eligible family participants The fifteen (15) Even Start program elements Assurance of the staff qualifications Evaluation of the program to reflect the Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators of Quality as established according to the National Family Literacy Indicators of Program Quality Meet the requirements and obtain an Arkansas License for the Early Childcare Program to be a licensed and quality facility Meet the requirements to reach the Accreditation for Early Childhood Status through the Department of Human Services, The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Program Accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC) [if applicable to program] Meet the requirements to reach the Accreditation for Infant and Toddler and/or School-Age Status through the Department of Human Services, The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Eligible PARTICIPANTS IN EVEN START [Section 1236(a) and (b)]: Parent(s) who are eligible to participate in adult education and literacy activities under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and have children ages birth through 7 years. Teen parent(s) who are within the States compulsory school attendance age range, so long as they attend secondary school or are eligible for services under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and have children ages birth through 7 years. Family members of eligible participants, as previously described, may participate in activities and services when appropriate. Children from birth through 7 years of age. Children 8 years of age or older, so long as the focus of the Even Start program continues to remain on families with young children, when the Even Start program collaborates and is supported by the funds of a program under part A. EVEN START PROGRAM ELEMENTS [Section 1235(1)-(15)]: Identify and recruit eligible families most in need of Even Start services as indicated by high levels of poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, or limited-English proficiency. Other need-related indicators, such as a high percentage of children to be serviced by the program who reside in a Title I Part A school attendance area, a high number or percentage of parents who have been victims of domestic violence, or a high number or percentage of parents who are receiving assistance under a State funded Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program may be used. Screening and preparation of parents including teen parents, and children to participate fully in the activities and services including testing of parents to ensure eligibility for services, referral to necessary counseling, other developmental and support services, and related services. Design the program and services to accommodate: participants work schedule and responsibilities; provision of support services; provide services for at least a three-year age range, which may begin at birth; schedule and locate services to allow joint participation by children and parents; child care while parents are involved in the program; and transportation to enable participation. Provide high-quality, intensive, scientifically based reading research instructional programs that: promotes academic achievements in adult literacy and empower parents to support the educational growth of their children; provides developmentally appropriate early childhood educational services; and prepares children for success in regular school programs. Ensure the qualification of the staff, whose salaries are paid in whole or in part with Federal funds, according to Section 1235(5)(A) and (B). Provide special training of staff, including childcare staff, to develop the skills necessary to work with parents and young children in the full range of instructional services. Provide and monitor family literacy services integrating center-based* instructional services and home visits: age-appropriate child education, adult literacy training/education, training for parents to be childs primary teacher, and interactive literacy activities between parent and child. *If program is center-based services, each family shall receive a minimum of four home visits per year. Operate on a year-round basis, including instructional and enrichment programs during the summer months. Coordinate with other family literacy programs, such as Title I, Part A programs, Early Reading First, Reading First, Migrant Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Head Start, Parents As Teachers, volunteer literacy programs, and other relevant programs under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Title I of the Workforce Investment Act, and other relevant programs. Use instructional programs based on scientifically based reading research, as defined in Section 1208 of the ESEA, using strategies and techniques that are demonstrated to be effective both for children and adults, to ensure children enter school ready to learn to read and adults significantly improve their literacy. Promote the continuity of family literacy by encouraging families to attend regularly as active participants and to remain in the program a sufficient time to meet their program goals. Include reading-readiness activities for preschool children based on scientifically based reading research [Section 1208 of the ESEA] to ensure children enter school ready to learn to read. Promote the continuity of family literacy to ensure that individuals retain and improve their educational outcomes by supporting with educational services. Ensure that the programs will serve those families most in need of Even Start activities and services. Provide an independent local evaluation conducted annually to provide critical data and information to the local program on the performance of families as well as on the quality of the implementation of the core components and program elements. The project shall use the data and information for participant progress monitoring and continuous program improvement leading to improved participant outcomes. Each project will participate in any national and state evaluation activities as requested. Staff qualifications [Section 1235(5)(A) and (B)]: Each Even Start programs shall meet the staff qualifications requirements for staff whose salaries are paid, in whole or in part, with Federal funds, to ensure that by December 21, 2004, in accordance with the reauthorization and amendments by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) enacted by P.L. 107-110 that the: majority of the staff providing academic instruction shall obtain an associates, bachelors or graduate degree in a field related to early childhood education, elementary or secondary school education, or adult education and obtain the appropriate state certification; administrators of the family literacy services shall receive training in the operation of a family literacy program; paraprofessionals who provide support for academic instruction shall have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and shall obtain a Child Development Associates (CDA) certification; and staff shall meet qualifications established by the State to obtain certification in the field related to the area(s) of family literacy services being provided to the eligible families through early childhood education, parenting education, elementary or secondary school education, and adult education provided as part of an Even Start program or other family literacy programs. All new instructional staff employed to provide academic instruction in the Even Start programs shall have obtained, at the time they are hired in accordance with the reauthorization and amendments by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) enacted by P.L. 107-110: an associates, bachelors, or graduate degree in a field related to early childhood education, elementary or secondary school education, or adult education and obtain the appropriate state certification; a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent for paraprofessionals who provide support for academic instruction and shall have obtained a Child Development Associates (CDA) certification; and qualifications established by the State to obtain certification in the field related area(s) of family literacy services being provided to the eligible families through early childhood education, parenting education, elementary or secondary school education, and adult education provided as part of an Even Start program or other family literacy programs. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: The original with signatures in blue ink and three additional copies of the application must be received in the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), at the address provided below, by 4:30 p.m. on August 15, 2002. No faxed copies will be accepted. Applications that are incomplete, faxed, or received after August 15, 2002, will not be reviewed. The ADE is not responsible for late delivery from any delivery service. Staple the application rather than using other forms of binding. In addition, the continuation applicants applying for the 3rd and 7th years of funding should notify the ADE of the intent to apply for continuation funding no later than July 15, 2002, to allow arrangements for the proposal oral review to be scheduled. The application, guidelines, and resources are available on the ADE web at:  HYPERLINK http://www.arkedu.state.ar.us arkedu.state.ar.us For further information, contact: Susan Underwood, State Even Start Coordinator Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capital Mall, 402-A Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-4847 or Email:  HYPERLINK mailto:sunderwood@arkedu.k12.ar.us sunderwood@arkedu.k12.ar.us PROJECT PERIOD: The funding cycle for this award is July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Eligible grant recipients may receive start-up funding, upon request, for a period of four months during the first year of the four-year period, which may include staff recruitment, training, and the coordination of services, before requiring full implementation of the program beginning no later than November 1, 2002. The program may apply after the first year to renew funding for the remainder of the four-year cycle by submitting a continuation application. The ADE will review the application to determine whether sufficient progress has been made in meeting the objectives of the project and the evaluation of the program based on the indicators of program quality as developed by the ADE. Projects that demonstrate sufficient progress toward meeting their individual program objectives and the Arkansas Family Literacy Performance Indicators of program quality during the four-year cycle are eligible to submit an application for new funding. These projects shall demonstrate a significant project change in order to create a new Even Start program funding for an additional four-year funding period. Projects have an opportunity to apply for funding each sequential year beyond the 8th year. These grantees must apply annually as a new applicant and demonstrate a minimum of 65% match in funding. Fiscal and progress reports will be required during the project period. Applicants submitting for first, fifth, ninth and the succeeding years of funding must use the Application Packet for New Funding. Applicants submitting for second, third, fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth years of funding will be sent and must use the Application Packet for Continuation Funding. BUDGET [Section 1234]: The Even Start Family Literacy funds will be awarded on a four-year funding cycle through competitive grants based on the demonstration of the proposed family literacy plan addressing and meeting each of the program elements. In order to continue for a second, third, or fourth year, the grantee must submit a continuation application to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The applications will be reviewed by the ADE to determine whether sufficient progress has been made toward the individual objectives of the project, the Arkansas Family Literacy Performance Indicators of program quality, and whether the grantee meets the applicable State and Federal requirements as stated in the state guidelines and Public Law 106-554. Estimated number of new awards: 1 to 3 (depending on availability of funds) Estimated range of award amount for program 1st 8th years: minimum of $75,000 and maximum of $150,000 Estimated range of award amount for ninth and succeeding years: minimum of $52,500 and maximum of $75,000 The state may offer one award less than $75,000 each year if an amount less than $75,000 remains after Even Start project grants have been awarded. The total cost of an Even Start Project is comprised of the Federal Even Start portion of funds and a portion contributed by the eligible entity (local partners share). Grantee contribution may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated. Examples of sources include federal, state, and local public funds, community colleges, literacy associations, private foundations, and public and private contributions. The Even Start Family Literacy regulations require the project to match funds with a steadily increasing to the Federal share. The following table illustrates a total budget at a minimum level, based on the knowledge of the Federal share, for an Even Start project over nine years. The Even Start Federal funds share of the total project budget, which may be kept constant. At the same time, the non-Even Start, the local share of the total project budget must increase annually by 10%. The total project budget most likely will be greater than illustrated depending on the local share of funding. Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Beyond 8thApplicationNewContinuationContinuationContinuationNewContinuationContinuationContinuationNewFederal Even Start$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$75,000% Federal 90%80%70%60%50%50%50%50%35%*Match$10,000$22,500$38,571$60,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$90,000$139,286% Match10%20%30%40%50%50%50%50%65%Total Budget$100,000$112,500$128,571$150,000$180,000$180,000$180,000$180,000$214,286*Match = 10% of Total Budget (not 10% of the Even Start grant) After the 8th year of funding, a program must change the original scope of the grant either by selecting to: Redevelop the original scope of the grant focus and make a significant change in partnerships in order to create a new eligible recipient to compete for funding as a first year grantee; or Maintain the original scope of the grant focus but completely develop new partnerships creating a significant project change in order to create a new eligible recipient to compete for funding as a first year grantee; or Maintain its original scope of grant focus and partnership to compete for 9th year funding at a maximum of 35% Federal share. The goal of an Even Start Family Literacy Program is to become self-sufficient by the end of the 4th year or 8th year. The remaining costs of a program may be provided in-kind, and may be obtained from any source, including other federal funds. Examples of non-Even Start matching contributions, may include cash and/or in-kind sources, fair market evaluated, for: space, equipment, utilities, phone service, postage, transportation, clerical/administrative services, professional services, volunteers, instructional materials, staff training, technology, and etc. Sources of non-Even Start share may include state, local and other federal funds, including Title I, that are not being utilized as match with any other grants. In-kind contributions must be documented. Examples of documentation of in-kind donations/contributions may include: A bill submitted by the in-kind contributor with the amount of the item(s) or the service(s) listed and a notation that the time or service(s) are being contributed to the project; and A bill or invoice listing the actual cost of materials and supplies provided by a source outside the Even Start program that are over and above the normal materials and supplies provided to the personnel involved in the project. No administration of the grant or indirect cost may be charged to this grant [Section 1234(b)(3)]. It is allowable to use the Even Start funds for professional development in order to help support the current Even Start staff who have an education plan in need of obtaining an associates, bachelors or graduate degree in a field related to early childhood education, elementary or secondary school education, or adult education and obtaining the appropriate state certification through a scholarship of the tuition cost in order to meet the required staff qualifications by December 20, 2004. The program coordinator shall screen and develop an educational plan with any eligible staff that is in need of and interested in a scholarship tuition plan. The tuition fees, of up to $500 per year, shall be paid directly to the institute of higher education. The employee shall agree to obtain the necessary college courses by December 20, 2004, in order to be compliance with the law and shall agree to remain employed with the Even Start program. Those persons in need of obtaining a Child Development Associates (CDA) are able to apply for scholarship tuition through the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. It is allowable to use the Even Start funds for substitute pay for the Even Start staff positions. Those who serve as substitutes for the program shall follow the same procedures as the school district in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) guidelines including applying and passing a criminal background check, participating in an orientation of the program, health screenings, and others as required. Evaluation and reporting: On an annual basis the grantee will report programmatic and fiscal growth and needs to the local Board of Education in order to increase the understanding of the Even Start Family Literacy Program. The presentation should include the challenge in obtaining and sustaining the local support. The Even Start Family Literacy Programs shall maintain documentation and data for the family participants and the program. Reports shall be submitted as required on forms and/or databases to be provided by the Office of Even Start Family Literacy of the Arkansas Department of Education and be willing to participate in the dissemination of activities. The data shall be made available to the ADE, US Department of Education (USDOE), and other agencies upon the request of the ADE Even Start Coordinator. The Even Start Family Literacy Program must conduct an independent local evaluation and complete reporting information for ADE within 30 days of the project fiscal year ending date, due in the ADE Even Start office by August 1, 2003. Reporting information for the ADE includes submitting a copy of the local evaluation, an executive summary, and the data collected. The independent local evaluator shall provide the following services: A minimum of two site visits (personnally on-site observing the activities in each of the four family literacy components) preferably additional visits once a quarter Provide recommendations/technical assistance Provide an Interim Evaluation Report by March 1, 2003 Provide the Final Evaluation Report by August 1, 2003 Local evaluation should include surprise findings, areas that need attention, evidence of planning for continuous program improvement, and significant planned outcomes. Each applicant will ensure that the local evaluation of the program will reflect the Arkansas Family Literacy Performance Indicators as established according to the National Family Literacy Indicators of Program Quality. Refer to the document Guide to Quality: Even Start Family Literacy Program Implementation and Continuous Improvement Volume I, Revised June 2001. The Evaluation Report Format shall include the following: Introduction Background and description of program, including relevant information about the community in which it operates Description of population served Review and status of recommendations from previous program year and evaluation (if not a first year program) Concerning current program year Program Elements [Section 1235(1)-(15)] Cover program elements that are required by the H.R. 1, Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, Title I, Part B, Subpart 3, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Programs and central to program mission and services. Such as, recruitment, retention, staff credentials, component services. Procedures and data sources for reporting on and measuring outcomes Results Conclusions Recommendations Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators of Quality Procedures and data sources for reporting on and measuring outcomes Results Conclusions Recommendations Programs Self-determined Goals Procedures and data sources for reporting on and measuring outcomes Results Conclusions Recommendations Summary and Conclusions Overall conclusions Commendation of exemplary aspects of the program Recommendations with discussion of how to implement (where possible) Technical Analysis Appendices National Family Literacy Indicators of Program Quality Adult Education: achievement in the areas of reading, writing, English language acquisition, problem solving and numeracy; receipt of a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma; and entry into a postsecondary school, job retraining program, or employment or career advancement, including the military. Child Education: improvement in ability to read on grade level or reading readiness; school attendance; and grade retention and promotion. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators of Quality Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-1: Seventyfive percent (75%) of adult family literacy participants enrolled in an adult education will attend an average of 20 hours of instruction per month from the time of enrollment. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-2: Eighty percent (80%) of teen parent family literacy participants who are subject to compulsory school attendance will attend at the same or better rate as the ADE state average daily attendance rate as reported in school records. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-3: At the end of a program year, 25% of adult family literacy participants who have been enrolled in all components of the program will advance in one or more Educational Functioning Level (EFL) in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking in the English language, numeracy, problem solving, English language acquisition, and/or other literacy skills as required by the Arkansas State Plan of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-4A: At the end of a program year, 25% of adult family literacy participants who have been enrolled in all components of the program whose goal is to receive a GED will receive an Arkansas High School Diploma by passing the Tests of General Educational Development (GED). Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-4B: At the end of a program year, 25% of adult family literacy participants who have been enrolled in all components of the program whose goal is to enter into a postsecondary education of training program, to enter or retain employment or career advancement, including the military as required by the Arkansas State Plan of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 will do so. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Adult Education (AE)-5: By the end of a program year, seventy-five (75%) of teen parent family literacy participants who attend high school and have been enrolled in all components of the program for at least seven months will be promoted to the next grade, obtain a high school diploma, and/or make a 2 Normal Curve Equivalent (NCE) gain using local school district indicators. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-1A: Ninety percent (90%) of the children, ages birth to 3 years, and enrolled for at least one month in the family literacy program, will participate in a minimum of 80% of the child education/ development program activities offered in the program in which they are enrolled, i.e., in a community, center, or home-based settings, as measured by the program attendance records. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-1B: Ninety percent (90%) of the children, ages four to kindergarten eligible (5 years of age on or before Sept. 15), and enrolled for at least one month in the family literacy program, will participate in a minimum of 80% of the child education/ development program activities offered in the program in which they are enrolled, i.e., in a community, center, or home-based settings, as measured by the program attendance records. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-2: Eight-five percent (85%) of the children ages birth to three years, who have been enrolled in the family literacy program for at least seven months, will master 25% of targeted objectives as demonstrated by the progress based on each childs individual developmental level and ability as evidenced by appropriate assessments documenting baseline and continual progress. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-3: Eighty percent (80%) of the children ages three to kindergarten eligible and enrolled in the family literacy program for at least seven months, will master 25% of targeted objectives based on each childs individual developmental level and ability as evidenced by age-appropriate assessment instruments documenting baseline and continual progress in literacy/language arts. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-4: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the children kindergarten eligible to age eight, who have been enrolled in the family literacy program for at least seven months, will demonstrate a proficient knowledge of literacy strategies as evidenced by one or more of the following: the Arkansas Language Arts Curriculum Framework promotion to the next grade level meet goals and objectives of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-5: Ninety percent (90%) of the children kindergarten eligible to age eight, who have been enrolled in the family literacy program for at least seven months, and attend public or private school kindergarten through grade three will be promoted to the next grade level each school year, as measured by school performance records. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Early Childhood Education (ECE)-6: Ninety percent (90%) of the children kindergarten eligible to age eight, who have been enrolled in the family literacy program for at least seven months, will attend school at the same or better rate as the ADE state attendance average reported in school records. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Family Education (FE)-1: Seventy-five percent (75%) of parents enrolled in a family literacy program will attend parent education meetings for an average of four hours per month from the time of enrollment. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Family Education (FE)-2: Seventy-five percent (75%) of families enrolled in a family literacy program will participate in parent/child interactive literacy activities for an average of four hours per month from the time of enrollment. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Family Education (FE)-3: After participating in 16 hours of parent/child interactive literacy activities and parent education, sixty percent (60%) of parents will demonstrate at least one or more of the skills identified as a goal as measured by self-evaluations and literacy team observations specifically related to interactive literacy skills. Arkansas Family Literacy Indicators Family Education (FE)-4: Fifty percent (50%) of families will maintain active participation throughout the year in all four components of the family literacy program. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION CONTENT: (100 total points) (Refer to the appropriate Application Packet for detailed descriptions): Supporting data, in the format of graphs, charts, forms, etc. may be submitted as an attachment but must be clearly referenced in the narrative section, i.e. Attachment 1. A) Application Cover Sheet, Certifications and Statement of Assurances (5 points) (forms & signatures required) Complete forms provided in the application packet. Obtain the original signatures, in blue ink, of the authorized representative of the eligible entities. B) Abstract (use provided form) (5 points) Provide a one-page abstract of the proposed project providing a brief overview of the major components of the program design and services. C) Demographic Information (5 points) Provide a demographic description of the community and region, identify the Title I eligible school attendance areas, and describe applicants history of operating an integrated family literacy program. Application Narrative - Program Elements (limited to no more than 30 pages) Section I Target Population and Need (10 points) Demonstrate the significant need for the project through supportive local data compared to state and national statistics. Describe the target population to be served: percentage and number of children and families in need of Even Start services as indicated by levels of poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, limited English proficiency, or other need-related indicators. Describe the accommodation services for the special needs of the families and the estimated number of families to participate (goal is to serve 25 families per year, Even Start Family Literacy programs with strong collaboration will serve more than 25 families per year). Discuss the gaps in existing comprehensive services and address the designation of area to be served as a Title I attendance area, empowerment zone and/or enterprise community. (Additional priority points may be given to applications providing substantial objective documentation of need in Section I.) Section II Project Design (30 points) State the overall goals and objectives for which the progress and success of the project will be measured including specific strategies to meet the objectives. Discuss the planning process to develop this proposal and the methods to coordinate and integrate the 15 Even Start Family Literacy program elements with each partnering programs, agencies and organizations that will build on the existing services of the community. Identify the partnering agencies and organizations and describe the collaborative plan to implement services in the integration of family literacy. Section III Likelihood of Success (20 points) Provide the required information and documentation to ensure the staff qualifications. Discuss the rigorous evaluation process that will be implemented to measure the progress toward achieving the goals and objectives including assessments, evaluations, and the role of the independent evaluator. Section IV Reasonableness of Budget (10 points) The budget will indicate how funds are assigned and how expenditures relate to the project goals and objectives throughout the narrative. Justification of each budget item expenditure and a detailed description of matching funds shall be provided. Section V. Appendix (15 points) Provide all required forms and documents. Technical Assistance: The local Even Start Family Literacy Program will be provided technical assistance through opportunities of professional development, trainings, directors meetings and onsite visits during the project period to be monitored for compliance with the program elements and the Arkansas Family Literacy Performance Indicators. Progress of meeting the goals and objectives. The quality and extent of the integrated program services provided for the eligible families. Review of the documentation for program services, activities, and financial reports. Even Start Family Literacy program administrators and staff are encouraged to attend and participate in technical assistance workshops. The presentation of strategies, resources, networking, ideas and effective programs designed to assist families in literacy provides information and support. Workshop and training opportunities are available during the: National Even Start Association Annual Conference, November 1-6, 2002, Washington, DC Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference, October 3-5, 2002, Hot Springs, AR Arkansas Conference for Parent Educators, Spring 2003 Other Professional Development Training opportunities such as: Arkansas State University Childhood Services [for more information of dates and location, contact (870) 972-3055 or 1-888-429-1585 or  HYPERLINK "http://www.astate.edu\\chs" www.astate.edu\chs The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education [for more information of dates and location, contact (501) 682-4891 or 1-800-445-3316 or  HYPERLINK http://www.state.ar.us/childcare/ www.state.ar.us/childcare/ The funded 2002-2003 Even Start Family Literacy Programs are required to send a team consisting of directors and/or staff of adult educators, early childhood educators, and parenting educators to attend and participate in the following training: Family Literacy Training, Implementing a Family Literacy Program: Staff Development Training Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas (ELLA) for Preschool Educators, (contact Dr. Bobbie Biggs, University of Arkansas for dates and locations of the trainings) Workshop Training on the Arkansas Early Childhood Frameworks (dates and locations will be announced at later time) Workshop Training on the Arkansas Infant and Toddler Frameworks (dates and locations will be announced at later time) Even Start Coordinators are required to attend meetings as scheduled by the ADE SELECTION: A review panel consisting of at least three members will review each application. The review panel will include an early childhood professional, an adult education professional, an individual with expertise in family literacy programs, and may include a representative of: a parent-child education organization, a community-based literacy organization, a local board of education, a business or industry with a commitment to education, and an individual who has been involved in the implementation of family literacy programs. The review panel reserves the right to request revisions, make additional contacts for clarification, and/or conduct an assessment visit to the site of the proposed program(s) in order to determine final awards of grantees. PAGE 2 PAGE 2  EMBED Word.Picture.8  William F. 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