Other Title I Programs, Parts B-H

Reading First Student Reading Skills Improvement Grants
Title I, Part B, Subpart One, Section 1203 (d)

In order for a state to qualify for receiving reading grants under this section, the Governor, along with the state education agency must establish a reading and literacy partnership that includes:

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 A parent of a public or private school student or a parent who educates the parent’s child in the parent’s home;
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 A community-based organization working with children to improve reading skills using tutors and scientifically based programs shall be included in the partnership; and
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 May include a volunteer organization involved in reading programs

William F. Goodling Even Start Literacy Programs
Title I, Part B, Subpart 3, Section 1238 (a) (A) (3)

This program requires the formation of a Committee of Practioners to advise the State in carrying out its responsibilities under the Even Start Act and review the state plan to ensue that Even Start is of high quality and coordinated with other programs. At minimum, the Committee must include: representatives of school districts, administrators, a teacher, including vocational educators, parents, members of local boards of education, representatives of private school children and pupil services personnel. The Act allows additional members to be appointed.

Review Panel
A state review panel that reviews and approves local school application must include one early childhood professional, one adult education professional, and one individual with expertise in family literacy. Additional members may include one or more of the following: a representative of a parent-child education organization, a representative of a community-based literacy organization, a member of a local board of education, business and industry, a person involved with Title I, and/or a person from Reading First and Early Reading First.

Education of Migratory Children
Title I, Part C, Section 1304 (c) (c) (3); Section 1306 (a) (1) (B)

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 Applications for this program musty give assurances, satisfactory to the Secretary, that in the planning and operations at both the State and local levels that there is consultation with parent advisory councils for programs of 1 year duration, and that all programs provides for parental involvement.
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 The comprehensive plan for this program must be developed in collaboration with parents of migratory children.

Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk Children and Youth Programs
Title I, Part D, Section 1414 (c) (14); Section 1423

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 The State application for this program must provide assurances that the State agency will work with parents to secure parents’ assistance in improving the educational achievement of their children.
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 The local application must include a description of how the program will involve parents in efforts to improve the educational achievement of their children.


Comprehensive School Reform
Title I, Part F, Subpart 1 Section 1606 (7)

Any school district interested in applying for funds under this program must provide for meaningful involvement of parents and the local community in planning, implementing and evaluating school improvement activities, and coordinating these activities with Title I parental involvement requirements under Section 1118.

School Dropout Prevention
Title I, Part H, Subpart 2

Any school district that plans for programs under this part may use funds to secure services from a community-based organization related to school-wide efforts.