Part B Subpart 3: William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program
VDOE administers the Even Start Family Literacy program, a federally funded program to improve the academic achievement of young children and their parents, especially in the area of reading.
Even Start provides participating families with an integrated program of early childhood education, adult education and basic skills instruction, parenting education, and interactive literacy activities. All projects have some home-based instruction and provide for the joint participation of parents and children.
Resources
- Guide to Quality for Even Start Programs (Word)
- Even Start Competitive Grant Application 2011-2012 (Word)
Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction Resources
- Applying Research In Reading Instruction For Adults (PDF)
- Adult Learners-Teaching Strategies to Improve Learning and Comprehension (PDF)
- Research Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction (PDF)
- From the National Center for Family Literacy
Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Students
Title I, Part B (Subpart 3), Even Start Family Literacy – November 21, 2009 Webinar on Private School Participation in NCLB/ESEA; see also Title IX: General Provisions
Outside Resources from the U.S. Department of Education
- Federal Policy Guidance (Word)
- The U.S. Department of Education's Even Start Family Literacy Program
- Federal Resources & Publications
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