Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id g03LEZ010535; Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:14:35 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:14:35 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <NCBBKFFJMKFIFAGAFGNEKEGEDHAA.tpeyton@famlit.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Tony Peyton" <tpeyton@famlit.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:557] Family Literacy in ESEA X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2478 Lines: 49 As many of you know, Congress recently passed the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The President is expected to sign this into law this month. ESEA is the cornerstone of national education policy and family literacy is included in a number of programs within ESEA. (A complete analysis of how family literacy is included in ESEA is available at NCFL’s Web site at http://www.famlit.org/policy/esea.html.) The No Child Left Behind Act includes two new programs – Reading First and Early Reading First. Together these programs will direct nearly $1 billion a year toward preparing children to read by the end of the third grade. Family literacy is included in these programs. One of the stated purposes of Reading First is “to strengthen coordination among schools, early literacy programs, and family literacy programs to improve the reading achievement for all children.” Also, Reading First will allow for assisting parents to encourage reading and support their child’s reading development through the use of family literacy services based on scientifically based reading research. Family literacy programs are also eligible to apply for competitive grants under Early Reading First. Also, one of the purposes of Early Reading First is to integrate scientifically based reading research into instructional materials and literacy activities in existing programs in preschools, child care agencies and programs, Head Start programs and family literacy programs. Another program of interest to the family literacy field is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (funded at $1 billion in FY02). Previously a competitive grant awarded directly to programs, this program will now be funded via formula grant to states. Each state will then award competitive subgrants. One of the purposes of this program is to provide communities the opportunity to establish or expand literacy and educational development activities for families of students served by community learning centers. Many educational activities are allowed under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, including parental involvement and family literacy. Again, a complete analysis is available at NCFL’s Web site at http://www.famlit.org/policy/esea.html. Tony Peyton National Center for Family Literacy 325 W. Main Street, Ste.200 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 584-1133 x.126 fax (502) 584-0172 tpeyton@famlit.org
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