U.S. Department of Education: Promoting Educational Excellence for all Americans

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Reading First State Grants - 2004

CFDA Number: 84.357 - Reading First State Grants


Goal 8: To improve kindergarten through third grade student achievement in reading by supporting State and local educational agencies in establishing reading programs that are based on scientifically based reading research.
Objective 8.1 of 3: To increase the percentage of students that learn to read proficiently by the end of third grade.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 3: Reading Achievement in Reading First Schools: The percentage of grades 1-3 students reading at grade level or above in schools participating in Reading First programs, as measured by meeting or exceeding the proficient level of performance on state reading assessments, will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of students in Reading First schools in grades 1-3 meeting or exceeding proficient level in reading.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
  Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
2003       999 999 999


Explanation: FY 2003 data will set the baseline; targets for FY 2004 and subsequent years will be determined after baseline data are reported.   		Additional Source Information: Reading First Annual Performance Report. Recipients of Reading First grants, as required by statute, will submit Annual Performance Reports on reading results for students in grades 1, 2, and 3.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: 2003
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.1.2 of 3: Reading Achievement in Reading First Schools for At-Risk Students: The percentage of grades 1-3 at-risk Reading First students reading at grade level or above, as measured by meeting or exceeding the proficient level of performance on state reading assessments, will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of at-risk RF students in grades 1-3 meeting or exceeding proficient level in reading.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
  Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
2003       999 999 999


Explanation: FY 2003 data will set the baseline; targets for FY 2004 and subsequent years will be determined after baseline data are reported.   		Additional Source Information: Reading First Annual Performance Report.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: 2003
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 
Indicator 8.1.3 of 3: Reading Achievement Statewide: The percentage of students reading at grade level or above, as measured by meeting or exceeding the proficient level on the NAEP reading assessment.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of students at proficiency or above on NAEP 4th grade reading assessment.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000 29  
2002   30
2003   31
2005   32


  		Additional Source Information: National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Frequency: Biennially.
Collection Period: 2003
Data Available: 2003
Validated By: NCES.

 

Objective 8.2 of 3: To decrease the percentage of kindergarten through third grade students in schools participating in Reading First who are referred for special education services based on their difficulties learning to read.
Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Referrals to Special Education: Percentage of RF K-3 students referred for special education services based on their difficulties learning to read.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of RF K-3 students referred for special education services.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999


Explanation: FY 2003 data will set the baseline; targets for FY 2004 and subsequent years will be determined after baseline data are reported.   		Additional Source Information: Reading First Annual Performance Report. Recipients of Reading First grants, as required by statute, will submit an Annual Performance Report that includes data for this indicator.



 

Objective 8.3 of 3: To advance the success of the Reading First program by monitoring the progress of states in implementing their approved state plans.
Indicator 8.3.1 of 1: Implementation of Reading First Programs: The percentage of states that demonstrate progress in the implementation of their Reading First programs, as outlined in their approved state plans, will reach 100%.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of States that demonstrate progress in implementing approved Reading First plans.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999


Explanation: FY 2003 data will set the baseline; targets for FY 2004 and subsequent years will be determined after baseline data are reported.   		Additional Source Information: Reading First Annual Performance Report.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: 2003
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

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