[Federal Register: December 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 236)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[CFDA No. 84.191]
Notice Inviting Applicants To Serve as Field Readers for the
English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grants Program
SUMMARY: The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) invites
interested individuals to apply to serve as field readers to evaluate
grant applications for the English Literacy and Civics Education (EL/
Civics education) Demonstration Grants Program. The purpose of the EL/
Civics education program is to support projects that demonstrate
effective practices in providing, and increasing access to, English
literacy programs linked to civics education.
Duties and Compensation of Field Readers: Field readers will review
applications according to the applicable selection criteria. Each field
reader will serve for a period of approximately five days, including an
orientation session. The orientation and field reader panel discussions
may be conducted entirely by teleconference, and readers may read
applications at their homes or offices. Each field reader who is
selected will receive an honorarium and, if travel is involved,
compensation for certain travel expenses, as well as postage and
necessary telephone calls.
Field Reader Qualifications: The Department is seeking experienced
and knowledgeable professionals who are current with issues regarding
effective practices in providing English literacy programs linked to
civics education. Applicants should have expertise in administration of
adult education and family literacy programs; curriculum development
and assessment in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs; teaching
ESL or civics education; coordination of local programs at various
levels; collecting and analyzing data; or educational technology
applications in adult education, including ESL programs. Prospective
field readers may include adult education administrators and teachers;
teachers of English as a Second Language, English literacy, or civics
education; individuals with experience in educational technology
applications in adult education and ESL programs; individuals from
State agencies,
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elementary and secondary education, institutions of higher education,
and community-based organizations and agencies; and individuals with
experience in coordinating community services to support adult learners
in English literacy and ESL programs. In particular, each field reader
must have the necessary expertise to accurately evaluate applicants
with regard to project goals, objectives, and outcomes; project
implementation; and project evaluation and performance measures.
Application Process: If you are interested in serving as a field
reader, mail, fax, or e-mail your resume to the appropriate address or
telephone number listed below and indicate that you are interested in
serving as a field reader for the EL/Civics education program. Resumes
should not exceed two pages and should include an e-mail address if
available. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply by
January 7, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: English Literacy/Civics Education
Program, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational
and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
20202-7240. Inquiries and resumes may be sent by e-mail to
ursula__lord@ed.gov or karen__lee@ed.gov or by Fax to: (202) 205-8973.
Individuals who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an
alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding
paragraph.
Electronic Access to This Document
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To use the PDF you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with
Search, which is available free at either of the previous sites. If you
have questions about using the PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing
Office at (202) 512-1530 or, toll free, at 1-888-293-6498.
Note: The official version of this document is the document
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Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9253.
Dated: December 6, 1999.
Patricia W. McNeil,
Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education.
[FR Doc. 99-31949 Filed 12-8-99; 8:45 am]
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