The audience for this guide is state, local, and program leaders who want to learn more about federal funding sources that can support early literacy programs and systems reform. Funding available through federal programs can help address the underlying causes of children failing to learn to read by the end of third grade, such as limited access…

The overarching goals of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 are to immediately stimulate the economy in the short term and to invest in education and other essential public services that will ensure the long-term economic health of this nation. The United States Education Department (USED) offers guiding principles to be…

This report provides an overview of the major program activities for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The first section summarizes the center's purpose and objectives.…

This report describes the fiscal year 1977-78 program and plans for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The report consists of three main sections. Section 1, "NCES Policies, Procedures, and…

This publication is part of a series of tools and resources on financing and sustaining youth programming. These tools and resources are intended to help policymakers, program developers, and community leaders develop innovative strategies for implementing, financing, and sustaining effective programs and policies. This guide outlines strategies…

This handbook describes the following aspects of the operation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Donated Food Distribution Program in Wisconsin: (1) who can participate; (2) how Wisconsin gets commodities; (3) what types of commodities are available; (4) distribution and billing procedures; (5) commodity storage; (6) commodity processing; (7)…

This publication prepared by the Bureau of Title 1, Elementary Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, serves as a reference source of representative Title 1 ESEA programs designed to meet the special educational needs of disadvantaged children. It is the latest Directory of Title 1, ESEA Programs 1973-1974 and, when used in conjunction with…

Aspects of the Help-A-Kid (HAK) program considered in this series of six workbook guides include: (1) the program's organization, its objectives, its strategies for getting students to participate, and the roles of parents and the community in the program's implementation; (2) in-service training for junior staff; (3) values clarification raps…

This catalog is composed of brief descriptions of and extensive indexes to federal programs that provide educational benefits to the American public. It includes all programs administered by the U.S. Office of Education as well as programs administered by other federal agencies in support of educational services, professional training, or library…

This manual for youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides an overview of the program, information about program rules and pay procedures, and tips on behavior and handling money. It consists of eleven sections. Section 1 provides a brief overview of the manual. The purpose and format of SYEP is outlined in sections 2 and 3. Work…

The guide gives information necessary to begin the process of applying for federal funds administered by the Department of Education (ED). For each ED program, lists program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information. (SK)

Head Start Administrators must be fully knowledgeable of all applicable Federal requirements and skilled in applying these requirements in the daily operation of their program, whether starting a new program or striving to maintain a high quality program. This manual provides Head Start administrators with a compilation of the program requirements…

This document provides information for individuals who want to submit proposals in areas funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). These areas include: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) scientific,…

Most school systems in Georgia received some sort of assistance during fiscal years 1974 and 1975 from Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Since its passage in 1965, Title I has been the major federal funding source for education, providing a broad range of services. The aim of Title I is to serve culturally and economically…

Brief descriptions for 45 ESEA Title III projects operating during the 1974-1975 fiscal year are given. Eighteen of these projects have completed their first year of operating with Title III funds. Among these are improving secondary reading, advisement, education by objectives, career education, tapes and techniques for underachievers, early…