84.359: Early Reading First
Overview
Program Number
84.359
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Aug. 24, 2012
Date Posted
Sept. 10, 2011
Objective
To support local efforts to enhance the early language, literacy, and prereading development of preschool-aged children, particularly those from low-income families, through instructional strategies and professional development based on scientifically based reading research. Early Reading First programs must have a high-quality oral language and print-rich environment, and must monitor children's progress toward language, literacy, and cognitive goals using screening reading assessments and other appropriate measures.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Applicant Eligibility
The following entities are eligible to apply for an Early Reading First grant: (1) One or more local educational agencies that are eligible to receive a Reading First State grant subgrant; (2) One or more public or private organizations of agencies, acting on behalf of one or more programs that serve preschool age children (such as a Head Start program, a child care program, an Even Start Family literacy program, or a lab school at a university), located in a community that is eligible for a Reading First grant; (3) One or more local educational agencies described in (1), in collaboration with one or more organizations or agencies described in (2).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Early childhood staff and children in early childhood programs benefit from this program.
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Grant Awards
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Grant Opportunities