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Texas Even Start Administrative Manual

Beth Thompson, June 2004, (Revised January 2008)

Table of Contents

Note: Element numbers refer to Even Start Program Elements as listed in Guidance for the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Programs

Introduction

Foreword

Mission/Vision

State Plan

TEA and Texas LEARNS

Policy

Title I

Even Start Statute

FERPA-EDGAR OMB

Statement Regarding PEIMS Data

Even Start Guidance

Eligibility/Assessment Policy

Texas Definition of Sufficient Progress

Texas Policy for Adult Education-Family Literacy Coordination

Application and Funding (Elements 9, 15)

Starting an Even Start Program

Selection and Use of an Independent Evaluator

Texas Guidance Regarding Even Start Local Program Evaluation - (*PDF Document)

Collaboration and Partnerships

Allocation of Funds

E-Grant Process

Instructional Services (Elements 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

Four Instructional Components

Assessment

Guidance on Early Childhood Assessment for Texas Even Start Coordinators

Recruitment, Orientation and Managed Enrollment

Research/Evidence-Based Curriculum

Student Intake Process

Language of Instruction

Intensity of Services

Accountability

Fiscal

Expenditure Report Timelines

Budgeting

Budget Amendments

Allowable Costs

Procedure for Local Share Waver

Program Accountability

Program Report Timelines

IPQ’s

TESPIRS

TEAMS

PEIMS

Monitoring and Technical Assistance

AEGIS

Risk Based Evaluation

Planning and Program Evaluation

NRS

Program Improvement

Grant Services Role in Technical Assistance

Models and BEST Practices

USDOE SASA Monitoring Indicators

TCALL

Professional Development (Element 5, 6)

Texas Administrator Credential

Staff Qualifications

100% Coordinator

Budget for Professional Development

GREAT Centers

Texas Family Literacy Resource Center (TFLRC )

Professional Development Options

TCALL - Resources for Administration & Program Development

Credential Model CREDITS

Appendices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Glossary

Start-Up Materials List

Goals for Parents in Even Start

Map of Regions

Texas LEARNS Staff

Anticipated Meetings/Trainings

Resources

Resources for Even Start Coordinators

Internet Resources for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Internet Resources for AEIS, PEIMS and NCLB Act of 2001

ECI Family Cost Share System

Texas Even Start Use of The Disability-Adapted HOME (Developmental Delay)

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