Texas Even Start Administrative Manual
Table of Contents
Beth Thompson, June 2004, (Revised January 2008, September 2008, November 2008)
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
Record Retention
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
Parent and Child Interactive Literacy Activities
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)
