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464.3—What kinds of activities may be assisted?

(a) The Secretary makes grants under this part for purposes of establishing a network of State or regional adult literacy resource centers.

(b) Each State shall use funds provided under this part to conduct activities to—

(1) Improve and promote the diffusion and adoption of state-of-the-art teaching methods, technologies, and program evaluations;

(2) Develop innovative approaches to the coordination of literacy services within and among States and with the Federal Government;

(3) Assist public and private agencies in coordinating the delivery of literacy services;

(4) Encourage government and industry partnerships, including partnerships with small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations;

(5) Encourage innovation and experimentation in literacy activities that will enhance the delivery of literacy services and address emerging problems;

(6) Provide technical and policy assistance to State and local governments and service providers to improve literacy policy and programs and access to those programs;

(7) Provide training and technical assistance to literacy instructors in reading instruction and in—

(i) Selecting and making the most effective use of state-of-the-art methodologies, instructional materials, and technologies such as—

(A) Computer-assisted instruction;

(B) Video tapes;

(D) Data link systems; or

(ii) Assessing learning style, screening for learning disabilities, and providing individualized remedial reading instruction; or

(8) Encourage and facilitate the training of full-time professional adult educators.

Code of Federal Regulations

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1208aa(b) , (d))

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