Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative
Section 13A.06.09.04 - Grant Application

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.06.09.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. An application shall:

(1) Identify whether the qualifying school will work in collaboration with a nonprofit organization or the local board of education to implement the literacy program;

(2) Provide the name and qualifications of the nonprofit organization, if the qualifying school will work in collaboration with a nonprofit organization; and

(3) Include a description of:
(a) The literacy program to be implemented at the qualifying school;

(b) The training that will be provided to the interventionist to provide the services in this section;

(c) How the literacy program will meet the grant requirements in this section; and

(d) Any other information required by the Department.

B. A literacy program developed under the Initiative shall:

(1) Provide early literacy intervention services for participating students;

(2) Require participating students to receive direct services at least twice a week;

(3) Have clear literacy targets at each grade level for participating students;

(4) Have benchmark assessments multiple times a year to identify students who need one-on-one interventions;

(5) Collect data on student progress at least monthly;

(6) Be implemented by staff hired and supervised by the collaborating nonprofit organization or the local board of education; and

(7) Use literacy programs that utilize various evidence-based approaches and methodologies for:
(a) Comparison purposes; and

(b) The collection of multiple data points for long-term review.

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