Federal Definition of Family Literacy
The term "family literacy services" is defined in Section 9101(20) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as services provided to participants on a voluntary basis that are of sufficient intensity in terms of hours, and of sufficient duration, to make sustainable changes in a family, and that integrates all of the following activities:
• Interactive literacy activities between parents and their children
• Training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children
• Parent literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency
• An age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences.
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Even Start Program Elements
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| 1. | Identification and recruitment of families most in need | 6. | Special training of staff | 11. | Attendance & retention |
| 2. | Screening and preparation of parents and children | 7. | Home-based programs | 12. | Reading readiness preschool instruction |
| 3. | Flexible program design | 8. | Year-round services | 13. | Continuity & transition |
| 4. | High quality, intensive instructional programs | 9. | Coordinated with other appropriate programs | 14. | Service to appropriate families |
| 5. | Qualifications of staff | 10. | SBRR-based instruction for participants | 15. | Independent evaluation for program improvement |
