Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.09.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.06.09.04 - Grant Application

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.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.09.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 45:26 Md. R. 1249, eff. 12/31/2018