§ 445.3 What activities may the Secretary fund?

The Secretary provides grants for projects to develop model programs for technology education that, to the extent practicable, address the following components:

(a) Educational course content based on

(1) An organized set of concepts, processes, and systems that is uniquely technological and relevant to the changing needs of the workplace; and (2) Fundamental knowledge about the development of technology and its effect on people, the environment, and culture.

(b) Instructional content drawn from the introduction to technology education courses in one or more of the following areas:

(1) Communication-efficiently using resources to transfer information to extend human potential.

(2) Construction-efficiently using resources to build structures on a site. (3) Manufacturing-efficiently using resources to extract and convert raw or recycled materials into industrial and consumer goods.

(4) Transportation-efficiently using resources to obtain time and place utility and to attain and maintain direct physical contact and exchange among individuals and societal units through movement of materials, goods, and people.

(c) Assisting students in developing insight, understanding, and application of technological concepts, processes, and systems.

(d) Educating students in the safe and efficient use of tools, materials, machines, processes, and technical concepts.

(e) Developing student skills, creative abilities, confidence, and individual potential in using technology.

(f) Developing student problem-solving and decision-making abilities involving technological systems.

(g) Preparing students for lifelong learning in a technological society.

(h) Activity oriented laboratory instruction that reinforces abstract concepts with concrete experiences.

(i) An institute for the purpose of developing teacher capability in the area of technology education.

(j) Research and development of curriculum materials for use in technology education programs.

(k) Multidisciplinary teacher workshops for the integration of mathematics, science, and technology education.

(1) Employment of a curriculum specialist to provide technical assistance for the program.

(m) Stressing basic remedial skills in conjunction with training and automation literacy, robotics, computer-aided design, and other areas of computerintegrated manufacturing technology.

(n) A combined emphasis on "knowhow" and the "ability-to-do" in carrying out technological work. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5102(b))

§ 445.4 What regulations apply?

The following regulations apply to the Technology Education Demonstration Program:

(a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as follows:

(1) 34 CFR Part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Organizations).

(2) 34 CFR Part 75 (Direct Grant Programs).

(3) 34 CFR Part 77 (Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations).

(4) 34 CFR Part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education Programs and Activities).

(5) 34 CFR Part 80 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments).

(6) 34 CFR Part 81 (General Education Provisions Act-Enforcement).

(7) 34 CFR Part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying).

(8) 34 CFR Part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)).

(9) 34 CFR Part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses).

(b) The regulations in this Part 445. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5101 through 5106)

§ 445.5 What definitions apply?

(a) Definition in the Act. The following term used in this part is defined in section 6116 of the Act:

Technology education means a comprehensive educational process designed to develop a population that is knowledgeable about technology, its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization in industry and other fields, and social and cultural significance.

(b) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 77.1:

(c) Other definitions. The following definitions also apply to this part:

Act means Title VI, subtitle B, chapter 2 of Public Law 100-418, the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (20 U.S.C. 5101 through 5106).

Institution of Higher Education has the same meaning given to that term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Local educational agency has the same meaning given to that term in 34 CFR 77.1(c) and includes any other public educational institution or agency having administrative control and direction of a vocational education program.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5101 through 5106)

Subpart B-[Reserved]

Subpart C-How Does the Secretary Make an Award?

§ 445.20 What priorities may the Secretary establish?

(a) The Secretary may announce through one or more notices published in the FEDERAL REGISTER the priorities for this program, if any, selected from the list of priorities described in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this section.

(b) To the extent feasible, priority is given to demonstration projects that develop model programs that address the largest number of components listed in paragraphs (a) through (k) of § 445.3.

(c) Priority may be given to projects that address one or more of the components listed in § 445.3.

(d) Priority may also be given to projects that address one or more of the areas of communication, construction, manufacturing, transportation, power, and energy.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5102)

§ 445.21 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?

(a) The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant on the basis of the criteria in § 445.22.

(b) The Secretary may award up to 100 points, including a reserved 10 points to be distributed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, based on the criteria in § 445.22.

(c) Subject to paragraph (d) of this section, the maximum possible score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses after the heading for each criterion.

(d) For each competition as announced in a notice published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, the Secretary may assign the reserved 10 points among the criteria in § 445.22.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5103)

§ 445.22 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?

The Secretary uses the following selection criteria to evaluate an application:

(a) Educational significance of the proposed demonstration project. (15 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine how well it meets the purposes of the Technology Education Demonstration Program, including

(1) A clear description of what the proposed project intends to demonstrate;

(2) A clear description of how the proposed project will improve programs in technology education and will promote the development of a technologically literate population;

and

(3)(i) If the proposed project will demonstrate an existing modei, empirical data that shows the effectiveness of the proposed model; or

(ii) if the proposcú project will demonstrate a new model, a clear description of how the proposed model could be adapted in other educational settings.

(b) Project objectives. (10 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to which the project objectives-

(1) Are appropriate for the achievement of the purpose of the Technology Education: Demonstration Program;

and

(2) Are attainau's and measurable.

(c) Plan of operation. (25 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the plan of operation for the proposed project, including

(1) The quality of the design of the project;

(2) The extent to which the plan of management is effective, ensures proper and efficient administration of the project, and includes timelines that show starting and ending dates for all tasks, activities, and significant events;

(3) Specific procedures that clearly describe how the project's objectives will be accomplished;

(4) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective;

(5) A clear description of the manner in which project activities will be coordinated, to the extent practicable, with programs under the Job Training Partnership Act, the Carl D. Perkins

Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Amendments of 1990; and other Acts related to the purposes of the Technology Education Demonstration Program; and

(6) If the proposed project will provide instruction to students, a description of how the applicant will ensure that project participants who are otherwise eligible to participate are selected without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicapping condition.

(d) Quality of key personnel. (10 points)

(1) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of key personnel the applicant plans to use on the proposed project, including

(1) The qualifications and experience of the project director;

(ii) The documentation of the project director's availability at the start of the project and a time commitment to the project of at least fifty percent;

(iii) The qualifications and experience of each of the other key personnel to be used on the project;

(iv) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (d)(1) (i) and (iii) of this section will commit to the project; and

(v) How the applicant, as part of its nondiscriminatory employment practices, will ensure that its personnel are selected for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicapping condition.

(2) To determine personnel qualifications under paragraphs (d)(1) (i) and (iii) of this section, the Secretary considers

(i) Experience and training in fields related to the objectives of the project;

(ii) Experience and training in project management; and

(iii) Any other qualifications that pertain to the project.

(e) Budget and cost effectiveness. (5 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to which

(1) The proposed expenditures for each budget category are justified in a budget narrative; and

(2) Costs are necessary and reasonable, and budget category totals are itemized.

(1) Evaluation plan. (15 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the evaluation plan for the project, including the extent to which the plan

(1) Includes specific procedures for(1) A formative evaluation to help guide and improve the project; and (ii) A summative evaluation;

(2) Includes a description of the quantifiable data to be collected based on the project objectives, including, as appropriate, information on

(1) The demographic characteristics of individual participants and the schools they attend;

(ii) The services provided to participants, including information on duration, intensity, and costs;

(iii) The characteristics, background, and training of staff used in the project; and

(iv) The implementation of the project, including any obstacles to implementation and how those obstacles

were overcome;

(3) Specifies the procedures to be used in data collection, including the frequency with which data will be collected;

(4) Describes how the data will be analyzed, including the statistical techniques to be used; and

(5) Describes how achievement of project objectives will be measured, including the empirical measures that will be used to measure progress toward each of the stated project objectives.

(g) Dissemination plan. (10 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the dissemination plan for the project, including

(1) A description of the materials, product(s), packages, or handbooks the applicant plans to make available; (2) A clear description of the dissemination procedures; and

(3) Provisions for publicizing the findings of the project at the local, State, and national levels, as appropriate.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 1830-0511)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5103)

§ 445.23 What additional factors does the Secretary consider?

In addition to the criteria in § 445.22—

(a) The Secretary considers whether funding a particular applicant would contribute to the equitable geographical distribution of projects funded under this program; and

(b) The Secretary may consider whether funding a particular applicant would contribute to the funding of a variety of approaches to technology education.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5103(c))

§ 445.24 May the Secretary restrict the use of funds for equipment? The Secretary may restrict the amount of Federal funds made available for equipment purchases to a certain percentage of the total grant for a project. The Secretary may announce, through a notice published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, the percentage of Federal project funds that may be used for the purchase of equipment.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5101 through 5106)

Subpart D-What Conditions Must Be Met after an Award?

§ 445.30 What are the cost sharing requirements?

(a) The Federal share of the total cost for a technology education demonstration project may not exceed 65 percent of the total cost of the project.

(b) At least ten percent of the total cost of the project must be provided from contributions from the private sector.

(c) Non-Federal contributions may be in cash or fairly valued in-kind contributions, including facilities, overhead, personnel, and equipment.

Cross-Reference: See 34 CFR Part 74, Subpart G-Cost Sharing or Matching and 34 CFR 80.24.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5102(c))

§ 445.31 What other requirements must be met under this program?

(a) Grantees shall ensure that Federal funds made available under this program are used to supplement and, to the extent practicable, increase the amount of State and local funds that would in the absence of those Federal funds be made available for the uses specified in this program, and in no case supplant those State or local funds.

(b) Grantees shall make reports in the form and containing the information the Secretary may require, including

(1) A final report; and

(2) A handbook that describes the procedures others may follow to replicate the project.

(c) Grantees shall ensure that any products or evaluation reports produced by their projects are in a form that can be disseminated to benefit the training of teachers, other instructional personnel, counselors, and administrators.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 1830-0511)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5103(b) and 5104)

PART 460—ADULT EDUCATION— GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec.

460.1 What is the purpose of the Adult Education Act?

460.2 What programs are authorized by the Adult Education Act?

460.3 What regulations apply to the adult education programs?

460.4 What definitions apply to the adult education programs?

AUTHORITY: 20 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., unless otherwise noted.

SOURCE: 54 FR 34409, Aug. 18, 1989, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 57 FR 24091, June 5, 1992.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 57 FR 24091, June 5, 1992, part 460 was redesignated from part 425, effective either 45 days after publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER or later if Congress takes certain adjournments. The Department of Education will publish a document in the FEDERAL REGISTER at a later date, announcing the effective date.

§ 460.1 What is the purpose of the Adult Education Act?

The purpose of the Adult Education Act (the Act) is to assist the States to

(a) Improve educational opportunities for adults who lack the level of literacy skills requisite to effective citizenship and productive employment;

(b) Expand and improve the current system for delivering adult education services, including delivery of these services to educationally disadvantaged adults; and

(c) Encourage the establishment of adult education programs that will

(1) Enable adults to acquire the basic educational skills necessary for literate functioning;

(2) Provide adults with sufficient basic education to enable them to benefit from job training and retraining programs and obtain and retain productive employment so that they might more fully enjoy the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship; and

(3) Enable adults who so desire to continue their education to at least the level of completion of secondary school.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1201)

§ 460.2 What programs are authorized by the Adult Education Act?

The following programs are authorized by the Act:

(a) Adult Education State-administered Basic Grant Program (34 CFR part 426).

(b) State-administered Workplace Literacy Program (34 CFR part 433). (c) State-administered English Literacy Program (34 CFR part 434).

(d) State Literacy Resource Centers Program (34 CFR part 464).

(e) National Workplace Literacy Program (34 CFR part 432).

(f) National Workforce Literacy Strategies Program (34 CFR part 473). (g) National English Literacy Demonstration Program for Individuals of Limited English Proficiency (34 CFR part 435).

(h) Adult Migrant Farmworker and Immigrant Education Program (34 CFR part 436).