Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/1021
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 04:06:15+00:00

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when referring to a specific academic subject area, the disciplines or content areas in which academic majors are offered by the arts and sciences organizational unit.
The term “children from low-income families” means children described in section 6333(c)(1)(A) of this title.
The term “core academic subjects” means English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography.
The term “early childhood educator” means an individual with primary responsibility for the education of children in an early childhood education program.
The term “educational service agency” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The State agency for higher education.
A public or private nonprofit educational organization.
A high-performing local educational agency, or a consortium of such local educational agencies, that can serve as a resource to the partnership.
A charter school (as defined in section 7221i of this title).
A school or department within the partner institution that focuses on psychology and human development.
A school or department within the partner institution with comparable expertise in the disciplines of teaching, learning, and child and adolescent development.
The term “essential components of reading instruction” has the meaning given the term in section 6368 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015.
The term “exemplary teacher” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015.
The term “high-need early childhood education program” means an early childhood education program serving children from low-income families that is located within the geographic area served by a high-need local educational agency.
for which there is a high teacher turnover rate or a high percentage of teachers with emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licensure.
The percentage of students aged 5 through 17 in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the Secretary.
The percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.].
The percentage of students in families receiving assistance under the State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.].
The percentage of students eligible to receive medical assistance under the Medicaid program.
A composite of two or more of the measures described in subclauses (I) through (IV).
any other school that is not an elementary school, the other school serves students not less than 45 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
The Secretary may, upon approval of an application submitted by an eligible partnership seeking a grant under this subchapter, designate a school that does not qualify as a high-need school under subparagraph (A) as a high-need school for the purpose of this subchapter. The Secretary shall base the approval of an application for designation of a school under this clause on a consideration of the information required under clause (ii), and may also take into account other information submitted by the eligible partnership.
for a secondary school, the graduation rate for such school.
who has demonstrated a high level of knowledge and use of content and pedagogy in the relevant areas associated with quality early childhood education.
Periodic, structured time for collaboration with teachers in the same department or field, including mentor teachers, as well as time for information-sharing among teachers, principals, administrators, other appropriate instructional staff, and participating faculty in the partner institution.
The application of empirically-based practice and scientifically valid research on instructional practices.
Opportunities for new teachers to draw directly on the expertise of teacher mentors, faculty, and researchers to support the integration of empirically-based practice and scientifically valid research with practice.
The development of skills in instructional and behavioral interventions derived from empirically-based practice and, where applicable, scientifically valid research.
assist new teachers with the effective use and integration of technology in the classroom.
Interdisciplinary collaboration among exemplary teachers, faculty, researchers, and other staff who prepare new teachers with respect to the learning process and the assessment of learning.
Assistance with the understanding of data, particularly student achievement data, and the applicability of such data in classroom instruction.
Regular and structured observation and evaluation of new teachers by multiple evaluators, using valid and reliable measures of teaching skills.
The term “limited English proficient” has the meaning given the term “English learner” in section 7801 of this title.
The term “parent” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
each student in the program preparing to become an early childhood educator to meet degree requirements, as established by the State, and become highly competent.
consistency of findings across multiple studies or sites to support the generality of results and conclusions.
The term “professional development” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term “scientifically valid research” includes applied research, basic research, and field-initiated research in which the rationale, design, and interpretation are soundly developed in accordance with principles of scientific research.
acquires a master’s degree not later than 18 months after beginning the program.
use, in the case of an early childhood educator, age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate strategies and practices for children in early childhood education programs.
Section 6368 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015, referred to in par. (7), means section 6368 of this title prior to being omitted in the general amendment of part B of subchapter I of chapter 70 of this title by Pub. L. 114–95, title I, § 1201, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1879.
Section 7801 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015, referred to in par. (8), means section 7801 of this title prior to amendment by Pub. L. 114–95, title VIII, §§ 8001(a)(1), (b)(2), (3), 8002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2088, 2089.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in par. (11)(A)(i)(II), (ii), (B)(ii)(I)(bb), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Social Security Act, referred to in par. (11)(A)(i)(III), (B)(ii)(I)(cc), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§ 601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.
A prior section 1021, Pub. L. 89–329, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title II, § 201, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1623; amended Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1051(2), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2080, related to purposes and definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–315, title II, § 201(2), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3133.
Another prior section 1021, Pub. L. 89–329, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title II, § 201, Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1383; amended Pub. L. 99–498, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1287; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6241, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1520; Pub. L. 102–325, title II, § 201, July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 467, related to congressional statement of purpose and authorization of appropriations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 708(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–312.
Another prior section 1021, Pub. L. 89–329, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 111(b)(1), June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 238; amended Pub. L. 94–482, title I, § 106, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2089; Pub. L. 96–49, § 3(a), Aug. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 351, provided for college library programs, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–374.
Another prior section 1021, Pub. L. 89–329, title II, § 201, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1224; Pub. L. 90–575, title II, § 211, Oct. 16, 1968, 82 Stat. 1036; Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 111(a)(1), June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 238, authorized appropriations of $50,000,000 for each fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, 1967, and 1968, and $25,000,000; $75,000,000; $90,000,000; and $18,000,000 for fiscal years ending June 30, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972, for library resources grants, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 111(b)(1), June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 238.
2015—Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(A), substituted “The term ‘core academic subjects’ means English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography” for “The term ‘core academic subjects’ has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title”.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title.
Par. (6)(B)(x). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(C), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7221i of this title.
Par. (10)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(F)(i), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7345(b) of this title.
Par. (10)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(F)(ii), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7351(b) of this title.
Par. (16). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(H), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title.
Par. (17)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9214(c)(1)(B), substituted “who meets the applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification, or, with regard to special education teachers, the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14)(C) of this title” for “to become highly qualified”.
Par. (19). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(2)(I), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title.
Par. (22)(D)(i). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9214(c)(1)(C), substituted “, with respect to special education teachers, meets the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14)(C) of this title” for “becomes highly qualified”.

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