[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR464.3] [Page 137] TITLE 34--EDUCATION CHAPTER IV--OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 464--STATE LITERACY RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart A--General Sec. 464.3 What kinds of activities may be assisted? (a) The Secretary makes grants under this part for purposes of establishing a network of State or regional adult literacy resource centers. (b) Each State shall use funds provided under this part to conduct activities to-- (1) Improve and promote the diffusion and adoption of state-of-the- art teaching methods, technologies, and program evaluations; (2) Develop innovative approaches to the coordination of literacy services within and among States and with the Federal Government; (3) Assist public and private agencies in coordinating the delivery of literacy services; (4) Encourage government and industry partnerships, including partnerships with small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations; (5) Encourage innovation and experimentation in literacy activities that will enhance the delivery of literacy services and address emerging problems; (6) Provide technical and policy assistance to State and local governments and service providers to improve literacy policy and programs and access to those programs; (7) Provide training and technical assistance to literacy instructors in reading instruction and in-- (i) Selecting and making the most effective use of state-of-the-art methodologies, instructional materials, and technologies such as-- (A) Computer-assisted instruction; (B) Video tapes; (C) Interactive systems; and (D) Data link systems; or (ii) Assessing learning style, screening for learning disabilities, and providing individualized remedial reading instruction; or (8) Encourage and facilitate the training of full-time professional adult educators. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1208aa(b), (d))