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.
(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;
(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—
(ii)
Assessing learning style, screening for learning disabilities, and providing individualized remedial reading instruction; or