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<p><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
TO </span></font></b><st1:date Month="2" Day="1" Year="2008"><b><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>FEBRUARY 1, 2008</span></font></b></st1:date><b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Application Deadline: </span></font>Extended to </b><st1:date
Month="2" Day="1" Year="2008"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February 1,
2008</span></b></st1:date><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear
Colleague,<br>
<span class=SpellE>ProLiteracy</span> is pleased to announce that the second of
three modules being produced through the Dollar General/<span class=SpellE>ProLiteracy</span>
Performance Accountability Initiative will be presented in all six <span
class=SpellE>ProLiteracy</span> regions.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The second module begins with a day-and-a-half training on<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Data Analysis for Program Decision-Making</span></i>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This training will help programs identify
their accountability system gaps while it shares promising practices related
to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt'>analyzing data and identifying trends</span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>developing
processes and strategies for data-driven program improvement <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>developing
and using decision-making teams<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>creating and
using data reports <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>evaluating
success<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The training is based on understanding and implementing program
improvement principles related to accountability.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>It is not restricted to any one type of
database.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Much of the content of the
training is drawn from exemplary literacy and adult education programs across
the country. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Programs
that participate in the training will be asked to <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>implement one or more of the promising practices over
the nine months following the training<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><span class=GramE><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>share</span></font></span><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'> their challenges, experiences, and successful
strategies as part of the print pieces that <span class=SpellE>ProLiteracy</span>
will distribute nationally at the end of the project. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A stipend
of $900.00 is available to support program participation in the project.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The stipend is meant to help defray travel
and hotel expenses and to help cover reporting requirements.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For an
application and guidelines, or for more information about<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Data Analysis for Program Decision-Making</span></i>,
please contact Marie Cora at <a href="mailto:mcora@proliteracy.org">mcora@proliteracy.org</a>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To be
considered for participation, your program must submit its completed
application via e-mail (snail mail or faxes CANNOT be accepted) by </span></font><st1:date
Month="2" Day="1" Year="2008"><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>February
1, 2008</span></font></st1:date><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>,
to<u> <font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>mcora@proliteracy.org</span></font></u>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Up to 20 programs will be selected and
invited to send two people from each program to the training. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you
know of other programs that may be interested in this opportunity, please share
this message with them. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you<span
class=GramE>, <br>
</span></span></font><st1:PersonName><span class=GramE><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marie</span></font></span><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'> Cora</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>, Project Manager <br>
<span class=SpellE>ProLiteracy</span> America<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>Marie Cora</span></font><span
style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><a href="mailto:marie.cora@hotspurpartners.com"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>marie.cora@hotspurpartners.com</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>NIFL Assessment Discussion List Moderator</span></font><span
style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><a
href="http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/assessment">http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/assessment</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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