(A) Mandatory activities Grants awarded under this section shall be used for
(i) developing, implementing, expanding, or enhancing comprehensive preschool, elementary, or secondary education programs for limited English proficient children, that are
(I) aligned with State and local academic content and
student academic achievement standards, and local
school reform efforts; and
(II) coordinated with related academic services for children;
(ii) providing high-quality professional development to classroom teachers, administrators, and other
school or community-based organization personnel to improve the instruction and assessment of limited English proficient children; and
(iii) annually assessing the English proficiency of all limited English proficient children served by activities carried out under this section.
(B) Permissible activities Grants awarded under this section may be used for
(i) implementing programs to upgrade the reading and other academic skills of limited English proficient children;
(ii) developing accountability systems to monitor the academic progress of limited English proficient and formerly limited English proficient children;
(iii) implementing family education programs and parent outreach and training activities designed to assist parents to become active participants in the education of their children;
(iv) improving the instruction programs for limited English proficient children by identifying, acquiring, and applying effective curricula, instruction materials (including materials provided through technology), and assessments that are all aligned with State and local standards;
(v) providing intensified instruction, including tutorials and academic, or vocational and technical, training, for limited English proficient children;
(vi) adapting best practice models for meeting the needs of limited English proficient children;
(vii) assisting limited English proficient children with disabilities;
(viii) implementing applied learning activities such as service learning to enhance and support comprehensive elementary and secondary language instruction educational programs;
(ix) acquiring or developing education technology or instruction materials for limited English proficient children, including materials in languages other than English;
(x) participating in electronic networks for materials, training, and communication, and incorporating information derived from such participation in curricula and programs; and
(xi) carrying out such other activities related to the purpose of this part as the Secretary may approve.
