Notice Inviting Applicants To Serve as Field Readers for the English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grants Program

Résumé

The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) invites interested individuals to apply to serve as field readers to evaluate grant applications for the English Literacy and Civics Education (EL/ Civics education) Demonstration Grants Program. The purpose of the EL/ Civics education program is to support projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to, English literacy programs linked to civics education. Duties and Compensation of Field Readers: Field readers will review applications according to the applicable selection criteria. Each field reader will serve for a period of approximately five days, including an orientation session. The orientation and field reader panel discussions may be conducted entirely by teleconference, and readers may read applications at their homes or offices. Each field reader who is selected will receive an honorarium and, if travel is involved, compensation for certain travel expenses, as well as postage and necessary telephone calls. Field Reader Qualifications: The Department is seeking experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are current with issues regarding effective practices in providing English l