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 115 STAT. 1944 PUBLIC LAW 107-110—JAN. 8, 2002 "(A) The development and implementation of plans, methods, and strategies to improve the education of Alaska Natives. "(B) The development of curricula and educational programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students, including the following: "(i) Curriculum materials that reflect the cultural diversity or the contributions of Alaska Natives. "(ii) Instructional programs that make use of Native Alaskan languages. "(iii) Networks that introduce successful programs, materials, and techniques to urban and rural schools. "(C) Professional development activities for educators, including the following: "(i) Programs to prepare teachers to address the cultural diversity and unique needs of Alaska Native students. "(ii) In-service programs to improve the ability of teachers to meet the unique needs of Alaska Native students. "(iii) Recruitment and preparation of teachers who are Alaska Native, reside in communities with high concentrations of Alaska Native students, or are likely to succeed as teachers in isolated, rural communities and engage in cross-cultural instruction in Alaska. "(D) The development and operation of home instruction programs for Alaska Native preschool children, to ensure the active involvement of parents in their children's education from the earliest ages. "(E) Family literacy services. "(F) The development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics that— "(i) are designed to prepare Alaska Native students from rural areas, who are preparing to enter secondary school, to excel in science and math; "(ii) provide appropriate support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the programs; and "(iii) may include activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of Alaska Native children, and incorporate appropriately qualified Alaska Native elders and seniors. "(G) Research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of Alaska Native children and adults. "(H) Other research and evaluation activities related to programs carried out under this part. "(I) Remedial and enrichment programs to assist Alaska Native students in performing at a high level on standardized tests. "(J) Education and training of Alaska Native students enrolled in a degree program that will lead to certification or licensing as teachers. "(K) Parenting education for parents and caregivers of Alaska Native children to improve parenting and caregiving skills (including skills relating to discipline and

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