Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 121.djvu/665

 121 STAT. 644

PUBLIC LAW 110–69—AUG. 9, 2007

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for administrators and other school staff, on the implementation of comprehensive mathematics initiatives designed— (i) to improve the achievement of students performing significantly below grade level; (ii) to improve the mathematical content knowledge of the teachers, administrators, and other school staff; (iii) to increase the use of effective instructional practices; and (iv) to monitor student progress. (C) To conduct continuous progress monitoring, which may include the adoption and use of assessments that— (i) measure student progress and identify areas in which students need help in learning mathematics; and (ii) reflect mathematics content that is consistent with State academic achievement standards in mathematics described in section 1111(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)). (2) PERMISSIVE USES OF FUNDS.—An eligible local educational agency may use grant funds under this section to— (A) adopt and use mathematics instructional materials and assessments; (B) implement classroom-based assessments, including diagnostic or formative assessments; (C) provide remedial coursework and interventions for students, which may be provided before or after school; (D) provide small groups with individualized instruction in mathematics; (E) conduct activities designed to improve the content knowledge and expertise of teachers, such as the use of a mathematics coach, enrichment activities, and interdisciplinary methods of mathematics instruction; and (F) collect and report performance data. (f) APPLICATIONS.— (1) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.—Each State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. Each application shall include— (A) an assurance that the core mathematics instructional program, supplemental instructional materials, and intervention programs used by the eligible local educational agencies for the project, are research-based and reflect a demonstrated record of effectiveness and are aligned with State academic achievement standards; (B) an assurance that eligible local educational agencies will meet the requirements described in paragraph (2); (C) an assurance that local applications will be evaluated using a peer review process; (D) a description of the qualifications of the peer review teams, which shall consist of— (i) researchers with expertise in the pedagogy of mathematics; (ii) mathematicians; and

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