104 STAT. 2888 PUBLIC LAW 101-589 —NOV. 16, 1990 "(9) develop and disseminate early childhood education mathematics and science instructional materials; "(10) develop intergenerational projects to train senior citizen volunteers in the implementation of interactive science processes and activities for use by elementary and secondary school students; "(11) disseminate information regarding informal mathematics and science education activities and programs offered by Federal agencies and private or public agencies and institutions within the region; "(12) provide technical assistance in order to maximize the effectiveness of such instructional materials and programs and fulfill the instructional goals of the recipients of such materials and programs; "(13) collect data on activities assisted under this subpart in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities of the regional consortiums; "(14) if feasible, maintain on-line computer networks with all regional consortiums and the National Clearinghouse for Science and Mathematics Ekiucation Materials established under section 2012(e); "(15) assist local and State educators in identifying science equipment needs; and "(16) coordinate activities carried out by the regional consortium with activities carried out by the appropriate regional education laboratory supported under section 405(d)(4)(A)(i) of the General Education Provisions Act. 20 USC 2994b. "SEC. 2018. APPLICATION AND REVIEW. "(a) IN GENERAL. — Each eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall— "(1) demonstrate that the eligible entity has demonstrated expertise in the fields of mathematics and science education; (2) demonstrate that the eligible entity shall implement and disseminate mathematics and science education instructional materials, teaching methods, and assessment tools through a consortium of the region's mathematics and science education organizations and agencies; (3) demonstrate that the eligible entity shall carry out the functions of the regional consortium; "(4) describe the activities for which assistance is sought; "(5) demonstrate that the eligible entity shall implement and disseminate mathematics and science education instructional materials, teaching methods and assessment tools; "(6) demonstrate that emphasis will be given to programs and activities designed to meet the needs of groups that are underrepresented in, and underserved by, mathematics and science education; "(7) describe steps to be taken to provide for the equitable participation of children and teachers from private elementary and secondary schools consistent with section 2010; "(8) demonstrate that the business community in the region served by the regional consortium will play an integral role in designing and supporting the regional consortium's work;
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