by providing pipeline services that address the needs of children in the neighborhood, as identified by the needs analysis described in paragraph (4); and

that is supported by effective practices.

the size and scope of the population affected;

a description of the process through which the needs analysis was produced, including a description of how parents, families, and community members were engaged in such analysis;

an analysis of community assets and collaborative efforts (including programs already provided from Federal and non-Federal sources) within, or accessible to, the neighborhood, including, at a minimum, early learning opportunities, family and student supports, local businesses, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education;

the steps that the eligible entity is taking, at the time of the application, to address the needs identified in the needs analysis; and

any barriers the eligible entity, public agencies, and other community-based organizations have faced in meeting such needs.

all information that the entity used to identify the pipeline services to be provided, which shall not include information that is more than 3 years old; and

Supporting, enhancing, operating, or expanding rigorous, comprehensive, effective educational improvements, which may include high-quality academic programs, expanded learning time, and programs and activities to prepare students for postsecondary education admissions and success.

Supporting partnerships between schools and other community resources with an integrated focus on academics and other social, health, and familial supports.

Providing social, health, nutrition, and mental health services and supports, for children, family members, and community members, which may include services provided within the school building.

Supporting evidence-based programs that assist students through school transitions, which may include expanding access to postsecondary education courses and postsecondary education enrollment aid or guidance, and other supports for at-risk youth.

involving representative participation by the members of such neighborhood in the planning and implementation of the activities of each grant awarded under this subpart for activities described in this section;

the provision of strategies and practices to assist family and community members in actively supporting student achievement and child development;

providing services for students, families, and communities within the school building; and

collaboration with institutions of higher education, workforce development centers, and employers to align expectations and programming with postsecondary education and workforce readiness,

Assessments that provide rewards or sanctions for individual children or teachers.

A single assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing program effectiveness.

Evaluating children, other than for the purposes of improving instruction, classroom environment, professional development, or parent and family engagement, or program improvement.

data-driven decision-making by eligible entities receiving funds under this subpart; and

access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services for children living in the most distressed communities of the United States, beginning at birth.