EETT-C 2010
- 1. Round 9 Presented by CTAP Region 8
- 2. Similar to other rounds ◦ District or direct funded charter that serves grades 4-8 ◦ Rank within the top 1/3 percentage or number of students in the state living below the poverty line (http:// www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/ ) ◦ Current CDE approved technology plan And...
- 3. 1 or more schools identified for improvement or corrective action under No Child Left Behind or Technology poverty defined as 10:1 student to computer –to-multimedia computer ratio or greater, or less that 50% of the classrooms connected to the Internet. Eligiblility List http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r5/eettc10rfa.asp
- 4. Significantly reduced from prior fiscal years 5. Awards based on $300 per 4th-8th grade ◦ See Eligible Schools List http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r5/eettc10rfa.asp Projected funding for Regions is approximately $500,000 ◦ Minimum district award is 25,000 ◦ Max award about 300,000 (With no more than 60% of the regional funds allocated to that LEAs region.)
- 5. File an annual report for each year on performance goals, objectives and benchmarks identified on form 3 Edtech Profile pre and post test for each teacher participating in the professional development program Use of funds
- 6. Increasing teacher effectiveness and addressing inequities in the distribution of effective teachers through high-quality professional development Using advanced technology systems to collect, manage, and analyze data in order to track student progress Implementing technology-enhanced strategies that support rigorous college- and career-ready, internationally benchmarked standards, supplemented with high-quality assessments that are valid and reliable for all students
- 7. Districts that submitted the 2009 ARRA EETT C grant in Oct. 2009 may choose to substitute that score from that application for use in this Round 9 Grant ◦ LEAs will be required to submit Form 1-Application title Page and will be required to revise forms 2a, 3, 4, 5, and 6 if funded.
- 8. Category Max Score A. Application Presentation 0 1. Program for Students 15 2. Professional Development 15 3. Expanded Access 15 4. Communication & Collaboration 15 5. Evaluation & Project Mangagement 20 6. Program Sustainability 10 7. Projected Budget Narative 10 Total Score 100
- 9. Minimum of 50 points Grouped into decile bands from scoring rubric ◦ (100-90, 89-80, 79-70, 69-60, 59-50) Ranking within decile by score Small school districts will be provided priority ranking at the top of the percentage range in the decile they scored
- 10. Answer all project narrative questions in RFA Write to the “Strong” column of Appendix G ◦ Follow format Write to the rubric
- 11. 3 installments ◦ 40% after CDE receives grant award acceptance letter ◦ 40% after CDE receives LEAs Certification of Expenditure report and filling all required EETT C program performance reports ◦ 20% after CDE receives LEAs End of Period Expenditure Report certifying that the grant award was obligated or expended in compliance with the grant conditions.
- 12. Determine Target schools, teachers, and students Calculate total EETT C budget and set aside 25% for professional development Review and select hardware, peripherals, electronic learning resources and productivity resources, and data collection tools needed to support the program ◦ Resources to help: http://ctap8.org/(administrator resources)
- 13. Assemble a planning/writing team Review RFA and Scoring criteria Contact private schools in district to participate Set Curriculum Goals Set timeline and divide responsibilities ◦ Deadline Feb. 1, 2011 on or before 5:00 PM (in Sacramento)
- 14. Identify curricular focus area(s) Gather baseline data ◦ Design a research-based EETT C program that will bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be. ◦ Set S.M.A.R.T goals to be obtained
- 15. Form 1: Application Title Page Form 2: Project Summary (Best done last) Form 2a: Program Profile & School data Form 2b: Small School District Addendum (if applicable) Project Narrative: 6 sections-25 page max, line numbers (not to exceed 36 lines per page) and pages must be numbered Optional: Bibliography /Citation page
- 16. Form 3: Goals and Objectives and Data Collection Form 4: Strategies and Timeline Form 5: Projected Budget and Narrative Form 6: Priority List of Schools Form 7: Consortium and/or Partnership Applicants & signed letters of support Form 8: Competitive Application Checklist
- 18. 4 Required EETT C Performance Goals Goal 1: Increased Student Proficiency Goal 2: Increased Teacher Proficiency Goal 3: Expanded Access to Technology Goal 4: Expanded School/Home/Community Collaboration
- 19. Program Goals, Objectives, Benchmarks and Data Collection ◦Goals: CDE defined vision-not measured ◦Objectives: CDE defined measure-applicant defined growth target during a specified timeframe. Growth targets may not be modified. ◦Benchmarks: Applicants annual baseline data plus growth target equals end of year growth projection.
- 20. Can not be modified after the application is approved for funding. EETT-C follow-up grant eligibility is contingent on meeting 70% of district set growth targets for each objective. (set realistic growth targets for each objective)
- 21. Goals 1 and 2: LEA programs focus on the same target students or teachers in Year One and Year Two have two years to meet their identified growth targets. LEA programs focusing on different target students or teachers in Year One and Year Two must meet their identified growth targets annually and add text to form 3 to clarify.
- 22. Use data to establish baseline percentages, projected growth targets, and define end of year percentages on Form 3 Write down formula used to determine growth % Establish consistent data instruments, items, and calculation methods for each objective Data for objectives measured by multiple instruments must be collected and aggregated to determine baseline figures and subsequent growth
- 23. Collect: Baseline data that needs to be collected: Target Students’ Tech Literacy Data -www.edtechprofile.com (student survey) Target Students’ Achievement Data - Benchmark assessment or Approved textbook benchmark assessments Target Teachers’ Tech Literacy Data - www.edtechprofile.com Target Teachers’ Curriculum Integration Data/C3 Target Classroom Observation Data/C3 Target Classroom Student to Computer Ratios- Previously from California State Technology Survey or a simple spreadsheet Communication & Collaboration Data - enter your own measurable objective (Aeries, SIS, % of teachers posting grades online, etc) Data for any additional objectives applicant includes
- 24. Form 4: Strategies & Timelines List specific strategies or actions that will be implemented to achieve each of the performance goals, objectives, and benchmarks specified on Form 3 and in the project narrative. Include beginning and ending dates for the strategies or actions List the title of the person responsible
- 25. 2 Year budget ($300 multiplied by 2008 4-8 CBEDS at all schools listed of form 6) ◦ Funding will not exceed 60% or approximately $300,000. Specify program budget for Year 1 and Year 2. 10% or more change in spending requires LEA to submit a Budget Modification to the CDE for approval
- 26. Report the amount to be expended and describe in detail how the funds will be allocated in each category. Include leveraged funding, if applicable A minimum of 25% of the total 2 year grant must go to high-quality professional development that is relevant to the program.
- 27. Costs for teacher stipends for attending professional development outside of contract hours. Costs for substitute teachers Costs for salaries and benefits, stipends, or contracts for PD trainers, facilitators, and mentors Costs for professional development workshops and conferences specified in the LEAs grant application. Costs for materials and supplies necessary to carry out the professional development may be charged, consistent with established LEA policies and practices
- 28. Hardware Infrastructure Technical Support CLRN reviewed Electronic Learning Resources Supplies and Materials Expenses related to fostering communication among parents, students, teachers, and community Grant management, coordination, evaluation, and reporting
- 29. If partially funded, CDE will fund schools per order on form 6 Rank eligible applicant schools in order for funding
- 31. The CDE Encourages mutually beneficial program partnerships. Identify LEA partnerships ◦ If consortium appication list other LEAs and direct funded charter schools int eh consortium. Include a partnership letter on partner’s letterhead
- 32. Partnership applications are encouraged and receive a competitive advantage in application scoring Partnerships Requirements: Proven experience with technology literacy and curriculum integration Evidence the partnership will have a positive impact on student academic achievement Work, products, strategies or services are aligned with or based upon relevant research.
- 33. A consortium is a group of school districts and/or direct- funded charter schools. A minimum of one school district or direct funded charter within the consortium must be eligible to apply for the EETT C Grant and be the designated lead agency. Only students in grades 4-8 at eligible districts and direct funded charters within a consortium are funded at $300 per student.
- 34. Brief partnership letter (1 page) includes: written on partner’s letter head, summarizes the role of the partnership includes how the partnership supports the program states how the partnership is mutually beneficial to the partner and LEA Must be signed by the lead contact (consortiums identify the lead school district and all school districts and/or direct-funded charter schools within the consortium)
- 35. The Project Narrative describes the research-based program, strategies, resources, evaluation and timelines outlined in the application forms. ◦ Provide a concise narrative description of the comprehensive EETT program you propose Site research to support the basis Number each Project Narrative page Maximum of 25 pages Pages must include line numbers No more than 36 lines per page.
- 36. Describe the LEA’s research-based Program for Students. Include relevant research citations. Describe the technology literacy and academic learning needs of target students. Describe how the LEA’s research-based Program for Students will meet the students’ identified learning needs. Must include all six sections under separate headings and subheadings that match the rubric Scoring Criteria.
- 37. Six Sections of the Project Narrative 1. Program for Students 2. Professional Development Program for Teachers 3. Expand Access to Technology and Provide Technology Support 4. Communication and Collaboration Among Home, School, and Community. 5. Evaluation and Program Management 6. Follow-up Grant & Sustainability
- 38. Describe the LEA’s research-based Program for Students. Include relevant research citations. Describe the technology literacy and academic learing needs of target students Describe how the LEA’s research-based Program for Students will meet the students’ identified learning needs.
- 39. LEA designs their own program for students using research-based strategies and State Board of Education approved publisher or CLRN reviewed electronic learning resources. LEA partners with an organization such as CTAP to develop a comprehensive program suited to the specific learning needs of targeted students.
- 40. All Electronic Learning Resources purchased with EETT C funds must either be: California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) reviewed electronic learning resources that meet state standards Curriculum-based electronic learning resources that are part of an State Board of Education approved K-8 program
- 41. LEA partners with an established research-based student program such as: GenYes ISTE NETS Aligned Programs Tech4Learning NetTrekker
- 42. Describe the LEA’s research-based Program for Teachers. Include relevant research citations. Describe the technology literacy and curriculum integration learning needs of the teachers in the target group(s). Describe how the LEA’s research-based Professional Development Program will meet the target teachers’ identified learning needs. LEA designs their own Professional Development program using research-based strategies. LEA partners with an organization such as CTAP to develop a comprehensive Ed Tech integration program suited to their needs.
- 43. Identify the current student-to-computer ratio used by the students and teachers in the target group. Identify the new electronic learning resources, infrastructure, hardware and peripherals to be acquired and describe how the new resources will support the comprehensive program. Describe how technology resources, either currently existing or to be acquired, will be used to support data-driven decision-making. Describe how adequate technical support will be provided to support the district’s EETT Competitive program.
- 44. Describe how technology will be used to establish or improve communication and collaboration among home, school and community. Describe how students’ learning needs will be supported through the use of technology for communication and collaboration. Possible areas to establish or improve on: E-mail accounts, expanded web access for teachers, students, parents, and community promote communication and sharing. Developing communication channels for partners and stakeholders to support learning opportunities Using multiple media for school / class communications…i.e., school web postings, student grades and attendance online, informational e-mails, voice-mail, newsletters. Sponsoring parent/community events that promote involvement in student learning and technology
- 45. Describe the LEA’s evaluation plan. Who? What? When? Why? and How? will the LEA measure, collect, analyze, evaluate, and report on every required and optional objective on Form 3? Reference SETDA’s Common Data Elements. Describe the LEA’s program management or advisory group by job title, roles, and responsibilities. How often will advisory group meet and how will ongoing communications with stakeholders take place? Describe the continuous data-driven improvement process for monitoring the impact the comprehensive program is having on all goals.
- 46. Collected program data is used in Semi-annual and Annual Performance Reports to the CDE. Purpose: to evaluate progress in meeting annual benchmarks and program impact. Share outcomes with stakeholders. Submitted to CDE twice a year during both implementation years. The CDE will post the EETT C Round 8 semi-annual and annual reports on the CDE website by July 2009. Expected to be similar to Round 6 Performance Reports. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/ft/eettcomp.asp
- 47. Describe how the Follow-Up grant ($45 per student based on original grant award) will be used to help sustain or expand the EETT Competitive Round 8 program. Describe other funding sources or partnerships that may contribute to the sustainability or expansion of the EETT Competitive Round 8 program, at the conclusion of the two-year grant program.
- 48. Eligible applications will be prescreened for completeness and compliance with CDE requirements
- 49. Must submit One signed (blue ink), unbound original print copy of application Three stapled print copies (must lay flat -no binders) One digital copy in MS Word or PDF format on CD labeled with LEA name (no signatures required)
- 50. Submit in print, single sided, 8 1/2 X 11 paper, portrait orientation (except forms), 1 inch margin, 12-point font. Submit all required forms, assurances and certifications, check for signatures. (Complete and include form 8 checklist) ◦ Project narrative pages must be numbered (Max 25 pages) with heading and subheadings for the 6 sections. ◦ Pages must include line numbers (max 36 lines) Original copy signed in blue ink
- 51. A signed copy of the Certification Regarding Lobbying, Debartment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters, and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Review and sign the EETT C Grant Conditions and Assurances Submit one original unbound, 3 print copies, and one e-copy of application on CD
- 52. Due: February 1, 2011 by 5 PM Possibility of later submittal date upon release of RFA California Department of Education Education Technology Office EETT-C Round 9 Application 1430 N Street, Suite 6308 Sacramento, CA 95814 Confirmation of delivery or receipt with date/time of delivery form mail or courier service recommended. Grants will not be excepted after deadline.
- 53. Visit EETT-C Round 9 Webpage: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r5/eettc10rfa.asp Review EETT-C FAQs http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/ft/eettcfaqs.asp Email: Kebergen@kern.org ststansberry@kern.org www.CTAP8.org