Friday, September 07, 2007

State grant for Computer Assisted Writing, Instruction, and Testing

This grant program is to create pilot sites that will allow the Department of Education to (1) examine the effectiveness of using technology in the teaching of high school writing, including the use of artificial intelligence to provide specific, frequent feedback to students on their writing, and (2) examine issues and necessary accommodations related to online delivery of the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)

Deadline: October 17, 2007
Eligibility: All districts may apply (except those that received a state grant for writing)
Bidder's Conference: September 18, 2007, 2:00 P.M. @ ACES
Download a copy of the RFP.

For additional information, e-mail Karen Kaplan or call her @ 860-713-6781.