For those of you using Discovery Science, you might be interested in attending SCIcon 2010, a one-day conference that explores effective strategies for transforming science classes through the meaningful and effective integration of digital media content.
Participants in the conference will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from throughout the state in real-time and connect with educators from around the world virtually.
Registration is FREE and includes entrance to the museum for the day (how cool is that?) and lunch (parking is $7). If you can't make it to the science center, you can also participate online. For more information and to register, check out the online flyer.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Friday, November 20, 2009
Input Needed - Revised CT Common Core of Teaching
The new 2009 Common Core of Teaching (CCT) standards document has been drafted and is open for comment. Though not directly an ed-tech document, this important document will be used to revise pre-service programs, frame the new beginning teacher support program and
design new teacher evaluation plans. The way I see it, technology MUST have a part in all each of those things - so I am asking ed tech folks to provide comments on the draft.
An online survey is available to both review the draft and give input on the proposed new CCT. The survey can be found at http://ctlearning.net/cct/. It asks for educators’ opinions regarding what both beginning teachers and experienced teachers need to know to be effective. Let it be known that skills in using technology purposefully in teaching and learning are essential for novice and experienced teachers!
Responses to the survey are due by November 25th. No turkey for you until you complete the survey. :-) (Thanks!)
design new teacher evaluation plans. The way I see it, technology MUST have a part in all each of those things - so I am asking ed tech folks to provide comments on the draft.
An online survey is available to both review the draft and give input on the proposed new CCT. The survey can be found at http://ctlearning.net/cct/. It asks for educators’ opinions regarding what both beginning teachers and experienced teachers need to know to be effective. Let it be known that skills in using technology purposefully in teaching and learning are essential for novice and experienced teachers!
Responses to the survey are due by November 25th. No turkey for you until you complete the survey. :-) (Thanks!)
Monday, November 09, 2009
Title IID Entitlement Applications - HELP!!!
The applications are beginning to come in from districts for their share of the Title IID ARRA entitlement funds. I have had to ask for changes in several of those that I have received, because they were not done correctly or were incomplete. I am hoping that you can help me correct any confusion about how to complete this application, whether you are a person in district assisting in the writing of your own application or a regional consultant helping several districts with theirs.
There are two major issues:
The first deals with not completing all required sections, in particular both columns of page 5 that ask for the applicant to describe the planned use of funds and the accountability measures (how you will evaluate your use of funds in meeting Title IID program goals). Both of these sections must be completed for an application to be reviewed.
The second issue relates to the equitable services provision for private schools. Only ONE budget should be submitted with an application, and this should be for the total amount for which the district is eligible, including private school amounts. The detailed budget should note the private school expenses, but you do not need to submit separate budgets for private schools under Title IID, as the LEA is responsible for all expenditures. As stated in the USDoE guidance document for Equitable Services, “Under section 9501(d) of ESEA, the LEA must always maintain control of the program funds as well as title to all materials, equipment and property purchased with federal funds… only the LEA may obligate and expend federal funds on behalf of private school students and teachers. Thus, the LEA must purchase materials or procure services on behalf of the private school students and teachers. However, the LEA may use federal funds to reimburse an individual private school teacher, administrator, or other educational personnel for professional development that the LEA has pre-approved and that meets the reasonable and necessary cost principles of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87.”
Still have questions? Contact me at Karen.kaplan@ct.gov.
There are two major issues:
The first deals with not completing all required sections, in particular both columns of page 5 that ask for the applicant to describe the planned use of funds and the accountability measures (how you will evaluate your use of funds in meeting Title IID program goals). Both of these sections must be completed for an application to be reviewed.
The second issue relates to the equitable services provision for private schools. Only ONE budget should be submitted with an application, and this should be for the total amount for which the district is eligible, including private school amounts. The detailed budget should note the private school expenses, but you do not need to submit separate budgets for private schools under Title IID, as the LEA is responsible for all expenditures. As stated in the USDoE guidance document for Equitable Services, “Under section 9501(d) of ESEA, the LEA must always maintain control of the program funds as well as title to all materials, equipment and property purchased with federal funds… only the LEA may obligate and expend federal funds on behalf of private school students and teachers. Thus, the LEA must purchase materials or procure services on behalf of the private school students and teachers. However, the LEA may use federal funds to reimburse an individual private school teacher, administrator, or other educational personnel for professional development that the LEA has pre-approved and that meets the reasonable and necessary cost principles of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87.”
Still have questions? Contact me at Karen.kaplan@ct.gov.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Title IID ARRA Entitlement Application Posted
The moment you have been waiting for has arrived... The Title IID ARRA Entitlement Application has been posted! You can find it on the CSDE Website under the Request for Proposals link, or go directly to the Title IID ARRA page. (The application is located near the bottom of the Title IID ARRA page.)
Also on the Title IID ARRA page, you will note there are links to two other important documents. These documents list the amounts that must be considered when satisfying the equitable services provision of the law. You will need to review these documents in order to complete your entitlement application.
Applications are due no later than December 31, 2009, but will be reviewed and awarded as they are received. After the deadline, any unclaimed entitlement funds will be distributed via the competitive segment of the CT Title IID program. RFPs for competitive funds have not yet been announced, but information about them will be posted on this blog when available.
Also on the Title IID ARRA page, you will note there are links to two other important documents. These documents list the amounts that must be considered when satisfying the equitable services provision of the law. You will need to review these documents in order to complete your entitlement application.
Applications are due no later than December 31, 2009, but will be reviewed and awarded as they are received. After the deadline, any unclaimed entitlement funds will be distributed via the competitive segment of the CT Title IID program. RFPs for competitive funds have not yet been announced, but information about them will be posted on this blog when available.
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