The state grant for online writing for high school students is due October 17, 2007. Since this is a state grant, all LEAs may apply.
We need readers. Even if you have never read grants before we would welcome you as a reader.
Each reader will receive a packet with about six grants along with scoring rubrics. Readers will have two weeks to read and score. On November 15th., readers will come together @ ACES. Readers will be divided into groups...each group will be made up of 4-6 people who have read the same grants. Reader groups will discuss each of the grants that they read and a summative evalution form/score sheet will be completed. The scores on these forms determine who the grantees are.
If you are interested, please call Karen Kaplan (860) 713-6781 or send her an e-mail (karen.kaplan@ct.gov).
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
USAC - E-Rate training materials
Whether you are an E-Rate neophyte or a seasoned veteran, all of the latest training materials and contact information are only a click away... http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/training-presentations/training-2007/fall/2007-fall-training-presentation.aspx
Friday, September 21, 2007
Headstart E-Rate reminder
USAC/SLD Vice President Mel Blackwell announced during a training conference last week to anticipate the filing window for E-Rate to open this year again in mid-November.
Remember: There are a few things which should be accomplished prior to November.
Please be sure you have the following and be prepared to file your first form on or about the first of November 1, 2007 for the new 2008 year.
1. Start an E-Rate Filing system.
2. Update your grantee profile. Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-07-04 – Information Verification Request.
3. Register with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) if you have not already done so. To register online: https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and follow the steps.
4. Obtain Entity Numbers - contact erate@headstartinfo.org if you need assistance with entity numbers.
5. Ask questions now.
6. Complete new Technology Plan or review your existing plan. The plan must be in writing before you file the first form. Ask for help if you need assistance. Contact erate@headstartinfor.org.
You should file for the 2008 year even though you have not received a FCDL for 2007. Do not let time expire on information requests by PIA. Request extensions if PIA is waiting for additional information from you and time is about to expire. If you need assistance with PIA information requests please contact erate@headstartinfo.org.
Remember: There are a few things which should be accomplished prior to November.
Please be sure you have the following and be prepared to file your first form on or about the first of November 1, 2007 for the new 2008 year.
1. Start an E-Rate Filing system.
2. Update your grantee profile. Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-07-04 – Information Verification Request.
3. Register with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) if you have not already done so. To register online: https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and follow the steps.
4. Obtain Entity Numbers - contact erate@headstartinfo.org if you need assistance with entity numbers.
5. Ask questions now.
6. Complete new Technology Plan or review your existing plan. The plan must be in writing before you file the first form. Ask for help if you need assistance. Contact erate@headstartinfor.org.
You should file for the 2008 year even though you have not received a FCDL for 2007. Do not let time expire on information requests by PIA. Request extensions if PIA is waiting for additional information from you and time is about to expire. If you need assistance with PIA information requests please contact erate@headstartinfo.org.
Monday, September 10, 2007
House and Senate drafts of ATTAIN
Both the House draft and the Senate draft underscore the importance of 21st. Century Skills and professional development. They also agree on a minimum formula-based award of $3,000 per district. Both versions also indicate their concern that upon completion of the 8th grade that all students are technologically literate. Although this last issue has been addressed by districts in their technology plans, the new legislative drafts have added the following:
“Assess not less than once by the end of the 8th grade student performance in gaining technology literacy…including through embedding such assessment items in other State tests, performance-based assessments, portfolios, or through other means, but provided that such assessments shall be used only to track student technology literacy and not in conjunction with meeting adequate yearly progress goals…”
“Assess not less than once by the end of the 8th grade student performance in gaining technology literacy…including through embedding such assessment items in other State tests, performance-based assessments, portfolios, or through other means, but provided that such assessments shall be used only to track student technology literacy and not in conjunction with meeting adequate yearly progress goals…”
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