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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Computer Assisted Writing Grant Awards
Congratulations to the following schools/districts for their successful proposals for the Computer Assisted Writing Program:
- Brooklyn Middle School, Brooklyn
- Roger's Park Middle School, Danbury
- Eastford Elementary School and Union School (Consortia), Eastford (fiscal manager)
- Fitch Middle School, Groton
- Hamden Middle School, Hamden
- Scofield Magnet Middle School, Stamford
- Sterling Community School, Sterling
- Windham Middle School, Windham
Unfortunately we could only fund the top eight scoring proposals - there were several others that were recommended for funding but we just didn't have enough to get to them! :-(
We look forward to hearing about the implementation (and successes!) of the above funded projects.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Title IID Entitlement Awards - Consortium Option
Although the application is not yet available (keep checking the Title IID Website and watch for notifications on this blog), there have already been many questions about obtaining these funds.
One question has been raised by some districts eligible only for very small entitlement (formula) amounts. The question is whether or not districts can apply as a consortium, thus combining their entitlements to receive enough money to actually make some impact. Though not explicitly discussed in the about-to-be-released application, the answer is YES.
To quote from the USDoE “Guidance on the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Title IID Program:
“An eligible LEA may apply for Ed Tech formula grant funds as part of a consortium that includes other LEAs, institutions of higher education, educational service agencies, libraries, or other educational entities. Only an (eligible) LEA may serve as the fiscal agent for Ed Tech funds.”
To apply as part of a consortium, the same application form is to be used. On the Cover Sheet (page 3) of the application, under NAME OF APPLICANT DISTRICT", write the name of the LEA that will serve as the lead applicant, followed by the word CONSORTIUM APPLICATION. On the next line, ENTITLEMENT AMOUNT, list the total amount for which the consortium is eligible (total of all LEAs in consortium). On the bottom of the Cover Sheet list all the LEAs that are part of the consortium, followed by their entitlement amounts.
I know this is a bit confusing - especially prior to the release of the application - but I wanted to give everyone as much notice as possible so that planning for use of these funds can begin and LEAs are ready to move quickly once the application is released.
One question has been raised by some districts eligible only for very small entitlement (formula) amounts. The question is whether or not districts can apply as a consortium, thus combining their entitlements to receive enough money to actually make some impact. Though not explicitly discussed in the about-to-be-released application, the answer is YES.
To quote from the USDoE “Guidance on the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Title IID Program:
“An eligible LEA may apply for Ed Tech formula grant funds as part of a consortium that includes other LEAs, institutions of higher education, educational service agencies, libraries, or other educational entities. Only an (eligible) LEA may serve as the fiscal agent for Ed Tech funds.”
To apply as part of a consortium, the same application form is to be used. On the Cover Sheet (page 3) of the application, under NAME OF APPLICANT DISTRICT", write the name of the LEA that will serve as the lead applicant, followed by the word CONSORTIUM APPLICATION. On the next line, ENTITLEMENT AMOUNT, list the total amount for which the consortium is eligible (total of all LEAs in consortium). On the bottom of the Cover Sheet list all the LEAs that are part of the consortium, followed by their entitlement amounts.
I know this is a bit confusing - especially prior to the release of the application - but I wanted to give everyone as much notice as possible so that planning for use of these funds can begin and LEAs are ready to move quickly once the application is released.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
CT Title IID ARRA Fund - Website Posted
We have just posted a new page to the CSDE Website that explains Title IID ARRA fund distribution in CT. The Website is still evolving, and as new information and RFPs are available, they will be posted on this page. Currently of note, you can find a link to information on the amounts that districts will receive on an entitlement basis through Title IID ARRA funds. (Note: The application for these entitlement funds is NOT yet available - but it is expected to be posted later this month.)
Competitive fund RFPs will be announced in the coming months.
Title IID ARRA Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=322384
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