2008/2009 Title II D Competitive Grant

Models of Demonstrated Proficiency

Webinar,September 27, 2008

Barbara Fardell, Educational Technology Manager

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• The Michigan Department of Education is pleased to announce a 2008-2009 Title II, Part D Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant. Approximately $1,100,000 will be made available for this grant in the 2008-2009 grant cycle. This is a competitive grant program.

Models of Demonstrated Proficiency

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Getting Started

• Log into the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS)

http://megs.mde.state.mi.us/megs/login.asp

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Getting Started

• Log into the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS)– You must be an Authorized Official (level 5

) to initiate (start/see) the application

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Pull down grant application Cat. IV – Models of Demonstrated Proficiency

Pull down list of eligible schools

The Application

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Grant Application/Announcement

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List of Eligible Schools to Apply or Partner for EETT Grant

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Purpose of Grant

• Support the exploration and implementation of innovative models of student-centered (focused on the student's needs, abilities, interests, and learning styles with the teacher as a facilitator of learning) instructional design that lead to student success in environments that are not dependent on physical facilities and time.

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Which Means:

• Students may or may not be on school site on a daily basis

• Students will most often work at their own pace

• Instruction is based on student’s learning style

• Credit based on measuring student’s competency of the High School Content Expectations (HSCEs)

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• Definition of “school” may change• Not all students will be working on the

same page at the same time• Delivery of content and assessment of

learning may be different from one student to the next

• Students may earn credit in more than one core area of competency on the same project or assignment

Which Means:

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Examples

• Work Based Learning

• Brain Based Learning

• Team Based Learning

• Project Based Learning

• Evidenced Based Learning

• Inquiry Based Learning

• Game Based Learning

• Problem Based Learning

Or a combination of any or all of the above!

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Why?

• Dropout prevention

• Retention of students

• Increased graduation / credit recovery / credit completion rates

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Who Can Apply?

• Any LEA, PSA, or ISD or combination of the above that includes at least one eligible school from the “list of eligible schools.”

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Preference Will be Given to:

• Proposals that have significant scope and scale in terms of students served.

• Proposals that are comprehensive in program design.

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Preference Will be Given to:• Proposals that utilize technology in the

delivery of curriculum– Digital curriculum, distance learning

• Proposals that have significant potential for sustainability and replication. – Grant money not needed to continue

program– Projects can be replicated in other schools

or other grade levels

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Preference Will be Given to:

• Proposals that include a Michigan certified teacher in the delivery of instruction.

• Technology enabled curriculum that facilitates teacher/student interaction, peer to peer interaction, and allow course authoring to modify or change to meet district and student needs.

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Digitally Delivered Content• Proposals that include technology based

curriculum, assessment, and/or instructional models must be aligned to the Michigan Content Expectations.

• Application of those expectations in real world, relevant job related scenarios, and/or project based/problem solving instruction is strongly encouraged.

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Digitally Delivered Content

Links to acceptable digitally delivered content will be available on the Michigan.gov/edtech website.

Another good source for resources will be the Michigan Schools Online Portal soon to be found at:

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Seat Time Waivers

Proposals may require a seat time waiver for implementation; however, a seat time waiver is not required for a successful proposal. The seat time waiver and Models of Demonstrated Proficiency grant award processes are independent of each other; therefore, awarding of this grant does not necessitate nor guarantee the award of a seat time waiver. For guidance on applying for a waiver please contact MaryAlice Galloway at GallowayM@michigan.gov.

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TARGET POPULATION TO BE SERVED BY THE GRANT

This grant is targeted to “high need local educational agencies (LEAs)”. A high need LEA is one that –

(1) Is among those LEAs in Michigan with the highest numbers or percentages of children from families with incomes below the poverty line as defined by the TITLE I - PART A, ALLOCATIONS School Year 2006-07.

and

(2) Serves one or more schools identified for improvement or corrective action under Title I, Part A, section 1116 of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.

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What Does This Mean?

• If you are NOT on the list of eligible school districts or schools, you must partner with a school that is.

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How Much $$ Can We Request?

• Each grant will be up to $110,000

• Not all awards will be $110,000

• Depends on number of students served

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Rules of the Grant

• 25% of your budget must be spent on professional development

• 15% of your budget must be held back for evaluation and community of learners activities offered through MDE

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Rules of the GrantApplicants must provide meaningful opportunity for the equitable participation of teachers and administrators from nonpublic schools in professional learning and equipment funded under Ed Tech. This opportunity must occur during the planning stages of the application so that the proposed initiative and the funding request takes into consideration the needs of the nonpublic staff.

Grant applicants are required to document the planning activities that occur between public and nonpublic entities and to maintain as documentation items such as copies of letters inviting nonpublic participation. Funds may not be used for nonpublic substitute teacher costs.

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Rules for the Grant

• Narrative – 15 double spaced pages written in the same sequence as the rubric, 11 pt. font

• Abstract – one page describing project• Budget – both summary and detail (see grant

application for further instructions)• Final Report – due at end of each grant year• Participation in Learning Community Activities

– First is scheduled for November 19 and 20, 2008

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Important Dates

• September 19 – application deadline• October 8 – awards issued• Nov. 19 and 20 – Annual grantee

meeting – location to be determined• Oct. 31, 2010 – Final Performance

Report Due• Nov. 30, 2010 – Final Expenditure

Report Due

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Helpful Hints

FOLLOW THE RUBRIC GUIDELINES!

Ensure that project is sustainable without further grant funding.

Get buy-in from your teachers FIRST!

This is a planning and implementation grant. Activities do not need to begin until the 2009/2010 school year.

When in doubt, call or email for help.

Barb Fardell – fardellb@michigan.gov – 517-241-3629

Bruce Umpstead – umpsteadb@michigan.gov -517-335-2957