| Purpose: | The purpose of this federal grant program is to fund professional development activities that will increase the capacity of personnel in approved Massachusetts private special education schools and programs in meeting the diverse needs of their students. |
| Priorities: | The priority of this grant program is to enhance program-based induction and mentoring programs and to advance the skills of educators involved with students with disabilities through professional development activities.
All funded programs must be high quality, sustained, and intensive in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction and outcomes for students with disabilities. Funded programs must address one or both of the following topics.
Priority #1 - Induction/Mentoring Priority #2 - Curriculum Development, Instruction, and Classroom Assessment
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| Eligibility: | Only Massachusetts approved private special education schools and programs may be awarded funds under this grant. Agencies with multiple approved schools/programs may submit a proposal from any additional individually approved program that has an enrollment greater than 35 students. |
| Funding: | Up to $250,000 is available for this program. Award amounts will be based upon the total number of publicly funded special education students from Massachusetts enrolled on October 1, 2006, which is consistent with the date on which the Massachusetts Public Student Enrollment count is based.
The amount of funds for which each school/program may apply is indicated below.
| Grant Allocation Figures |
| Total Number of Publicly Funded Special Education Students | Allocation |
| 1-4 | $1,000 |
| 5-24 | $1,500 |
| 25-49 | $2,000 |
| 50-74 | $2,500 |
| 75-149 | $3,000 |
| 150+ | $3,500 |
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| Fund Use: | The following are allowable costs.
Stipends Fringe (related to stipends only) Tuition costs for college/university courses Conference registration costs Supplies, materials, and books specifically for training purposes and professional development Printing and reproduction of training materials Consultant fees Substitutes In-state travel - maximum of 10% of total grant award
Funds may not be used for:
computer hardware or software; indirect costs; direct services or materials for students; out-of-state travel; and restraint training as required under 603 CMR 46.00. |
| Project Duration: | 9/1/2007 - 8/31/2008 |
| Program Unit: | Special Education Planning and Policy Development |
| Contact: |
William Blackwell wblackwell@doe.mass.edu
Linda Tarmy ltarmy@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3375 |
| Date Due: |
Recommended date due is Friday, July 13, 2007
Proposals must be received at the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. |
| Required Forms: |
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Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
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Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages) - Instructions
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Part III - Required Program Information |
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Activity Sheet A: Induction/Mentoring
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Activity Sheet B: Curriculum Development, Instruction, and Classroom Assessment |
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Additional
Information: |
Applications submitted or approved after September 1, 2007 can claim legally expenses to the grant only from the date of final Department approval. Therefore, it is important to have school contact staff who can be reached in July and August to respond to questions, as needed. All proposals must be submitted to the Department no later than October 30, 2007. Applicant agencies are required to submit a Progress Report detailing the school's efforts to provide professional development as outlined in the grant proposal. The Progress Report will be due February 15, 2008. Applicant agencies will receive additional information prior to the submission deadline. |
| Submission Instructions: | Submit two (2) sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director. Mail to:
Grace Willis
Special Education Planning and Policy Development
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
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