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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2010
Fund Code: 250-B
The School Partnerships with Central Massachusetts Communities of Care Project
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $ 40,000 (Federal) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $ 40,000 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this federal grant program is to support the partnership of select school districts in Worcester County with the Central Massachusetts Communities of Care Project (CMCC) for the purpose of developing and implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The school district-CMCC partnership is designed to identify at-risk students who are in need of mental health services and to reduce and/or prevent court involvement among students with emotional impairment. |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 5 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 4 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 1 |
RESULT OF FUNDING: The funds awarded under this grant will support district administrative costs associated with PBIS training provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and are designed to ensure sustainable implementation, long-term success of the positive behavioral interventions, and support initiatives in participating schools. Participants include:
Funding will provide support for 8 schools, representing 4 districts, serving approximately 3,500 students. Grant awards are $10,000 per school district. |
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| Clinton Public Schools | $ 10,000 |
| Fitchburg Public Schools | $ 10,000 |
| Leominster Public Schools | $ 10,000 |
| Winchendon Public Schools | $ 10,000 |
| TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS | $ 40,000 |
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