| 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 priorities of this grant program are to enhance program-based induction, mentoring, and retention programs and to advance the skills of educators through professional development activities.
All funded programs must be effective, sustained, and intensive in order to have a positive and lasting positive influence on classroom instruction and outcomes for students with disabilities. Three priorities have been identified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) for the FY2010 Fund Code: 249 Grant. Applicants are directed to select at least one priority and complete the required program information.
| Priority #1 | Educator Quality and Effectiveness: Induction, Mentoring, and Retention |
| Priority #2 | Supporting Schools and Students: Curriculum Development, Instructional Practices, and Classroom Assessment |
| Priority #3 | College and Career Readiness: Secondary Transition Planning |
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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 $260,000 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, 2008, 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
Registration costs for multi-day trainings/workshops
Supplies, materials, and books specifically for training purposes and professional development
Printing and reproduction of training materials
Consultant fees for staff training
Substitutes
In-state travel
Funds may not be used for:
computer hardware or software;
indirect costs;
direct services or materials for students;
registration costs for one-day conferences/trainings/workshops
out-of-state travel; and
restraint training as required under 603 CMR 46.00.
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| Project Duration: | 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2010 |
| Program Unit: | Special Education Planning and Policy Development |
| Contact: | Linda Tarmy ltarmy@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3375 |
| Date Due: | Recommended date due is Friday, July 24, 2009
Proposals must be received at the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009. |
| Required Forms: |
 
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages.) - Instructions
Part III - Required Program Information (See information on required Special Education Activity Sheets.)
Activity Sheet A - Educator Quality and Effectiveness: Induction, Mentoring, and Retention
Activity Sheet B - Supporting Schools and Students: Curriculum Development, Instructional Practices, and Classroom Assessment
Activity Sheet C - College and Career Readiness: Secondary Transition Planning
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| Additional Information: |
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| 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
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
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