Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2008
Fund Code: 580
Gifted and Talented Services (Summer Program, 2008)
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $ 87,099 (State) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $261,486 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this grant program is to identify K-8 advanced, gifted and talented students and to raise their achievement. |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 23 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 10 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 13 |
| RESULT OF FUNDING: This grant will assist 66 schools in 10 districts to identify and raise the achievement of advanced/gifted students. Activities will include professional development for staff and implementation of advanced curriculum for students during the summer of 2008. Grant awards range from $1,820 to $23,600. |
| RECIPIENT |
AMOUNT |
| Barnstable Public Schools | $2,000 |
| Boston Public Schools | 14,128 |
| Brookline Public Schools | 3,828 |
| Community Day Charter Public School (Lawrence) | 1,820 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | 23,600 |
| Quincy Public Schools | 10,700 |
| Southwick-Tolland Regional School District | 4,700 |
| Taunton Public Schools | 6,600 |
| Weymouth Public Schools | 17,723 |
| Worcester Public Schools | 2,000 |
| TOTAL STATE FUNDS | $87,099 |
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