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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2008

School Redesign: Expanded Learning Time Implementation
Fund Code: 225

Purpose: The purpose of this state-funded grant program is to provide financial assistance to districts with schools that have increased learning time schedules by at least 25% for the 2007-2008 school year or are continuing to operate schools with at least 25% more time.
Priorities:

Priorities are to provide resources that support the implementation of approved Implementation Plans in specified schools to:

  1. provide more instructional opportunities in mathematics, literacy, science, and other core subjects to support student achievement;

  2. integrate enrichment opportunities into student learning; and

  3. provide educators with increased opportunities to plan and participate in professional development activities.

Eligibility: School districts with approved FY2008 Expanded Learnin g Time Implementation Plans are eligible to apply.
Funding: Approximately $12,394,000 is available. Individual district amounts are attached. If the school's October 2007 enrollment figures are more than 10% below anticipated enrollment numbers noted on the chart, the grant award may be reduced to reflect the new enrollment.
Fund Use: Funds may be used for salaries, stipends, contracts, consultants, travel for training, instructional materials, and other approved expenses associated with operating expanded school schedules.
Project Duration: Upon Approval - 6/30/2008
Program Unit: Accountability and Targeted Assistance
Contact: Diane Beck
Phone Number: (781) 338-6302
Date Due:

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 for budget, budget narrative, and Appendix A.

Friday, August 31, 2007 for other required program information.

Required Forms:
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
 Download MS EXCEL File Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages) - Instructions
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document Part III - Required Program Information
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document

Appendix A - Evaluation Participation agreement

NOTE: Because this RFP has an end date of June 30, 2008, districts that plan to provide activities from 7/1/2008 - 8/31/2008 must submit a separate budget with a narrative explaining the summer work. Please submit the preliminary budget and narrative at this time.

Additional
Information:
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document Individual District Amounts
Submission
Instructions:

  • Email Part II (Budget detail pages) and Part III (Required Program Information) to:

    dbeck@doe.mass.edu

  • Mail 2 signature pages with an original signature of the Superintendent to:

    Diane Beck
    Accountability and Targeted Assistance
    Massachusetts Department of
    Elementary and Secondary Education
    350 Main Street
    Malden, MA 02148-5023


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