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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2008
Perkins IV Tech-Prep Transition 2007-2008 Round Two
Fund Code: 468-B
| Introduction: | This federal Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued pursuant to Title II of the new Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). |
| Purpose: | The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from consortia comprised of public high schools and public two-year colleges in (1) Western Massachusetts and (2) South Coastal Massachusetts (including the Cape and Islands) that have programs that meet the Perkins IV definition of career and technical education, and that will provide high-quality, data driven Tech-Prep services to member public high schools and public two-year colleges consistent with the required priorities contained herein. |
| Priorities: |
REQUIRED PRIORITIES - PROGRAM YEAR 2007- 2008 Consortia responding to this RFP will apply for funds to implement the required priorities. The RP code, listed below, must be used when completing the Required Priorities Narrative under PART III - Required Program Information.
| 1RP | Ensure that program(s) for which, and in which, Tech-Prep services are provided meet the Perkins IV definition of career and technical education and are of the size, scope, and quality to be effective. |
| 2RP | Ensure that students reported in Student Information Management System (SIMS), the Career/Vocational Technical Education Graduate One-Year Follow-up Report, and the Public Two-Year College Career and Technical Education Report as students registered in Tech-Prep are enrolled in programs that meet the Perkins IV definition of career and technical education. |
| 3RP | Ensure the equitable participation of students from special populations in Tech-Prep. |
| 4RP | Ensure that accurate and timely Tech-Prep data are reported in the Student Information Management System (SIMS), the Career/Vocational Technical Education Graduate One-Year Follow-up Report, and the Public Two-Year College Career and Technical Education Report. |
| 5RP | Ensure that each student who is registered in Tech-Prep has completed the Tech- Prep Student Registration Form that includes a parent/guardian signature. |
| 6RP | Ensure that each student who is registered in Tech-Prep has a Career Plan that includes identification of the articulation agreements that are linked to the career/ vocational technical education program in which the student is enrolled. |
| 7RP | Ensure that a system is developed/implemented so that high school students who are registered in Tech-Prep are provided with college advising prior to and upon enrollment in the college. |
| 8RP | Ensure that appropriate high school and public two-year college staff collaborate in developing Program of Study Grids for each program in the high school that meets the Perkins IV definition of career and technical education. |
| 9RP | Ensure that a system is developed/implemented to make certain that articulation agreements are current and promoted and are of such quality to benefit students. Such a system would be adopted by the high school with its college partners. |
| 10RP | Ensure that each high school student who is registered in Tech-Prep is provided with the opportunity to participate in college placement testing (CPT) early enough to receive remediation services based on CPT results and that such remediation, when called for, is documented as a goal in the student's Career Plan. |
| 11RP |
Ensure that onsite college days are provided to students who are registered in Tech-Prep and that they receive information on:
the academic and technical course/program requirements for success in program specific careers; the pre-requisites for matriculating into specific programs; the benefits of the Commonwealth Transfer Compact and Joint Admissions program; the benefits and process for awarding articulated credit; and for students enrolled in Chapter 74-approved vocational technical education programs, the Massachusetts state college and state university policy regarding admission of vocational technical education students.
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| 12RP | Ensure that information on registered apprenticeship programs is provided to high school guidance counselors and is disseminated to students/parents/guardians. |
| 13RP | Ensure that Program of Study Grids are used by counselors, teachers, and parents/guardians in assisting students with the development of Career Plans. |
| 14RP | Ensure that high school and public two-year Tech-Prep Site Coordinators are licensed school counselors, career counselors, or educators trained in career guidance and counseling. |
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES - PROGRAM YEAR 2007-2008
Consortia responding to this RFP may apply for funds to implement additional activities consistent with Perkins IV Title II Tech-Prep Education Section 203 (c). |
| Eligibility: | Tech-Prep consortia that are funded for program year 2006-2007 are eligible to submit a proposal, provided that a narrative that includes outcomes to date for program year 2006-2007 is submitted with the proposal.
Proposed new consortia comprised of two or more public high schools and one or more public two-year college(s) that have programs that meet the Perkins IV definition of Career and Technical Education are eligible to submit a proposal provided that a community college would be the lead agency and host of the consortium office. |
| Funding: | Approximately $375,225 is available to fund two consortia comprised of eligible public high schools and one or more public two-year college(s). One funded consortia would serve Western Massachusetts and one funded consortia would serve South Coastal Massachusetts (including the Cape and Islands). Visit www.doe.mass.edu/cte/techprep for a list of schools and colleges participating currently in Tech-Prep. All funding is contingent upon receipt of funds from the United States Department of Education. Funding is from the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV).
Funding and the level of funding will be based on the quality and appropriateness of the information submitted pursuant to PART III - REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION of this RFP.
The Department reserves the right to fund or not fund consortia that were funded previously. The Department may fund new consortia. |
| Fund Use: | Funds that are awarded shall be used pursuant to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). Funds that are awarded shall be used according to the approved proposal and approved Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants. Pre-approval from the Department of Education is required for any modification in fund use. Personnel paid with funds that are awarded for this grant program shall only engage in activities that are part of this Tech-Prep grant program when they are scheduled to be working on this grant program. The addition of new high schools or colleges to consortium membership shall be pre-approved by the Department of Education and in no case shall funds be provided to high schools or colleges that are not approved for membership. Grant funds may not be expended for out-of-state travel without written approval from the Department of Education. Grant funds shall not be used to supplant state or local funds. Grant funds shall not be used for entertainment.
Grant funds shall not be used for food unless it is necessary and the cost is reasonable. Food for professional development activities and other program improvement activities may be fundable when the activity overlaps a mealtime or for simple refreshment when it would be impractical or relatively inconvenient for the participants to purchase sustenance. For example, an all day professional development session may require a simple lunch and an afternoon snack to avoid the need for participants to leave the premises, disrupting the work and missing the lunchtime speaker.
Grant funds shall be used only for professional development that is high-quality, sustainable, intensive, and that is designed to have a positive and lasting impact. One-day or short-term workshops or conferences are not fundable.
Grant funds shall not be used for promotional items and memorabilia, including models, gifts, and souvenirs.
Consistent with the Priorities of this RFP, funds may be requested for the following.
All funds requested must be necessary and appropriate. Salary/fringe for one FTE or less Tech-Prep Consortium Coordinator Salary/fringe for other consortium staff Stipends for Tech-Prep Site Coordinators in member public high schools and public two-year colleges Stipends for consortium member staff Substitutes for consortium member staff Travel for consortium staff and consortium member staff Transportation of students who are registered in Tech-Prep to colleges and registered apprenticeship programs Printing/reproduction Telephone/utilities Indirect costs
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| Project Duration: | Upon Approval - 8/31/2008 |
| Program Unit: |
Career/Vocational Technical Education |
| Contact: | Karen DeCoster kdecoster@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3115 |
| Date Due: | Friday, August 10, 2007 Competitive proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
| 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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Additional
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Reference - Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 at http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/perkins/ Reference - Massachusetts Tech-Prep Manual for Consortia and Site Coordinators Superintendents and Principals at http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/techprep/ Reference - Massachusetts Career Plan Checklist found at Scoring Rubric - Available upon request. (See Contact information above.)
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Submission
Instructions: | Submit six (6) sets, each with an original signature of the College President or Superintendent by the date due and time listed above. In addition, email one set by the date due and time listed above. The emailed set need not include a signature.
Mail to:
Margie Roberts
Career/Vocational Technical Education
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
Email to: mroberts@doe.mass.edu
It is recommended that, if the proposal is hand delivered, a time stamped receipt be obtained. |
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