| Purpose: | The purpose of this state-funded grant program is to provide funding for districts committed to building basic knowledge and understanding of how to identify and serve a broad range of advanced/gifted students throughout the district, beginning with professional development. |
| Priorities: | Priority will be given to districts with minimal or no services provided currently to advanced/gifted students and that demonstrate a district-wide commitment to developing a systemic program to identify and serve the academic needs of their advanced/gifted students beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. Highest priority will be given to districts that propose to train a team of 3-5 educators, including teachers, principals, and district personnel, who will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of a gifted and talented program. |
| Eligibility: | All school districts, charter schools, and educational collaboratives that provide no/minimal services to advanced/gifted students are eligible to apply. |
| Funding: | A total of $257,500 is available. Approximately 15 to 20 grants will be awarded. Each applicant may submit a proposal for up to $15,000. |
| Fund Use: | Funds may be used to cover costs of college level courses focused on identifying, understanding, and meeting the needs of advanced/gifted students (tuition, fees, books, travel). Funds may be used for stipends for follow-up team meetings, subsequent to the coursework, to develop a program to meet the needs of advanced/gifted students in the school district. |
| Project Duration: | FY2008 School Year Program Upon Approval - 6/30/2008 FY2009 Summer Program 7/1/08 - 8/31/08 |
| Program Unit: | School Performance Evaluation and Leadership Development |
| Contact: | Deborah J. Walker djwalker@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3347 |
| Date Due: | Monday, October 8, 2007 Competitive proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
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Appendix A
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Submission
Instructions: | Submit 3 sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director. Mail to:
Deborah J. Walker
School Performance Evaluation and Leadership Development
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
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