| Purpose: |
The purpose of this federal grant program is to provide funds to current Commonwealth Pilot Schools to support redesign and restructuring efforts as outlined in the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or Department-approved design plans. |
| Priorities: |
Grant funds can be used to support the following categories that are connected to the schools' original design plans:
development of professional learning communities;
strengthening of instructional practices;
student assessment systems (interim and formative);
academic interventions and supports;
non-academic student support services; or
school organization and culture.
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| Eligibility: | Schools with current Commonwealth Pilot School status are eligible to apply. |
| Funding: |
Grants awards of up to $150,000 are available for each of the following schools.
| Fitchburg |
| Springfield |
| Boston |
| Springfield |
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| Fund Use: |
Fund use should be consistent with the priorities described above, including:
costs associated with professional development and training;
planning activities and administrative costs associated with management of initiatives;
stipends for district staff working outside contractual obligations;
travel and mileage associated with training; and
supplies related to grant activities.
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| Project Duration: | Upon Approval - 8/31/2009 |
| Program Unit: | Center for Leadership and School Redesign:
Office of Expanded Learning Time, Pilot, and Readiness Schools |
| Contact: | Sarah McLaughlin smclaughlin@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3589 |
| Date Due: | Applications will be reviewed as they are received. |
| Required Forms: |
Electronic Workbooks
 Boston Public Schools Electronic Workbook
Fitchburg Public Schools Electronic Workbook
Springfield Public Schools Electronic Workbook
Note: Included in the Workbooks are the:
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - Standard Contract
Form and Application for Program Grants; and
Part II - Budget Detail Pages.
 
Part III - Required Program Information
Part III - Required Program Information - Chart
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| Additional Information: | Budget Detail - Description of Line Item Information
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| Submission Instructions: | Mail two (2) copies of Signature Page with the original signature of the Superintendent/ Executive Director to:
Janet Pineault
Center for Leadership and School Redesign
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
Email budget detail pages and required program information to:
jpineault@doe.mass.edu |
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