Computer Science Grants for Teacher Education Program (CSEd Grant): District-Determined Funding - Application

Application is due Tuesday, October 30, 2018, by 11:59 pm.

Introduction
This online application for the Computer Science Grants for Teachers Program is designed to be completed in one sitting. Answers are not autosaved, so please see the complete request for proposal (RFP) for grant instructions, reviewer rubrics, and reporting requirements.

Before you start, please fill out the signed assurances page, requiring signatures from the LEA Board President, the district superintendent or BOCES president, and the program contact.

This grant program exists to promote the postsecondary education of eligible teachers who teach or wish to teach computer science in secondary education.

Local education agencies (LEAs) must complete and submit the application for this funding opportunity by Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Joanna Bruno at bruno_j@cde.state.co.us or CompetitiveGrants@cde.state.co.us.

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* 1. LEA Name

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* 2. LEA Mailing Address

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* 3. LEA Program Contact

Name:

Telephone:

Email:

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* 4. Fiscal Manager

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 5. Submit the signed assurances - signature page here.

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* 6. Priority will be given to rural or small rural LEAs, as well as LEAs with large percentages of minority and low-income student populations. Check box(es) that apply to the LEA.

High Poverty Student Population

High Minority Student Population

Rural / Small Rural

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* 7. List the schools that would be impacted by the requested grant funds.

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* 8. Provide a brief description of the grant proposal. The summary must be no more than 500 words and convey the following criteria in a clear and concise manner:

The need for CSEd funding;

Types of professional development planned;

Gaps or weaknesses in the computer science curriculum.

Major goals for professional development; and

How grant funds will benefit teachers and students.

Indicate the first-time applying for the CSEd grant; or

How additional CSEd grants in 2018-19 will augment the previous impact of 2017-18 CSEd grant awards.

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* 9. List the amount of funding requested. CDE anticipates awarding up to 30-35 grants, ranging between $5,000 - $30,000. LEAs should consider the number of teachers participating in the professional development listed.

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* 10. How many teachers and students participated in computer science education in 2018-19? How many teachers and students are expected to participate in 2019-20 as a result of the grant? (Numerical answers only).

2018-19 Teachers

2018-19 Students

2019-20 Teachers

2019-20 Students

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* 11. Describe applicable gaps in recruitment, development, and retention of computer science teachers.

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* 12. Describe any gaps in knowledge needed to currently offer computer science courses, cybersecurity, or robotics clubs or activities. Describe gaps or weaknesses in the computer science curriculum.

Computer Science Grants for Teacher Education Program (CSEd Grant): District-Determined Funding - Application

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* 1. LEA Name

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* 2. LEA Mailing Address

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* 3. LEA Program Contact

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* 4. Fiscal Manager

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* 5. Submit the signed assurances - signature page here.

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* 6. Priority will be given to rural or small rural LEAs, as well as LEAs with large percentages of minority and low-income student populations. Check box(es) that apply to the LEA.

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* 7. List the schools that would be impacted by the requested grant funds.

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* 9. List the amount of funding requested. CDE anticipates awarding up to 30-35 grants, ranging between $5,000 - $30,000. LEAs should consider the number of teachers participating in the professional development listed.

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* 10. How many teachers and students participated in computer science education in 2018-19? How many teachers and students are expected to participate in 2019-20 as a result of the grant? (Numerical answers only).

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* 11. Describe applicable gaps in recruitment, development, and retention of computer science teachers.

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* 12. Describe any gaps in knowledge needed to currently offer computer science courses, cybersecurity, or robotics clubs or activities. Describe gaps or weaknesses in the computer science curriculum.

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* 13. Describe the computer science education needs related to low-income, minority, and/or rural student populations.

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* 14. Identify the number of teachers and schools that will be served, as well as criteria for the choice of schools and teachers.