2018-19 Computer Science Grants for Teacher Education Program (CSEd Grant) - Application

Application is due Monday, October 22, 2018, by 11:59 pm.

Senate Bill 17-296, the Colorado Computer Science Teacher Education Grant Program (CSEd) was authorized by the Colorado Legislature during the 2017 legislative session to support K-12 teacher professional development in computer science. With the passage of HB 18-1322 an additional $500,000 has been added to this program. An effort championed by the State Board of Education, these funds are specifically intended for computer science professional development for elementary teachers. Approximately $870,000 are available in the form of two computer science professional development options: regional elementary trainings or professional development determined by districts.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Liebe, Computer Science Content Specialist, at liebe_c@cde.state.co.us or CompetitiveGrants@cde.state.co.us.

Instructions: Please see the request for proposal (RFP) for complete grant instructions, reviewer rubrics, and reporting requirements. Local education agencies (LEA's) may apply for CSEd grant funds. An LEA is a school district, a Board of Cooperative Services, and/or the Charter School Institute.
This online application is intended to be completed in one session. We recommend that you review the PDF version of the application before beginning this session to gather all of the required information and plan your responses.
Complete the application by Monday, October 22, 2018. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from this process.

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* 1. LEA Information

Name of LEA:

Application Contact Name:

Telephone:

Email:

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* 2. Select the intended use of CSEd grant funds.

Elementary Regional Trainings

District-determined Professional Development Plan

HOST an Elementary Regional Training (for BOCES/LEA)

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* 3. LEA Authorized Representative

Authorized Representative Name:

Telephone:

Email:

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* 4. Attach the signed copy of Parts IA, IB , and 1C from the Program Assurances form in PDF format with all necessary LEA signatures.

This form can be downloaded (click here).

Or see the RFP form for the required signatures page.

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* 5. Priority will be given to rural LEA's, as well as LEA's 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

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* 6. Attach documentation from district or state data regarding student demographics as evidence for the previous question, Q4.

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* 7. 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; and
·       Major goals of the professional development.

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* 8. Needs Assessment
Describe the LEA's current computer science education opportunities and the intended impact of CSEd grant funds. Identify the specific need for computer science education and/or improvement. Specify the number of teachers and students who will benefit from grant funds. See the grant scoring rubric for more information. (2000 words maximum)

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* 9. How many teachers and students participated in computer science education in 2017-18? How many teachers and students are expected to participate in 2018-19 as a result of the grant? (Numerical answers please).

2017-18 Teachers

2017-18 Students

2018-19 Teachers

2018-19 Students

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* 10. The CSEd grant has approximately $400,000 available for secondary professional development determined by districts, and $500,000 available for elementary regional professional development. Requests for both options require a complete professional development plan.
Professional Development Plan
In 1000 words or less, describe the professional development plan. Please refer to the application instructions to view the scoring rubric.

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* 11. Describe your budget expenses in detail. (1000 words or less).

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* 12. Complete the required grant budget form and email to competitivegrants@cde.state.co.us.
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* 13. Add a detailed timeline describing the professional development activities and the people responsible for reporting the corresponding results.

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* 14. Attach any supporting documentation related to the previous questions here.

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* 15. Did you complete

The entire application?

Attach the signature and assurances page?

Email the budget form to competitivegrants@cde.state.co.us?

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* 1. LEA Information

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* 2. Select the intended use of CSEd grant funds.

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* 3. LEA Authorized Representative

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* 4. Attach the signed copy of Parts IA, IB , and 1C from the Program Assurances form in PDF format with all necessary LEA signatures. This form can be downloaded (click here).

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

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* 6. Attach documentation from district or state data regarding student demographics as evidence for the previous question, Q4.

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* 7. 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; and· Major goals of the professional development.

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* 9. How many teachers and students participated in computer science education in 2017-18? How many teachers and students are expected to participate in 2018-19 as a result of the grant? (Numerical answers please).

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* 11. Describe your budget expenses in detail. (1000 words or less).

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* 12. Complete the required grant budget form and email to competitivegrants@cde.state.co.us. Xcel documents cannot be attached to this form.

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* 13. Add a detailed timeline describing the professional development activities and the people responsible for reporting the corresponding results.

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* 14. Attach any supporting documentation related to the previous questions here.

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* 15. Did you complete

* 4. Attach the signed copy of Parts IA, IB , and 1C from the Program Assurances form in PDF format with all necessary LEA signatures.

This form can be downloaded (click here).

* 7. 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; and
· Major goals of the professional development.

* 12. Complete the required grant budget form and email to competitivegrants@cde.state.co.us.
Xcel documents cannot be attached to this form.