[ECP] K-12 Newsletters Notices Inviting Applications (October 17, 2007)
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Notices Inviting Applications (October 17, 2007)
Recent grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of
Education (ED) include...
* Teaching American History Grant Program -- CFDA# 84.215X
* IDEA Multi-Year Individualized Education Program
Demonstration Program -- CFDA# 84.326Q
* IDEA Paperwork Waiver Demonstration Program -- CFDA#
84.326P
Below are excerpts from the "notice inviting applications" for
each grant opportunity. For more complete information, please
see the full notice inviting applications in the Federal
Register. We try to ensure that the web version and the
Federal Register notice are the same; however, the Federal
Register notice should be consulted for complete and
authoritative information.
For application packages and other information related to ED
funding opportunities, please see:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml.
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Teaching American History Grant Program (Federal Register:
October 10, 2007 [CFDA# 84.215X])
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Purpose of Program: The Teaching American History Grant Program
supports projects that aim to raise student achievement by
improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of
traditional American history. Grant awards assist local
educational agencies (LEAs), in partnership with entities that have
extensive content expertise, to develop, implement, document,
evaluate, and disseminate innovative, cohesive models of
professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper
understanding and appreciation of traditional American history as a
separate subject within the core curriculum, these programs are
intended to improve instruction and raise student achievement.
Applications Available: October 10, 2007.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: November 9, 2007.
Dates of Pre-Application Meetings: Pre-application meetings for
prospective applicants will be held. Further information on the
dates, times, and locations of these meetings will be made
available through a notice published in the Federal Register and
through the Teaching American History Web site at
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 10, 2007.
Eligible Applicants: LEAs, including charter schools that are
considered LEAs under State law and regulations, that must work in
partnership with one or more of the following entities: An
institution of higher education; a non-profit history or humanities
organization; and a library or museum.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$50,000,000 for new awards for this program for FY 2008.
Estimated Number of Awards: 52-65.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/101007a.html
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Multi-Year
Individualized Education Program Demonstration Program (Federal
Register: October 12, 2007 [CFDA# 84.326Q])
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Background: The Multi-Year IEP Program was established under
section 614(d)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act, as amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004 (Act). The purpose of this program is to
provide an opportunity for States (including Puerto Rico, the
District of Columbia and the outlying areas) to allow parents and
LEAs to engage in long-term planning by offering the option of
developing a comprehensive multi-year IEP, not to exceed three
years, that is designed to coincide with the natural transition
points for the child.
Applications Available: October 12, 2007.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 11, 2008.
Eligible applicants under the Multi-Year IEP Program are: State
educational agencies (SEAs) in any State, including the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each of the outlying
areas.
Estimated Available Funds: $150,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $10,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 15.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/101207f.html
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Paperwork Waiver
Demonstration Program (Federal Register: October 12, 2007 [CFDA#
84.326P])
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Background: The Paperwork Waiver Program is one of two
demonstration programs authorized under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, as amended by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (Act). These
demonstration programs are designed to address parents', special
educators' and States' desire to reduce excessive and repetitious
paperwork, administrative burden, and non-instructional teacher
time and, at the same time, increase the resources and time
available for classroom instruction and other activities focused on
improving educational and functional results of children with
disabilities.
Applications Available: October 12, 2007.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 11, 2008.
Eligible applicants under the Paperwork Waiver Program are:
State educational agencies (SEAs) in any State, including the
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each of
the outlying areas.
Estimated Available Funds: $150,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $10,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 15.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/101207g.html
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