JIM HORNE

COMMISSIONER

 

STATE BOARD OF

EDUCATION

F. PHILIP HANDY

CHAIRMAN

SALLY BRADSHAW

LINDA J. EADS, Ed. D.

T. WILLARD FAIR

CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA

JULIA L. JOHNSON

WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, Ph.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

325 W. GAINES STREET

SUITE 1514

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400

www.fldoe.org

(850) 201-7400

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

September 19, 2003

 

 

TO: District Superintendents

 

FROM: Melinda Crowley

 

on Through Technology (EETT) Grant

Program Competitive Application/RFP [Title II, Part D of the Elementary

and Secondary Education Act]

 

  

   

This is your invitation to submit competitive proposals under the 2003-04 EETT Grant

Program, which has been authorized under the federal “No Child Left Behind”

legislation. We are delighted to have another opportunity to address critical

educational technology needs within schools across Florida. Approximately $13.9

million is expected to be available for distribution to school districts through this

competitive proposal selection process. An equal amount of new formula-based

entitlement funding is also available in this second year of the EETT program.

Completion of essential program planning and information requirements established

under the entitlement component of the program is necessary in order to obtain funding

under the competitive portion of the program.

 

Improving student academic achievement through effective integration of technology

into the learning process is the central core purpose of the EETT initiative. Increasing

access to emerging technologies and promoting the incorporation of research-based

instructional methods are also key aspects of the program. Program participants are

also expected to continue efforts to strengthen their overall long-range strategic

educational technology planning process as well. Providing access to high-quality

professional development opportunities and modern educational content delivery

systems are integral to creating an effective learning environment for students. Success

in the 21st Century requires that students, teachers, and administrators be able to access

and analyze information effectively. Critical thinking and problem solving skills have

always been important, but such skills are now absolutely essential in order to function

in an increasingly complex world. Technology is now part of everyday life and it is

very important that all students have equitable opportunities to develop contemporary

skills and proficiencies.

 

  

A copy of the 2003-04 EETT Competitive Application/RFP can be obtained from the

Office of Educational Technology (OET) website by interested school districts

(http://www.doe.firn.edu/edtech/). Information concerning interim and final project

reporting requirements, EETT entitlement funding procedures, district technology plan

review and approval, and other pertinent program guidance is also provided on the

website.

October 30, 2003 is the deadline for submission of 2003-04 EETT

competitive proposals

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If you or staff in your district have questions or need special assistance concerning

program participation requirements, technical assistance options, or reporting

procedures please contact Charles Proctor at: 850/245-0514, SC 205-0514, email:

Charles.Proctor@fldoe.org.

 

 

MC/cp