1. LINDA K. TAYLOR Donnajo Smith (850) 245-0478
    1. SUBJECT: Governor’s Summer Program - Call for Applications, Summer 2006
  1. Guidelines for Application for the Governor’s Summer Program

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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John L. Winn
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
JULIA L. JOHNSON
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
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Contact Information:
LINDA K. TAYLOR
Donnajo Smith
(850) 245-0478
Donnajo.Smith@fldoe.org
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TO:
Presidents, State Universities
Presidents,
Community
Colleges
Presidents, Private Universities and Colleges
FROM:
Bambi J. Lockman
DATE:
August 1, 2005
SUBJECT: Governor’s Summer Program - Call for Applications, Summer 2006
We are pleased to advise you that the 2005 Florida Legislature included the Governor’s Summer
Program in the specific appropriation for exceptional student education (ESE) to coordinate
efforts to promote higher student learning. The Department of Education (DOE) has allocated
$265,575 to continue this program for outstanding secondary gifted or high-achieving students,
enabling them to participate in programs and use the resources of the universities and colleges in
the state of Florida. You are invited to submit an application on behalf of your institution. We
appreciate your interest in this program and look forward
summer programs for Florida’s gifted and high-achieving students.
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District School Superintendents
Assistant Superintendents for Instruction
Administrators, Exceptional Student Education
Contact Persons, Programs for the Gifted
Chancellor, Division of Community Colleges
Chancellor, State Universities
BAMBI J. LOCKMAN
Chief
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0475 • www.fldoe.org

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Guidelines for Application for the Governor’s Summer Program
The amount of funding awarded to each project will be based on the estimated costs of the
proposed program; however, a maximum of $25,000 will be awarded to any one project.
Institutions may submit separate applications for more than one program, but should note that
one of the considerations in funding is that of geographical distribution of programs across the
state. Please note that there is a requirement that applicants secure a minimum of $5,000 in
matching funds for support of this program. Universities and colleges are encouraged to use
existing resources and to collaborate with school districts, agencies, businesses, industries,
foundations, or other groups for support of this activity.
Consideration for funding will be given to those programs in the areas of mathematics, science,
humanities, the arts, or social studies, which integrate the following curriculum design
modifications:
 
engagement in authentic tasks
 
use of authentic environments
 
multidisciplinary approaches
 
use of technology
 
integration of process skills
 
encouragement of student reflections/metacognition
 
meaningful demonstrations of learning
Each program must be designed for students entering grades eight through twelve for the 2006-
07 school year. A program may serve students across all of these grades or may focus on
students in a narrower range of grades who have common instructional needs.
Applications should be prepared in a narrative using the attached Governor’s Summer Program
Application Instructions. These instructions are also available on the Bureau’s website at
http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/commhome/. The original and four copies must be received
by close of business on October 28, 2005, by:
Bureau of Grants Management/Governor’s Summer Program
Florida Department of Education
Turlington
Building
325 West Gaines Street, Room 325
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Please note that applicants may provide an Intent to Apply which will provide access to answers
to frequently asked questions and competition updates.

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