FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Competitive Projects
Bureau/Office
Just Read, Florida!
Program Name
Innovative Reading Pilot Program
Specific Funding Authority (ies)
2005 General Appropriation Line Item #87A
Funding Purpose/Priorities
The Innovative Reading Pilot Program shall use internet delivered technology to support reading
instruction for children in kindergarten through third grade. The program shall be developed using
scientifically-based reading research and have the ability to explicitly and systematically
differentiate instruction in the key areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension. The program shall have tiered skill teaching cycles. Each cycle shall include
teaching skills and skill practices that incorporate reading connected text in decodable books that
cumulatively review previously taught skills. The program shall have the ability to assess students
prior to each cycle to determine each child’s skill level and the skills to be acquired within the
upcoming cycle. The program must provide real-time student assessment reports which are
accessible to the teachers via the internet. The program shall be provided at a cost not to exceed
$95 per child per year exclusive of professional development training, and shall be implemented by
grants administered by the Department of Education in schools in at least one small district, one
medium district, and one large district.
Total Funding Amount
$1,500,000 (Awards will be made to at least one small district, one medium district, and one large
district that are deemed fundable)
Budget Period
September 30, 2005-June 30, 2006
Program Performance Period
September 30, 2005-June 30, 2006
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Target Population
Kindergarten through third grade students
Eligible Applicant(s)
Florida School Districts
Application Due Date
Proposals are due in Grants Management by the close of business September 30, 2005; deadline
refers to receipt by DOE and not a postmarked date. Facsimile and email submissions will not be
acceptable.
Contact Persons
Cari Miller
Just Read, Florida!
Cari.Miller@fldoe.org
850/245-0503
Kynder Crossner
Office of Grants Management
Kynder.Crossner@fldoe.org
850/245-0497
Assurances
The Department of Education has developed and implemented a document entitled, General
Terms, Assurances and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Programs, to
comply with:
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34 CFR 76.301 of the Education Department General Administration Regulations
(EDGAR) which requires local educational agencies to submit a common assurance for
participation in federal programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education;
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applicable regulations of other Federal agencies; and
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State regulations and laws pertaining to the expenditure of state funds.
In order to receive funding, applicants must have on file with the Department of Education,
Office of the Comptroller, a signed statement by the agency head certifying applicant
adherence to these General Assurances for Participation in State or Federal Programs. The
complete text may be found at http://www.firn.edu/doe/comptroller/gbook.htm
School Districts, Community Colleges, Universities and State Agencies
The certification of adherence filed with the Department of Education Comptroller’s
Office shall remain in effect indefinitely unless a change occurs in federal or state law, or
there are other changes in circumstances affecting a term, assurance, or condition; and
does not need to be resubmitted with this application.
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NARRATIVE SECTION
Project Abstract (or Summary)
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Describe the internet delivered technology program chosen to support reading instruction in
kindergarten through third grade.
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provides a scope and sequence.
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provides instruction in the five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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has the ability to explicitly and systematically differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of all students in the five areas of reading.
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has the ability to screen and progress monitor the students.
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provides progress monitoring reports which are accessible to the teachers.
Project Need
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Describe the need for the project and provide back-up data as evidence.
Project Design
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Describe measurable objectives, activities and timeline.
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How will the district ensure that the technology program used to support reading instruction
in grades K-3 is consistent with scientifically based reading research?
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How will the technology program in grades K-3 be guided by appropriate assessments in the
area of screening and progress monitoring?
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The technology program:
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provides screening for student placement at the beginning of the year
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monitors the progress and adjusts instruction according to the needs of students
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provides specific reading information to the teacher in the progress monitoring
reports
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Provide the ongoing professional development offered to teachers, coaches, and
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administrators to ensure the technology program is being implemented with fidelity.
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timeline shows ongoing professional development for all personnel involved
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specific dates of the professional development offered
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length of professional development offered
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who delivers the professional development
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attendees
Support for Strategic Imperatives
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Describe how the proposed project will address reading initiatives and incorporate one or
more of the Florida State Board of Education (SBE) strategic imperatives.
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URL: http://www.fldoe.org/meetings/2005_01_18/StratPlanDetails.pdf
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The K-12 Comprehensive Research-Based Reading Plan requires a 90 minute uninterrupted
reading block for all elementary students. How will the technology program chosen be
implemented within the 90 minute uninterrupted reading block? Outside the 90 minute
reading block?
Within the 90 minute block:
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setting-reading station/center during differentiated instruction
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length of time using the technology program-15-30 minutes depending on needs of
students
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Outside the 90 minute reading block:
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setting
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length of time using the technology program
Dissemination / Marketing
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Describe the methods /strategies you will use to disseminate and market information about
the project to appropriate populations.
Evaluation
10. Describe the method(s) for evaluating the project.
11. How will implementation of the technology program be monitored at the district, school,
and teacher level to ensure it is being implemented with fidelity and supplementing
instruction rather than supplanting it?
Budget
12. Present a budget that reflects objectives and proposed costs of the project.
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(The technology
program shall be provided at a cost not to exceed $95 per child per year exclusive of
professional development training).
SCORING CRITERIA
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Project Abstract (or Summary)
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The technology program:
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provides a scope and sequence.
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provides instruction in the five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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has the ability to explicitly and systematically differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of all students in the five areas of reading.
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has the ability to screen and progress monitor the students.
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provides progress monitoring reports which are accessible to the teachers.
(10 Points)
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Project Need
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Need for the project is feasible and supported with proven data.
(12 Points)
Project Design
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Project objectives are measurable, achievable, and are aligned with project need; activities
are aligned with objectives; and the timeline is feasible.
(5 Points)
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The technology program:
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has evidence that it was developed using scientifically-based reading research.
(10 Points)
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The technology program:
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provides screening for student placement at the beginning of the year
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monitors the progress and adjusts instruction according to the needs of students
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provides specific reading information to
the teacher in the progress monitoring
reports
(12 Points)
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Provides high quality ongoing professional development to teachers, coaches, and
administrators to ensure the technology program chosen is being implemented with fidelity.
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timeline shows ongoing professional development for all personnel involved
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specific dates of the professional development offered
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length of professional development offered
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who delivers the professional development
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attendees
(10 Points)
Support for Strategic Imperatives
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Project clearly and feasibly addresses reading initiatives and incorporates one or more of the
Florida State Board of Education (SBE) strategic imperatives in an effective manner.
(5 Points)
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URL: http://www.fldoe.org/meetings/2005_01_18/StratPlanDetails.pdf
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Implementation of the technology program clearly reflects the requirements of the 90 minute
uninterrupted reading block.
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Within the 90 minute block:
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setting-reading station/center during differentiated instruction
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length of time using the technology program-15-30 minutes depending on needs of
students
If applicant chooses to implement the technology program outside the 90 minute reading
block the following should be described in detail:
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setting
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length of time using the technology program
(12 Points)
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Dissemination / Marketing
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Methods/strategies to disseminate and market information about the project are thorough
and effective.
(2 Points)
Evaluation
10. Evaluation methods are comprehensive and likely to be effective.
(5 Points)
11. It is clearly demonstrated that the technology program will be monitored at the district,
school, and teacher level to ensure it is being implemented with fidelity and supplementing
instruction rather than supplanting it.
(12 Points)
Budget
12. Project budget presents items that are realistic, appropriate, and clearly reflect proposed
project objectives.
(The technology program is provided at a cost not to exceed $95 per
child per year exclusive of professional development training).
(5 Points)
Reporting Outcomes
Outcomes will be reported through quarterly reports
To receive electronic funding, districts must agree to submit quarterly reports electronically
consisting of the following information plus any other pertinent information. Reports will be
due on or before January 1, 2006; April 1, 2006; and July 1, 2006.
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Implementation status to date (i.e. order and purchase of training materials, implementation
of technology program, etc.)
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Dates of required professional development held for teachers, coaches, and administrators,
and the number in attendance
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A list of topics addressed in the professional development conducted
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Status of student achievement to date
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Successes and concerns
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Any other pertinent information
Funding Method
Quarterly Advance to Public Entity
- For quarterly advances of non-federal funding to state
agencies and LEAs made in accordance within the authority of the General Appropriations Act.
Expenditures must be documented and reported to DOE at the end of the project period. If audited,
the recipient must have expenditure detail documentation supporting the requested advances.
Notice of Intent-to-Apply
The due date to notify the contact person of intent-to-apply is September 15, 2005
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Send the
notification by e-mail or fax and include an e-mail address. Providing the intent-to-apply is not
required for an application to be considered, but assists the applicant by assuring receipt of answers
to frequently asked questions and competition updates. Conversely, eligible organizations which
file an intent-to-apply are not required to apply.
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Method of Answering Frequently Asked Questions or Providing Changes
Frequently asked questions will be posted weekly under the Innovative Reading Pilot Program
Request for Proposal on the Just Read, Florida! website at www.justreadflorida.com. Please send
any questions to Cari.Miller@fldoe.org or call (850) 245-0503. The last date that questions will be
answered is September 22, 2005.
Conditions for Acceptance
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Application is received within DOE by the close of business on the due date.
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Application includes required forms: DOE 101-Budget Narrative and DOE 100A -
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All required forms have original signatures by authorized entity
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Application must be submitted to:
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Office of Grants Management
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Florida Department of Education
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325 W. Gaines Street, Room 344
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Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
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NOTE: Applications signed by officials other than the appropriate agency head identified above
must have a letter signed by the agency head, or documentation citing action of the governing body
delegating authority to the person to sign on behalf of said official. Attach the letter or
documentation to the DOE 100A when the application is submitted.
Method of Review
The staff of the Just Read, Florida! Office will convene a committee including representation from
the Department of Education, Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), and Reading First
Professional Development (RFPD) at UCF, to review district applications to ensure that there is
focus on student achievement and scientifically based reading research. All Florida districts are
eligible to apply for the Innovative Reading Program grants.
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