FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Request for Application (RFA Entitlement)
Bureau / Office
K-12 Public Schools/Bureau of Instruction and Innovation/Office of Instructional Technology
Program Name
Title II, Part D - Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT)
Specific Funding Authority (ies)
CFDA#: 84.318, P.L. 107-110 Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title II, Part D
“No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”
Funding Purpose/Priorities
To improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and
secondary schools. Assisting all students in crossing the digital divide and promoting effective
integration of instructional learning tools are also key Title II-D/EETT program goals.
Type of Award
Entitlement
Total Funding Amount
$5,599,881.88
[see Attachment C for preliminary district allocation projections]
Budget Period
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 [or other as required]
Program Performance Period
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 [or other as required]
Target Population
Florida K-12 public school districts
Eligible Applicant(s)
EETT entitlement
funding is distributed to Local Education Agencies on a formulated basis using
proportions established under Part A of the federal Title I program. Attachment C provides a projected
allocation schedule and identifies all school districts eligible to apply.
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Application Due Date
The
due date refers to
the date of receipt in Grants Management. For Federal programs, the
project effective date will be the date that the application is received within DOE meeting
conditions for acceptance, or the date of receipt of the Federal Award Notification, whichever
is later. For State programs, the project effective date will be no earlier than the effective date
of the legislative appropriation, usually July 1. The ending date can be no later than June 30, of
the fiscal year unless otherwise specified in statute or proviso.
Completed application materials
should be submitted as soon as practical to ensure the most effective project period.
Contact Persons
Program Administrator:
Charles Proctor, Instructional Technology Office, Telephone:
850-245-9868
(SC 205-9868), FAX: 850-245-0826 (Suncom 205-0826), E-mail: Charles.Proctor@fldoe.org
Grants Management:
Kynder Crossner, Office of Grants Management, Telephone: 850-245-0497
(Suncom 205-0497), E-mail: Kynder.Crossner@fldoe.org
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:
•
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;
•
applicable regulations of other Federal agencies; and
•
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.fldoe.org/comptroller/gbook.asp
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.
No Child Left Behind Assurances (Applicable to All Funded Programs)
By my signature on this application, I hereby certify that the ___________ District will comply with the
following requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:
The LEA assures that, under Sec. 9528, it will comply with a request by a military recruiter or an
institution of higher education for secondary students' names, addresses, and telephone numbers,
unless a parent has "opted out" of providing such information.
The LEA assures that, under Sec. 9528, it will provide military recruiters the same access to
secondary school students as it generally provides to postsecondary institutions or prospective
employers.
The LEA hereby certifies that, under Sec. 9524, it has no policy that prevents, or otherwise denies
participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools. The LEA further certifies that
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``among other things, students may read their Bibles or other scriptures, say grace before meals, and
pray or study religious materials with fellow students during recess, the lunch hour, or other
noninstructional time to the same extent that they may engage in nonreligious activities.'' The LEA
certifies that its public schools will not be hostile to the religious rights of their students and their
families.
The LEA hereby assures that, under Sec. 9532, if the State of Florida identifies any school within the
LEA as “persistently dangerous,” it will offer students attending that school, as well as students who
are victims of a violent criminal offense while on school property, the opportunity to transfer to a safe
school.
The LEA hereby certifies that, under Sec. 4141, it will expel from school for a period of not less than
one year a student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school.
The LEA hereby certifies that, under Sec. 4141, it has a policy requiring referral to the criminal justice
or juvenile delinquency system of any student who brings a firearm to a school under the control and
supervision of the LEA.
Assurances particular to the TITLE II-D program are documented in Attachment A. Please complete
and submit program-specific assurances with the completed entitlement application.
Funding Method
Federal Cash Advance –On-Line Reporting required monthly to record expenditures. Federal
cash advances will be made by state warrant or electronic funds transfer (EFT) to a recipient
for disbursements. For federally funded projects, requests for federal cash advance must be
made on the Electronic Federal Cash Advance Request System. If at times it is determined that
disbursements are going to exceed the amount of cash on hand plus cash in transit, an on-line
amendment can be made prior to the due date of the next Federal Cash Advance distribution
on the Electronic Federal Cash Advance Request System.
Fiscal Requirements
Supporting documentation for expenditures is required for all funding methods. Examples of
such documentation include: invoices with check numbers verifying payment, and/or bank
statements; all or any of which must be available upon request.
It is expected that approximately
$5,599,881.88
will be available for distribution to eligible
school districts in conjunction with this RFA.
Attachment C
provides preliminary district
allocation projections. Preliminary projections are subject to change (depending on the final
Title II-D grant award and determination of final Title I, Part A allocations).
A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of project funds must be targeted to support
professional development activities, unless a specific request for waiver of this requirement is
submitted and approved. Please complete
Attachment B
only if the district wishes to request a
waiver of the Title II-D 25% professional development funds allocation guideline.
The expenditure of grant funds for administration and overhead (including indirect costs) should
be reasonable and necessary for effective and efficient project implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation. Inclusion of indirect costs in the proposed budget is optional, but only school
districts that have established an approved rate may request funds to recover indirect costs.
Guidance concerning indirect cost proposals and associated rates (applicable to federal
program administration) may be obtained from the DOE Comptroller’s Office
(http://fldoe.org/comptroller/).
Project funds may not be used to cover costs in the following two areas: (1) Office facilities such
as space and rent, (2) Utilities such as electricity and gas.
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Formal Department guidance concerning fiscal reporting, project application/amendment
procedures, and project administration can be found in the
DOE GREEN BOOK
(http://fldoe.org/comptroller/gbook.asp). Official DOE200 Project Award Notification forms
establish specific terms, conditions, and reporting dates for projects.
Project Design-Narrative
ACTIVITIES
For: Title II, Part D - Enhancing Education through Technology
Describe the major activities to be carried out by the LEA and how these activities will be aligned with state
academic content standards, student academic achievement standards, and state assessments. Please
describe how these activities will contribute to closing the achievement gap.
Response:
CONSULTATION WITH PRIVATE SCHOOL OFFICIALS
To ensure timely and meaningful consultation, the district shall consult with appropriate private school
officials during the design and development of equitable services.
Provide a detailed plan of action for
providing timely and meaningful consultation, and equitable services, to eligible children, teachers and parents in
private schools within the local education agency(ies) service area.
For details, refer
to the US Department of
Education’s Non-Regulatory Guidance for Private Schools:
Title IX – General Provisions: http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/equitableserguidance.doc
Title I, Part A: http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/psguidance.doc
EETT
program participants are expected to notify non-public schools in their district about program participation
opportunities. Such notification should be completed as early as possible in the application development cycle to
be effective. Inclusion of interested parties in the preliminary project planning and vision stages is critical to
achieving program intent. Information about the nature of arrangements between the applicant and any non-
public schools (scheduled to participate in the project) can be indicated below. That information will be
considered as one component of the detailed plan requested. Identifying projected training and/or resource
delivery dates could also be an appropriate component of the district’s plan (if non-public schools will be
participating). A clear and meaningful discussion of the formal process used to notify potential non-public school
participants is also recommended as a plan component. Attach a copy of any official notification letters, meeting
agendas, or guidance memoranda issued regarding consultation with private schools.
Response:
Technology resource sharing such as providing access to computer labs, special training facilities, or online
resources.
Technology placement at one or more school sites (must include utilization monitoring by district).
Technology planning coordination assistance.
Technology support and maintenance services.
Not applicable as there were no private schools operating in the district at the time of application.
Private schools were notified as to program participation opportunities, but none have indicated a desire to
participate.
Additional planning information:
ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Indicate what special steps the applicant will take to ensure that students and staff in high-poverty and high-
need schools (and/or schools identified for school improvement) will have increased access to instructional
technology. [Section 2414 (b) 3]
Response:
ONGOING SUSTAINED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Indicate how the district will provide or foster ongoing sustained professional development for teachers,
principals, administrators and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in
classrooms and library media centers. [Section 2414 (b) 4AB]
Response:
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FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY GOALS AND FOCUS AREAS
1. DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT – Engage students in their education in ways never before
possible.
Ensure students are provided the technology skills necessary to thrive in a new economy.
Establish standards for technology literacy for students to be prepared for taking online assessment.
Ensure the opportunity for students to participate in distance learning courses to meet their diverse and unique needs.
Ensure that students and teachers are adequately trained in the use of online digital content.
Ensure assessments to measure 21
st
century skills.
Ensure that digital content is utilized in core curriculum areas.
Description:
2. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP – Invest in strong leadership essential to promoting the development
of technology savvy personnel at all levels of the educational system.
Establish technology literacy standards for administrators.
Ensure high quality, sustained training, and outreach to school administrators on technology savvy leadership.
Ensure participation in online tools and resources that provide data on the utilization of technology in the classroom.
Establish effective technology leadership models.
Ensure that schools have strategies to provide community access to school-based technology and training.
Ensure that educational leadership programs contain technology related course work.
Description:
3. FLORIDA’S DIGITAL EDUCATORS – Empower educators with the skills necessary to integrate
technology to improve students’ rates of learning.
Ensure that every teacher has the opportunity to take online learning courses.
Ensure teachers utilization of technology to gather, manage, and analyze student data to differentiate instruction for
every child.
Ensure that pre-service teachers are receiving appropriate technology instruction prior to classroom placement.
Establish
technology
literacy standards for teachers.
Establish the creation of best practices model for the integration of technology in the curricula.
Ensure the quality and consistency of teacher education through measurement, accountability, and increased
technology resources.
Description:
4. ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY – Expand access to innovative digital technologies and learning
opportunities.
Ensure access to innovative digital technologies and learning opportunities.
Ensure ubiquitous access to computers, technology devices and connectivity for each teacher.
Ensure that students and teachers will have access to digital content to be integrated into core curricula as a means to
academically prepare students for achievement in a constantly changing economy.
Establish a common set of digital content standards to ensure interoperability among technology systems.
Ensure that every school has an efficient, automated library media center connected to the Internet and networked to
appropriate learning areas.
Description:
5. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT – Establish that all public schools have the infrastructure that
supports dedicated, high-speed connections to the point of learning, and provide “just-in-time”
technology support.
Ensure the availability of technical support to maintain computer networks, maximize educational uptime, and plan for
future needs.
Ensure the availability of school based instructional technology support specialist to provide expert support for
integration of technology and curriculum and instruction.
Ensure that broadband access is available all the way to the end-user for data management, online and technology-
supported assessments, e-learning, and accessing high-quality digital content.
Description:
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PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION
MINIMUM UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUBGRANT APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSION
EETT Part I entitlement application response sections following this discussion have been
constructed to closely correlate to minimum United States Department of Education subgrant
planning requirements. Applicants are expected to provide a response under each prescribed area.
Program-specific planning information provided through the entitlement application is considered to
be a formal component of the local district technology plan. Information provided should reflect
current information.
District technology plans on file in the FDOE Office of Instructional
Technology must remain current in order to effectively address program accountability
requirements
. Guidance concerning instructional technology plan development and submission
can be obtained from the following website: http://www.firn.edu/doe/bii/itlm/intech/tpdg.html. School
districts receiving Title II-D funds are expected to review and update their local technology plan (on
an ongoing basis) to effectively address EETT program expectations.
Districts receiving Title II-D funding are expected to:
analyze student/teacher/administrator technology skills evaluation data obtained through the
use of appropriate measurement instruments and tools (such as the Department’s
Inventory
of Teacher Technology Skills
web-based
professional development tool
http://www.flinnovates.org/info/index.htm);
design projects with appropriate consideration of successful research-based methods/models
and;
incorporate rigorous formative and summative evaluation methodology.
1. Indicate what special steps the applicant will take to ensure that students and staff in high-poverty
and high-need schools (and/or schools identified for school improvement) will have increased access to
instructional technology.
[Section 2414 (b) 3]
Priority will be given to “high-need” schools and/or schools identified as low performing by the Florida
Department of Education when distributing newly acquired technology.
Priority will be given to expanding intensive technology integration training opportunities for instructional
staff in “high-need” schools and/or schools identified as low performing by the Florida Department of
Education.
The school district will promote partnership development and special collaborative initiatives to bring modern
technology-based learning tools and best practice strategies to “high-need” schools and/or schools identified
as low performing.
Special targeted technology awareness training for parents of students at “high-need” schools and/or
schools identified as low performing will be provided.
Special programs will be initiated to provide increased access to technology (before, during, or after hours)
for students attending “high-need” schools and/or schools identified as low performing.
Other:
Description:
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2. Indicate how the district will provide or foster ongoing sustained professional development for
teachers, principals, administrators and school library media personnel to further the effective use of
technology in classrooms and library media centers.
[Section 2414 (b) 4AB – response information 1
st
part]
Encourage teachers and school administrators who have had limited opportunities to use modern
instructional technologies to attend
Florida Digital Learning Institutes
.
Provide special salary/bonus incentives to teachers who achieve measurable proficiency in the use and
application of technology to improve the instructional process.
Establish professional partnerships with post-secondary pre-service training programs.
Adopt rigorous technology competencies and proficiency standards for school instructional staff and
administrators.
Provide ready access to research-based methods, best practices, and technology-enhanced instructional
strategies (access links to clearinghouse resources, etc.).
Provide reimbursement for continuing education coursework with a focus on technology skill building.
Provide online training opportunities with a focus on innovative technology integration methods.
Encourage post-graduate study in the area of Instructional or Educational Technology.
Support district or school level focus groups that target best practice development and research review.
Provide flexible access to technology resources in library media centers and training labs.
Other:
Description:
3. Identify personnel and/or partners that the district anticipates will be involved in providing
professional development services in conjunction with the EETT initiative.
[Section 2414 (b) 4AB –
response information 2
nd
part]
Local district staff
Private consultants and specialists
Regional Consortia or other intermediate unit staff
Community
colleges/universities
Area vocational technical schools
Contracted
training
centers
Professional
associations
Educational Technology Integrators
Other:
Description:
4. Identify specific strategies that will improve the delivery of instructional content, promote the
development and use of technology-enhanced lesson plans, and improve curricula and instruction
through effective use of technology.
[Section 2414 (b) 7]
Establish and maintain a focused review process to help identify the most effective instructional
technologies.
Provide appropriate incentives to encourage the development of technology-enhanced lesson plans.
Encourage teachers and curriculum development staff to actively participate in conferences, seminars, and
online training programs that provide opportunities to learn about how technology can enhance the learning
environment for students.
Provide real incentives to teachers who demonstrate a commitment to mastering the use of technology to
improve student learning opportunities.
Conduct regular demonstrations of modern instructional technologies to improve teacher awareness.
Other:
Description:
5. Indicate how the district will encourage the development and utilization of innovative strategies for
the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of new and
emerging technologies.
[Section 2414 (b) 8]
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Adopt special incentives and supporting policies that will advance and promote the incorporation of
successful research-supported online course delivery.
Improve utilization of existing distance learning programs (http://www.flvs.net/).
Develop new distance learning program options.
Strengthen technology planning and strategy development to facilitate rigorous course delivery.
Encourage partnerships between schools not presently taking advantage of online learning opportunities
and schools with active and effective online learning programs.
Description:
6. Indicate what strategies the district will use to promote parent involvement and increase
communication about the incorporation of instructional technologies into the learning environment.
[Section 2414 (b) 9]
Increase parent access to technology through special loan or after-hours access programs.
Conduct technology demonstrations at PTO/PTA meetings.
Incorporate appropriate website enhancements to provide information of special interest to parents.
Conduct periodic parent training and awareness workshops or technology open house events incorporating
various learning technologies used by students.
Produce and distribute electronic newsletters.
Communicate with parents through e-mail and/or other electronic means on a regular basis.
Description:
7. Indicate how EETT initiatives will be developed in collaboration with adult literacy programs the LEA
offers (or utilizes) to maximize the use of technology resources.
[Section 2414 (b) 10]
Computers and/or other instructional technologies will be provided to support existing adult literacy
programs (after hours or during the regular school day).
Professional
development
opportunities will be coordinated with adult literacy programs whenever practical.
Software or online learning services will be shared with adult students whenever practical.
Training labs or other special use facilities will be shared with adult students whenever practical.
Significant collaboration with adult literacy programs is not applicable.
Description:
8. The EETT initiative requires that participants measure the impact that program activities have on
student achievement. Participants must develop specific mechanisms or accountability measures that
they will use to evaluate the extent to which activities funded under the EETT initiative are effective in:
1) integrating technology into curricula and instruction; 2) improving the ability of teachers to teach;
and 3) enabling students to master the Sunshine State Standards. Identify specific evaluation strategies
or accountability measures that will be used to determine the effectiveness and impact that EETT
funding has on student achievement and technological literacy.
[Section 2414 (b) 11]
Conduct targeted analysis of student assessment data in relation to specific technology infusion and
integration strategies currently in use within the district.
Analyze data obtained from the Department’s
Inventory of Teacher Technology Skills (ITTS)
and other
appropriate evaluation tools or instruments.
Regularly examine lesson plans and curricula for evidence of robust technology integration.
Dedicate appropriate resources to ensure rigorous program evaluation.
Description:
9. Indicate the supporting resources that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective use of
existing or new technology projected for acquisition.
[Section 2414 (b) 12]
Networking services and/or operating system software upgrades.
Server upgrades and/or continuing service agreements.
Broadband and/or related high-speed connection services.
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Essential print resources such as training and/or software/hardware instruction manuals.
Computer memory, screen, or storage upgrades.
Special adapters, cables, cards or other essential technology supplies.
Description:
10. Provide a concise description of how the applicant expects to coordinate activities carried out with
EETT entitlement funds with technology-related activities initiated and/or supported with funds available
from other federal, state, and local sources. Also, identify the types and estimated costs of
technologies, infrastructure improvements, or educational services to be acquired/delivered with
project funds (
complete Cost Area Chart provided
).
[Section 2414 (b) 5]
Description:
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COST AREA CHART (EETT Part I)
[If a different resource category is needed, please use “Other” to identify
the type of resource or program activity proposed for support. NOTE:
Specific resources and activity costs summarized in this cost area chart
should be specifically documented using the “Account Title and Narrative”
Column on the DOE101 Budget Narrative Form.]
PROJECTED
ACQUISITION
DATE (if
practical)
PROJECTED
ALLOCATION
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES COST SUMMARY
Tool-based Software [graphic organizers, presentation tools, web or
multimedia authoring software, digital video recording/editing software,
word processing/spreadsheet/database software, etc.]
Digital Content Delivery System(s) and/or Subscription(s)
Video Conferencing Equipment and/or Software
Projectors, Smartboards, and/or other Presentation Support Equip.
Technology Infrastructure Improvements and/or Wireless Access
Enhancements
Service and Maintenance Contract(s)/Agreement(s)
Assistive Adaptive Devices and/or Systems
Computers [desktop]
Computers [portable/tablet]
Printers, Storage Devices, and Digital Cameras
Handheld/PDA/Small Form Factor Devices
Other:
TECH RESOURCE SUBTOTAL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COST SUMMARY
[Document all
professional development related expenditures as indicated below. The
total must equal at least 25 percent of the funding request, unless the
applicant is seeking a formal waiver of this EETT funds use directive.]
Technological Proficiency/Literacy Measurement System Training
Technology Integration Training Specialist(s)/Coach(s)/Mentor(s) [local
district staff]
Special Training Consultants and/or Facilitators
Online Training Services/Fees
Stipends, Appropriate Training Incentives, Release Time for Teachers,
Substitutes
Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan Development Assistance
Appropriate Workshop/Session/Seminar Registration(s) [research,
measurement, methods]
Travel to DOE Sponsored Project Coordinators Meeting(s)
Materials and Supplies [PD]
Other:
PD SUBTOTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE/OVERHEAD COST SUMMARY
[Expenditures
proposed in this component of the budget should be reasonable and
necessary for effective and efficient project implementation, monitoring,
and evaluation.]
Project Coordination, Records Management, and/or Reports Preparation
[not technology integration training]
Project Evaluation
Indirect Cost Estimate [must be calculated using approved rate for LEA]
Materials and Supplies [ADMIN]
Other:
ADMIN SUBTOTAL
PROJECT TOTAL
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2007-08 EETT PROGRAM PLANNING SNAPSHOT
EETT PROGRAM GOALS:
To improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and
secondary schools.
To assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is
technologically literate by the time the student finishes the 8
th
grade, regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability.
To encourage the effective integration of technology resources and systems with teacher
training and curriculum development to establish research-based instructional methods that can
be widely implemented as best practices by state educational agencies and local educational
agencies.
Information about current Department of Education instructional technology goals, measurement tools, and
supporting resources may be found on the Bureau of Instruction and Innovation website
(http://www.firn.edu/doe/bii/index.html)
CORE EETT
PROGRAM PLANNING
AREAS
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
[Document specific 2007-08
implementation objectives.
Include specific timelines when
possible.]
MONITORING CHECK
[Check appropriate box for each
indicated core planning area.]
INTEGRATION OF
FLORIDA’S
INSTRUCTIOAL TECHNOLOGY
GOALS
INTO THE DISTRICT’S
TECHNOLOGY PLANNING
PROCESS
(http://www.flinnovates.org/goals.html)
INDICATE IF GOAL INTEGRATION
AND ALIGNMENT WORK WAS
COMPLETED AS ANTICIPATED:
YES
NO (If NO is checked, please
explain the progress that has
been made to date in addressing
this program expectation.)
UTILIZATION OF FLORIDA’S
ONLINE
INVENTORY OF TEACHER
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS (ITTS)
WEB-
BASED EVALUATION TOOL
(http://www.flinnovates.org/info/ind
ex.htm)
IN PLACE - ALL TEACHERS
APX. 75% OF TEACHERS
APX. 50% OF TEACHERS
APX. 25% OF TEACHERS
LIMITED TEST IN PROGRESS
EXPECT TO TEST TOOL
DO NOT PLAN TO USE TOOL
INTENSIVE AND SUSTAINED
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
TRAINING, MENTORING, AND
MODELING (http://etc.usf.edu/fde/)
IN PLACE - ALL SCHOOLS
APX. 75% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 50% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 25% OF SCHOOLS
LIMITED IMPLEMENTATION
TECHNOLOGY–ENHANCED
LESSON PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO
ENCOURAGE
EXEMPLARY
PRACTICE INFUSION
IN PLACE - ALL SCHOOLS
APX. 75% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 50% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 25% OF SCHOOLS
LIMITED IMPLEMENTATION
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
CLEARINGHOUSE
RESOURCE
UTILIZATION (http://etc.usf.edu/)
IN PLACE - ALL SCHOOLS
APX. 75% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 50% OF SCHOOLS
APX. 25% OF SCHOOLS
LIMITED IMPLEMENTATION
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Support for Reading/Strategic Imperatives
Describe how the proposed project will incorporate reading initiatives and one or more of the
Florida State Board of Education (SBE) strategic imperatives.
URL: http://www.fldoe.org/Strategic_Plan/StratImp.asp
Dissemination/Marketing
Describe methods /strategies you will use to disseminate and market information about the
project to appropriate populations.
Reporting Outcomes
Program participants are expected to participate in the annual
Florida Innovates
School Survey
,
which
collects school-based data on classroom technology use/integration, access to technology/Internet resources,
technology support, training strategies and methods, etc. (http://www.flinnovates.org/survey/). In addition to
annual survey data, other baseline data is recorded in the
EETT Program Planning Snapshot
completed by
the applicant. Project evaluation reporting is structured under identifiable project
Focus Areas
aligned with the
Florida Department of Education’s current Instructional Technology Goals. Project evaluation reporting guidance
is maintained on the Department’s EETT program website (http://www.firn.edu/doe/bii/itlm/intech/eett.html). All
EETT entitlement project recipients are expected to prepare final project evaluation reports. Briefly describe the
internal monitoring process to be used by the district to facilitate appropriate reporting.
For Federal Programs - General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)
Provide a concise description of the process to ensure equitable access to, and participation
of students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. For details refer to
URL: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/gepa427.pdf
Conditions for Acceptance
The requirements listed below must be met for applications to be considered for review:
1)
Application is received in DOE within the timeframe specified by the RFA
2)
Application includes required forms: DOE 100A Project Application Form and
DOE 101 - Budget Narrative Form
3)
All required forms must have the assigned TAPS Number included on the form
4)
All required forms have original signatures by an authorized entity
5)
Application must be submitted to:
Office of Grants Management
Florida Department of Education
325 W. Gaines Street, (Room 344)
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
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.
Please include a completed waiver request form (Attachment B) only if a waiver review is being
requested.
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Method of Review
Florida Department of Education EETT program staff will review each district application for
entitlement funding to determine if required information has been provided. In the event that
requested information is missing or information provided appears to be incorrect, the primary EETT
program director will contact an applicant in an effort to correct or obtain essential information. Minor
budget or technical adjustments may be made by the EETT program director or Grants Management
personnel to facilitate application approval.
ATTACHMENTS
A. EETT Program Assurances
B: Professional Development Funds Allocation Waiver Request
C: 2007-08 Formula Allocations Schedule (preliminary projections)
D: Project Application Summary DOE100A
E: DOE 101 Budget Narrative Form
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EETT ATTACHMENT A
TITLE II-D
ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)
2007-08 PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ASSURANCES
YES
NO
A minimum of 25 percent of project funds will be allocated to provide ongoing, sustained, intensive,
high-quality professional development (which is based on a review of relevant research and targets the
integration of advanced and emerging technologies into curricula and instruction
). If this assurance is not
provided, then the applicant must provide a detailed narrative justification (see Attachment B:
Professional Development Waiver Request). The narrative must explain in detail how such training is
already provided to all teachers in core academic subjects. Submission of a waiver request with regard to
this key program expectation may delay approval of an EETT application.
2
A comprehensive review of the LEA’s local long-range technology plan has been conducted to determine
if all Department of Education
Essential Plan Components
have been addressed in a detailed manner
(http://www.doe.firn.edu/edtech/it/tp/local.html). In addition, planning information provided in this
application has been (or will be) incorporated into the local strategic educational technology plan not later
than 5/31/08.
CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)
Please select ONE of the following three CIPA related assurance
options for the proposed project.
1
2
3
Every “applicable school” has complied with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
requirements in Subpart 4 of Title II –Part D of the ESEA. An “applicable school” is an elementary
or secondary school that
does not
receive e-rate discounts and for which EETT funds will be used
to purchase computers used to access the Internet, or to pay the direct costs associated with
accessing the Internet.
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Not all “applicable schools” have yet complied with the requirements in Subpart 4 of Title II –Part
D of the ESEA. However, the LEA has received a one-year waiver from the U.S. Secretary of
Education under Section 2441(b)(2)(C) of the ESEA for those applicable schools not yet in
compliance.
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The CIPA requirements in the ESEA do not apply because no funds made available under the
program are being used to purchase computers to access the Internet, or to pay for direct costs
associated with accessing the Internet, for elementary and seconday schools that
do not receive e-
rate services
under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
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EETT ATTACHMENT B
2007-08 ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION WAIVER REQUEST
[Reference NCLB:EETT Title II, Part D, Subpart 1, SEC. 2416 Local Activities]
LEA/DISTRICT NAME
: ______________________________
_________________________________________________
Signature of LEA Superintendent or Agency Head DATE: _________________
PROGRAM GUIDANCE (excerpt from Sec. 2416):
(a) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(1) IN GENERAL – The recipient of funds made available under section 2412 (a)(2) shall use not less than 25 percent of
such funds to provide ongoing, sustained, and intensive, high-quality professional development in the integration of
advanced technologies, including emerging technologies, into curricula and instruction and in using those technologies to
create new learning environments, such as professional development in the use of technology –
(A)
to access data and resources to develop curricula and instructional materials;
(B)
to enable teachers –
(i)
to use the Internet and other technology to communicate with parents, other teachers, principals, and
administrators; and
(ii)
to retrieve Internet-based learning resources; and
(C)
to lead to improvements in classroom instruction in the core academic subjects, that effectively prepare students to
meet challenging State academic content standards, including increasing student technology literacy, and student
academic achievement standards.
WAIVERS – Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a recipient of funds made available under 2412 (a)(2) that demonstrates, to
the satisfaction of the State educational agency involved that the recipient already provides ongoing, sustained and
intensive, high-quality professional development that is based on a review of relevant research, to all teachers in core
academic subjects in the integration of advanced technologies, including emerging technologies, into curricula and
instruction.
To obtain a waiver of the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS USE DIRECTIVE, the applicants long-range
technology plan must address professional development in a comprehensive manner. An NCLB:EETT applicant may
supplement information provided in the LEA’s technology plan with narrative material describing (in detail) staff
development programs, activities, and opportunities currently available to teachers and staff within the district.
Documentation must provide evidence that the LEA monitors technology proficiency and literacy levels on a regular basis,
and has developed clear standards and developmental levels. Submission of a waiver request with regard to this key EETT
program funds use expectation may delay approval of an EETT application and should be submitted only under very
special circumstances. Approval of an EETT Professional Development Funds Allocation Waiver does not release the
district from meeting future federal reporting obligations related to projects funded with Title II-D Enhancing Education
Through Technology funds.
All waiver requests must include a signed cover sheet (Attachment B) and should be
submitted with EETT PART I entitlement application materials.
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EETT ATTACHMENT C
Allocations Schedule
2007-08 NCLB:TITLE II-D (projected amounts as of 4/17/07)
Agency
#
Agency Name
Allocation
Amount
Reimb.
Options
010 ALACHUA
$56,869.18
C
020 BAKER
$7,686.66
C
030 BAY
$50,166.74
C
040 BRADFORD
$8,081.95
C
050 BREVARD
$112,201.69
C
060 BROWARD
$579,105.24
C
Reimbursement Options
070 CALHOUN
$4,717.08
C
Key: C
Federal
Cash
Advance
080 CHARLOTTE
$24,115.28
C
Q Advance
Payment
090 CITRUS
$31,883.80
C
S Quarterly
Advance
to
Public Entity
100 CLAY
$23,937.07
C
R Reimbursement
of
Expenditure
110 COLLIER
$58,053.32
C
P
Reimbursement with
Performance
120 COLUMBIA
$23,253.36
C
130 MIAMI-DADE
$1,239,054.98
C
140 DE SOTO
$14,925.47
C
150 DIXIE
$6,030.44
C
160 DUVAL
$289,221.17
C
170 ESCAMBIA
$113,933.16
C
180 FLAGLER
$10,786.65
C
190 FRANKLIN
$3,374.66
C
200 GADSDEN
$21,723.27
C
210 GILCHRIST
$5,565.65
C
220 GLADES
$3,236.70
C
230 GULF
$4,175.86
C
240 HAMILTON
$6,158.64
C
250 HARDEE
$15,138.47
C
260 HENDRY
$19,287.95
C
270 HERNANDO
$39,503.10
C
280 HIGHLANDS
$28,159.83
C
TOTAL
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EETT ATTACHMENT C
Allocations Schedule
2007-08 NCLB:TITLE II-D (projected amounts as of 4/17/07)
Agency
#
Agency Name
Allocation
Amount
Reimb.
Options
290 HILLSBOROUGH
$419,179.34
C
300 HOLMES
$8,149.09
C
310 INDIAN RIVER
$22,579.94
C
320 JACKSON
$14,788.05
C
330 JEFFERSON
$4,840.85
C
340 LAFAYETTE
$2,605.08
C
Reimbursement Options
350 LAKE
$61,117.91
C
Key: C
Federal
Cash
Advance
360 LEE
$116,540.46
C
Q Advance
Payment
370 LEON
$55,760.29
C
S Quarterly
Advance
to
Public Entity
380 LEVY
$14,547.58
C
R Reimbursement
of
Expenditure
390 LIBERTY
$2,374.28
C
P
Reimbursement with
Performance
400 MADISON
$7,695.58
C
410 MANATEE
$70,264.07
C
420 MARION
$102,295.13
C
430 MARTIN
$21,579.30
C
440 MONROE
$13,282.59
C
450 NASSAU
$10,488.27
C
460 OKALOOSA
$38,904.71
C
470 OKEECHOBEE
$13,790.52
C
480 ORANGE
$345,440.92
C
490 OSCEOLA
$82,523.78
C
500 PALM BEACH
$315,567.38
C
510 PASCO
$112,395.58
C
520 PINELLAS
$248,270.17
C
530 POLK
$198,557.70
C
540 PUTNAM
$35,160.52
C
550 ST. JOHNS
$20,373.24
C
560 ST. LUCIE
$70,406.00
C
TOTAL
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EETT ATTACHMENT C
Allocations Schedule
2007-08 NCLB:TITLE II-D (projected amounts as of 4/17/07)
Agency
#
Agency Name
Allocation
Amount
Reimb.
Options
570 SANTA ROSA
$30,560.86
C
580 SARASOTA
$45,787.12
C
590 SEMINOLE
$83,018.26
C
600 SUMTER
$15,446.46
C
610 SUWANNEE
$13,947.06
C
620 TAYLOR
$7,318.84
C
Reimbursement Options
630 UNION
$3,510.33
C
Key: C
Federal
Cash
Advance
640 VOLUSIA
$133,240.23
C
Q Advance
Payment
650 WAKULLA
$6,074.76
C
S Quarterly
Advance
to
Public Entity
660 WALTON
$15,715.20
C
R Reimbursement
of
Expenditure
670 WASHINGTON
$8,366.98
C
P
Reimbursement with
Performance
557 F.S.D.B.
$2,508.65
C
501 FAU A. D. HENDERSON D.R.S.
$611.99
C
371 FSU D.R.S.
$2,164.26
C
376 FAMU D.R.S.
$849.11
C
015 UF P.K. YONGE D.R.S.
$936.07
C
TOTAL
$5,599,881.88
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TAPS Number
08A056
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Project Application
EETT ATTACHMENT D
Please return to:
Florida Department of Education
Office of Grants Management
Room 344 Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Telephone: (850) 245-0497
Suncom: 205-0497
A
)
Program Name:
TITLE II-D
ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH
TECHNOLOGY
(EETT PART I - ENTITLEMENT)
DOE USE ONLY
Date Received
B) Name and Address of Eligible Applicant:
Project Number (DOE Assigned)
D
)
Applicant Contact Information
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
SunCom Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
CERTIFICATION
I, ______________________________________________, (
Please Type Name)
do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and
representations made in this application are true, correct, and consistent with the statement of general assurances and specific
programmatic assurances for this project. Furthermore, all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures; administrative and
programmatic requirements; and procedures for fiscal control and maintenance of records will be implemented to ensure proper
accountability for the expenditure of funds on this project. All records necessary to substantiate these requirements will be
available for review by appropriate state and federal staff. I further certify that all expenditures will be obligated on or after the
effective date and prior to the termination date of the project. Disbursements will be reported only as appropriate to this project,
and will not be used for matching funds on this or any special project, where prohibited.
Further, I understand that it is the responsibility of the agency head to obtain from its governing body the authorization for the
submission of this application.
C
)
Total Funds Requested:
2007-08 $
Estimated Roll $
Total $
DOE USE ONLY
Total Approved Project:
$
E) ________________________________________________
Signature of Agency Head
DOE 100A
Revised 03/07
Jeanine Blomberg, Commissioner
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Instructions for Completion of DOE 100A
A.
If not pre-printed, enter name of the program for which funds are requested.
B.
Enter name and mailing address of eligible applicant. The applicant is the public or non-public
entity receiving funds to carry out the purpose of the project.
C.
Enter the total amount of funds requested for this project.
D.
Enter requested information for the applicant’s contact person. This is the person responsible for
responding to all questions regarding information included in this application.
E.
The original signature of the appropriate agency head is required.
The agency head is the
school district superintendent, university or community college president, state agency
commissioner or secretary, or the president/chairman of the Board for other eligible applicants.
•
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.
DOE 100A
Revised 03/07
Jeanine Blomberg, Commissioner
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