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. 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:
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engagement in authentic tasks
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use of authentic environments
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multidisciplinary approaches
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use of technology
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integration of process skills
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encouragement of student reflections/metacognition
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meaningful demonstrations of learning
Each program must be designed for students entering grades eight through twelve for the
2008-09 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
Web site at http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/commhome/.
The original and four
copies must be received by close of business on November 15, 2007, to:
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.