Arizona Department of Education S UPPORT OF C OLLEGE AND C AREER R EADY S TANDARDS (CCRS) THROUGH E DUCATIONAL T ECHNOLOGY Competitive Grant Training Application Deadline June 22, (5:00 pm – AZ)

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Arizona Department of Education S UPPORT OF C OLLEGE AND C AREER R EADY S TANDARDS (CCRS) THROUGH E DUCATIONAL T ECHNOLOGY Competitive Grant Training Application Deadline June 22, (5:00 pm – AZ)

Arizona Department of Education Welcome Sense of Urgency – CCRS – End of ARRA EETT $$ – Highly requested Based on success of previous statewide support – Statewide benefit – Best bang for our buck!

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Arizona Department of Education Grant Purpose See page 3 of Instructions Support implementation of CCRS Revise 2009 Ed Tech Standard Grade Level Implementation Guides Create glossary for 2009 Ed Tech Standard Revise AZ Teach 21 Course to include CCRS Align resources in IDEAL’s digital repository – Gap analysis Add new resources to IDEAL’s digital repository aligned with CCRS

Arizona Department of Education Eligibility See page 4 & 5 of Instructions Eligible “high-need” LEA County Education Service Agencies Partnerships, which include one of the above as the lead fiscal agent, with: (1) An LEA with an effective Ed Tech program (2) An institution of higher education (3) A for‐profit business or organization (4) A public or private nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise

Arizona Department of Education Grant Writing Tips Write to be read by a busy grant reviewer Remember, this is not a Ph.D. dissertation Don’t make assumptions about prior knowledge Explain acronyms and avoid education jargon Be specific and detailed about each section Use template

Arizona Department of Education Required Grant Outcomes See Pages of Instructions Revise the 2009 Ed Tech Standard Implementation Guides to include connections to CCRS. Create a Glossary for the 2009 Educational Technology Standard. Revise the AZ Teach 21 online course, include CCRS. Review and align resources in IDEAL’s digital repository and do a gap analysis. Review and select new OER resources based on gap analysis.

Arizona Department of Education Use Uses of Funds See Pages 8 – 9 of Instructions Realign the lesson plans in the Arizona Technology Integration matrix, Create digital training materials Create new OER resources Utilize the resources of the Learning Registry,

Arizona Department of Education Available Funding See Pages 9 of Instructions $590,000 single award EETT Requirement – 25% to PD (more like 75%) Obligated (Encumbered) by Sept 30, 2012 Expended by December 30, 2012

Arizona Department of Education Application Point Value Total = 100 points Part 1Cover/Signature Page - Required 0 points Part 2Executive Summary (5 page limit) 5 points Part 3Compliance Checklist 5 points Part 4Capacity and Timeline 10 points Part 5Revision of Guides and Glossary creation 15 points Part 6Revision of AZ Teach 21 Online Course 10 points Part 7Review/align IDEAL’s resources to CCRS 15 points Part 8Review/select new OER 20 points Part 9Evaluation and Accountability 10 points Part 10Budget 5 points Appendix A Support Letters 5 points

Arizona Department of Education Bonus Points Additional 10 points are available – Involvement of newly established Arizona Regional Education Centers – Past successfully implemented EETT grant proposals

Arizona Department of Education Part 1: Cover Page Use Provided Form Include all required information Include Main Grant Contacts & Partners Signed by Superintendent or equivalent

Arizona Department of Education Part 2: Executive Summary 5 page limit Summarize project scope, intent, and timeline Suggestion: Complete this part last

Arizona Department of Education Part 3: Checklist Each item needs to be checked off in the hard copy

Arizona Department of Education Part 4: Capacity/Timeline Describe experience with: – Large projects/grants – Ability to gear up quickly – Online course development/ course facilitation – Integration, use, and training on content standards Grant Event or OutcomeDate

Arizona Department of Education Part 5: Revision of Guides & Create Glossary Break Ed Tech standard into grade levels Provide explanations & examples for each P0/Connections w/ CCRS Provide incentives/travel for statewide participation Use core of original team Develop a Glossary of Terms

Arizona Department of Education Part 6: Revision of AZ Teach 21 ADE AZ Teach 21 RFP-Preview - login into IDEAL and then click on this linklink 30 PD hours/Facilitated Use AzTIM/Teacher proficiency assessment Use revised implementation guides

Arizona Department of Education Part 7: Review and Align Resources Page – Utilize the members of the Master Educator Teams – Review all resources in IDEAL and realign appropriately using Achieve’s rubrics – Conduct a gap analysis – Work collaboratively with the K -12 Academic Standards Section

Arizona Department of Education Part 8 - Review and Select OER Resources Use Achieve’s Rubrics – Educators Evaluating Quality Instructional Products (EQuIP) IDEAL Alignment Criteria Utilize Master Educator Teams Work collaboratively with K -12 Standards Section

Arizona Department of Education Suggested Timeline Mid-September, 2012 – Revised Guides & Glossary Mid-September, 2012 Revised AZ Teach 21 by Fall semester (TBD) September 30, Review/ alignment existing IDEAL resources/gap analysis Mid-December Review and selection of new digital resources. NOTE: Expenditures must be encumbered by September 30, 2012 All invoices paid and work completed by December 30, 2012

Arizona Department of Education Part 9: Evaluation & Accountability Key milestones and the delivery dates to complete the work Collaboration/communication plan detailing strategy to keep the ADE K – 12 Standards team informed of progress and seek approval for stated grant outcomes, as indicated.

Arizona Department of Education Part 10: Budget Page 11 and 12 Complete required forms (8a and 8b)

Arizona Department of Education Appendix A: Letters of Support Provide Letters of Support from: Director/Superintendent Cooperating Partners Existing staff or personnel with grant involvement

Arizona Department of Education Resources Achieve Achieve EQuIP: Educators Evaluating Quality Instructional Products Learning Registry

Arizona Department of Education Deadlines Webinars Tue, May 22, :00 PM - 4:30 PM MST Letter of Intent Friday, May 25, 2012 Application Deadline: Friday, June 22, pm (MST) Possible Award Date – July 23, 2012

Arizona Department of Education Application Submission Electronic copy – Editable format only. No.pdf – Send to by 5pm Hard copies – 1 original – 3 additional copies – Total of 4 hard copies must be submitted Please see delivery and formatting recommendations in grant instructions

Arizona Department of Education Private Schools Share plans for allowing private school participation Provide stipends to private school teachers to participate

Arizona Department of Education Q & A Raise hand for the microphone

Arizona Department of Education Contact Us Cathy Poplin – DAS of Ed Tech Phone: Krystal Nesbitt, Admin Assistant Phone: