1. CITI K-12 RFP Bidder’s Conference September 19, 2005

2. Agenda Welcome and Introduction Introduction to CITI Introduction to IT Fluency and ITAC Review of the RFP Submission Logistics Question & Answer

3. Agenda Welcome and Introduction J. Lynn Griesemer, Executive Director, University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute Alana Wiens, CITI Project Manager Charles Schiller, Coordinator of IT Education, UMass Donahue Institute

4. “CITI is a public/private partnership to promote IT education, through strategic investments, that prepares graduates to participate, lead and innovate in the knowledge- based economy of Massachusetts.” Introduction to CITI

5. Launched in 2000 K-12, community colleges, public universities and industry State-wide Introduction to CITI

6. Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI) Aimed at strengthening, modernizing, and expanding the Computer Science and IT programs in public higher education. Introduction to CITI

7. Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI) 2004 –Expansion to K-12 –Funding under the Economic Stimulus Package’s Pipeline Fund (administered by the Board of Higher Education) Introduction to CITI

8. December RFP – 17 applications – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Pioneer Valley STEMnet – Framingham State College – Quinsigamond Community College (BATEC replication) Introduction to CITI

9. IT Fluency – “Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s technology- infused world.” CITI Goals

10. IT Fluency – The National Research Council’s three types of IT knowledge: Skills - proficiency with contemporary computer applications Concepts – e.g., how a computer works, information authenticity Capabilities - higher-level thinking processes, e.g., problem-solving, reasoning, complexity management What is IT Fluency?

11. “By 2010, we envision students graduating from secondary and post- secondary public institutions who are fluent in IT and able to use these skills in any industry context.” What is IT Fluency?

12. Information Technology Across the Curriculum -The integration of IT fluency education across existing subjects and curricula. -This approach has been shown to be more effective for non-traditional STEM learners. What is ITAC?

13. K-12 IT Pipeline Fund Grants Competition Working with regional partnerships to produce the best possible programs. Build partnerships within the regions. Encourage coordination within regions. Require regional leaders be notified. CITI and the Pipeline Fund

14. The RFP

15. A – Team Professional Development Grants. Partnerships Professional development for in-service teachers IT skills, IT understanding, integration IT throughout existing curriculum Up to $30,000 each The Grants

16. B – Continuing Professional Development Grants Partnerships Previous CITI grantees To train a new group of teachers (up to $20,000) or extend activities with existing teachers ($5,000) The Grants

17. C – Pre-Service ITAC Integration Adapting existing pre- service teacher courses to reflect goals of ITAC and IT fluency Encouraged to offer these courses online $3,000 to $8,000 each The Grants

18. Agenda Review of the RFP Priorities - Understanding of ITAC concept - Capacity to provide quality PD - Future impact on student learning - Expertise and knowledge in this area

19. Agenda Review of the RFP Priorities (cont.) - Participation of low income schools/districts - Evaluation plan - Potential for replication - Budget - Dissemination plan Proposals that fail to meet these will not be reviewed.

20. Agenda Review of the RFP Letter of Intent By 5 pm October 10 th Type of grant Paragraph summary

21. Agenda Review of the RFP The Proposal - Abstract - Narrative - Budget and Budget Narrative - Attachments See the matrix for the requirements of each type of proposal. a brief proposal highlighting impact, innovation and logistics

22. Agenda Review of the RFP Evaluation - evaluation plan required - samples available on the website - provide means of understanding projects in the broader context - provide means of collecting ‘success stories’ from grantees assessing success

23. Agenda Submission Logistics Proposal Submission - proposals are to be submitted online - proposals are to be within a single document - you will receive email confirmation within one business day

24. Agenda Submission Logistics Timeline RFP released9/6/05 Questions due10/7/05 Letter of Intent10/10/05 Proposals due10/17/05 Awards announced11/1/05 Projects conclude3/31/05

25. Agenda Submission Logistics Remaining questions to awiens@citi.mass.edu awiens@citi.mass.edu Watch www.citi.mass.edu for news and announcements.www.citi.mass.edu

26. Questions & Answers

27. CITI K-12 RFP Bidder’s Conference September 19, 2005