1. 1 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Technical Assistance Workshop (Part 1) Access to the World and Its Languages I N T E R N A T I O N A L E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S U.S. Department of Education International Education Programs Service www.ed.gov/ope/iegps

2. 2 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Part 1 Topics LRC Overview Closing Date Notice Review Process Writing the Proposal Selection Criteria

3. 3 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Please Attend Grants.Gov session 9:00 am Tues Outreach Panel 9:00 am Tues LRC Part II 11:15 am Tues Discussion Session 2:45 pm Mon World Area Breakouts, if interested

4. 4 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Language Resource Centers The Language Resource Centers Program provides assistance to establish, strengthen, and operate centers that serve as resources for improving the nation’s capacity for teaching and learning foreign languages effectively

5. 5 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Definition “Language Resource Center” means a coordinated concentration of educational research and training resources for improving the nation’s capacity to teach and learn foreign languages

6. 6 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Activities – Must Include Effective Dissemination Efforts (Whenever applicable in all authorized LRC activities)

7. 7 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Activities – May Include Research on New and Improved Teaching Methods Development of New Teaching Materials Reflecting Research

8. 8 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Activities – May Include Development and Application of Performance Testing Training Teachers in Performance Testing, Teaching Strategies, and Use of Technologies

9. 9 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Activities – May Include Significant Focus on Teaching, Learning, Needs, and Materials for Less Commonly Taught Languages Development of Materials for K-12 Foreign Language Teachers

10. 10 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps LRC Activities – May Include Intensive Summer Language Institutes that: –Train Advanced Foreign Language Students, –Provide Professional Development; and –Improve Language Instruction through Pre- service and In-service Language Training for Teachers

11. 11 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Closing Date Notice CDN is official announcement in Federal Register that invites LRC applications CDN gives information about –Funding, –Due date, –Transmittal, –Selection criteria, –Priorities, –Technical Requirements

12. 12 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Closing Date Notice Closing Date Notice is official and binding

13. 13 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Funding Estimate will be provided in Closing Date Notice Annual funding always subject to availability of federally appropriated funding Funding continued each year based on satisfactory reporting and performance

14. 14 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Project Period We intend to provide a 36-month (three year) cycle for the coming competition, if approved FY 2010, FY 2011, FY 2012 New competition for FY 2013 (plan to return to 48-month cycle)

15. 15 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Eligibility An institution of higher education or a combination of institutions of higher education Late applications will not be accepted Applications that disregard formatting instructions or page limits may be declared ineligible

16. 16 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Review Process Technical Review for Eligibility Peer Review Scoring according to announced selection criteria ED Review and Approval of slate of proposals to be funded

17. 17 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Read Before Writing Closing Date Notice Program Statute and Regulations Dear Applicant Letter Application Instructions Budget Instructions Selection Criteria

18. 18 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Writing the Proposal Address all the selection criteria and sub-criteria Follow the selection criteria in order, and clearly label the elements or sub- elements described Describe in detail how the program will be accomplished and who it serves

19. 19 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Plan of Operation and Budget Include a plan of operation for each year for which program funds are requested (or an integrated multi-year plan) Provide an itemized budget showing federal funding requested for each year

20. 20 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Selection Criteria Plan of Operation Quality of Key Personnel Adequacy of Resources Need and Potential Impact Likelihood of Achieving Results Description of Final Form of Results

21. 21 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Selection Criteria Evaluation Plan Budget and Cost Effectiveness Priorities

22. 22 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Plan of Operation High Design Quality Effective Plan of Management Clear Description of How Project Objectives Relate to LRC Program Purpose

23. 23 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Plan of Operation Use of resources and personnel to achieve each objective Describe how you will provide equal access for racial and ethnic minorities, women, handicapped persons (Don’t just rely on GEPA form)

24. 24 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Quality of Key Personnel Project Director Other Key Personnel Time Commitment (% for each) Demonstrate experience relevant to project Are applications from under- represented groups encouraged?

25. 25 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Adequacy of Resources Are the facilities adequate to conduct the operations of the center? Are the equipment and supplies adequate?

26. 26 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Need and Potential Impact Are proposed materials or activities needed in the foreign languages on which the project focuses Extent to which materials can be used throughout the U.S. Significant contribution to strengthening, expanding, or improving programs of foreign language study in U.S.

27. 27 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Likelihood of Achieving Results Quality of outlined methods and procedures for preparing the materials Plans for activities are practicable and expected to produce the anticipated results

28. 28 Access to the World and Its Languages www.ed.gov/ope/iegps Description of Final Form of Results Degree of specificity and appropriateness of the description of the expected results from the project