Guidelines
A 21st century technology-rich classroom will yield significant academic gains that will be sustained beyond the end of the economic recovery package. Evidence clearly shows that states and districts that have implemented comprehensive, technology-rich educational programs utilizing intensive, on-going professional development, job-embedded training provided by coaches, administrative support and leadership have made significant progress in teaching and learning. The 21st Century Team consisting of four teachers who form some academic functional unit, the technology integration coach and the building administrator, are expected to:
- meet the requirements as outlined in the RFP, and
- be enthusiastic participants who are committed to the goals of the grant and the success of the program.
The district superintendent, building principal, curriculum director/coordinator and the technology director/coordinator must:
- provide leadership
- supply access to the Internet for the teachers and students in the grant,
- address issues regarding filtering and policies around technology use, if necessary, and
- collaborate with the ODE and eTech Ohio in research and evaluation.
Timeline
The grant award program period will be from the date the grant is issued September, 2009 to September 2011 when the FER is due. Review the grant's RFP (revised 05.04.09) in its entirety for specific details.
| Date & Time |
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| April 28, 2009 | Request for Proposals (RFP) Release |
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May 12, 2009 9:00 A.M. EST |
Technical Assistance Audio/ Q & A (Call 866.551.1530 and enter the following participant pin number 1969927#) |
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May 12, 2009 3:30 PM EST |
Technical Assistance Audio/ Q & A (Call 866.551.1530 and enter the following participant pin number 1969927#) |
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May 15, 2009 5:00 P.M. EST |
Letter of Intent & Contact Info, Appendix A, received by eTech Ohio |
| May 15, 2009 | Submit the Statement of Interest form at http://recovery.ohio.gov/ by 5 P.M. EST |
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May 28, 2009 3:30 P.M. EST |
Technical Assistance Audio/ Q & A |
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June 2-18, 2009 |
Register Grant Reviewers |
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June 3, 2009 3:30 P.M. EST |
Technical Assistance Audio/ Q & A |
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June 12, 2009 5:00 P.M. EST |
Federal Assurances Form, Appendix B, received by eTech Ohio |
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June 12, 2009 5:00 P.M. EST |
Letter of Commitment and Support Signatures, Appendix C, received by eTech Ohio |
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June 12, 2009 5:00 P.M. EST |
Proposal Submission Deadline (via CCIP application at https://ccip.ode.state.oh.us/ccip designated users only) |
| July 7-9, 2009 | Grant Reviewer Training in Columbus |
| July 7-9, 2009 | Grant Review in Columbus |
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On or about August 3, 2009 |
Award Announcement |
| August 2009 | Signed Agreements returned to eTech Ohio |
| August 2009 | Grant Award Orientation Meeting |
| September 2009 | Phase One Disbursement of Funds |
| September 2009 - June 2010 | Intensive State-sponsored Professional Development on innovative strategies and learning environments |
| February 1-3, 2010 | State Educational Technology Conference, Columbus |
| March 15, 2010 | Action Plans deadline |
| February/April | Final Disbursement of Funds (after review/approval of Action Plans) |
| July 2010 - June 2011 | Ongoing Professional Development |
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January 31 - February 2, 2011 |
State Educational Technology Conference, Columbus |
| September 30, 2011 | Deadline for funds to be expended |
| September 30, 2011 | Financial Expenditure Reports (FER) due |