[TL-Directors] Rereleased: American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant Opp

Wed Apr 2 11:45:55 PDT 2014

The grant opportunity that I posted about earlier (see below) has been rereleased, and the new deadline for RFPs is May 19th. This is today's announcement from the Oregon Department of Education:

ODE is excited to announce the rerelease of the American Indian / Alaskan Native Culturally Relevant Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy Grant<http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_vii/aina-crtlp-final-april-1-2014.rtf> to support the collaborative efforts to design, implement, improve, expand, or otherwise infuse American Indian / Alaskan Native culturally responsive pedagogy and practices to increase student academic achievement, high school completion, and successful engagement in post-secondary educational opportunities.

At the end of January, 2014, ODE announced the American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Closing the Achievement Gap RFP under the Strategic Initiatives. After receiving feedback and questions from stakeholders in the field, ODE withdrew the initial RFP and a consultant was hired to convene a group of stakeholders to gather additional input. Valuable stakeholder recommendations were considered during the revision of the RFP.

Primary revisions in the eligibility and criteria requirements for the RFP include:

*         Removing the minimum qualification for a minimum American Indian / Alaskan Native students count;

*         Strengthening the partnership / collaboration language to encourage applicants to consider multiple collaborative partnerships;

*         Offering eligibility to non-profit organizations with a focus on Indian education working in collaboration with a school district; and

*         Increased allotment for initiative from $500,000 to $850,000
The Department may award grants up to $100,000 to successful applicants. To access the RFP for the American Indian Alaskan Native Culturally Relevant Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy Grant, click here<http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_vii/aina-crtlp-final-april-1-2014.rtf>. The RFPs are due to ODE on May 19, 2014 by 12:00 pm.

A technical assistance webinar about the grant will be held on April 7, 2014 at 10:00am. The webinar will include a complete review of the eligibility and criteria requirements and allow participants time for questions. To connect to the webinar, please use the following link: https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=276667682&UID=0&RT=MiM0

For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact April Campbell at april.campbell at ode.state.or.us<mailto:april.campbell at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-5810.

FYI,
Jen

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From: TL-Directors [mailto:tl-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 4:21 PM
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Subject: [TL-Directors] Postponed: American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant Opp

The grant opportunity that I posted about on January 31st (see below) has been postponed, per an announcement from the Oregon Department of Education. If I get word of the new grant guidelines and application deadline, I'll post about it.

Good afternoon,

At the end of January, ODE announced a Strategic Initiative grant: American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant. After receiving feedback and questions from stakeholders in the field, the AINA Closing the Achievement Gap grant is being revised. A group of stakeholders will be convened to provide feedback and the American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing Achievement Gap RFP will be re-released no later than mid-March, 2014. Once it is re-released, applicants will be provided a minimum of six weeks to apply and funding will be awarded in May.

Please direct questions to April Campbell, Indian Education Specialist, at 503-947-5810 or april.campbell at state.or.us<mailto:april.campbell at state.or.us>.

FYI,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>

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From: TL-Directors [mailto:tl-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:20 PM
To: tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: [TL-Directors] American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant Opp

I thought you might be interested in a new grant that the Oregon Department of Education is advertising. The deadline for applications is April 4th.

American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant
The American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant<http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf> is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts, working in partnership with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, to create opportunities to increase academic outcomes for American Indian/Alaskan Native learners as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community.  Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage and support American Indian/Alaskan Native students.

To access the RFP for the American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due April 4, 2014.

For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact April Campbell at april.campbell at ode.state.or.us<mailto:april.campbell at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-5810.

FYI,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>

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From: SuperUpdate [mailto:superupdate-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of ODE Communications
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:48 PM
To: superupdate at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:superupdate at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: [SuperUpdate] Four New Strategic Indicatives Grants

Good Afternoon,

We are pleased to announce the next round of grants connected to Oregon's Strategic Initiatives<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3958>.  As part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success and House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning, there are a number of grants aimed at better supporting students and educators as we work toward our 40-40-20 goal.  Below please find information about the following four grant opportunities:
*         STEM Lab School Grant
*         American Indian Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant
*         Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant
*         Oregon Early Literacy Grant

STEM Lab School Grant
The STEM Lab School Grant<http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/opportunities/grants/stem-lab-school-grant-rfp.doc> is part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success, and is designed to increase student proficiency in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), in addition to connecting students to the world of work. The grant will fund public schools, school districts, postsecondary institutions, or student-focused nonprofits that will support the implementation of three to five public schools which will serve as laboratories for innovation, implementation, and research of highly engaging and effective learning environments in STEM education.  STEM Lab Schools will be inclusive, comprehensive schools guided by the principles of the Equity Lens and the State's 40/40/20 goal.

To access the RFP for the STEM Lab School Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us//wma/opportunities/grants/stem-lab-school-grant-rfp.doc<http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/opportunities/grants/stem-lab-school-grant-rfp.doc>.  The RFP is due March 12th , 2014.

A technical assistance and application webinar will be held on February 11, 2014 at 4 pm. To join the online meeting please click here<oregoned.webex.com/> on the day and time of the scheduled webinar.  The password is: STEM

If you have questions or concerns about the STEM Lab School Grant, please contact Jamie Rumage at jamie.rumage at ode.state.or.us<mailto:jamie.rumage at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-6504.

American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant
The American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant<http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf> is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts, working in partnership with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, to create opportunities to increase academic outcomes for American Indian/Alaskan Native learners as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community.  Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage and support American Indian/Alaskan Native students.

To access the RFP for the American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due April 4, 2014.

For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact April Campbell at april.campbell at ode.state.or.us<mailto:april.campbell at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-5810.

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant
The Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant<http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-2013-2015-culturally-responsive-pedagogy-and-practices-grant.rtf> is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts and university teacher preparatory programs by creating opportunities to increase academic outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community. Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage, and support all students of color.

To access the RFP for the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-2013-2015-culturally-responsive-pedagogy-and-practices-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due to ODE on March 14, 2014 by 5pm.

For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact Rudyane Rivera-Lindstrom at rudyane.lindstrom at ode.state.or.us<mailto:rudyane.lindstrom at ode.state.or.us> or 503-947-5617.

A technical assistance webinar will be held on February 4, 2014 at 11:00am. To connect to the webinar, please use the following link: https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269271342&UID=1799715637&RT=MiM0

Oregon Early Literacy Grant
The Oregon Early Literacy Grant<http://earlylearningcouncil.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/kindergarten_partnershipinnovation_rfa_2014.pdf> is part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success.  Oregon's Early Learning Council (ELC) is seeking applications for Early Literacy Grant funds for the purpose of strengthening early literacy among children ages 0-6.  The goals of this grant program are to  improve children's kindergarten readiness and, ultimately, third grade reading proficiency.  The ELC is looking for early literacy partnerships that will build the capacity of adults to engage in high quality reading experiences with children, expand reading opportunities for children, increase the frequency with which children are read to in the home, and expand access to books, libraries, and/or materials and curriculum that promote early literacy.  The ELC anticipates awarding approximately twenty-five grants to support early literacy through the Oregon Early Reading Program.

Early Learning Hubs, providers of early childhood services, nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts and public schools or a collaboration thereof are eligible to submit proposals.  Early Learning Hubs may apply for up to $100,000. All other applicants may apply for up to $50,000.

Please visit the following link to view the Request for Applications: http://oregonearlylearning.com/2014/01/30/requests-for-application/

The Early Learning Division will offer two technical assistance webinars for potential applicants.  Dates, times, and links are listed below.  Pre-registration is not required.

February 10 2:00 - 3:00 PM
https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269346222&UID=0&RT=MiM0

February 28 2:00 - 3:00 PM
https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269347532&UID=0&RT=MiM0

All questions and inquiries may be directed to Brett Walker with the Early Learning Division by email at brett.walker at state.or.us<mailto:brett.walker at state.or.us> or by phone at 503-378-5160.

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