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Writing Grants to Obtain Technology for Schools with Large Minority Populations Developed by Dr. Barry M. Bishop University of Houston-Clear Lake Adjunct

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Writing Grants to Obtain Technology for Schools with Large Minority Populations. Developed by Dr. Barry M. Bishop University of Houston-Clear Lake Adjunct. Objectives. At the end of this module, the participant will have an awareness of TYPES of grants TIPS for writing grants - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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  • Writing Grants to Obtain Technology for Schools withLarge Minority Populations Developed byDr. Barry M. BishopUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeAdjunct

  • ObjectivesAt the end of this module, the participant will have an awareness ofTYPES of grantsTIPS for writing grantsRESOURCES for where to find grants

  • Types of grantsTo reward individuals for accomplishmentsTo encourage individuals to try something newTo individuals for doing something special related to an institution

  • To reward individuals for accomplishments for exampleThe Schools of Distinction Award, sponsored by Intel and Scholastic, Inc. and administered by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Foundation, recognizes outstanding K-12 schools for achievement in a range of academic and technology categories. Twenty elementary and high schools will receive grants of $10,000. Two of them will receive $25,000 "Best of the Best" awards. Further information is available at www.schoolsofdistinction.com.

  • To encourage individuals to try something new- for example Milagro Foundation: Grants are available to support community-based, grassroots organizations that work with children and youth at risk for illiteracy, health or poor educational and cultural opportunities. Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000. Applications are reviewed year-round.www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp

  • To individuals for doing something special related to an institution for exampleDo you know an educator who has done a single extraordinary act or who is involved in an ongoing project that significantly improves the safety, quality of life, or environment of others? If so he or she may be eligible for recognition for a Volvo for Life Award, sponsored by Volvo Cars of North America.http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/home/index.html

  • Grants usually come from 3 sourcesGovernmentPhilanthropic groupsCorporations

  • Tips for writing grantsUnderstand why the grant is being offered(to extend best practices, to further a philanthropic cause, to promote the company,)Understand the requirements of the grantOnly apply for grants for which you qualify

  • Tips for writing grants cont. 2Once you qualify, do not spend time explaining why you qualifyUnderstand the goal of the grantHave a very clear action plan that usually includes a needs assessment and an evaluation planMake sure you connect your action plan to the grant goal.

  • Tips for writing grants cont. 3Have someone not in your field read the grant for claritySend the grant application in such a way that requires a signature on the receiving endStart the grant application in enough time to collect all needed data and all signaturesInvolve as many departments in the writing of the grant as possibleMany grants want inter agency cooperation. Find a public institution to collaborate with your school district (like a Public Library or Health Services organization)

  • Tips for writing grants cont. 4One well written grant application can be submitted for several grants with minor modifications. So spend time on your first.Before you begin to write your grant, you need to collect data such as student demographics, achievement test scores, continuous improvement plans, and information about community partnershipsOrganize a project team to write and manage the grant. The team should be made up of individuals who have expertise in curriculum, technology, research, and evaluation and should also include a member of the community. Ideally, each team member should write one section, with one person assembling the grant in the proper format.

  • Tips for writing grants cont. 5The needs section of the grant should be data driven and descriptive of the school. The grant should support an existing Continuous Improvement PlanThe grant should demonstrate the Capacity to ImplementClearly refer to the research that supports your visionArticulate what Professional Development will be carried out

  • Tips for writing grants cont. 6The Budget needs to be accurate and in accordance with the grant application guidelinesHave a realistic timelineyou will have to live by itExplain the sustainability of your project after the grant goes awayUse your access to Online Subscription Resources to look up articles on grant writing

  • Resources 1techLEARNING.com in the left margin choose Resources then Grants database. You may have to register (free)http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/grants_teacher.html National Geographichttp://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html International Reading Association

  • Resources 2http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Hispanic serving institutions (and in Spanish)http://www.neh.gov/grants/index.html National endowment for the Humanitieshttp://www.cpb.org/grants/historyandcivics/ American History and Civics Initiative

  • Resources 3http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community Lowe's stores (scroll down)http://www.heb.com/aboutHEB/HH-excellenceIntro.jsp HEB groceryhttp://www.eschoolnews.com/tsc/ Click on Funding in the welcome section

  • Resources 4http://www.technologygrantnews.com/ some free resources or paid subscriptionhttp://www.thejournal.com/the/topics/funding/ The Journal, with articles about funding

  • Resources 5The US Government Education Grants site:http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml Look for Grants in the bottom right box.Title I-A: Improving the Basic Programs Operated by Local Education AgenciesTitle I-B1: Reading First State GrantsTitle I-B3: William F. Goodling Even Start Family ProgramsTitle I-B4: Improving Literacy through School Libraries

  • Resources 6 - US Govt.- cont.Title I-F: Comprehensive School ReformTitle II-A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting FundTitle II-D: Enhancing Education through Technology State GrantsTitle III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students. Some District hire personnel, but do not overlook the opportunity for Spanish language materials.Title IV-B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers

  • Resources 7 US Govt. cont.Title V-A: Innovative Programs State GrantsTitle V-D: Community Technology CentersTitle VI-B: Rural Education InitiativeTitle VII: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native EducationPT3: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use TechnologyIDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Grants

  • CollaborationStay in contact with local Universities, Public Libraries and other institutions that may write grants.The University of Houston-Clear lake grant CSLT is an excellent example of a University grant that also benefits campus Libraries with staff development and materials development (like this module) http://b3308-adm.uhcl.edu/School_of_Education/SoE/CSLT/index.asp

  • ConclusionLibrarians are supposed to collaborateCollaborate with your Bilingual Department to write grantsIt demonstrates your attempt to meet the needs of common clientsSometimes they have sources you may not know about

  • Congratulations!The End

    Participants can jot down ideas and save for the end of the module. Discussion can take place in a face to face setting.Mention that we tend to think of Hispanics as Mexican but almost one third of the US Hispanic population has an origin other than Mexican.Explain that there isnt a universal definition of race. If an attempt is made to list the characteristics of a particular race, one will note that there are individuals of that race who dont have all of the characteristics.US Government does not classify Hispanic as a race.