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ALABAMA 2 MONTANA 225


ALASKA 11 NEBRASKA 232
AMERICAN SAMOA 18 NEVADA 239
ARIZONA 20 NEW HAMPSHIRE 244
ARKANSAS 30 NEW JERSEY 249
CALIFORNIA 37 NEW MEXICO 257
COLORADO 58 NEW YORK 265
CONNECTICUT 67 NORTH CAROLINA 279
DELAWARE 74 NORTH DAKOTA 289
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 78 N. MARIANA ISLANDS 294
FLORIDA 85 OHIO 297
GEORGIA 95 OKLAHOMA 307
GUAM 103 OREGON 316
HAWAII 106 PENNSYLVANIA 324
IDAHO 112 PUERTO RICO 334
ILLINOIS 117 RHODE ISLAND 340
INDIANA 129 SOUTH CAROLINA 345
IOWA 136 SOUTH DAKOTA 353
KANSAS 143 TENNESSEE 358
KENTUCKY 153 TEXAS 366
LOUISIANA 161 UTAH 380
MAINE 169 VERMONT 387
MARYLAND 175 VIRGINIA 393
MASSACHUSETTS 184 VIRGIN ISLANDS 401
MICHIGAN 194 WASHINGTON 404
MINNESOTA 203 WEST VIRGINIA 413
MISSISSIPPI 211 WISCONSIN 419
MISSOURI 217 WYOMING 429
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

ALABAMA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Auburn City Schools $ 1,376,585 (2000)
• Demopolis City Board of Education $ 345,168 (2000)
• Huntsville City Schools $ 836,254 (1998)
• Jefferson County Board of Education $ 681,558 (2000)
• Mobile County Public Schools $ 505,174 (1998)
• Montgomery Public Schools $ 599,704 (1998)
• NW Alabama Adult Education Consortia $ 510,000 (1999)
• Sumter County School District $ 996,100 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 21,385 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Alabama will receive $21,039,181 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Jefferson State Community College $ 1,038,450 (2000)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 514,388 (2000)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Alabama will receive $3,491,719 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Tuscaloosa City Board of Education $ 370,309 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 328,000 (1999)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 149,293 (1999)
• University of Alabama $ 138,919 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Calhoun County Board of Education $ 346,981 (2000)
• DeKalb County Board of Education $ 443,176 (2000)
• DeKalb County Board of Education $ 193,946 (1999)
• Lauderdale County Board of Education $ 148,895 (2000)
• Lawrence County Board of Education $ 156,050 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Alabama State University $ 425,676 (2000)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 1,035,828 (2000)
• University of Southern Alabama $ 1,196,944 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 1,561,173 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 7,500,000 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Tuscaloosa City Board of Education $ 45,000 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Troy State University $ 187,374 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of Alabama $ 1,111,200 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• N. Alabama Center for Educational Excellence $ 925,343 (1998)
FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Talladega College $ 218,503 (1999)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 202,900 (1999)
• University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama A&M University $ 215,984 (1997)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 227,632 (1997)
• Bessemer State Technical College $ 215,479 (1997)
• Bevill State Community College-Brewer $ 213,038 (1997)
• Bevill State Community College-Hamilton $ 198,582 (1997)
• Bishop State Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 400,976 (1997)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 227,088 (1997)
• Douglas MacArthur State Technical College $ 206,378 (1997)
• Enterprise State Junior College $ 216,377 (1997)
• Faulkner State Community College $ 209,261 (1997)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 386,014 (1997)
• George C. Wallace State CC-Dothan $ 212,242 (1997)
• George C. Wallace State CC-Hanceville $ 202,896 (1997)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Jefferson State Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Jeff Ingram State Technical College $ 284,084 (1997)
• John M. Patterson State Technical College $ 206,364 (1997)
• Lawson State Community College $ 229,253 (1997)
• Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College $ 213,807 (1997)
• Miles College $ 259,201 (1997)
• Montevallo University $ 225,532 (1997)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 378,326 (1997)
• Southern Vocational College $ 201,740 (1997)
• Stillman College $ 212,048 (1997)
• Talladega College $ 200,901 (1997)
• Trenholm State Technical College $ 217,485 (1997)
• Troy State University-Dothan $ 218,496 (1997)
• Troy State University-Montgomery $ 216,755 (1997)
• Tuskegee University $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 293,135 (1997)
• University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa $ 226,238 (1997)
• University of West Alabama $ 200,903 (1997)

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• Wallace Community College-Aviation Tech $ 181,602 (1997)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 315,866 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 495,002 (1998)
• Alabama State University $ 243,015 (1998)
• Auburn University-Montgomery $ 197,676 (1998)
• Bevill State Community College-Walker $ 243,435 (1998)
• Bishop State Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 274,969 (1998)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 213,137 (1998)
• Faulkner University $ 242,920 (1998)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 249,258 (1998)
• H. Council Trenholm State Technical College $ 226,633 (1998)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 197,676 (1998)
• John M. Patterson State Technical College $ 245,301 (1998)
• N. Alabama Cntr. for Educational Excellence $ 364,611 (1998)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 338,603 (1998)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Shelton State Community College $ 280,909 (1998)
• SE Alabama Educational Outreach Cntr. $ 197,676 (1998)
• Tuskegee University $ 236,687 (1998)
• University of South Alabama $ 234,059 (1998)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 258,976 (1998)
• Wallace State Community College $ 265,789 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Alabama A&M University $ 405,502 (1999)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Alabama State University $ 251,241 (1999)

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• Auburn University-Montgomery $ 246,867 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College $ 314,339 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College-Hamilton $ 246,867 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College-Sumiton $ 242,615 (1999)
• Bishop State Community College $ 214,609 (1999)
• Calhoun Community College $ 295,157 (1999)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 261,047 (1999)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 242,615 (1999)
• Concordia College $ 353,094 (1999)
• Faulkner State Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• George C. Wallace Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Jefferson Davis Community College $ 232,790 (1999)
• Jefferson State Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Lawson State Community College $ 292,918 (1999)
• Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College $ 288,926 (1999)
• Miles College $ 305,530 (1999)
• Montevallo University $ 303,173 (1999)
• Montevallo University $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Alabama Center for Educ. Excellence $ 246,867 (1999)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 304,714 (1999)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 222,036 (1999)
• Spring Hill College $ 351,168 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 420,302 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Talladega College $ 242,615 (1999)
• Troy State University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Tuskegee University $ 333,013 (1999)
• University of South Alabama $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of West Alabama $ 254,450 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama State University $ 206,000 (1999)
• Concordia College $ 236,335 (1999)

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• Lawson State Community College $ 206,000 (1999)
• North Alabama Center for Educ. Excellence $ 206,000 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 236,335 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

ALASKA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Anchorage School District $ 1,617,378 (2000)
• Anchorage School District $ 685,585 (2000)
• Chugach School District (REA #21) $ 172,291 (1999)
• Craig City School District $ 392,039 (2000)
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District $ 1,013,953 (1999)
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District $ 293,163 (1999)
• Galena City School District $ 301,687 (2000)
• Iditarod Area School District REA #11 $ 873,412 (1999)
• Juneau School District $ 369,724 (2000)
• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District $ 485,422 (1999)
• Kodiak Island Borough School District $ 409,770 (1999)
• Lower Kuskokwim School District $ 1,174,572 (1999)
• North Slope Borough School District $ 873,099 (2000)
• Northwest Arctic Borough School District $ 848,173 (2000)
• Sitka School District $ 384,455 (2000)
• Sitka School District $ 102,244 (1999)
• Yukon-Koyukuk School District $ 438,116 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alaska State Department of Education $ 21,850 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of Alaska Regents $ 123,826 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Sealaska Heritage Foundation $ 195,984 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Alaska will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fairnet, Inc. $ 498,499 (1999)
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District $ 899,970 (2000)
• Southeast Regional Resource Center $ 867,267 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Alaska will receive $544,854 in
program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Anchorage School District $ 335,608 (2000)
• Copper River School District $ 201,520 (2000)
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District $ 383,457 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Alaska State Department of Education $ 1,231,161 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Northwest Arctic Borough School District $ 303,751 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Anchorage School District $ 394,349 (1999)
• Anchorage School District $ 335,140 (2000)
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District $ 479,134 (1999)
• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District $ 291,428 (2000)
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School $ 192,914 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Alaska-Anchorage $ 1,499,144 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extend of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alaska State Department of Education $ 778,800 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Delta-Greeley School District $ 930,215 (1999)
• Matanuski-Susitna Borough School District $ 923,177 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Anchorage School District $ 199,263 (2000)
• Fairbanks Northstar Bureau School District $ 150,000 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Alaska-Anchorage $ 1,204,680 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Chugach School District $ 8,442,793 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Alaska-Anchorage $ 479,620 (1998)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Alaska-Anchorage $ 406,486 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• University of Alaska-Anchorage $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Alaska-Fairbanks $ 684,034 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Alaska-Fairbanks $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

AMERICAN SAMOA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, American Samoa will receive $434,896 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, American Samoa will receive
$184,916 in program funds.

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• American Samoa Community College $ 198,582 (1997)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

ARIZONA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alhambra Elementary School District #69 $ 348,246 (1998)
• Amphitheater Public Schools $ 258,864 (1998)
• Benson Elementary School $ 510,539 (2000)
• Casa Grande Elementary School District #4 $ 649,068 (2000)
• Chandler Unified School District #80 $ 321,271 (1999)
• Chinle Unified School District #24 $ 807,877 (2000)
• Chinle Unified School District #24 $ 183,731 (1999)
• Colorado River Union High School District $ 318,068 (2000)
• Coolidge Unified School District #21 $ 159,241 (1998)
• Douglas Unified School District #27 $ 574,702 (2000)
• Flagstaff Unified School District #1 $ 338,314 (2000)
• Frank Elementary School $ 141,448 (2000)
• Gila River Indian Community Education Dept. $ 450,513 (1999)
• Glendale Elementary School District #40 $ 163,875 (1999)
• Globe, Miami, and Hayden School Districts $ 577,564 (2000)
• Kayenta Unified School District #27 $ 243,917 (1999)
• Luz Academy of Tucson $ 537,776 (2000)
• Luz Academy of Tucson $ 374,063 (1999)
• Many Farms High School $ 186,338 (2000)
• Maricopa County Regional Schools $ 587,197 (2000)
• Naco Elementary School District #23 $ 122,489 (1999)
• Northern Arizona Academy $ 450,140 (1999)
• Omega Academy Charter School District $ 162,383 (1999)
• Osborn School District #8 $ 399,684 (2000)
• Patagonia Elementary School District $ 271,425 (2000)
• Pinon Unified School District #4 $ 486,858 (1999)
• Prescott Unified School District #1 $ 495,000 (1999)
• Red Mesa Unified School District #27 $ 495,794 (1998)
• Rock Point Community School $ 144,629 (1999)
• Rough Rock Community School $ 240,681 (2000)
• Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District $ 185,887 (1998)
• Tolleson Union High School District $ 468,643 (2000)
• Tucson Unified School District $ 316,219 (1998)
• Washington Elementary School District #6 $ 312,846 (1999)

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• Wellton Elementary School District #24 $ 165,254 (1999)
• White River Unified School District $ 414,289 (1999)
• Yuma Elementary School District #1 $ 733,968 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Arizona State University $ 237,963 (2000)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Dine College $ 236,836 (2000)
• Northern Arizona University Regents $ 244,940 (2000)
• Pima County Community College District $ 94,682 (2000)
• University of Arizona School of Education $ 202,089 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Northern Arizona University $ 249,990 (2000)
• Washington Elementary School District #6 $ 268,279 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Arizona will receive $18,974,426 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Casa Grande Elementary School District #4 $ 783,032 (1999)
• Ganado Unified School District $ 762,970 (1999)
• Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, Inc. $ 183,130 (2000)
• Sacaton Elementary School District $ 560,644 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Arizona will receive $3,481,285 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Dysart Unified School District $ 398,500 (2000)
• Tuba City Unified School District #15 $ 240,026 (2000)
• Tucson Unified School District #1 $ 392,750 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Northern Arizona University $ 2,032,200 (2000)

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FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Northern Arizona University $ 1,059,756 (2000)
• Sacaton Elementary School District $ 256,000 (1999)
• Santa Cruz County Superintendent's Office $ 345,962 (2000)
• Tucson Unified School District $ 297,180 (1999)
• University of Arizona-Extended University $ 411,954 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Arizona State University $ 1,953,152 (1999)
• University of Arizona $ 1,480,950 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Amphitheater Unified School District $ 133,030 (2000)
• Amphitheater Unified School District $ 114,604 (1999)
• Gilbert Unified School District #41 $ 527,377 (2000)
• Osborn School District #8 $ 125,345 (2000)
• Red Mesa Unified School District #27 $ 134,114 (2000)
• Sacaton School District $ 140,990 (2000)
• Sunnyside Unified School District #12 $ 331,037 (2000)
• Tucson Unified School District $ 550,000 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Arizona State University $ 1,151,236 (2000)
• Arizona State University Board of Regents $ 1,105,387 (1999)
• Central Arizona College $ 956,395 (1999)
• Northern Arizona University-Yuma $ 805,036 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Academy of Excellence $ 139,100 (2000)
• Academy of Hope $ 150,000 (2000)
• Academy with Community Partners, Inc. $ 150,000 (2000)
• Advancement of Gifted Education School $ 150,000 (1999)
• AIBT Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center $ 150,000 (1999)
• Benchmark Elementary Charter $ 150,000 (2000)
• Capital Academic Charter School Systems $ 149,389 (2000)
• Career Success Educational Development $ 100,000 (2000)
• Carmel Community Arts & Technology $ 111,511 (2000)
• Children's Success Academy $ 150,000 (2000)
• C. J. Wilson Academy $ 150,000 (2000)
• Classical Kids' Academy $ 150,000 (2000)
• Country Gardens Charter Schools $ 300,000 (2000)
• Crossroads Middle School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Desert Mosiac $ 150,000 (2000)
• Desert Pathways Charter School $ 150,000 (1999)
• Desert Technology High School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Destiny School $ 332,900 (1999)
• D. W. Higgins Institute $ 150,000 (1999)

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• East Valley Academy $ 150,000 (1999)
• Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy $ 77,200 (1999)
• Fountain Hills Charter School $ 150,000 (1999)
• Great Expectations $ 150,000 (2000)
• Integrity Education Center $ 124,800 (1998)
• International Studies Academy $ 128,500 (2000)
• Ira H. Hayes Memorial Learning Center $ 149,400 (2000)
• James Madison Preparatory School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Kestrel Schools, Inc. $ 111,250 (2000)
• Laurent Clerc Elementary School $ 183,869 (1999)
• Liberty Traditional School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Little Singer Community Junior High School $ 150,000 (1998)
• MASA $ 150,000 (2000)
• Metropolitan Arts Institute $ 150,000 (2000)
• Milestones Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Montessori de Santa Cruz Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Mountain Oak Charter School $ 150,000 (1999)
• New World Charter $ 150,000 (2000)
• Omega Academy Charter School District $ 150,000 (2000)
• Pace Preparatory Academy $ 150,000 (2000)
• Painted Desert Demonstration Projects $ 125,906 (2000)
• Painted Pony Ranch Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Patagonia Community Montessori $ 150,000 (2000)
• Phoenix School of Academic Excellence $ 147,037 (1999)
• PPEP and Affiliates $ 142,949 (1999)
• Precision Academy $ 150,000 (1998)
• Progressive Leadership Academy $ 150,000 (2000)
• Project YES Middle School $ 182,000 (1999)
• Real Life Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Scottsdale Educational Enrichment Service $ 150,000 (2000)
• Seba Dalkai School Board $ 131,000 (1998)
• Solon Junior Academy $ 99,960 (2000)
• Sonoran Desert School $ 110,500 (1999)
• Southgate Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Tolani Lake Elementary School Academy $ 150,000 (1999)
• Tri-City Prep $ 150,000 (2000)
• Villa Montessori $ 100,000 (1999)
• Westwind Academy $ 142,500 (1999)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Northern Arizona Academy $ 433,090 (1999)
• Pinon Unified School District #4 $ 801,234 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Tucson Unified School District $ 150,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Arizona State University $ 2,810,136 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Creighton Elementary School District #14 $ 4,721,176 (1998)
• Phoenix Union High School District $ 6,960,655 (1998)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Arizona State University $ 508,825 (1998)
• Northern Arizona University $ 334,178 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Arizona-Tucson $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Arizona State University-Main Campus $ 206,720 (1997)
• Arizona State University-West Campus $ 208,293 (1997)
• Arizona Western College $ 234,077 (1997)
• Eastern Arizona College $ 196,951 (1997)
• Northern Arizona University-Flagstaff $ 209,142 (1997)
• Phoenix College $ 197,879 (1997)
• University of Arizona $ 198,582 (1997)
• Yavapai College $ 287,768 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Arizona Western College $ 197,676 (1998)

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• Northern Arizona University $ 284,135 (1998)
• Pima County Community College District $ 314,886 (1998)
• Yavapai City Community College District $ 224,826 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Arizona State University $ 497,107 (1999)
• Arizona State University $ 280,626 (1999)
• Arizona Western College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Dine College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Maricopa County Community College District $ 205,400 (1999)
• Northern Arizona University $ 336,957 (1999)
• Pima County Community College District $ 269,705 (1999)
• Yavapai County Community College District $ 205,400 (1999)
FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Northern Arizona University $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

ARKANSAS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Decatur Public Schools $ 103,558 (1999)
• Dumas School District $ 677,623 (2000)
• Earle School District $ 248,982 (2000)
• Helena-West Helena School District $ 452,850 (2000)
• Holly Grove School District $ 239,005 (1999)
• Hot Springs School District $ 791,946 (2000)
• Little Rock School District $ 380,401 (1998)
• Mount Judea Public School District $ 310,076 (2000)
• Nettleton Public Schools $ 184,480 (1999)
• Plainview Rover Schools $ 98,201 (1999)
• Pulaski County Special School District $ 319,914 (2000)
• Texarkana Schools $ 306,801 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Arkansas State Department of Education $ 227,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Arkansas will receive $12,597,496 in program funds.

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Arkansas will receive $2,170,349 in
program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kiwanis Activities, Inc. $ 576,891 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Garland County Community College $ 438,476 (1999)
• Newport Special School District $ 409,491 (2000)
• North Arkansas College $ 64,796 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Arkansas-Little Rock $ 696,000 (2000)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Arkansas State Department of Education $ 2,526,316 (1999)
• Little Rock School District $ 201,035 (1998)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Jonesboro Public Schools $ 2,786,926 (1999)
• Little Rock School District $ 2,225,315 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Arkansas Department of Higher Education $ 1,053,063 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Mississippi County Community College $ 250,114 (1998)

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• North Arkansas College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Rich Mountain Community College $ 327,070 (1998)
• University of Arkansas-Little Rock $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Arkansas-Little Rock $ 222,627 (1999)
• University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff $ 219,750 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Arkansas State University-Jonesboro $ 198,582 (1997)
• Cossatot Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• East Arkansas Community College $ 233,329 (1997)
• Garland County Community College $ 249,606 (1997)
• Harding University $ 251,173 (1997)
• Henderson State University $ 248,106 (1997)
• Mid-South Community College-West Memphis $ 198,582 (1997)
• Mississippi County Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• North Arkansas Community Tech College $ 224,018 (1997)
• Ouachita Baptist University $ 206,339 (1997)
• Ouachita Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Ozarka Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Philander Smith College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Phillips County Community College $ 222,317 (1997)
• Rich Mountain Community College $ 224,837 (1997)
• South Arkansas Community College $ 200,893 (1997)
• Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia $ 273,086 (1997)
• University of Arkansas Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Arkansas-Fayetteville $ 248,412 (1997)
• University of Arkansas-Little Rock $ 254,130 (1997)
• University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff $ 292,747 (1997)
• University of the Ozarks $ 193,737 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Garland County Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Mississippi County Community College $ 382,128 (1998)
• North Arkansas College $ 434,909 (1998)
• Ouachita Baptist University $ 304,580 (1998)
• Rich Mountain Community College $ 236,866 (1998)
• University of Arkansas-Fayetteville $ 339,415 (1998)
• University of Arkansas-Little Rock $ 379,704 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Arkansas State University $ 318,005 (1999)
• Arkansas State University-Beebe Branch $ 246,867 (1999)
• Cossatot Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Harding University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Lyon College $ 304,265 (1999)
• Ouachita Baptist University $ 296,946 (1999)
• Philander Smith College $ 398,856 (1999)
• Phillips Community College $ 347,375 (1999)
• Rich Mountain Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Southern Arkansas University $ 424,612 (1999)
• University of Arkansas $ 254,450 (1999)
• University of Arkansas Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Arkansas-Monticello $ 283,338 (1999)
• University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff $ 246,867 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Lyon College $ 263,710 (1999)

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• Ouachita Baptist University $ 236,335 (1999)
• University of Arkansas-Fayetteville $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

CALIFORNIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• ABC Unified School District $ 161,850 (2000)
• Alameda Unified School District $ 300,000 (1999)
• Alta Vista Elementary School District $ 180,450 (2000)
• Alum Rock Union Elementary School District $ 381,734 (2000)
• Alum Rock Union Elementary School District $ 239,116 (1998)
• Anaheim City School District $ 1,188,606 (2000)
• Anderson Valley Unified School District $ 307,880 (2000)
• Antelope Valley Union High School District $ 444,483 (1999)
• Arena Union Elementary School District $ 164,948 (2000)
• Bakersfield City School District $ 136,728 (2000)
• Berkeley Unified School District $ 322,562 (1999)
• Black Oak Mine Unified School District $ 330,740 (1999)
• Butte County Office of Education $ 838,153 (2000)
• Butte County Office of Education $ 404,131 (1999)
• Cajon Valley Union School District $ 207,903 (1999)
• Calexico Unified School District $ 383,016 (2000)
• Chualar Union Elementary School District $ 195,740 (2000)
• Coachella Valley Unified School District $ 375,000 (2000)
• Coalinga-Huran Unified School District $ 360,000 (2000)
• Corona-Norco Unified School District $ 375,000 (2000)
• Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District $ 402,876 (2000)
• De Anza Junior High School $ 890,319 (2000)
• Desert Sands Unified School District $ 196,438 (1998)
• Earlimart Elementary School District $ 146,869 (1999)
• Emery Unified School District $ 100,379 (1998)
• Enterprise Elementary School District $ 389,479 (1999)
• Enterprise School District $ 257,247 (2000)
• Eurkea City Schools $ 452,852 (1999)
• Eureka City Schools $ 269,000 (1999)
• Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District $ 429,530 (1999)
• Fresno County Office of Education $ 1,050,000 (2000)
• Fresno Unified School District $ 757,633 (2000)
• Garfield Charter School $ 145,425 (2000)
• Golden Plains Unified School District $ 339,259 (2000)

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• Golden Plains Unified School District $ 253,613 (1998)
• Gonzales Unified School District $ 520,191 (2000)
• Greenfield Union School District $ 996,543 (2000)
• Hayward Unified School District $ 347,673 (1998)
• Hueneme Elementary School District $ 749,785 (1999)
• Imperial County Office of Education $ 556,101 (1999)
• John J. Doyle School $ 182,464 (1999)
• Jurupa Unified School District $ 625,759 (2000)
• Jurupa Unified School District $ 362,842 (2000)
• King City Joint Union High School $ 199,260 (2000)
• King City Union School District $ 293,102 (2000)
• Lake County Office of Education $ 314,818 (1998)
• Lakeside Union School District $ 233,327 (1999)
• Lake Tahoe Unified School District $ 290,210 (2000)
• Laton Unified School District $ 349,780 (1999)
• Lennox School District $ 121,605 (1999)
• Long Beach Unified School District $ 468,288 (2000)
• Long Beach Unified School District $ 196,451 (1999)
• Los Angeles County Office of Education $ 1,890,487 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 2,624,983 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 1,684,442 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 600,000 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 148,411 (2000)
• Modesto City Schools $ 594,696 (2000)
• Modesto City Schools $ 342,444 (1998)
• Modoc County Office of Education $ 362,445 (1999)
• Mono County Office of Education $ 225,582 (2000)
• Mono County Office of Education $ 186,533 (2000)
• Montebello Unified School District $ 530,251 (2000)
• Mountain Empire Unified School District $ 1,182,492 (2000)
• Mount Diablo Unified School District $ 818,843 (2000)
• Mount Pleasant Elementary District $ 875,561 (2000)
• National School District $ 632,337 (2000)
• N. Monterey County Unified School District $ 736,868 (2000)
• Oakland Charter Academy $ 170,381 (1998)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 703,000 (2000)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 567,944 (1999)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 500,000 (2000)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 405,168 (2000)

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• Oakland Unified School District $ 375,000 (2000)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 375,000 (1999)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 375,000 (1999)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 310,000 (1998)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 268,517 (2000)
• Oceanside Unified School District $ 452,023 (2000)
• Ocean View School District $ 178,438 (1999)
• Ontario-Montclair School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Ontario-Montclair School District $ 125,000 (2000)
• Ontario-Montclair School District $ 117,000 (1998)
• Oxnard School District $ 674,930 (1999)
• Pajaro Valley Unified School District $ 432,685 (1999)
• Pasadena Unified School District $ 1,200,000 (1999)
• Pasadena Unified School District $ 987,413 (2000)
• Pixley Union School District $ 155,972 (1999)
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District $ 577,656 (1999)
• Plumas Unified School District $ 198,000 (1999)
• Redwood City School District $ 675,000 (2000)
• Sacramento City Unified School District $ 300,000 (1999)
• Salida Union School District $ 144,037 (2000)
• San Bernadino City Unified School District $ 1,019,669 (1999)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 361,068 (1999)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 335,376 (1999)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 199,818 (1999)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 171,646 (2000)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 785,859 (1998)
• Sanger Unified School District $ 291,503 (2000)
• Sanger Unified School District $ 267,515 (1999)
• San Jose Unified School District $ 599,817 (1999)
• Santa Ana Unified School District $ 600,000 (2000)
• Santa Ana Unified School District $ 600,000 (1998)
• Santa Ana Unified School District $ 599,925 (1999)
• Santa Paula Union High School District $ 257,639 (2000)
• Santa Rosa City School District LEA $ 600,000 (1999)
• San Ysidro Elementary School District $ 750,000 (2000)
• Sausalito School District $ 111,210 (1998)
• Sequoia Union Elementary School District $ 136,362 (2000)
• Sweetwater Union High School District $ 397,465 (2000)
• Tahoe Truckee Unified School District $ 305,481 (1999)

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• Tehama County Department of Education $ 1,391,908 (1999)
• Three Rivers Union Elem. School District $ 738,853 (2000)
• Ukiah Unified School District $ 125,000 (1999)
• Vallejo City Unified School District $ 407,569 (1999)
• Vaughn Next Century Learning Center $ 123,200 (1999)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District $ 507,989 (2000)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District $ 500,000 (2000)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District $ 187,076 (2000)
• West Fresno Elementary School District $ 230,447 (2000)
• West Park School District $ 163,537 (2000)
• Wheatland School District $ 381,517 (2000)
• Windsor Hill Magnet School $ 132,954 (1999)
• Winton Elementary School District $ 670,181 (2000)
• Yreka Union Elementary School District $ 372,309 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• California State Department of Education $ 1,038,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• California State University-Fresno $ 138,566 (1999)
• California State University Trustees $ 250,000 (2000)
• Cal Poly Pomona Foundation $ 236,637 (1999)
• College of the Sequoias $ 165,582 (2000)
• San Francisco State University $ 168,793 (1999)
• University of San Francisco $ 249,934 (1999)

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FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:
Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• California State University Foundation $ 243,175 (2000)
• California State University Foundation $ 132,871 (2000)
• California State University Regents $ 205,594 (2000)
• California State University-Sacramento $ 179,351 (1999)
• InterAmerican College $ 145,041 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 101,290 (1999)
• National Hispanic University $ 249,400 (1999)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 46,676 (2000)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 230,581 (2000)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 236,260 (1999)
• Sonoma State Univ. Academic Foundation $ 173,039 (1999)
• University of California Regents $ 228,439 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alameda County Office of Education $ 194,624 (1999)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 281,360 (1999)
• California Youth Authority $ 185,921 (1999)
• Fremont Unified School District $ 168,340 (2000)
• Glendale Unified School District $ 234,000 (2000)
• Los Angeles County Office of Education $ 115,044 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 178,500 (1999)
• Moorpark Unified School District $ 196,760 (2000)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 115,165 (1999)
• Orange County Department of Education $ 226,569 (1999)
• Tehama County Department of Education $ 112,396 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, California will receive $139,996,860 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allen Community Development $ 734,348 (2000)
• Desert Sands Unified School District $ 578,265 (1999)
• Edudyne Foundation $ 944,440 (1999)
• El Centrito de la Colonia $ 439,145 (2000)
• Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling $ 744,017 (2000)
• Mercy Charities Housing $ 540,000 (1999)
• New Directions for Youth $ 286,475 (2000)
• Oakland Community Partnership $ 525,640 (2000)
• Pasadena Children's Training Society $ 291,115 (2000)
• Santa Paula Union High School District $ 660,500 (2000)
• YMCA of the East Bay $ 898,237 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, California will receive $26,561,028 in
program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• WestEd $ 749,994 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alum Rock Union Elementary School District $ 265,642 (2000)

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• Imperial County Office of Education $ 397,845 (2000)
• Jurupa Unified School District $ 338,036 (2000)
• Lamont School District $ 387,314 (2000)
• Mount Pleasant Elementary School District $ 371,896 (2000)
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District $ 390,596 (2000)
• Yuba City Unified School District $ 400,000 (2000)

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• California Literacy, Inc. $ 453,100 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of California Regents $ 4,993,980 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Bellflower Unified School District $ 642,731 (1999)
• California State University-Fresno $ 332,758 (1999)
• California State University-Fresno $ 240,000 (2000)
• California State University-Fullerton $ 181,432 (1999)
• California State University-Hayward $ 2,807,516 (1999)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 480,461 (1999)
• California State University-Northridge $ 1,121,821 (1999)
• California State University-San Bernardino $ 778,780 (2000)
• California State University-San Marcos $ 405,448 (1999)
• College of the Siskiyous $ 143,722 (1999)

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• Hartnell College $ 645,504 (1999)
• I Have a Dream Foundation-Oakland $ 212,510 (1999)
• Long Beach Unified School District $ 609,224 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 2,729,913 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 1,027,715 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 560,000 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 444,087 (1999)
• Palomar Community College District $ 627,884 (1999)
• Reedley College $ 321,793 (1999)
• Riverside Community College $ 899,471 (2000)
• San Diego State University $ 399,840 (1999)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 640,000 (1999)
• San Jose State University $ 1,139,152 (2000)
• San Jose State University $ 738,144 (1999)
• Santa Ana Unified School District $ 826,641 (1999)
• Shasta-Tehama Trinity Community College $ 444,308 (1999)
• Solano Community College $ 158,866 (1999)
• Sonoma State University $ 316,148 (2000)
• University of California-Davis $ 151,013 (2000)
• University of California-Los Angeles $ 373,678 (2000)
• University of California-San Diego $ 406,575 (1999)
• University of California-San Diego $ 248,532 (2000)
• University of California-Santa Cruz $ 500,902 (2000)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District $ 333,641 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alum Rock Union Elementary School District $ 548,020 (2000)
• Alvord Unified School District $ 547,898 (2000)
• Benicia Unified School District $ 141,076 (1999)
• Bonita Unified School District $ 300,088 (2000)
• Elk Grove Unified School District $ 220,000 (2000)
• Greenfield Union School District $ 462,402 (2000)
• Hawthorne School District $ 595,890 (2000)
• Jurupa Unified School District $ 436,790 (2000)
• Lancaster School District $ 513,307 (1999)

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• Laytonville Unified School District $ 221,630 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 1,291,046 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 472,018 (1999)
• Lucia Mar Unified School District $ 224,883 (2000)
• Redding School District $ 536,549 (2000)
• San Bernardino City Unified School District $ 386,328 (2000)
• San Diego County Office of Education $ 5,451,402 (1999)
• San Diego County Office of Education $ 2,733,696 (2000)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 1,002,052 (2000)
• San Diego Unified School District $ 417,246 (1999)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 1,460,288 (2000)
• San Juan Unified School District $ 461,822 (2000)
• San Luis Obispo Coastal USD $ 240,689 (1999)
• Vallejo City Unified School District $ 387,852 (1999)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District $ 211,210 (1999)
• Yuba City Unified School District $ 498,206 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Aliso Niguel High School (Aliso Viejo) 2000
• Beverly Hills High School (Beverly Hills) 2000
• Coronado High School (Coronado) 1998
• Encina High School (Sacramento) 1996
• Palos Verdes Peninsula H.S. (Rolling Hills) 2000
• Sir Francis Drake High School (San Anselmo) 1999

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• California Lutheran University $ 1,023,232 (1999)
• California State University-Bakersfield $ 971,363 (2000)

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• California State University-Dominguez Hill $ 604,417 (2000)
• California State University-Fresno $ 1,140,403 (2000)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 1,291,821 (2000)
• California State University-Monterey Bay $ 1,437,738 (1999)
• California State University-Sacramento $ 1,114,995 (2000)
• Fresno Pacific University $ 733,806 (2000)
• Los Angeles Annenberg Metropolitan Project $ 1,406,496 (1999)
• Los Angeles Educational Partnership $ 1,097,334 (1999)
• New Haven Unified School District $ 1,022,011 (1999)
• San Diego State University $ 709,833 (1999)
• San Francisco State University $ 1,378,903 (2000)
• San Jose State University Foundation $ 1,328,045 (1999)
• Sonoma State University $ 1,379,462 (2000)
• Stanford University $ 1,096,195 (1999)
• University of California-Irvine $ 1,159,108 (2000)
• University of California-Santa Barbara $ 1,165,922 (2000)
• University of San Francisco $ 581,826 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 2,076,882 (1999)
• Pepperdine University $ 1,800,000 (1999)
• San Diego State University $ 1,521,592 (2000)
• State Commission on Teacher Credentialing $ 1,795,636 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Advanced Education Service $ 99,960 (2000)
• California State Department of Education $19,472,250 (1998)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• California State Department of Education $60,000,000 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• East Side Union High School District $ 2,640,395 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 2,827,562 (1999)
• Riverside Unified School District $ 2,450,079 (1999)
• Salinas Union High School District $ 2,683,262 (2000)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 2,788,878 (1999)
• San Juan Unified School District $ 1,523,071 (2000)
• San Luis Obispo County Office of Education $ 634,588 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Antioch Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Berkeley Unified School District $ 47,845 (2000)
• Centinela Valley Union High School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Chico Unified School District $ 49,584 (2000)
• Clovis Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Eureka City Schools $ 37,000 (2000)
• Fresno Unified School District $ 49,936 (2000)
• Glendale Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Healdsburg Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Huntington Beach Union High School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Lincoln Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)

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• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 48,000 (2000)
• Morgan Hill Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Mount Diablo Unified School District $ 160,813 (2000)
• Nevada Joint Union High School District $ 107,821 (2000)
• Riverside Unified School District $ 49,971 (2000)
• Sacramento City Unified School District $ 245,567 (2000)
• San Diego Unified Schools $ 237,411 (2000)
• San Dieguito Union High School $ 50,000 (2000)
• San Francisco Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Sweetwater Union High School District $ 250,000 (2000)
• West Contra Costa School District $ 48,486 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• East San Gabriel Valley ROP $ 1,542,444 (2000)
• Fresno Unified School District $ 523,323 (2000)
• Glendale Unified School District $ 308,870 (2000)
• Grossmont Union High School District $ 304,393 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 308,669 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 305,236 (2000)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 301,880 (2000)
• Moorpark Unified School District $ 303,786 (2000)
• Norwalk-LaMirada School District $ 598,909 (2000)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 1,544,350 (2000)
• Roseville Joint Union High School District $ 1,238,517 (2000)
• Tamalpais Union High School District $ 181,143 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• California State University-Northridge $ 239,679 (2000)
• California State University-Sacramento $ 251,421 (2000)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• California State University-Monterey Bay $ 367,509 (1999)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 332,257 (1999)
• National Hispanic University $ 286,843 (1999)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 361,685 (1999)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 464,654 (1999)
• San Jose State University Foundation $ 374,779 (1999)
• University of California-Los Angeles $ 436,328 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of California $ 3,643,866 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fresno County Superintendent of Schools $ 2,862,683 (1997)
• Imperial County Office of Education $ 9,601,415 (1999)
• Lemon Grove School District $ 3,367,105 (1997)
• Los Angeles Unified School District $ 2,606,787 (1997)
• Oakland Unified School District $ 9,610,297 (1999)
• Sanger Unified School District $ 2,492,046 (1997)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• California State University (Fresno Found.) $ 250,113 (1998)
• Wahupa Educational Services $ 252,211 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• California State Polytechnic University $ 203,700 (1999)
• California State University-Fresno $ 242,854 (1999)
• California State University-Fullerton $ 203,700 (1999)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 225,827 (1999)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 202,100 (1999)
• California State University-Sacramento $ 205,300 (1999)
• California State University-San Bernardino $ 221,027 (1999)
• Claremont Graduate University $ 221,827 (1999)
• San Diego State University $ 229,827 (1999)
• San Jose State University $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of California-Berkeley $ 323,660 (1999)
• University of California-Davis $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of California-Irvine $ 227,827 (1999)
• University of California-San Diego $ 225,827 (1999)
• University of Southern California $ 219,750 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• California Lutheran University $ 200,903 (1997)
• California Poly State University $ 211,954 (1997)

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• California Poly State University Foundation $ 263,636 (1997)
• California Poly State University Foundation $ 198,582 (1997)
• California State University-Bakersfield $ 211,958 (1997)
• California State University-Fresno $ 206,328 (1997)
• California State University-Fullerton $ 206,328 (1997)
• California State University-Hayward $ 358,994 (1997)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 411,699 (1997)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 326,934 (1997)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 198,582 (1997)
• California State University-Sacramento $ 206,895 (1997)
• California State University-San Bernardino $ 264,469 (1997)
• California State University-San Marcos $ 206,328 (1997)
• California State University-Stanislaus $ 260,492 (1997)
• College of the Desert $ 198,582 (1997)
• College of the Siskiyous $ 198,582 (1997)
• Compton Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Evergreen Valley College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Glendale Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Humboldt State University $ 264,299 (1997)
• Imperial Valley College $ 340,613 (1997)
• Long Beach City College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Los Angeles City College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Los Angeles Harbor College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Los Angeles Southwest College $ 311,659 (1997)
• Mission College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Monterey Peninsula College $ 229,114 (1997)
• Mount St. Mary's College $ 205,793 (1997)
• Napa Valley Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Palomar College $ 210,279 (1997)
• Pasadena City College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Porterville College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Rancho Santiago College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Redwoods Community College District $ 226,118 (1997)
• San Bernardino Valley College $ 206,328 (1997)
• San Diego City College $ 206,328 (1997)
• San Diego Mesa College $ 200,903 (1997)
• San Diego State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• San Francisco City College $ 277,577 (1997)
• San Francisco State University $ 198,582 (1997)

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• San Jose City College $ 206,328 (1997)
• San Jose State University Foundation $ 307,571 (1997)
• Santa Monica Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Shasta College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Skyline College $ 352,561 (1997)
• Sonoma State University $ 305,526 (1997)
• University of California-Berkeley $ 355,137 (1997)
• University of California-Berkeley $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of California-Irvine $ 276,605 (1997)
• University of California-Los Angeles $ 210,829 (1997)
• University of California-San Diego $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of the Pacific $ 200,893 (1997)
• Victor Valley College $ 198,582 (1997)
• West Hills Community College $ 211,990 (1997)
• Yosemite Community College District $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• California State University-Bakersfield $ 270,479 (1998)
• California State University-Chico $ 294,688 (1998)
• California State University-Fresno $ 236,866 (1998)
• California State University-Long Beach $ 410,223 (1998)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 323,597 (1998)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 197,676 (1998)
• California State University-Monterey Bay $ 399,192 (1998)
• Diablo Valley College $ 197,676 (1998)
• East Los Angeles Community Union $ 197,676 (1998)
• Humboldt State University Foundation $ 295,268 (1998)
• Imperial Valley College $ 272,815 (1998)
• Japanese Community Youth Council $ 492,925 (1998)
• Mills College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Napa Valley Community College District $ 236,866 (1998)
• National Hispanic University $ 294,688 (1998)
• Pact, Inc. $ 426,984 (1998)
• Pact, Inc. $ 197,676 (1998)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 290,892 (1998)

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• Santa Ana College $ 248,131 (1998)
• Sonoma State University Academic Found. $ 358,891 (1998)
• University of California-Berkeley $ 536,470 (1998)
• University of California-Davis $ 248,131 (1998)
• University of California-San Diego $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Southern California $ 342,767 (1998)
• Volunteers of America $ 273,262 (1998)
• Wahupa Educational Services $ 450,365 (1998)
• Yosemite Community College District $ 242,546 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Cal Poly Pomona Foundation $ 200,317 (1999)
• Holy Names College $ 201,373 (1999)
• Japanese Community Youth Council $ 198,714 (2000)
• Plan of Action for Challenging Times $ 200,000 (2000)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 200,000 (2000)
• University of Southern California $ 239,169 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• California Lutheran University $ 295,584 (1999)
• Cal Poly Pomona Foundation $ 246,867 (1999)
• California Poly State University Foundation $ 336,265 (1999)
• California State University-Bakersfield $ 250,000 (1999)
• California State University-Chico $ 444,806 (1999)x
• California State University-Chico $ 246,867 (1999)x
• California State University-Dominguez Hills $ 246,867 (1999)x
• California State University-Fresno $ 373,642 (1999)x
• California State University-Fresno $ 205,400 (1999)x
• California State University-Fullerton $ 254,450 (1999)x
• California State University-Fullerton $ 205,400 (1999)x
• California State University-Hayward $ 404,562 (1999)x

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• California State University-Long Beach $ 461,895 (1999)x
• California State University-Long Beach $ 205,400 (1999)x
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 340,358 (1999)x
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 205,400 (1999)x
• California State University-Monterey Bay $ 205,400 (1999)x
• California State University-San Bernardino $ 450,154 (1999)x
• California State University-San Marcos $ 245,355 (1999)
• College of the Desert $ 246,867 (1999)
• College of the Redwoods $ 306,831 (1999)
• College of the Siskiyous $ 301,663 (1999)
• Compton Community College $ 294,422 (1999)
• East Los Angeles College $ 246,867 (1999)
• East Los Angeles Community Union $ 246,867 (1999)
• Fresno City College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Harvey Mudd College $ 597,557 (1999)
• Holy Names College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Humboldt State University Foundation $ 408,525 (1999)
• Humboldt State University Foundation $ 277,931 (1999)
• Imperial Valley College $ 531,761 (1999)
• Japanese Community Youth Council $ 246,867 (1999)
• Long Beach City College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Long Beach City College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Los Angeles City College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Los Angeles City College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Los Angeles Harbor College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Los Angeles Mission College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Los Angeles Southwest College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Mills College $ 639,438 (1999)
• Monterey Peninsula College $ 297,400 (1999)
• Napa Valley Community College District $ 246,867 (1999)
• National Hispanic University $ 288,980 (1999)
• Occidental College $ 433,598 (1999)
• Palomar Community College District $ 205,400 (1999)
• Pasadena City College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Provisional Educational Services, Inc. $ 205,400 (1999)
• Reedley College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Rio Hondo College $ 264,909 (1999)
• Riverside Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 332,603 (1999)

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• San Diego State University Foundation $ 205,400 (1999)
• San Jose State University Foundation $ 478,602 (1999)
• Santa Ana College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Sonoma State University Academic Found. $ 378,785 (1999)
• Telacu Veterans $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of California $ 529,165 (1999)
• University of California $ 391,307 (1999)
• University of California-Davis $ 389,264 (1999)
• University of California-Irvine $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of California-Riverside $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of California-Santa Barbara $ 360,088 (1999)
• University of San Diego $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of San Francisco $ 815,467 (1999)
• University of San Francisco $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Southern California $ 517,928 (1999)
• Volunteers of America-Los Angeles $ 464,367 (1999)
• Volunteers of America-Los Angeles $ 205,400 (1999)
• Wahupa Educational Services $ 246,867 (1999)
• West Hills Community College $ 240,780 (1999)
• Yosemite Community College District $ 235,763 (1999)
• Yuba Community College District $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• California Lutheran University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Cal Poly Pomona Foundation $ 206,000 (1999)
• California State University-Fullerton $ 206,000 (1999)
• California State University-Los Angeles $ 236,335 (1999)
• Compton Community College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Harvey Mudd College $ 314,273 (1999)
• Humboldt State University Foundation $ 206,000 (1999)
• Monterey Peninsula College $ 317,646 (1999)
• Pasadena City College $ 206,000 (1999)
• San Diego State University Foundation $ 317,646 (1999)
• Sonoma State University $ 571,931 (1999)
• University of California-Berkeley $ 317,646 (1999)
• University of California-Riverside $ 206,000 (1999)

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• University of California-San Diego $ 206,000 (1999)
• University of California-Santa Cruz $ 206,000 (1999)
• University of Southern California $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

COLORADO

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Adams-Arapahoe #28-J $ 171,749 (1999)
• Adams-Arapahoe #28-J $ 128,239 (2000)
• Adams County School District #1 $ 159,000 (1999)
• Cherry Creek School District $ 101,868 (1999)
• Delta County School District #50-J $ 445,208 (2000)
• Denver Public Schools $ 617,922 (2000)
• Denver Public Schools $ 200,000 (1998)
• Limon Public School District RE-4J $ 339,808 (2000)
• Jefferson County Public Schools $ 526,659 (1999)
• Jefferson County Public Schools $ 436,872 (2000)
• Jefferson County Public Schools $ 276,286 (1999)
• Poudre School District $ 330,020 (1999)
• Pueblo School District #60 $ 658,808 (2000)
• San Juan County School District #1 $ 116,282 (2000)
• San Luis Valley $ 454,280 (1999)
• School District #1 (Denver) $ 690,428 (1999)
• Trinidad School District $ 411,580 (2000)
• Valley School District RE-1 $ 230,220 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colorado Mountain College $ 194,305 (2000)
• Fort Lewis College $ 116,657 (1999)
• Front Range Community College $ 153,202 (2000)
• University of Colorado-Denver $ 215,000 (1999)

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FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:
Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of Colorado-Boulder Regents $ 437,906 (1999)
• University of Colorado Regents $ 219,146 (2000)
• University of Colorado Regents $ 199,965 (2000)
• University of Colorado Regents $ 198,850 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Colorado $ 379,668 (1999)
• Univeristy of Colorado-Denver $ 216,080 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Colorado will receive $14,267,043 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Denver $ 491,675 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Colorado will receive $2,284,066 in
program funds.

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Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000
$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Thompson R2J School District $ 568,440 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Denver County School District #1 $ 396,285 (2000)
• Moffat County School District #1-RE $ 145,431 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• State of Colorado $ 1,947,741 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Adams County School District #14 $ 308,637 (2000)
• Boulder Valley School District #2 $ 49,600 (1999)
• University of Northern Colorado $ 292,800 (1999)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 616,054 (2000)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Colorado-Denver $ 405,733 (1999)
• West. Interstate Comm. for Higher Education $ 734,652 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Adams-Arapahoe 28J (Aurora Public Schools) $ 489,980 (1999)
• Colorado Springs School District #11 $ 253,935 (1999)
• Mesa County Valley School District #51 $ 456,685 (1999)
• Thompson R2J School District $ 472,106 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Thompson School District (Loveland) 1996

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Colorado State University $ 1,128,832 (2000)
• Metropolitan State College of Denver $ 999,947 (1999)
• University of Colorado $ 1,171,458 (2000)
• University of Northern Colorado $ 1,203,116 (2000)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 848,745 (2000)

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FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:
Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Colorado Community College System $ 1,349,151 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Colorado State Department of Education $ 4,400,000 (1998)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Colorado State Department of Education $ 7,498,525 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Poudre School District $ 1,858,471 (2000)
• School District #1 (Denver) $ 2,789,999 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Denver Public Schools $ 46,793 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 785,044 (1999)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Colorado Partnership for Educational Renewal $ 459,036 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Mountain Valley School District $ 3,549,449 (2000)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colorado State University $ 415,638 (1998)
• Denver Community College $ 551,913 (1998)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 325,640 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colorado State University $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Colorado-Boulder $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Colorado-Denver $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Northern Colorado $ 223,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colorado Mountain Junior College District $ 198,582 (1997)
• Colorado State University-Fort Collins $ 267,119 (1997)
• Denver Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Denver Metropolitan State College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Fort Lewis College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Lamar Community College $ 208,138 (1997)
• Northeastern Junior College $ 198,908 (1997)
• Pueblo Community College $ 227,758 (1997)
• Trinidad State Junior College $ 271,626 (1997)
• University of Colorado-Boulder $ 219,080 (1997)
• University of Colorado-Denver $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Northern Colorado $ 227,992 (1997)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 212,007 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Adams State College $ 242,662 (1998)
• Denver Community College $ 242,662 (1998)
• Colorado State University-Fort Collins $ 299,907 (1998)
• Fort Lewis College $ 224,950 (1998)
• Greeley Dream Team, Inc. $ 236,866 (1998)
• Trinidad State Junior College $ 247,066 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Adams State College $ 349,887 (1999)
• Colorado Mountain College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Colorado State University $ 405,625 (1999)
• Denver Metropolitan State College $ 327,195 (1999)
• Denver Metropolitan State College $ 270,482 (1999)
• Fort Lewis College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Pueblo Community College $ 260,663 (1999)
• Trinidad State Junior College $ 353,627 (1999)
• University of Colorado $ 427,905 (1999)
• University of Colorado $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Colorado-Denver $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Southern Colorado $ 340,058 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Trinidad State Junior College $ 306,674 (1999)
• University of Colorado $ 242,972 (1999)
• University of Northern Colorado $ 245,545 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

CONNECTICUT

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bridgeport Board of Education $ 1,689,511 (1999)
• Bridgeport Board of Education $ 1,575,628 (2000)
• Bridgeport Board of Education $ 1,556,441 (2000)
• Danbury Board of Education $ 353,983 (2000)
• Danbury Board of Education $ 185,000 (2000)
• Danbury Board of Education $ 141,025 (1998)
• East Hartford Public Schools $ 375,000 (2000)
• Hartford Public Schools $ 1,600,000 (2000)
• Hartford Public Schools $ 189,114 (1998)
• Integrated Day Charter School $ 313,874 (1999)
• Meriden Public Schools $ 199,963 (1999)
• New Haven Ecology Project $ 91,839 (1999)
• New Haven Public Schools $ 526,842 (2000)
• New Haven Public Schools $ 342,511 (1999)
• Waterbury Public Schools $ 352,051 (1998)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Connecticut State Department of Education $ 516,000 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• New Haven Public Schools $ 165,004 (1999)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Fairfield University $ 156,740 (1999)
• University of Connecticut $ 250,000 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Connecticut will receive $12,304,031 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fairfield University $ 364,080 (1999)
• Hartford Public Schools $ 600,000 (2000)
• Leadership, Education, and Athletic Part., Inc. $ 750,000 (1999)
• LEARN Regional Educational Service Center $ 671,286 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Connecticut will receive $2,081,160
in program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Connecticut State Department of Education $ 1,971,984 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Bridgeport Board of Education $ 381,000 (2000)
• University of Connecticut $ 146,791 (2000)
• University of Connecticut $ 92,208 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Danbury Board of Education $ 383,068 (2000)
• Hartford Public Schools $ 542,518 (2000)
• Hartford Public Schools $ 196,306 (1999)
• New Haven City School District $ 421,175 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Connecticut State Department of Education $ 100 (1999)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Haven City School District $ 2,771,074 (1999)
• Waterbury Department of Education $ 2,536,512 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• New Haven Public Schools $ 594,389 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Stamford Public Schools $ 594,389 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Connecticut State Department of Education $ 316,659 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Connecticut State Department of Education $ 598,403 (1999)

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Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000
$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New London Public Schools $ 6,209,942 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Conntac-EOC $ 626,674 (1998)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Fairfield University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Housatonic Community/Technical College $ 203,812 (1997)
• Norwalk Community/Technical College $ 240,023 (1997)
• University of Connecticut-Storrs $ 206,327 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Fairfield University $ 236,866 (1998)
• University of Bridgeport $ 283,604 (1998)
• University of Connecticut $ 236,866 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Central Connecticut State University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Fairfield University $ 304,081 (1999)
• Sacred Heart University $ 242,615 (1999)
• University of Connecticut $ 251,688 (1999)
• Wesleyan University $ 438,767 (1999)
• Western Connecticut State University $ 205,400 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

DELAWARE

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Capital School District $ 333,609 (2000)
• Colonial School District $ 161,015 (1999)
• Red Clay Consolidated School District $ 756,701 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Delaware will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 689,104 (2000)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 551,679 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Delaware will receive $540,947 in
program funds.

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Sussex Technical High School (Georgetown) 1996

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Delaware State Department of Education $ (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Christina School District $ 1,373,536 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• University of Delaware $ 387,321 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Delaware $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 225,315 (1997)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Delaware $ 205,731 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 244,755 (1998)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 231,072 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 322,492 (1999)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 290,979 (1999)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Delaware State University $ 282,929 (1999)
• Delaware State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Delaware $ 254,450 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 283,357 (1999)
• Delaware Community/Technical College $ 224,455 (1999)
• University of Delaware $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 1,788,090 (1999)
• Friendship Public Charter School $ 185,500 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 517,500 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 238,022 (1999)
• Georgetown University $ 151,098 (1999)
• George Washington University $ 249,756 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 157,867 (1999)
• George Washington University $ 249,796 (2000)

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, the District of Columbia will receive $6,094,043 in program
funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 920,033 (1999)
• Foundation for Educational Innovation $ 519,493 (2000)
• Friendship Charter School $ 573,915 (2000)
• George Washington University $ 385,596 (2000)
• Howard University $ 577,990 (2000)
• National Homes Trust $ 672,053 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, the District of Columbia will receive
$608,549 in program funds.

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• American Academy for Liberal Education $ 884,439 (2000)
• Assoc. of Jesuit Colleges and Universities $ 1,049,558 (2000)
• National Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Adm. $ 930,870 (1999)

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Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000
$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Village Learning Center Public Charter School $ 167,000 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• George Washington University $ 1,419,494 (2000)
• Trinity College $ 437,023 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 2,834,000 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• District of Columbia Public Schools $ 4,209,500 (2000)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maya Angelou Public Charter School $ 2,641,146 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• College Board $ 773,395 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• American University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Howard University $ 222,627 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Howard University $ 259,833 (1997)
• University of the District of Columbia $ 392,893 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Consortium of Washington Universities $ 197,676 (1998)
• LULAC National Educational Service Centers $ 2,866,617 (1998)
• University of the District of Columbia $ 323,707 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 186,754 (2000)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 297,662 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 279,725 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 279,197 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 275,689 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 262,177 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 226,311 (2000)
• Council for Opportunity in Education $ 217,658 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Academic Improvement, Inc. $ 205,400 (1999)
• College Board $ 385,196 (1999)
• George Washington University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Howard University $ 469,732 (1999)
• LULAC National Educational Service Centers $ 205,400 (1999)
• National Council of La Raza $ 205,400 (1999)

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• Trinity College $ 300,809 (1999)
• University of the District of Columbia $ 254,449 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Howard University $ 303,784 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

FLORIDA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Broward County School Board $ 403,908 (1999)
• Calhoun County School Board $ 200,000 (1999)
• Collier County School Board $ 1,339,558 (2000)
• Duval County Public Schools $ 800,000 (1998)
• Duval County School Board $ 1,516,510 (1999)
• Highlands County School Board $ 1,427,668 (1999)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools $ 1,216,872 (2000)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools $ 929,144 (1999)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools $ 884,020 (1999)
• Indian River County School District $ 383,048 (1999)
• Lake County Schools $ 383,796 (2000)
• Lake County Schools $ 363,479 (1999)
• Laurel Hill School $ 124,825 (1999)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools $ 400,000 (1998)
• Miami-Dade County (Aspira Charter School) $ 200,000 (1999)
• Monroe County School District $ 919,160 (2000)
• Palm Beach County School District $ 503,892 (1999)
• Pinellas County Public Schools $ 140,211 (1998)
• Seminole County Public Schools $ 184,950 (2000)
• St. John's County School District $ 263,320 (1999)
• Washington County School Board $ 1,056,451 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Florida International University $ 222,830 (1999)
• University of Florida $ 244,690 (2000)

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FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:
Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Florida State Department of Education $ 262,774 (1999)
• Seminole County Public Schools $ 224,437 (2000)
• University of Florida $ 249,958 (2000)
• University of South Florida $ 222,307 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Florida will receive $56,190,521 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Museum of Discovery & Science $ 553,827 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Florida will receive $10,309,262 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Broward County School Board $ 397,851 (2000)
• Duval County Public Schools $ 320,806 (2000)
• Sarasota County School Board $ 385,124 (2000)

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Alachua County School Board $ 346,490 (1999)
• Bay District Schools $ 366,418 (2000)
• Broward Community College $ 103,564 (1999)
• Duval County Public Schools $ 544,000 (1999)
• Florida International University $ 1,171,259 (1999)
• Florida International University $ 643,485 (1999)
• Indian River Community College $ 495,576 (1999)
• Manatee County School Board $ 284,000 (2000)
• Palm Beach Community College $ 175,200 (2000)
• Southeastern College of Assemblies of God $ 99,895 (1999)
• University of South Florida $ 440,000 (1999)
• Valencia Community College-East $ 354,400 (1999)
• Valencia Community College-Osceola $ 301,961 (2000)
• Valencia Community College-Osceola $ 252,000 (1999)
• Valencia Community College-West $ 336,505 (2000)
• Valencia Community College-West $ 331,190 (2000)
• Valencia Community College-West $ 306,163 (2000)
• Valencia Community College-West $ 267,200 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bay District Schools $ 152,368 (1999)
• Brevard County School Board $ 517,787 (1999)
• Broward County School Board $ 714,534 (2000)
• Lake County Schools $ 306,514 (1999)
• Madison County School Board $ 169,047 (1999)
• Orange County Public Schools $ 433,067 (1999)
• Palm Beach County School District $ 550,000 (2000)

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• Polk County School Board $ 397,500 (1999)
• Putnam County School Board $ 672,005 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• MAST Academy (Miami) 1999
• Niceville High School (Niceville) 1999
• William Turner Technical Arts H.S. (Miami) 1996

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• St. Thomas University $ 1,232,119 (2000)
• Stetson University $ 899,059 (2000)
• University of Central Florida $ 1,030,173 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Miami Museum of Science $ 1,908,886 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Florida State Department of Education $10,007,020 (1999)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Florida State Department of Education $26,000,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Brevard County School Board $ 1,108,891 (2000)
• Lee County School District $ 2,728,211 (1999)
• Leon County School Board $ 1,859,994 (2000)
• Pinellas County Schools $ 2,484,161 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Sarasota County School Board $ 200,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Broward County School Board $ 859,662 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Miami $ 2,055,386 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Florida State Department of Education $ 702,324 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bay District Schools $10,000,000 (2000)
• Volusia County School Board $ 6,527,645 (1997)
• Washington County District School Board $ 9,869,109 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Florida Community College $ 281,021 (1998)
• Pensacola Junior College $ 290,699 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Florida A&M University $ 248,162 (1999)
• University of Florida $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of South Florida $ 265,497 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bethune-Cookman College $ 221,361 (1997)
• Brevard Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Central Florida Community College $ 223,213 (1997)
• Daytona Beach Community College $ 222,474 (1997)
• Edison Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Florida A&M University $ 219,354 (1997)
• Florida International University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Florida Memorial College $ 212,066 (1997)
• Gulf Coast Community College $ 202,363 (1997)
• Hillsborough Community College $ 247,533 (1997)
• Indian River Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• North Florida Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Pensacola Junior College $ 225,075 (1997)
• Santa Fe Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• South Florida Community College $ 200,961 (1997)
• St. Petersburg Junior College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Miami $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of South Florida $ 204,468 (1997)
• University of West Florida $ 206,224 (1997)
• Valencia Community College $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 261,832 (1998)

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• Bethune-Cookman College $ 286,551 (1998)
• Florida A&M University $ 270,834 (1998)
• Lake-Sumter Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Pensacola Junior College $ 246,314 (1998)
• Polk Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Rollins College $ 261,817 (1998)
• Santa Fe Community College $ 236,541 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of South Florida $ 196,679 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Edison Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Edward Waters College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $ 326,236 (1999)
• Florida A&M University $ 503,830 (1999)
• Florida Community/Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Florida International University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Florida National College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Florida State University $ 263,457 (1999)
• Indian River Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Indian River Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Jacksonville University $ 346,559 (1999)
• Miami-Dade Community College $ 298,469 (1999)
• North Dade Concerted Services, Inc. $ 205,400 (1999)
• Okaloosa-Walton Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Palm Beach Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Polk Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Rollins College $ 274,147 (1999)
• Santa Fe Community College $ 285,500 (1999)
• University of Florida $ 305,800 (1999)

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• University of Miami $ 425,130 (1999)
• University of South Florida $ 580,260 (1999)
• Valencia Community College-Osceola $ 205,400 (1999)
• Valencia Community College-West $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Florida A&M University $ 245,248 (1999)
• Miami Museum of Science, Inc. $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

GEORGIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Ben Hill County School System $ 145,879 (1998)
• Bibb County Board of Education $ 512,081 (2000)
• Bulloch County Board of Education $ 321,700 (1999)
• Clay County Board of Education $ 110,790 (1999)
• Decatur City Schools Board of Education $ 611,128 (1999)
• DeKalb County School System $ 2,820,065 (2000)
• DeKalb County School System $ 1,080,057 (1999)
• Greene Taliaferro Middle School $ 252,489 (1999)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools $ 2,033,644 (1999)
• Macon County Board of Education $ 348,563 (1999)
• McDuffle County Board of Education $ 474,682 (1999)
• Muscogee County School District $ 465,587 (1999)
• Sumter County Board of Education $ 250,000 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Georgia State Board of Education $ 429,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Georgia will receive $32,414,315 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Creative Visions Foundations, Inc. $ 395,706 (2000)
• DeKalb County School System $ (2000)
• Morehouse School of Medicine $ 511,862 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Georgia will receive $5,952,138 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• DeKalb County School System $ 310,430 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College $ 247,800 (1999)
• Savannah State University $ 272,000 (2000)
• Thomas College $ 176,268 (1999)
• Thomas College $ 90,400 (1999)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Southern Regional Education Board $ 785,277 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• DeKalb County School System $ 540,000 (2000)
• McDuffie County Board of Education $ 166,911 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Albany State University $ 796,513 (1999)
• Columbus State University $ 1,213,197 (1999)
• Georgia Southwestern State University $ 620,947 (2000)
• Georgia State University Research Foundation $ 876,538 (1999)
• Valdosta State Univeristy $ 906,015 (2000)
• West Georgia State University $ 1,193,884 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Georgia Board of Regents $ 1,845,397 (1999)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Georgia State Department of Education $ 4,000,000 (1998)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Appling County Board of Education $ 839,648 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Georgia $ 878,294 (2000)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Armstrong Atlantic State University $ 296,481 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of Georgia $ 3,466,800 (1999)

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Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000
$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cobb County School District $ 6,433,991 (1997)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Fort Valley State University $ 338,813 (1998)
• Georgia State University $ 250,113 (1998)
• Mercer University Corporation $ 375,643 (1998)
• Southeastern Regional Office $ 482,811 (1998)
• University of Georgia $ 401,138 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Georgia Southern University $ 201,700 (1999)
• Georgia State University $ 241,207 (1999)
• Morehouse College $ 228,401 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College $ 203,150 (1997)
• Andrew College $ 197,175 (1997)
• Atlanta Metropolitan College $ 241,219 (1997)
• Georgia Southwestern State University $ 203,157 (1997)

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• Georgia State University $ 206,332 (1997)
• Macon College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Mercer University $ 212,170 (1997)
• Morehouse College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Morris Brown College $ 253,310 (1997)
• Paine College $ 183,390 (1997)
• Savannah State University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Savannah Technical Institute $ 201,353 (1997)
• South Georgia College $ 234,545 (1997)
• Thomas College $ 206,327 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. $ 237,551 (1998)
• Andrew College $ 235,720 (1998)
• Clark Atlanta University $ 283,235 (1998)
• Concerted Services, Inc. $ 339,542 (1998)
• Fort Valley State University $ 262,192 (1998)
• Georgia Southern University $ 287,179 (1998)
• Georgia State University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Morehouse College $ 355,423 (1998)
• Morris Brown College $ 310,151 (1998)
• Savannah State University $ 354,048 (1998)
• Thomas College $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Georgia $ 291,937 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southeastern Assoc. of Ed. Opp. Personnel $ 272,104 (2000)
• Southeastern Assoc. of Ed. Opp. Personnel $ 250,000 (2000)
• Southeastern Assoc. of Ed. Opp. Personnel $ 212,422 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Andrew College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Atlanta Metropolitan College $ 337,749 (1999)
• Clark Atlanta University $ 471,097 (1999)
• Fort Valley State University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Georgia Southern University $ 305,025 (1999)
• Georgia Southwestern State University $ 284,728 (1999)
• Georgia State University $ 319,052 (1999)
• Mercer University Corporation $ 458,125 (1999)
• Morehouse College $ 364,324 (1999)
• Morehouse College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Morris Brown College $ 524,320 (1999)
• Morris Brown College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Paine College $ 331,647 (1999)
• Savannah State University $ 485,198 (1999)
• Thomas College $ 236,420 (1999)
• University of Georgia $ 327,217 (1999)
• University of Georgia $ 246,867 (1999)
• Veterans Opportunity and Resource Center $ 274,621 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Clark Atlanta University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Morehouse College $ 278,986 (1999)
• Morehouse College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Morris Brown College $ 236,335 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

GUAM

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Guam will receive $1,014,631 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Guam will receive $254,349 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of Guam $ 556,343 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Guam Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Guam $ 198,582 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Guam $ 262,132 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• University of Guam $ 456,365 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

HAWAII

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 800,000 (1999)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 600,000 (1999)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 591,800 (1999)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 212,118 (2000)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 100,000 (1999)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii $ 250,000 (2000)
• University of Hawaii $ 249,945 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 204,410 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Hawaii will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Hawaii will receive $639,226 in
program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii $ 1,854,454 (2000)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii $ 386,468 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Hawaii $ 1,152,085 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 4,200,000 (1999)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 1,859,973 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Honolulu Public Schools $ 250,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Hawaii State Department of Education $ 252,775 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii $ 369,688 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chaminade University $ 221,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chaminade University $ 253,306 (1997)
• University of Hawaii-Hilo $ 202,310 (1997)
• University of Hawaii-Kapi'olani Comm. Coll. $ 227,798 (1997)
• University of Hawaii-Manoa $ 299,825 (1997)
• University of Hawaii-Windward Comm. Coll. $ 261,819 (1997)
FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kamehameha Schools $ 309,265 (1998)
• University of Hawaii $ 290,487 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii-Hilo $ 395,600 (1999)
• University of Hawaii-Honolulu $ 359,928 (1999)
• University of Hawaii-Honolulu $ 328,170 (1999)
• University of Hawaii-Windward $ 205,400 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Hawaii-Hilo $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Hawaii-Manoa $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

IDAHO

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gooding Joint School District #231 $ 956,380 (2000)
• Joint School District #214 $ 1,217,831 (2000)
• Lapwai School District #341 $ 203,608 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Boise State University $ 469,812 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Idaho will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Blackfoot School District #55 $ 900,000 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Idaho will receive $746,833 in
program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Nampa School District #131 $ 392,160 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Boise State University $ 1,099,604 (1999)
• University of Idaho-Moscow $ 1,301,945 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Idaho State Department of Education $ 1,405,007 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• University of Idaho $ 292,542 (1999)

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FY 2000 State Grantees:
Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Idaho State Board of Education $ 202,900 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Blackfoot School District #55 $ 5,259,658 (1997)
• Potlatch District #285 $ 7,537,668 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Boise State University $ 236,551 (1997)
• Idaho State University $ 208,180 (1997)
• Lewis and Clark State College $ 230,161 (1997)
• University of Idaho-Moscow $ 229,879 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Boise State University $ 374,760 (1998)
• Idaho State University $ 373,484 (1998)
• University of Idaho $ 255,292 (1998)

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FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Idaho $ 146,948 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Boise State University $ 331,318 (1999)
• Idaho State University $ 311,113 (1999)
• University of Idaho $ 294,332 (1999)
• University of Idaho $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Idaho $ 259,837 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

ILLINOIS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alton Community School District #11 $ 598,920 (1998)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 1,181,883 (1999)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 1,134,289 (1999)
• Community Consolidated SD #62 $ 399,289 (2000)
• Dolton West School District #148 $ 479,400 (2000)
• East St. Louis Board of Education (SD #189) $ 390,000 (1998)
• Elverado CUSD #196 $ 136,595 (2000)
• Harvey Public School District #152 $ 231,550 (2000)
• LeRoy Community School District #2 $ 152,160 (1999)
• Lincoln Elementary School District #27 $ 127,035 (1998)
• Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD #21 $ 200,000 (2000)
• Madison Community School District #12 $ 477,710 (2000)
• Murphysboro CUSD #186 $ 369,492 (2000)
• Prairie Hills Elementary School District #144 $ 200,000 (1998)
• Rockford Public Schools #205 $ 675,974 (2000)
• School District U-46 $ 121,120 (2000)
• Sesser-Valier Unit School District #196 $ 154,406 (2000)
• Thornton High School District #205 $ 391,203 (2000)
• Venice CUSD #3 $ 245,608 (1999)
• Wilmington CUSD #209-U $ 339,920 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Illinois State Board of Education $ 759,186 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chicago State University $ 226,646 (2000)
• Elgin Community College $ 250,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Chicago State University $ 146,910 (1999)
• Illinois State University $ 152,610 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 208,872 (1999)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 205,460 (2000)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 185,146 (2000)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 146,156 (1999)
• Rockford Public Schools $ 252,365 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Chicago Board of Trustees $ 139,589 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Illinois will receive $54,336,793 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center $ 682,982 (1999)
• Chicago Commons $ 704,181 (1999)
• DePaul University $ 1,561,375 (2000)
• DePaul University $ 739,635 (1999)
• Future Teachers of Chicago $ 890,052 (1999)
• Lincoln Land Community College $ 900,000 (2000)
• Thornton High School District #205 $ 696,363 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Illinois will receive $9,305,095 in
program funds.

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Coalition of Limited Speaking Elderly $ 326,880 (2000)
• Resources for Teaching and Learning Center $ 530,570 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Columbia College-Chicago $ 445,117 (1999)

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• Harvey Public School District #152 $ 260,000 (1999)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 5,968,806 (1999)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 922,400 (2000)
• Shawnee Community College $ 325,503 (1999)
• South Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 240,000 (1999)
• University of Illinois Board of Trustees $ 192,000 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Chicago $ 339,305 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Springfield $ 470,401 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Governors' State University $ 1,335,882 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Murphysboro C.U.S.D. #186 $ 104,343 (2000)
• Paxton-Buckley-Loda C.U.S.D. #10 $ 110,204 (1999)
• School District U-46 $ 83,900 (1999)
• Sycamore Community Unit (S.D. #427) $ 162,825 (1999)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Adlai Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire) 1998
• Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 1996
• Palatine High School (Palatine) 2000

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Eastern Illinois University $ 797,486 (2000)
• National-Louis University $ 1,382,257 (2000)
• Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $ 541,608 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Illinois $ 2,601,929 (1999)
• Western Illinois University $ 2,001,078 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Illinois State Department of Education $ 1,000,000 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Illinois State Board of Education $37,934,297 (2000)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• J. S. Morton High School District #201 $ 1,805,642 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Chicago Public Schools $ 250,000 (2000)
• Clinton, Marion, and Washington Counties $ 50,000 (2000)
• Consolidated High School District #230 $ 50,000 (2000)
• School District U-46 $ 48,200 (2000)
• Waukegan Public Schools $ 50,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Consolidated High School District #230 $ 308,079 (2000)
• J. S. Morton High School District #201 $ 303,619 (2000)
• Rockford Public Schools #205 $ 280,145 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Illinois State University $ 2,562,076 (1999)
• National-Louis University $ 1,216,069 (2000)

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FY 2000 State Grantees:
Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Illinois State Board of Education $ 1,105,879 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Chicago Public Schools $ 5,624,193 (1997)
• Chicago Public Schools Region #3 $ 7,772,116 (1999)
• Franklin-Williamson Regional Office #21 $ 6,708,999 (1998)
• Madison County Regional Office of Education $10,000,000 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chicago State University/Robinson University $ 257,139 (1998)
FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chicago State University $ 203,700 (1999)
• DePaul University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Knox College $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Chicago $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Champaign $ 246,854 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Chicago $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Black Hawk College $ 228,090 (1997)
• Chicago State University $ 206,537 (1997)
• Columbia College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Danville Area Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• DePaul University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Eastern Illinois University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Elgin Community College $ 298,665 (1997)
• Governors State University $ 213,882 (1997)
• Highland Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Illinois Central College-Peoria $ 251,830 (1997)
• Illinois Eastern Community Colleges $ 206,328 (1997)
• Illinois State University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Illinois Valley Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• John A. Logan College $ 212,153 (1997)
• John Wood Community College $ 222,679 (1997)
• Joliet Junior College $ 267,863 (1997)
• Kankakee Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Kaskaskia College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Knox College $ 213,801 (1997)
• Lewis and Clark Community College $ 221,635 (1997)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 199,425 (1997)
• Northern Illinois University $ 247,340 (1997)
• Oakton Community College $ 206,665 (1997)
• Parkland College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Rend Lake College $ 188,309 (1997)
• Richland Community College $ 198,465 (1997)
• Robert Morris College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Roosevelt University $ 251,004 (1997)
• Sauk Valley Community College $ 200,901 (1997)
• Shawnee Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Southeastern Illinois College $ 206,073 (1997)
• Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $ 198,582 (1997)
• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 246,777 (1997)
• South Suburban College $ 223,344 (1997)

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• St. Augustine College $ 213,595 (1997)
• St. Xavier University $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Illinois-Champaign $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Illinois-Chicago $ 203,332 (1997)
• Waubonsee Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• William Rainey Harper College $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Ada S. McKinley Community Services $ 389,807 (1998)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 275,351 (1998)
• Cook County Community Econ. Dev. Assoc. $ 224,950 (1998)
• East Central Illinois Community Action Agency $ 225,277 (1998)
• Illinois Eastern Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Introspect Youth Services, Inc. $ 236,866 (1998)
• John Wood Community College $ 234,091 (1998)
• Kankakee Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Kennedy-King College $ 236,362 (1998)
• Lake County College $ 236,866 (1998)
• Lewis and Clark Community College $ 225,277 (1998)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 319,610 (1998)
• Parkland College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Robert Morris College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Roosevelt University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 395,352 (1998)
• South Suburban College $ 236,866 (1998)
• University of Illinois-Chicago $ 247,456 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Chicago $ 182,438 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Ada S. McKinley Community Services $ 303,724 (1999)
• Carl Sandburg College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Chicago State University $ 639,313 (1999)
• Chicago State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Columbia College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Community Services West, Inc. $ 246,867 (1999)
• Elgin Community College $ 100 (1999)
• Family Centered Educational Agency $ 205,400 (1999)
• Governors State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Highland Community College $ 263,221 (1999)
• Illinois Central College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Illinois Eastern Community College $ 248,413 (1999)
• Kankakee Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Lewis and Clark Community College $ 254,452 (1999)
• Northeastern Illinois University $ 277,128 (1999)
• Northern Illinois University $ 407,621 (1999)
• Rend Lake College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Richard J. Daley College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Robert Morris College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Rock Valley College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Roosevelt University $ 383,917 (1999)
• Roosevelt University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $ 333,013 (1999)
• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 495,989 (1999)
• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 262,720 (1999)
• Triton Community College $ 254,452 (1999)
• University of Illinois $ 411,007 (1999)
• University of Illinois-Champaign $ 351,487 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• East-West University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Elgin Community College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $ 236,335 (1999)
• University of Chicago $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Illinois $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

INDIANA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Crawford County Community School Corp. $ 1,036,819 (2000)
• Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation $ 625,257 (2000)
• Michigan City Area Schools $ 399,999 (1999)
• New Albany-Floyd County CSD $ 79,070 (1998)
• Perry Central Community School Corp. $ 184,070 (2000)
• South Bend Community School Corporation $ 850,334 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Indiana State Department of Education $ 160,730 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Indiana will receive $21,779,082 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Indiana will receive $3,652,922 in
program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Indiana Student Assistance Commission $ 5,164,324 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Gary Community School Corporation $ 684,288 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 206,423 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Indiana State University $ 1,152,788 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 1,570,324 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Carmel Clay School Corporation $ 192,639 (2000)
• Indianapolis Public Schools $ 643,305 (2000)

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New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000
$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Angola High School (Angola) 1999

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Ball State University $ 1,418,566 (2000)
• Purdue University $ 1,110,539 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Richmond Community School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Vigo County Schools $ 100,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Ball State University $ 959,220 (1999)

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FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:
Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Indiana University $ 402,691 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Indiana Professional Standards Board $ 1,999,816 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Natl. League of Cuban-American Community $ 310,039 (1998)
FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Indiana State University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 221,827 (1999)
• Purdue University $ 243,592 (1999)
• University of Notre Dame $ 219,750 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Indiana Institute of Technology $ 141,532 (1997)
• Indiana State University-Terre Haute $ 226,458 (1997)

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• Indiana University $ 315,271 (1997)
• Indiana University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Indiana University-Indianapolis $ 194,001 (1997)
• Indiana University-Northwest $ 224,467 (1997)
• Indiana Wesleyan University $ 211,889 (1997)
• Oakland City University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Purdue University $ 277,246 (1997)
• Purdue University-Calumet $ 295,600 (1997)
• Purdue University-North Central $ 220,136 (1997)
• Vincennes University $ 238,028 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Indiana State University $ 195,458 (1998)
• Ivy Technical State College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Natl. League of Cuban-American Community $ 336,325 (1998)
• Oakland City University $ 318,623 (1998)
• Purdue University $ 282,937 (1998)
• Purdue University $ 236,997 (1998)
• University of Notre Dame $ 327,969 (1998)
• Vincennes University $ 294,688 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Indiana State University $ 330,606 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 226,421 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Indiana University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Indiana Wesleyan University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Oakland City University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Purdue University $ 484,834 (1999)
• University of Notre Dame $ 406,022 (1999)

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• Vincennes University $ 357,759 (1999)
• Vincennes University $ 246,867 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Indiana State University $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

IOWA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Akron-Westfield Community School District $ 200,417 (2000)
• Central Decatur Community School $ 450,000 (1999)
• Columbus Community Schools $ 255,289 (2000)
• Davenport Community School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Des Moines Public Schools $ 775,880 (1999)
• Fort Dodge Community School District $ 195,238 (1999)
• Iowa City Community School District $ 192,055 (2000)
• Maquoketa Community School District $ 353,000 (2000)
• Marshalltown Community School District $ 768,689 (2000)
• Marshalltown Community School District $ 382,092 (1998)
• Perry Community School District $ 593,300 (2000)
• Storm Lake Community School District $ 393,419 (2000)
• Storm Lake Community School District $ 167,590 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Iowa State Department of Education $ 18,450 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Iowa will receive $10,240,731 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Des Moines Area Community College $ 750,696 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Iowa will receive $1,709,632 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Des Moines Independent Community Schools $ 169,600 (1999)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 231,422 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hazardous Materials Training and Research $ 1,146,191 (1999)

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Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000
$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Des Moines Independent Community Schools $ 550,000 (2000)
• Humboldt Community School District $ 526,682 (2000)
• Johnston Community School District $ 164,691 (2000)
• Mississippi Band Area Education Agency $ 394,163 (2000)
• Sioux Central Community School District $ 180,936 (2000)
• Southeast Polk Community School District $ 144,174 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Clarke College $ 576,936 (2000)
• Iowa Central Community College $ 472,287 (2000)
• Iowa State University $ 1,467,130 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 2,263,191 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• State of Iowa $10,000,000 (1999)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Des Moines Independent Community Schools $ 2,443,622 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Des Moines Independent Community Schools $ 250,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Graceland College $ 272,050 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 340,073 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Iowa State University $ 227,827 (1999)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Briar Cliff College $ 230,748 (1997)
• Central College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Coe College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Des Moines Area Community College $ 232,602 (1997)
• Eastern Iowa Community College District $ 210,432 (1997)
• Graceland College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Indian Hills Community College $ 200,625 (1997)
• Iowa Lakes Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Iowa State University $ 234,637 (1997)
• Iowa Western Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Kirkwood Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Luther College $ 200,903 (1997)
• North Iowa Area Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Southeastern Community College $ 251,622 (1997)
• Southwestern Community College $ 191,715 (1997)
• University of Iowa $ 271,481 (1997)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 221,048 (1997)
• Western Iowa Tech Community College $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Briar Cliff College $ 227,943 (1998)
• Central College $ 282,537 (1998)
• Graceland College $ 256,668 (1998)
• Iowa Lakes Community College $ 282,722 (1998)

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• Iowa State University $ 276,655 (1998)
• Luther College $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 315,369 (1998)
• Western Iowa Tech Community College $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Briar Cliff College $ 247,650 (1999)
• Central College $ 636,233 (1999)
• Coe College $ 307,507 (1999)
• Des Moines Area Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Graceland College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Iowa Lakes Community College $ 287,825 (1999)
• Iowa State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Luther College $ 492,938 (1999)
• Simpson College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Southeastern Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• St. Ambrose University $ 304,247 (1999)
• University of Iowa $ 441,581 (1999)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 533,431 (1999)
• Western Iowa Tech Community College $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Northern Iowa $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

KANSAS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Auburn-Washburn USD #437 $ 339,324 (2000)
• Bluemont Elementary School $ 129,252 (2000)
• Burlington Unified School District #244 $ 198,329 (2000)
• Chanute Public Schools $ 551,653 (2000)
• Chautauqua County CSD #286 $ 157,001 (2000)
• Great Bend Unified School District #428 $ 291,590 (2000)
• Haysville Unified School District $ 188,579 (1999)
• Kansas City (KS) Public Schools $ 199,226 (1999)
• Lawrence Unified School District $ 642,084 (2000)
• Lawrence Unified School District #497 $ 347,055 (1998)
• Leavenworth Unified School District #453 $ 454,300 (2000)
• Northeast Kansas Education Service Center $ 359,063 (1999)
• Ogden Elementary School $ 162,877 (1999)
• Pittsburg Unified School District #250 $ 367,776 (1999)
• Riley County Unified School District #378 $ 723,094 (2000)
• Salina Public Schools $ 210,883 (1999)
• Spring Hill School District (USD #230) $ 158,935 (1999)
• Unified School District #257 $ 719,693 (2000)
• Unified School District #259 $ 1,170,185 (2000)
• Unified School District #333 $ 463,849 (2000)
• Unified School District #353 $ 380,612 (1999)
• Unified School District #362 $ 404,162 (2000)
• Unified School District #373 $ 293,705 (2000)
• Unified School District #393 $ 168,243 (2000)
• Unified School District #446 $ 132,554 (1999)
• Unified School District #457 $ 1,083,046 (1999)
• Unified School District #465 $ 175,000 (1999)
• Unified School District #480 $ 781,232 (2000)
• Unified School District #500 $ 354,289 (1999)
• Unified School District #503 $ 121,022 (1999)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kansas State Department of Education $ 332,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State University $ 170,000 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 160,893 (1999)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State University $ 228,000 (2000)
• Kansas State University $ 216,295 (1999)
• Kansas State University $ 184,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Emporia Unified School District $ 156,016 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Kansas will receive $10,385,472 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Keys for Networking, Inc. $ 868,913 (2000)
• Southeast Kansas Educational Service Center $ 857,521 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Kansas will receive $1,719,840 in
program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Topeka Public Schools (USD #501) $ 564,838 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Wichita Public Schools (USD #259) $ 389,801 (2000)

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Coffeyville Unified School District #445 $ 151,027 (1999)
• Dodge City Schools (USD #443) $ 339,989 (2000)
• Kansas State University $ 398,565 (2000)
• Kansas State University $ 196,846 (1999)
• Labette Community College $ 346,512 (1999)
• University of Kansas $ 190,893 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 777,474 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 208,000 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 126,400 (2000)
• Wichita Public Schools (USD #259) $ 415,876 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kansas State University $ 1,073,779 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Wichita Public Schools $ 384,999 (2000)

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New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000
$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Northeast Magnet High School (Wichita) 1999

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Kansas State University $ 1,065,195 (1999)
• Pittsburg State University $ 822,604 (2000)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 1,359,912 (1999)
• Wichita State University $ 1,108,258 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 2,720,648 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kansas State Department of Education $ 1,500,000 (2000)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kansas State Department of Education $ 8,000,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hays Unified School District #489 $ 840,935 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Geary County Unified School District #475 $ 148,149 (2000)
• Wichita Public Schools (USD #259) $ 50,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Kansas City (KS) Public Schools $ 1,167,411 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State University $ 1,266,011 (1999)

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FY 2000 State Grantees:
Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State Department of Education $ 1,443,839 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Arkansas City Public Schools (USD #470) $ 5,311,144 (1998)
• Kansas City Public Schools $ 4,009,732 (1997)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Barton County Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State University $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Kansas $ 238,854 (1999)
• Wichita State University $ 221,827 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Barton County Community College $ 218,065 (1997)
• Colby Community College $ 188,910 (1997)
• Cowley County Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Dodge City Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Donnelly College $ 205,313 (1997)
• Emporia State University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Fort Scott Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Garden City Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Highland Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Hutchinson Community College $ 285,349 (1997)
• Independence Community College $ 203,729 (1997)
• Kansas State University $ 203,637 (1997)
• Labette Community College $ 215,311 (1997)
• Neosho County Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Kansas $ 201,572 (1997)
• Wichita State University $ 295,113 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Cowley County Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Dodge City Community College $ 236,541 (1998)
• Garden City Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Neosho County Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 333,191 (1998)
• Wichita State University $ 415,378 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 198,727 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Barton County Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Cowley County Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Dodge City Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Emporia State University $ 381,367 (1999)
• Emporia State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Garden City Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Haskell Indian Nation University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Independence Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Kansas State University $ 371,271 (1999)
• Neosho County Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 367,975 (1999)
• University of Kansas Center for Research $ 205,400 (1999)
• Wichita State University $ 695,313 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kansas State University $ 236,335 (1999)
• University of Kansas $ 310,160 (1999)
• Wichita State University $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

KENTUCKY

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Barren County Schools $ 200,000 (1999)
• Buckhorn School $ 213,421 (1999)
• Clinton County School District $ 115,389 (1998)
• Corbin Independent Schools $ 365,000 (2000)
• Covington Independent Public Schools $ 291,289 (1999)
• Dayton Independent Schools $ 190,434 (2000)
• Elizabethtown Independent Schools $ 518,442 (2000)
• Green River Educational Cooperative $ 912,000 (2000)
• Henderson County Board of Education $ 389,519 (2000)
• Hickman County Board of Education $ 961,630 (2000)
• Jessamine County Board of Education $ 193,600 (1999)
• L. C. Curry Elementary $ 220,745 (2000)
• Letcher County Board of Education $ 925,102 (1999)
• McCreary County School System $ 814,645 (2000)
• Metcalfe County School District $ 596,353 (2000)
• New Zion Community Development Found. $ 13,875 (2000)
• Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative $ 768,000 (2000)
• Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative $ 600,000 (1998)
• Owensboro Public Schools $ 627,451 (2000)
• Portland Neighborhood House $ 23,125 (2000)
• Pulaski County Schools $ 130,250 (1999)
• Rockcastle County Middle School $ 197,863 (2000)
• Rockcastle County School District $ 344,471 (2000)
• Russell County Board of Education $ 400,358 (2000)
• Rowan County Board of Education $ 138,907 (1999)
• Shawnee Gardens Tenants Association $ 11,100 (2000)
• St. Anthony Community Outreach Center $ 23,125 (2000)
• St. Joseph Catholic Orphan Society $ 18,500 (2000)
• St. Stephen Life Center $ 23,125 (2000)
• Trinity Family Life Center $ 13,875 (2000)
• Wayne County Board of Education $ 106,063 (1998)
• Whitley County School District $ 499,411 (2000)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kentucky State Department of Education $ 459,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Kentucky will receive $21,286,626 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Kentucky will receive $3,428,831 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bowling Green Independent School District $ 213,055 (2000)
• Harlan County Board of Education $ 313,300 (2000)
• Montgomery County Schools $ 331,997 (2000)
• Owensboro Public Schools $ 392,775 (2000)

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Educ. $ 2,004,065 (2000)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Berea College $ 359,068 (1999)
• Clinton County Board of Education $ 268,000 (1999)
• Elizabethtown Community College $ 429,100 (1999)
• Fulton County Schools $ 742,798 (1999)
• Morehead State University $ 938,647 (2000)
• Pulaski County Public Schools $ 217,493 (1999)
• Southeast Community College $ 267,511 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bell County Board of Education $ 66,104 (1999)
• Clinton County Board of Education $ 138,776 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Eastern Kentucky University $ 1,128,765 (2000)
• Morehead State University $ 1,390,149 (2000)

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• Murray State University $ 1,006,088 (2000)
• Northern Kentucky University $ 1,118,060 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kentucky State Department of Education $ 7,500,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Jefferson County Public Schools $ 2,774,005 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Western Kentucky University $ 1,295,097 (1999)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kentuckiana Metroversity, Inc. $ 438,037 (1998)
• Morehead State University $ 346,865 (1998)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Ashland Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Brescia College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Eastern Kentucky University $ 238,667 (1997)
• Elizabethtown Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Hazard Community College $ 229,257 (1997)
• Hopkinsville Community College $ 200,569 (1997)
• Jefferson Community College $ 225,500 (1997)
• Morehead State University $ 233,493 (1997)
• Murray State University $ 204,814 (1997)
• Northern Kentucky University $ 240,763 (1997)
• Paducah Community College $ 209,190 (1997)
• Somerset Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Union College $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Kentucky-Lexington $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Kentucky-Madisonville $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Kentucky-Southeast Comm. Coll. $ 212,241 (1997)
• Western Kentucky University $ 206,328 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Berea College $ 272,643 (1998)
• Eastern Kentucky University $ 294,986 (1998)
• Kentuckiana Metroversity, Inc. $ 248,888 (1998)
• Lexington Community College $ 236,849 (1998)
• Morehead State University $ 336,865 (1998)
• Morehead State University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Murray State University $ 284,464 (1998)
• Northern Kentucky University $ 325,213 (1998)
• University of Kentucky-Madisonville $ 269,808 (1998)
• Western Kentucky University $ 293,281 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Kentuckiana Metroversity, Inc. $ 110,538 (1999)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Western Kentucky University $ 289,835 (2000)
• Western Kentucky University $ 277,386 (2000)
• Western Kentucky University $ 203,131 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Berea College $ 389,007 (1999)
• Eastern Kentucky University $ 421,616 (1999)
• Hazard Community College $ 284,879 (1999)

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• Kentucky State University $ 299,870 (1999)
• Lexington Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Madisonville Community College $ 261,264 (1999)
• Morehead State University $ 475,297 (1999)
• Morehead State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Murray State University $ 379,021 (1999)
• Northern Kentucky University $ 317,459 (1999)
• Pikeville College $ 361,768 (1999)
• Union College $ 300,414 (1999)
• University of Kentucky $ 299,986 (1999)
• University of Kentucky-Hopkinsville $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Louisville $ 289,283 (1999)
• Western Kentucky University $ 296,159 (1999)
• Western Kentucky University $ 250,212 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Berea College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Morehead State University $ 206,000 (1999)
• Murray State University $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

LOUISIANA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Assumption Parish School Board $ 539,300 (2000)
• East Baton Rouge Parish School Board $ 545,468 (1999)
• East Baton Rouge Parish School Board $ 408,297 (2000)
• Terrebonne Parish School $ 297,045 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Louisiana State Department of Education $ 146,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Louisiana will receive $31,939,287 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Foundation for Excell. in Public Broadcasting $ 750,400 (2000)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Louisiana will receive $4,965,808 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Terrebonne Parish School Board $ 399,261 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Louisiana State University A&M $ 310,867 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Jefferson Parish Public School System $ 456,934 (2000)
• Lafayette Parish School District $ 278,779 (2000)
• New Orleans Public Schools $ 543,740 (1999)
• St. Bernard Parish School Board $ 293,275 (2000)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Louisiana State University $ 1,369,588 (1999)
• Loyola University-New Orleans $ 1,169,631 (1999)
• Xavier University $ 901,920 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program $ 1,680,388 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Louisiana State Department of Education $ 715,000 (1998)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• State of Louisiana $15,014,966 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• St. Charles Public School System $ 1,544,350 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of Louisiana $ 1,079,864 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Concordia Parish School Board $ 7,313,349 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 290,599 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Louisiana State University A&M $ 243,653 (1999)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana $ 242,109 (1999)
• Xavier University $ 202,900 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dillard University $ 280,355 (1997)
• Grambling State University $ 263,905 (1997)
• Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge $ 296,559 (1997)
• Louisiana State University-Eunice $ 330,331 (1997)
• Nicholls State University $ 386,551 (1997)
• Northwestern State University $ 286,332 (1997)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 234,411 (1997)
• Southern University-Baton Rouge $ 306,494 (1997)
• Southern University-New Orleans $ 396,775 (1997)
• Southern University-Shreveport $ 259,046 (1997)
• University of New Orleans $ 206,330 (1997)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana $ 440,387 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dillard University $ 286,148 (1998)
• New Orleans Educational Talent Search $ 387,376 (1998)
• Northeast Louisiana University $ 287,482 (1998)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 294,688 (1998)
• Southern University A&M-Baton Rouge $ 740,552 (1998)
• Southern University A&M-Baton Rouge $ 395,352 (1998)
• Southern University-New Orleans $ 288,014 (1998)
• Southern University-Shreveport $ 324,591 (1998)

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• University of Louisiana-Lafayette $ 746,032 (1998)
• University of New Orleans $ 309,053 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Northwestern State University $ 171,708 (1999)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 199,895 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Delgado Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Dillard University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Grambling State University $ 534,654 (1999)
• Louisiana State University-Eunice $ 291,813 (1999)
• Loyola University $ 375,776 (1999)
• McNeese State University $ 277,844 (1999)
• Nicholls State University $ 271,233 (1999)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 329,549 (1999)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 312,713 (1999)
• Southeastern Louisiana University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Southern University A&M-Baton Rouge $ 504,057 (1999)
• Southern University-New Orleans $ 300,393 (1999)
• Tulane University $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of New Orleans $ 340,122 (1999)
• University of New Orleans $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana $ 403,870 (1999)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana $ 328,841 (1999)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana $ 205,400 (1999)
• Xavier University $ 290,016 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southeast Louisiana University $ 317,646 (1999)
• Southern University A&M-Baton Rouge $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MAINE

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• City of Auburn Department of Education $ 133,914 (1999)
• Ellsworth School Department $ 298,522 (2000)
• Maine School Administration District #5 $ 105,500 (1999)
• Maine School Administration District #46 $ 511,763 (1998)
• Maine School Administration District #77 $ 999,488 (2000)
• Portland Public Schools $ 741,698 (2000)
• School Union #44 $ 552,721 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maine State Department of Education $ 532,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of Maine $ 236,260 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Maine will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Maine will receive $898,625 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Maine State Department of Education $ 1,746,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of Maine-Farmington $ 164,894 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maine School Administrative District #58 $ 53,475 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Maine $ 659,198 (2000)

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FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:
Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Southern Maine $ 1,237,154 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maine State Department of Education $ 4,717,422 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Washington County Consortium $ 929,292 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Maine State Department of Education $ 484,112 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maine School Administrative District #38 $ 6,828,054 (1999)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Maine $ 531,766 (1998)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Maine Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Kennebec Valley Technical College $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Maine $ 398,677 (1997)
• University of Maine-Augusta $ 343,921 (1997)
• University of Maine-Farmington $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Maine-Fort Kent $ 203,352 (1997)
• University of Maine-Presque Isle $ 212,778 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Maine $ 417,360 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Bowdoin College $ 413,801 (1999)

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• University of Maine $ 500,880 (1999)
• University of Maine-Farmington $ 305,700 (1999)
• University of Maine-Presque Isle $ 307,794 (1999)
• University of Southern Maine $ 246,867 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Maine $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MARYLAND

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Baltimore City Public School System $ 399,193 (1999)
• Baltimore City Public School System $ 398,238 (1999)
• Baltimore County Public Schools $ 794,254 (1998)
• Barrister Elementary School #34 $ 305,620 (1999)
• Carroll County Public Schools $ 448,670 (1999)
• Dorchester County Board of Education $ 530,308 (1999)
• Montgomery County Public Schools $ 163,524 (2000)
• St. Mary's County Public Schools $ 657,883 (2000)
• St. Mary's County Public Schools $ 275,165 (1999)
• Talbot County Public Schools $ 298,836 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maryland State Department of Education $ 508,613 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Maryland will receive $18,949,494 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Baltimore Urban League $ 675,000 (2000)

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• Goodwill Industries International $ 751,752 (2000)
• Prince George's County Public Schools $ 542,541 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Maryland will receive $3,143,530 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Baltimore City Public Schools $ 380,244 (2000)

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Natl. All. Vietnamese-Amer. Service Agents $ 606,600 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Maryland State Department of Education $ 2,716,938 (1999)

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FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools $ 313,160 (1999)
• Harford Community College $ 99,244 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maryland State Department of Education $ 947,641 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Baltimore City School System $ 275,000 (1999)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Eastern Technical High School (Baltimore) 1999
• Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Greenbelt) 1999
• Paint Brush High School (Burtonsville) 2000

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Johns Hopkins University $ 1,393,027 (1999)
• Salisbury State University $ 752,295 (2000)
• University of Maryland $ 1,293,726 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Maryland State Department of Education $ 1,491,278 (1999)
• SoundPrint Media Center, Inc. $ 2,106,263 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Maryland State Department of Education $14,198,868 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Baltimore City Public School System $ 2,641,203 (1999)
• Talbot County Public Schools $ 943,624 (2000)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools $ 248,285 (2000)
• Carroll County Public Schools $ 226,234 (2000)
• Howard County Public Schools $ 249,658 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Frederick County Public Schools $ 121,849 (2000)
• Prince George's County Public Schools $ 308,645 (2000)
• Prince George's County Public Schools $ 308,635 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Johns Hopkins University $ 2,562,594 (1999)
• University of Maryland $ 891,056 (2000)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Maryland State Department of Education $ 1,897,165 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Montgomery County Public Schools $ 9,056,132 (1998)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. $ 765,793 (1998)
• University of Maryland-College Park $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bowie State University $ 223,827 (1999)
• Coppin State College $ 259,607 (1999)
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County $ 224,227 (1999)
• University of Maryland-College Park $ 243,785 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Baltimore City Community College $ 237,166 (1997)
• Bowie State University $ 211,442 (1997)
• Catonsville Community College $ 227,279 (1997)
• Chesapeake College $ 226,724 (1997)
• Coppin State College $ 200,668 (1997)
• Essex Community College $ 200,823 (1997)
• Frostburg State University $ 235,364 (1997)
• Hartford Community College $ 205,629 (1997)
• Howard Community College $ 267,254 (1997)
• Prince George's Community College $ 251,640 (1997)
• Sojourner-Douglass College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County $ 263,289 (1997)

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• University of Maryland-College Park $ 280,254 (1997)
• University of Maryland-Eastern Shore $ 212,170 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Anne Arundel Community College $ 294,360 (1998)
• Baltimore City Community College $ 228,453 (1998)
• Catonsville Community College $ 254,928 (1998)
• Charles County Community College $ 248,729 (1998)
• University of Maryland-College Park $ 339,036 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Maryland $ 191,009 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Baltimore City Community College $ 304,701 (1999)
• Catonsville Community College $ 278,346 (1999)
• Coppin State College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Frostburg State University $ 348,185 (1999)
• Gilman School $ 388,448 (1999)
• Morgan State University $ 345,096 (1999)
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County $ 303,287 (1999)
• University of Maryland-College Park $ 476,717 (1999)
• University of Maryland-Eastern Shore $ 425,281 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Frostburg State University $ 272,036 (1999)
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Maryland-College Park $ 285,129 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MASSACHUSETTS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Boston Public Schools $ 780,686 (2000)
• Boston Public Schools $ 305,977 (1999)
• Chelsea School Department $ 142,000 (1999)
• Hampshire Education Collaborative $ 802,989 (1999)
• Harwich Public Schools $ 300,000 (2000)
• Holyoke Public Schools $ 479,200 (1999)
• Malden Public Schools $ 650,000 (2000)
• Neighborhood House Charter School $ 123,638 (1999)
• North River Collaborative $ 1,420,565 (2000)
• Springfield Public Schools $ 315,836 (1999)
• Tauton Public School System $ 699,533 (2000)
• Worcester Public Schools $ 1,221,799 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Massachusetts State Department of Education $ 130,483 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Leslie College $ 223,176 (1999)

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• Salem State College $ 216,059 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts $ 152,457 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Boston University Trustees $ 145,028 (1999)
• Springfield Public Schools $ 300,000 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Lowell $ 124,742 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Massachusetts will receive $24,327,685 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gallivan Boulevard Community Center $ 124,778 (2000)
• International Institute of Greater Lawrence $ 475,400 (2000)
• Lowell Telecommunications Corporation $ 869,850 (2000)
• Massachusetts Easter Seal Society, Inc. $ 460,545 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Massachusetts will receive
$4,226,429 in program funds.

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Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000
$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Boston Public Schools $ 750,000 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Brookline Public Schools $ 326,760 (2000)
• Lawrence Public Schools $ 362,459 (2000)

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Falls River Catholic Social Services $ 521,200 (2000)
• New England Lutheran Social Services $ 685,200 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Massachusetts Board of Higher Education $ 2,815,223 (1999)

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FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Boston Public Schools $ 2,494,400 (1999)
• Brookline Public Schools $ 98,400 (2000)
• Mount Wachusett Community College $ 344,000 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 396,157 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Lowell $ 714,400 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• National Telecommuting Institute, Inc. $ 1,062,255 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts Medical School $ 877,000 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Amherst Regional Middle School $ 108,533 (2000)
• Boston Public Schools Development Office $ 539,457 (1999)
• Brookline Public Schools $ 147,100 (1999)
• Cambridge Public Schools $ 334,359 (1999)
• Malden Public Schools $ 530,255 (2000)
• New Bedford Public Schools $ 499,098 (1999)
• Revere Public Schools $ 121,451 (2000)
• Springfield Public Schools $ 512,500 (1999)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Fenway Middle College High School (Boston) 1996

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Berklee College of Music $ 995,240 (2000)
• Boston College $ 1,007,285 (2000)
• Regis College $ 505,316 (2000)
• Tufts University $ 1,174,507 (2000)
• University of Massachusetts-Lowell $ 1,003,922 (2000)
• Wheelock College $ 643,815 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Massachusetts State Department of Education $ 2,200,000 (1998)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• State of Massachusetts $18,306,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Springfield Public Schools $ 2,629,134 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Amherst-Pelham Regional School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Springfield Public Schools $ 234,083 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Brockton Public Schools $ 308,870 (2000)
• Cambridge Public Schools $ 304,440 (2000)
• Malden Public Schools $ 289,946 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Boston College $ 1,432,770 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Massachusetts State Department of Education $ 1,033,387 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Boston Public Schools $ 6,055,525 (1997)
• Springfield Public Schools $ 9,999,878 (1998)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colleges of Worcester Consortium $ 847,838 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Brandeis University $ 223,427 (1999)
• Salem State College $ 223,827 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 236,814 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Boston College $ 200,714 (1997)
• Brandeis University $ 206,329 (1997)
• Bristol Community College $ 335,263 (1997)
• Bunker Hill Community College $ 200,713 (1997)
• Cape Cod Community College $ 200,899 (1997)
• Fitchburg State College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Holyoke Community College $ 241,730 (1997)
• Massasoit Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Middlesex Community College $ 219,916 (1997)
• Mount Wachusett Community College $ 267,953 (1997)
• North Adams State College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Northern Essex Community College $ 258,993 (1997)
• North Shore Community College $ 376,655 (1997)
• Salem State College $ 320,201 (1997)
• Springfield Community/Technical College $ 209,559 (1997)

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• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 303,642 (1997)
• University of Massachusetts-Darthmouth $ 286,613 (1997)
• Westfield State College $ 204,914 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Colleges of Worcester Consortium $ 251,978 (1998)
• Education Resources Institute $ 242,723 (1998)
• Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation $ 490,091 (1998)
• Middlesex Community College $ 254,547 (1998)
• Mount Wachusett Community College $ 247,281 (1998)
• University of Massachusetts-Amherst $ 251,925 (1998)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 294,577 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Assoc. of Higher Education and Disability $ 206,561 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Boston University $ 288,220 (1999)
• Bristol Community College $ 298,500 (1999)
• Choice Thru Education, Inc. $ 273,168 (1999)
• Fitchburg State College $ 299,067 (1999)
• Holyoke Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology $ 319,166 (1999)
• Middlesex Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Shore Community College $ 358,553 (1999)
• Northfield Mount Herman School $ 299,486 (1999)
• Roxbury Community College $ 205,400 (1999)

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• Salem State College $ 280,524 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 495,657 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 334,607 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth $ 354,769 (1999)
• Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Simmons College $ 236,335 (1999)
• University of Massachusetts-Boston $ 289,771 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MICHIGAN

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Albion Public Schools $ 440,914 (1999)
• Alpena Public Schools $ 578,429 (2000)
• Armada Area Schools $ 1,999,668 (1998)
• Bangor Public Schools $ 372,091 (2000)
• Benton Harbor Area Schools $ 160,816 (1998)
• Big Rapids Public Schools $ 1,147,781 (1999)
• Charles R. Drew Middle School $ 557,375 (2000)
• Covert Public Schools $ 134,708 (1999)
• DeTour Area Schools $ 2,677,424 (2000)
• Fitzgerald Public Schools $ 516,707 (2000)
• Flint Community School District $ 973,383 (2000)
• Flint Community School District $ 723,581 (1999)
• Flint International Academy $ 302,012 (2000)
• Grand Rapids Public Schools $ 620,613 (1998)
• Highland Park School District $ 373,850 (1998)
• Hillsdale County Intermediate School District $ 202,869 (1999)
• Holland-West Ottawa-Saugatuck $ 375,305 (2000)
• Kalamazoo City School District $ 2,300,000 (1999)
• Lansing School District $ 753,790 (2000)
• Macomb County Intermediate School District $ 370,000 (2000)
• Manistee County School Mgmt. Cooperative $ 666,379 (1999)
• Muskegon Public Schools $ 910,710 (2000)
• New Beginnings Academy $ 90,447 (2000)
• Orchard View Schools $ 352,249 (1999)
• Ovid-Elsie Area Schools $ 721,703 (2000)
• Pontiac City School District $ 806,948 (2000)
• Romulus Community Schools $ 300,000 (1999)
• Ross/Hill Academy $ 1,995,775 (2000)
• Saginaw City School District $ 351,110 (2000)
• Three Rivers Community Schools $ 150,204 (1999)
• Wayne State University Charter School $ 200,000 (1999)
• West Village Academy $ 388,360 (2000)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Michigan State Department of Education $ 506,200 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Macomb Intermediate School District $ 197,046 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Michigan will receive $54,486,298 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Detroit Intl. Stake Adult Housing Corp. $ 182,824 (1999)
• Mott Community College $ 631,047 (1999)
• University of Michigan $ 605,010 (2000)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Michigan will receive $8,904,324 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Mid-Michigan Public School Academy $ 243,725 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Central Michigan University $ 318,142 (1999)
• Lake Michigan College $ 230,908 (1999)
• Muskegon City Public Schools $ 175,200 (1999)
• Oakland University $ 280,066 (1999)
• Western Michigan University $ 1,024,621 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Detroit Mercy $ 1,302,127 (1999)

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Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000
$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allen Park Public Schools $ 73,312 (1999)
• Alma Public Schools $ 174,631 (2000)
• Battle Creek Public Schools $ 219,510 (2000)
• Byron Area Schools $ 84,888 (1999)
• Flint Community Schools $ 518,008 (1999)
• Gratiot-Isabella Regional Educ. Service Dist. $ 301,103 (1999)
• Lake Orion Community Schools $ 137,425 (2000)
• Menominee County Intermed. School District $ 257,210 (2000)
• North Branch Area Schools $ 249,600 (2000)
• Royal Oak School District $ 414,086 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• East Grand Rapids High School 1999
• Lake Orion High School (Lake Orion) 2000

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Michigan State University $ 1,419,032 (2000)
• Oakland University $ 1,366,845 (1999)
• Saginaw Valley State University $ 1,518,505 (2000)
• Western Michigan University $ 1,153,211 (2000)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Michigan State Department of Education $ 8,600,000 (1998)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Kentwood Public Schools $ 1,577,798 (2000)
• Lansing School District $ 2,751,448 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Huron Valley Schools $ 100,000 (2000)
• Plymouth-Canton Community Schools $ 95,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Monroe Public Schools $ 304,669 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Saginaw Valley State University $ 1,946,226 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Battle Creek Public Schools $ 5,726,099 (1999)
• Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District $ 8,071,768 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Lake Michigan College $ 250,113 (1998)
• Wayne State University $ 375,377 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Michigan University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Grand Valley State University $ 222,627 (1999)
• Michigan State University $ 260,446 (1999)
• Siena Heights University $ 221,827 (1999)
• Western Michigan University $ 213,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Adrian College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Alpena Community College $ 225,523 (1997)
• Aquinas College $ 149,856 (1997)
• Bay De Noc Community College $ 206,344 (1997)
• Grand Rapids Community College $ 290,435 (1997)
• Grand Valley State University $ 220,874 (1997)
• Kellogg Community College $ 250,257 (1997)
• Lake Michigan College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Lansing Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Madonna University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Marygrove College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Michigan State University $ 469,037 (1997)
• Mott Community College $ 280,505 (1997)
• Northern Michigan University $ 211,989 (1997)
• Oakland University $ 294,786 (1997)
• Siena Heights College $ 200,519 (1997)
• Southwestern Michigan College $ 206,070 (1997)
• Suomi College $ 222,401 (1997)
• Wayne County Community College $ 405,992 (1997)
• Wayne State University $ 349,293 (1997)
• Western Michigan University $ 200,903 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alpena Community College $ 250,504 (1998)
• Grand Valley State University $ 254,605 (1998)
• Southwestern Michigan College $ 231,304 (1998)
• Suomi College $ 236,541 (1998)
• Wayne State University $ 525,669 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Alpena Community College $ 313,161 (1999)
• Central Michigan University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Cranbrook Schools $ 405,434 (1999)
• Eastern Michigan University $ 345,945 (1999)
• Grand Rapids Community College $ 319,800 (1999)
• Grand Valley State University $ 363,249 (1999)
• Hope College $ 317,949 (1999)
• Kellogg Community College $ 313,125 (1999)
• Lake Michigan College $ 293,795 (1999)
• Lake Superior State University $ 337,460 (1999)
• Michigan State University $ 371,876 (1999)
• Mott Community College $ 302,464 (1999)
• Northern Michigan University $ 300,056 (1999)
• Northwestern Michigan College $ 371,187 (1999)
• Oakland University $ 478,228 (1999)
• Siena Heights University $ 293,380 (1999)
• Southwestern Michigan College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Suomi College $ 300,706 (1999)
• Wayne State University $ 590,152 (1999)
• Wayne State University $ 359,300 (1999)
• Wayne-Westland Community School District $ 301,489 (1999)
• Western Michigan University $ 487,621 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Cranbrook Schools $ 266,468 (1999)
• Grand Valley State University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Northern Michigan University $ 259,010 (1999)
• Western Michigan University $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MINNESOTA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bagley Public Schools #162 $ 106,418 (1999)
• Barnum Independent School District #91 $ 151,503 (2000)
• Cloquet Independent School District #94 $ 315,627 (1999)
• Columbia Heights Public Schools $ 219,890 (1999)
• Independent School District #4 $ 124,600 (2000)
• Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe $ 242,650 (1999)
• Minneapolis Public Schools $ 435,184 (2000)
• New Visions Charter School $ 126,917 (1999)
• Nisswa Elementary School $ 98,722 (2000)
• Northwest Service Cooperative $ 1,059,449 (1999)
• St. Louis Park ISD #283 $ 123,483 (2000)
• St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625) $ 1,252,986 (2000)
• St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625) $ 198,574 (1998)
• Warroad Public Schools $ 439,547 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Minnesota State Department of Education $ 296,000 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Southwest and West Central Services Coop. $ 199,815 (1999)
FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:
Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• St. Paul Public Schools $ 225,343 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Minnesota will receive $18,057,605 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Common Bond Communities $ 150,000 (2000)
• Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe $ 726,854 (2000)
• Science Museum of Minnesota $ 485,040 (1999)
• Sibley County $ 575,400 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Minnesota will receive $2,860,389 in
program funds.

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Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000
$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• St. Cloud Area School District #742 $ 491,273 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Independent School District #196 $ 391,010 (2000)
• Rochester Independent School District #535 $ 396,488 (2000)
• St. Cloud Area School District #742 $ 387,582 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Minnesota Higher Education Services $ 1,600,000 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• St. Olaf College $ 240,000 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Elk River School District $ 449,446 (2000)

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• Minneapolis Public Schools $ 544,399 (1999)
• Osseo Area Schools $ 486,835 (2000)
• Red Lake Independent School District $ 235,576 (2000)
• St. Paul Public Schools $ 311,156 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• School of Environmental Studies (Apple Valley) 1999

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Bemidji State University $ 913,184 (1999)
• St. Cloud State University $ 1,490,400 (1999)
• Technology Information & Educational Serv. $ 740,446 (2000)
• University of Minnesota-Duluth $ 1,369,603 (2000)
• University of Minnesota-Minneapolis $ 1,370,432 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Minnesota State Department of Education $ 4,906,666 (1998)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fertile-Beltrami Independent School District $ 930,001 (1999)
• St. Paul Public Schools $ 1,654,433 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Centennial ISD #12 $ 49,163 (2000)
• St. Cloud Area School District #742 $ 39,509 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• St. Paul Public Schools $ 302,965 (2000)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Minneapolis Community/Technical College $ 325,232 (1998)
• Minneapolis Community/Technical College $ 250,114 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Augsburg College $ 202,900 (1999)
• Scholastica College $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Minnesota-Minneapolis $ 257,902 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Anoka Ramsey Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Arrowhead Community Colleges $ 1,039,822 (1997)
• Bemidji State University $ 323,029 (1997)
• Carleton College $ 158,613 (1997)
• Century Community/Technical College $ 228,714 (1997)
• Fond Du Lac Tribal College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Lake Superior College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Mankato State University $ 238,395 (1997)
• Minneapolis Community College $ 240,479 (1997)
• Normandale Community College $ 225,473 (1997)
• North Hennepin Community College $ 252,844 (1997)
• Rochester Community College $ 268,599 (1997)
• Southwest State University $ 208,853 (1997)
• St. Cloud Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• St. Olaf College $ 114,518 (1997)
• St. Scholastica College $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Minnesota $ 235,016 (1997)
• University of Minnesota-Crookston $ 203,682 (1997)
• Winona State University $ 206,275 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Century Community/Technical College $ 225,277 (1998)
• Mankato State University $ 242,662 (1998)

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• Minneapolis Community/Technical College $ 263,391 (1998)
• Minnesota Chippewa Tribe $ 341,580 (1998)
• Normandale Community College $ 216,672 (1998)
• St. Olaf College $ 248,131 (1998)
• St. Scholastica College $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Minneapolis Community College $ 88,508 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Anoka-Ramsey Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Bemidji State University $ 100 (1999)
• Century Community/Technical College $ 293,120 (1999)
• Lake Superior College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Mankato State University $ 384,161 (1999)
• Minneapolis Community/Technical College $ 320,728 (1999)
• Minneapolis Community/Technical College $ 303,566 (1999)
• Normandale Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Northeastern Minnesota Community Colleges $ 254,450 (1999)
• Rochester Community/Technical College $ 254,450 (1999)
• St. Benedict College $ 246,867 (1999)
• St. Olaf College $ 297,400 (1999)
• St. Scholastica College $ 374,042 (1999)
• University of Minnesota $ 419,617 (1999)
• University of Minnesota-Duluth $ 490,210 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Century Community/Technical College $ 273,051 (1999)
• St. Scholastica College $ 236,335 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MISSISSIPPI

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Aberdeen School District $ 263,350 (2000)
• Benoit School District $ 152,106 (2000)
• Claiborne County School District $ 392,844 (2000)
• Clay County Public School District $ 135,618 (2000)
• Coffeeville School District $ 318,821 (1999)
• Copiah County School District $ 297,459 (2000)
• Humphreys County School District $ 478,050 (1998)
• Jackson Public School District $ 751,811 (2000)
• Jackson Public School District $ 551,048 (1998)
• Jefferson County School District $ 448,409 (1998)
• Madison County School District $ 327,916 (2000)
• New Albany Public School District $ 189,805 (1998)
• Perry County School District $ 426,082 (1999)
• South Panola School District $ 392,826 (2000)
• South Tippah School District $ 248,752 (2000)
• Tate County School District $ 358,494 (2000)
• Water Valley School District $ 415,433 (2000)
• West Tallahatchie School District $ 575,456 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Mississippi State Department of Education $ 24,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Mississippi will receive $20,817,599 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• NBC USA Housing in Vicksburg $ 199,798 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Mississippi will receive $3,235,352 in
program funds.

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Jackson Public School District $ 402,434 (1999)
• Jefferson Davis County School District $ 242,746 (2000)
• Starkville School District $ 381,937 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Alcorn State University $ 909,086 (2000)
• University of Southern Mississippi $ 1,100,777 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Mississippi State Department of Education $ 1,031,604 (2000)
• Mississippi State University $ 1,891,881 (1999)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cleveland School District $ 137,785 (1998)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Mississippi State Department of Education $31,308,288 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Jackson State University $ 619,399 (1999)
• Mississippi State University $ 1,874,548 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Jackson State University $ 202,900 (1999)
• University of Mississippi $ 221,827 (1999)
• University of Southern Mississippi $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alcorn State University $ 232,962 (1997)
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Hinds Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Holmes Community College $ 219,770 (1997)
• Mary Holmes College $ 226,420 (1997)
• Mississippi State University-Starkville $ 198,582 (1997)
• Mississippi Valley State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Northeast Mississippi Community College $ 188,595 (1997)
• Northwest Mississippi Community College $ 217,927 (1997)
• Pearl River Community College $ 221,333 (1997)
• Rust College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Tougaloo College $ 220,601 (1997)
• University of Southern Mississippi $ 198,582 (1997)
• William Carey College $ 171,396 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Hinds Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Mississippi State Department of Education $ 298,846 (1998)
• Mississippi Valley State University $ 309,894 (1998)
• North Mississippi Center for Higher Education $ 225,277 (1998)
• Rust College $ 253,046 (1998)
• Tougaloo College $ 280,607 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Alcorn State University $ 264,935 (1999)

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• Coahoma Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College $ 257,660 (1999)
• Hinds Community College $ 295,291 (1999)
• Jackson State University $ 335,511 (1999)
• Mary Holmes College $ 344,579 (1999)
• Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians $ 276,250 (1999)
• Mississippi Valley State University $ 504,930 (1999)
• Rust College $ 254,116 (1999)
• Tougaloo College $ 510,649 (1999)
• Tougaloo College $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Tougaloo College $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MISSOURI

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bloomfield R-14 Schools $ 358,480 (1999)
• Camdenton R-III School District $ 495,860 (2000)
• Central R-III Schools $ 624,510 (2000)
• East Newton R-VI $ 394,703 (1999)
• East Prairie R-2 School District $ 614,725 (1999)
• Ferguson-Florissant School District $ 557,672 (2000)
• Independence School District $ 191,100 (1998)
• Independence School District $ 92,500 (2000)
• Mount Vernon R-V Schools $ 122,120 (1999)
• North Kansas City School District $ 758,579 (1999)
• Richmond R-XVI School District $ 261,125 (2000)
• Rockwood School District $ 555,959 (2000)
• Seneca R-7 School District $ 209,210 (1998)
• Stewartsville C-II School District $ 98,502 (1999)
• St. Louis Public Schools $ 1,986,436 (2000)
• St. Louis Public Schools $ 1,022,986 (1998)
• Trenton R-IX School District $ 140,466 (1999)
• Wellston-Normandy District Consortium $ 592,958 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Missouri State Department of Education $ 11,184 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southeast Missouri State University $ 215,000 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southeast Missouri State University $ 246,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Missouri will receive $22,291,467 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cornerstone Partnership $ 565,316 (2000)
• Penn Valley Community College $ 667,794 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Missouri will receive $3,870,357 in
program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Missouri Department of Higher Education $ 1,095,833 (2000)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Southeast Missouri State University $ 192,623 (2000)
• University of Missouri Curators $ 584,000 (1999)
• University of Missouri Curators $ 205,798 (1999)
• University of Missouri-St. Louis Curators $ 598,554 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Ferguson-Florissant School District $ 480,155 (2000)
• Hickman Mills C-1 School District $ 290,619 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Gateway Institute of Technology (St. Louis) 1996

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Harris-Stowe State College $ 702,866 (2000)
• Northwest Missouri State University $ 626,092 (2000)
• Southwest Missouri State University $ 1,381,051 (1999)
• University of Missouri-Columbia $ 1,417,234 (1999)
• University of Missouri-Kansas City $ 774,628 (2000)
• University of Missouri-St. Louis $ 1,039,912 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Missouri State Department of Education $ 3,150,000 (1998)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• St. Louis Public Schools $ 1,519,390 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Southwest Missouri State University $ 543,283 (1999)

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FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:
Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• University of Missouri $ 406,440 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kansas City Junior College District $ 386,536 (1998)
• St. Louis Higher Education Center $ 802,026 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Missouri State University $ 223,427 (1999)
• St. Louis University $ 205,700 (1999)
• Truman State University $ 224,627 (1999)
• University of Missouri $ 289,291 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Missouri State University $ 215,042 (1997)
• Crowder College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Harris-Stowe State College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Jefferson County Junior College District $ 198,582 (1997)
• Lincoln University $ 234,753 (1997)
• Mineral Area College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Northwest Missouri State University $ 206,328 (1997)

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• Penn Valley Community College $ 257,991 (1997)
• Southeast Missouri State University $ 224,369 (1997)
• Southwest Missouri State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• St. Louis University $ 200,901 (1997)
• Three Rivers Community College $ 206,832 (1997)
• University of Missouri $ 456,282 (1997)
• University of Missouri-St. Louis $ 198,582 (1997)
• Washington University $ 241,502 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Harris-Stowe State College $ 225,277 (1998)
• St. Louis Higher Education Center $ 321,216 (1998)
• Three Rivers Community College $ 302,327 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Mid-American Assoc. of Ed. Opp. Personnel $ 175,718 (2000)
FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Avila College $ 246,895 (1999)
• Crowder College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Crowder College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Harris-Stowe State College $ 279,242 (1999)
• Mineral Area College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Missouri Southern State College $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Central Missouri College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Northwest Missouri State University $ 309,854 (1999)
• Southeast Missouri State University $ 254,391 (1999)

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• St. Louis Community College $ 195,130 (1999)
• St. Louis Metropolitan Higher Ed. Consortium $ 195,130 (1999)
• St. Louis University $ 521,328 (1999)
• Truman State University $ 405,951 (1999)
• University of Missouri-Kansas City $ 257,740 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Crowder College $ 236,335 (1999)
• Crowder College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Crowder College $ 206,000 (1999)
• Northwest Missouri State University $ 285,297 (1999)
• St. Louis University $ 234,556 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

MONTANA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Brockton Public Schools $ 91,472 (1999)
• Butte Elementary School District #1 $ 470,125 (2000)
• Lame Deer School District #6 $ 397,390 (2000)
• Livingston School Districts #1 and #4 $ 197,919 (1999)
• Pryor Public Schools $ 173,578 (2000)
• School District #12 $ 329,178 (2000)
• St. Regis and Superior School Districts $ 164,828 (1999)
• West Glacier Elementary District #8 $ 35,786 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Montana Office of Public Instruction $ 196,500 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Montana State University-Billings $ 238,032 (1999)
• Stone Child College $ 212,916 (1999)

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FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:
Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Montana Office of Public Instruction $ 99,944 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Montana will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Montana will receive $727,725 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Montana Office of Higher Education $ 2,335,184 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Fort Peck Community College $ 256,000 (2000)
• Salish Kootenai College $ 319,999 (1999)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Montana State University-Bozeman $ 866,851 (2000)
• Rocky Mountain College $ 500,960 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• School District #12 $ 159,260 (2000)
• School District #87 J-L $ 168,866 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Montana Small Schools Alliance $ 1,059,824 (2000)
• Montana State University-Billings $ 1,568,158 (2000)
• Montana State University-Northern $ 691,264 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Missoula County Public Schools $ 794,891 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Helena School District #1 $ 109,050 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Polson Public Schools $ 9,100,752 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Montana State University-Northern $ 465,168 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Montana $ 219,750 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Blackfeet Community College $ 213,009 (1997)

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• Dawson Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Dull Knife Memorial College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Flathead Valley Community College $ 223,952 (1997)
• Fort Belknap College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Fort Peck Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Montana State University-Billings $ 215,184 (1997)
• Montana State University-Bozeman $ 325,621 (1997)
• Montana State University-Northern $ 216,621 (1997)
• Rocky Mountain College $ 205,346 (1997)
• Salish-Kootenai College $ 206,061 (1997)
• Stone Child College $ 200,466 (1997)
• University of Great Falls $ 205,767 (1997)
• University of Montana $ 288,858 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Fort Belknap Community Council $ 245,285 (1998)
• Montana State Department of Education $ 468,179 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Salish Kootenai College $ 202,351 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Flathead Valley Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Fort Belknap Indian Community $ 279,098 (1999)
• Montana State University-Billings $ 291,777 (1999)
• Montana State University-Northern $ 321,937 (1999)
• Salish Kootenai College $ 313,331 (1999)

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• University of Montana $ 357,584 (1999)
• University of Montana (Montana Tech) $ 246,867 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Montana State University-Northern $ 289,273 (1999)
• University of Montana $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEBRASKA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Omaha Nation Public Schools $ 388,074 (2000)
• Omaha Public Schools $ 462,500 (2000)
• Omaha Public Schools $ 198,172 (2000)
• Omaha Public Schools $ 160,900 (2000)
• Westside Middle School $ 232,689 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Nebraska State Department of Education $ 52,629 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nebraska Board of Regents $ 226,523 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Lincoln Public Schools $ 139,080 (2000)

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Nebraska will receive $6,315,667 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Applied Information Management Institute $ 894,979 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Nebraska will receive $1,047,701 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Southern Public Schools $ 350,931 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Little Priest Tribal College $ 118,919 (1999)
• Omaha Public Schools District $ 665,600 (1999)

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Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000
$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Crete Public Schools $ 113,200 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln $ 1,236,256 (1999)
• University of Nebraska-Omaha $ 1,078,107 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Nebraska State Department of Education $ 1,819,778 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Omaha Public Schools $ 617,450 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Nebraska State Department of Education $ 1,505,243 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Educational Service Unit #5 $ 5,870,224 (1997)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Creighton University $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln $ 221,827 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Creighton University $ 201,227 (1997)
• Doane College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Metropolitan Community College $ 245,245 (1997)
• Nebraska Indian Community College $ 205,857 (1997)
• Peru State College $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Nebraska-Kearney $ 201,663 (1997)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln $ 352,094 (1997)
• University of Nebraska-Omaha $ 221,303 (1997)
• Wayne State College $ 217,584 (1997)
• Western Nebraska Community College $ 237,909 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Creighton University $ 243,201 (1998)
• University of Nebraska $ 328,129 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Creighton University $ 393,225 (1999)
• Metropolitan Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln $ 205,400 (1999)
• Western Nebraska Community College $ 337,474 (1999)
• Western Nebraska Community College $ 205,400 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Applied Information Management Institute $ 206,000 (1999)
• Creighton University $ 255,113 (1999)
• University of Nebraska $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEVADA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Clark County School District $ 640,404 (2000)
• Clark County School District $ 462,500 (2000)
• Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School $ 109,067 (1999)
• Washoe County School District $ 1,149,433 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Nevada State Department of Education $ 242,717 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Nevada will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Community College of Southern Nevada $ 491,314 (1999)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Nevada will receive $841,096 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Clark County School District $ 400,000 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 1,145,889 (2000)
• University of Nevada-Reno $ 1,008,352 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gateways to Success Charter School $ 167,638 (1999)
• I Can Do Anything, Inc. $ 150,000 (1998)
• Odyssey Charter School $ 150,000 (2000)
• Sierra Nevada Academy $ 125,000 (1999)
• Techworld Public Charter School $ 132,520 (2000)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Clark County School District $ 250,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Nevada State Department of Education $ 156,594 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 234,473 (1997)
• University of Nevada-Reno $ 243,617 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 248,458 (1998)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Truckee Meadows Community College $ 330,408 (1999)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 355,690 (1999)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Nevada-Reno $ 360,120 (1999)
• University of Nevada-Reno $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

244
21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Conway School District SAU #9 $ 339,959 (1999)
• Nashua School District $ 760,102 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Hampshire Department of Education $ 12,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of New Hampshire $ 98,718 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, New Hampshire will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, New Hampshire will receive $616,564
in program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Nashua School District $ 366,943 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Portsmouth School District $ 83,709 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• New Hampshire Department of Education $ 2,100,688 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bedford Academy $ 83,650 (1998)

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• Kearsarge Charter Middle School $ 98,598 (1999)
• Tamworth Charter High School $ 40,000 (1998)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Nashua School District $ 617,279 (2000)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of New Hampshire $ 245,461 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Keene State University $ 216,512 (1997)
• Plymouth State College $ 212,101 (1997)
• University of New Hampshire $ 225,545 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of New Hampshire $ 418,485 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Keene State College $ 366,983 (1999)
• University of New Hampshire $ 409,167 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEW JERSEY

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Camden City School District $ 202,000 (1999)
• Jersey City Public Schools $ 522,800 (1999)
• LEAP Academy Charter School $ 100,000 (1998)
• Newark Public Schools $ 1,800,000 (1998)
• New Brunswick Public Schools $ 571,288 (2000)
• Passaic Public Schools $ 977,055 (2000)
• Perth Amboy Board of Education $ 287,560 (1999)
• Pinelands Regional School District $ 250,000 (2000)
• Plainfield Public Schools $ 414,520 (1998)
• Princeton Regional Schools $ 243,040 (2000)
• Union City Board of Education $ 200,000 (1998)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Jersey State Department of Education $ 130,425 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kean University $ 249,755 (2000)

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, New Jersey will receive $29,710,787 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• ASPIRA, Inc., of New Jersey $ 825,000 (2000)
• Hudson County Community College $ 895,168 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, New Jersey will receive $5,126,003 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• New Jersey Commission on Higher Education $ 1,647,900 (1999)
FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Englewood Public Schools $ 143,699 (1999)
• Essex County College $ 943,040 (2000)
• Kean University $ 404,000 (2000)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 144,000 (1999)

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• Rutgers University $ 165,996 (1999)
• Rutgers University $ 63,404 (2000)
• Vineland Public School District $ 520,000 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bordentown Regional School District $ 72,000 (1999)
• Piscataway Township Board of Education $ 132,220 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Marine Academy of Science and Technology 1998

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Georgian Court College $ 614,214 (2000)
• Ramapo College of New Jersey $ 809,958 (2000)
• Rutgers University $ 476,333 (2000)
• Seton Hall University $ 1,054,813 (1999)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Jersey State Department of Education $ 2,762,880 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Newark Public Schools $ 249,483 (2000)
• South Brunswick Board of Education $ 48,825 (2000)
• Southern Regional High School District $ 47,912 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Montclair Board of Education $ 304,669 (2000)
• Paterson Public Schools $ 679,514 (2000)
• Trenton Public Schools $ 260,169 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Kean University $ 1,816,633 (1999)

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FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:
Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Kean University $ 422,539 (1999)
• Montclair State University $ 188,862 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 203,700 (1999)
• Rutgers University $ 223,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Atlantic Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Camden County College $ 206,329 (1997)
• Cumberland County College $ 208,198 (1997)
• Essex County College $ 321,354 (1997)
• Georgian Court College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Hudson County Community College $ 289,147 (1997)
• Jersey City State College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Mercer County Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Middlesex County College $ 212,075 (1997)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 206,326 (1997)
• Ramapo College of New Jersey $ 200,903 (1997)
• Rider University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Rutgers University $ 382,297 (1997)
• Seton Hall University $ 200,998 (1997)
• Trenton State College $ 198,582 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 236,866 (1998)
• College Preparatory Incentive Program $ 197,676 (1998)
• Cumberland County College $ 233,932 (1998)
• Essex Community College $ 321,032 (1998)
• Mercer County Community College $ 231,523 (1998)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 248,458 (1998)
• Seton Hall University $ 236,866 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Rutgers University $ 202,068 (1999)
• Rutgers University $ 199,965 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Bloomfield College $ 335,545 (1999)
• Camden Community College $ 354,766 (1999)
• Essex County College $ 452,229 (1999)
• Essex County College $ 341,573 (1999)
• Mercer County Community College $ 342,311 (1999)
• Montclair State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• New Jersey City University $ 246,867 (1999)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 287,031 (1999)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 205,400 (1999)
• Rutgers University $ 498,150 (1999)
• Rutgers University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Seton Hall University $ 455,806 (1999)
• Stevens Institute of Technology $ 468,017 (1999)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology $ 273,442 (1999)
• Ramapo College of New Jersey $ 236,335 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEW MEXICO

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Albuquerque Public Schools $ 458,504 (1998)
• Dulce Independent Schools $ 297,145 (2000)
• Farmington Municipal Schools $ 319,195 (1999)
• Las Cruces Public Schools $ 432,469 (1999)
• Mesa Vista Consolidated School District $ 129,976 (1999)
• Mosquero Municipal Schools $ 40,379 (1999)
• Na Neelzhiin Ji Olta-Eastern Navajo Agency $ 312,500 (1999)
• Rio Rancho Public Schools $ 502,846 (2000)
• Santa Fe Public Schools $ 509,529 (2000)
• Socorro Consolidated Schools $ 199,723 (2000)
• Springer Municipal Schools $ 47,600 (1998)
• West Las Vegas Schools $ 426,784 (2000)
• Wingate High School $ 179,364 (2000)
• Zuni Public School District $ 586,103 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Mexico State Department of Education $ 549,600 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University $ 246,641 (1999)

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FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:
Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Beclabito Day School $ 227,405 (2000)
• New Mexico State University Regents $ 130,393 (2000)
• Roswell Independent School District $ 235,254 (2000)
• University of New Mexico $ 200,219 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Las Cruces Public Schools #2 $ 82,000 (2000)
• New Mexico Highlands University $ 188,916 (2000)
• Penasco Independent School District #4 $ 153,450 (2000)
• University of New Mexico $ 249,505 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, New Mexico will receive $10,425,459 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of New Mexico Health Sciences $ 329,070 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, New Mexico will receive $1,768,707
in program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Santa Fe Public Schools $ 235,983 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• New Mexico Commission on Higher Education $ 1,020,313 (1999)
FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University $ 267,840 (1999)
• La Jicarita Enterprise Community $ 380,250 (1999)
• Magdalena Municipal Schools $ 173,597 (2000)
• New Mexico Highlands University $ 497,600 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Albuquerque Public Schools $ 535,000 (1999)
• Farmington Municipal School District $ 82,864 (2000)
• Penasco Independent Schools $ 131,654 (1999)
• Santa Fe Public Schools $ 103,934 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• New Mexico State University $ 1,223,446 (1999)
• University of New Mexico Regents $ 1,173,324 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Mexico State Department of Education $ 4,450,000 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New Mexico State Department of Education $ 5,000,000 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gallup-McKinley County Schools $ 857,329 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Los Lunas Public Schools $ 50,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Albuquerque Public Schools $ 1,544,350 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• New Mexico Commission on Higher Education $ 1,066,416 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gadsen Independent School District $ 8,723,841 (1998)
• Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools $ 7,600,537 (1998)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell $ 292,186 (1998)
• Northern New Mexico Community College $ 389,842 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• New Mexico State University-Las Cruces $ 241,254 (1999)
• University of New Mexico-Albuquerque $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University $ 249,783 (1997)
• New Mexico Highlands University $ 395,432 (1997)
• New Mexico Junior College $ 189,263 (1997)
• New Mexico State University $ 282,950 (1997)
• Northern New Mexico Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Santa Fe College $ 243,322 (1997)
• University of New Mexico $ 303,858 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University-Potales $ 329,397 (1998)
• Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell $ 260,981 (1998)

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• Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Councils $ 423,007 (1998)
• New Mexico Junior College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute $ 304,893 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Eastern New Mexico University-Potales $ 300,936 (1999)
• Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell $ 254,445 (1999)
• New Mexico Highlands University $ 476,649 (1999)
• New Mexico Junior College $ 205,400 (1999)
• New Mexico State University $ 291,911 (1999)
• Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute $ 266,752 (1999)
• University of New Mexico-Albuquerque $ 386,937 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NEW YORK

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Albany City School District $ 737,084 (2000)
• Bay Shore Union Free School District $ 300,000 (1999)
• Berkshire Union Free School District $ 424,726 (2000)
• Bradford Central School District $ 344,500 (2000)
• Bronx Superintendency $ 184,282 (1999)
• Broome-Tioga Cooperative Services Board $ 583,865 (2000)
• Buffalo City School District $ 1,415,599 (2000)
• Chancellor's District #85 $ 2,663,220 (2000)
• Community School District #3 $ 1,949,525 (1999)
• Community School District #5 $ 398,680 (1998)
• Community School District #6 $ 957,413 (1999)
• Community School District #6 $ 345,593 (2000)
• Community School District #7 $ 200,000 (1998)
• Community School District #8 $ 1,980,799 (2000)
• Community School District #9 $ 1,135,491 (2000)
• Community School District #9 $ 599,992 (1999)
• Community School District #10 $ 508,046 (1999)
• Community School District #12 $ 1,832,500 (2000)
• Community School District #13 $ 634,524 (1999)
• Community School District #13 $ 471,794 (1999)
• Community School District #13 $ 200,000 (1999)
• Community School District #15 $ 865,015 (2000)
• Community School District #17 $ 658,718 (2000)
• Community School District #17 $ 392,449 (1999)
• Community School District #18 $ 150,000 (1998)
• Community School District #19 $ 199,483 (1999)
• Community School District #22 $ 145,064 (2000)
• Community School District #28 $ 668,370 (2000)
• Community School District #28 $ 545,524 (1999)
• Community School District #30 $ 231,250 (2000)
• Erasmus Hall Campus $ 204,760 (2000)
• Farmingdale Union Free School District $ 1,058,156 (1999)
• Gowanda Central School District $ 395,039 (2000)
• Greece Central School District $ 427,052 (2000)

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• Hamilton-Fulton Cooperative Services Board $ 425,725 (2000)
• Heritage School $ 121,389 (1999)
• Innovative Directions, An Education Alliance $ 92,500 (2000)
• Ithaca City School District $ 200,000 (1998)
• Lackawanna City School District $ 501,929 (1999)
• LaFayette Central School District $ 252,098 (1999)
• Long Beach City School District $ 155,723 (2000)
• Mount Vernon City School District $ 262,007 (1999)
• Newburgh Enlarged City School District $ 375,000 (1999)
• New Rochelle School District $ 185,000 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 1,019,074 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 420,413 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 175,000 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 150,000 (1998)
• New York City Public School #92 $ 199,468 (2000)
• Oneonta City School District $ 693,720 (1999)
• Oneonta City School District $ 195,588 (1999)
• Otsego Northern Catskills Boces $ 638,081 (2000)
• Sandy Creek Central School District $ 84,800 (1999)
• Sodus Central School District $ 100,498 (1999)
• Syracuse City School District $ 1,056,811 (2000)
• Tuckahoe School District $ 46,250 (2000)
• Utica City School District $ 374,420 (2000)
• Wadleigh Secondary School $ 199,960 (1999)
• White Plains School District $ 231,250 (2000)
• William Floyd Union Free School District $ 407,840 (2000)
• Wyandanch Union Free School District $ 430,369 (2000)
• Yonkers City Schools $ 598,106 (2000)
• Yonkers City Schools $ 321,533 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New York State Department of Education $ 668,965 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Adelphi University $ 245,434 (1999)
• Community School District #6 $ 249,233 (1999)
• CUNY Research Foundation $ 249,999 (2000)
• Hunter College Research Foundation $ 171,484 (1999)
• Long Island University $ 243,316 (2000)
• Long Island University $ 231,908 (1999)
• Mercy College $ 183,238 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bank Street College of Education $ 120,803 (1999)
• Community School District #4 $ 218,961 (1999)
• Long Island University $ 244,401 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 248,407 (2000)
• New York University $ 210,118 (2000)
• University of New York Research Foundation $ 281,054 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, New York will receive $113,271,050 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• 100 Black Men of Albany, Inc. $ 868,727 (1999)

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• Abyssinian Development Corporation $ 896,464 (2000)
• Armory High School Sports Foundation $ 903,392 (1999)
• Audubon Partner. for Economic Development $ 277,100 (2000)
• Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation $ 900,000 (2000)
• Children's Aid Society $ 894,094 (1999)
• CWI $ 683,842 (2000)
• Genesee Community College $ 604,898 (2000)
• Harlem Center for Education $ 1,061,130 (1999)
• Lehman College Research Foundation $ 905,818 (2000)
• Minorities & Women Business Develop. Center $ 746,497 (2000)
• National Puerto Rican Forum $ 894,791 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 899,812 (1999)
• Project Reach Youth, Inc. $ 771,674 (2000)
• Rochester Museum & Science Center $ 597,794 (2000)
• SOBRO $ 557,583 (2000)
• Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc. $ (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, New York will receive $18,794,303 in
program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Center for Community Alternatives, Inc. $ 620,661 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Community School District #2 $ 385,649 (2000)

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• Community School District #3 $ 393,473 (2000)
• Community School District #13 $ 397,971 (2000)
• Long Beach City School District $ 298,706 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education $ 396,917 (2000)
• Schenectady City School District $ 239,736 (2000)

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• BOCES Geneso Migrant Center $ 675,300 (2000)
• Bronx Community College $ 610,000 (2000)
• Fortune Society, Inc. $ 481,200 (2000)
• Southern Westchester BOCES $ 690,000 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• New York State Higher Education Services $ 5,000,000 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Adelphi University $ 411,493 (1999)
• Bronx Community College $ 200,000 (1999)
• CUNY-Lehman College $ 1,681,600 (1999)
• CUNY-Manhattan College $ 119,999 (2000)
• CUNY-Medgar Evers College $ 263,428 (2000)
• D'youville College $ 714,384 (1999)
• LaGuardia Community College $ 1,519,988 (1999)
• Nassau Community College $ 426,924 (1999)

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• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $ 331,180 (1999)
• Staten Island College $ 480,000 (1999)
• St. John's University $ 237,162 (1999)
• University of New York $ 144,000 (1999)
• University of New York-Binghamton $ 384,534 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fordham University $ 1,419,215 (2000)
• Pace University $ 997,017 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Community School District #6 $ 257,900 (2000)
• Community School District #10 $ 520,901 (2000)
• Community School District #11 $ 566,154 (2000)
• Community School District #13 $ 275,000 (1999)
• Community School District #18 $ 216,569 (1999)
• Community School District #20 $ 513,478 (2000)
• Community School District #23 $ 426,618 (1999)
• Community School District #24 $ 321,647 (1999)
• Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Services $ 551,145 (2000)
• Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Services $ 478,552 (1999)
• Freeport Public Schools $ 549,710 (1999)
• Greece Central School District $ 533,053 (2000)
• Livonia Central School $ 103,971 (1999)
• Lyons Central School $ 408,218 (2000)
• New York City Board of Education (CSD #75) $ 457,029 (1999)
• Niagara Falls City School District $ 449,532 (2000)
• Rochester City School District $ 790,307 (2000)

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New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000
$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Brooklyn Technical High School 1999
• High School of Economics and Finance 1996
• Saunders Trades and Technical H.S. (Yonkers) 1998

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Bank Street College of Education $ 1,434,204 (1999)
• Binghamton University $ 359,611 (2000)
• Columbia University $ 1,150,291 (2000)
• CUNY-Hunter College $ 1,097,108 (2000)
• CUNY-Manhattan College $ 1,155,629 (2000)
• CUNY Research Foundation $ 1,334,186 (2000)
• St. Bonaventure University $ 1,169,189 (1999)
• Syracuse University $ 1,396,147 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Institute for Schools of the Future $ 1,966,954 (1999)
• New York State Department of Education $ 1,495,068 (2000)
• ThinkQuest $ 2,054,922 (2000)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• New York State Department of Education $ 4,423,053 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Auburn Enlarged School District $ 1,859,975 (1999)
• Community School District #27 $ 2,789,552 (2000)
• Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District $ 267,806 (2000)
• Nassau County Board of Cooperative Services $ 576,977 (1999)
• Yonkers City Schools $ 1,833,659 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Buffalo Public Schools $ 49,175 (2000)
• East Ramapo Comprehensive School District $ 99,000 (2000)
• Hamburg Central School District $ 54,270 (2000)
• Yonkers City Schools $ 220,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Bronx High School District $ 1,543,537 (2000)
• Freeport Public Schools $ 339,757 (2000)
• Manhattan High Schools Superintendency $ 339,757 (2000)
• Newburgh Enlarged City School District $ 308,804 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Bank Street College of Education $ 399,296 (1999)
• CUNY-Lehman College $ 397,274 (1999)
• Mercy College $ 261,724 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bronx High School District $ 7,041,619 (1999)
• New York Community School District #2 $ 9,933,801 (1998)
• Schenectady City School District $10,000,000 (2000)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Genesee Community College $ 295,745 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Clarkson University $ 221,827 (1999)
• CUNY-Graduate School $ 239,917 (1999)
• CUNY-Hunter College $ 203,700 (1999)

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• CUNY-John Jay College $ 236,086 (1999)
• CUNY-Lehman College $ 203,700 (1999)
• CUNY-York College $ 205,300 (1999)
• Mercy College $ 214,106 (1999)
• St. John's University $ 193,383 (1999)
• SUNY-Albany $ 205,700 (1999)
• SUNY-Binghamton $ 219,750 (1999)
• SUNY-Brockport $ 262,923 (1999)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 243,204 (1999)
• SUNY-Buffalo State College $ 205,700 (1999)
• SUNY-Fredonia $ 203,700 (1999)
• Syracuse University $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Rochester $ 225,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Aeronautics College $ 171,249 (1997)
• Bronx Community College $ 422,408 (1997)
• Broome Community College $ 199,823 (1997)
• Cazenovia College $ 207,870 (1997)
• Clarkson University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Corning Community College $ 206,855 (1997)
• CUNY-City College $ 373,413 (1997)
• CUNY-Hunter College $ 317,021 (1997)
• CUNY-John Jay College $ 228,907 (1997)
• CUNY-Medgar Evers College $ 198,582 (1997)
• CUNY-Queens College $ 201,162 (1997)
• CUNY-York College $ 266,643 (1997)
• CUNY-York College $ 198,582 (1997)
• D'Youville College $ 202,406 (1997)
• Dowling College $ 151,203 (1997)
• Fordham University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Genesee Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Iona College $ 231,232 (1997)
• Kingsborough Community College $ 198,978 (1997)
• Long Island University-Brooklyn $ 382,613 (1997)
• Marist College $ 203,214 (1997)

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• Medaille College $ 198,339 (1997)
• Mercy College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Monroe Community College $ 218,479 (1997)
• Mount St. Vincent College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Nassau Community College $ 319,259 (1997)
• Orange County Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Polytechnic University $ 255,652 (1997)
• Queensborough Community College $ 253,496 (1997)
• Rochester Institute of Technology $ 217,087 (1997)
• Schenectady City Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Suffolk County Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• SUNY-Binghamton $ 289,288 (1997)
• SUNY-Brockport $ 223,998 (1997)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 204,384 (1997)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 200,903 (1997)
• SUNY-Canton $ 200,903 (1997)
• SUNY-New Paltz $ 324,353 (1997)
• SUNY-Plattsburgh $ 367,476 (1997)
• SUNY-Potsdam $ 212,295 (1997)
• Syracuse University $ 244,735 (1997)
• Ulster County Community College $ 205,791 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 235,506 (1998)
• Boys Harbor, Inc. $ 292,154 (1998)
• Canisius College $ 225,277 (1998)
• Columbia University $ 272,343 (1998)
• CUNY-Brooklyn College $ 258,787 (1998)
• CUNY-Medgar Evers College $ 251,925 (1998)
• CUNY-York College $ 285,692 (1998)
• East Harlem College $ 352,497 (1998)
• East Harlem College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Fordham University $ 279,961 (1998)
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice $ 332,472 (1998)
• Settlement College $ 197,676 (1998)

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• St. John's University $ 197,676 (1998)
• SUNY-Binghamton $ 236,866 (1998)
• SUNY-Brockport $ 225,277 (1998)
• SUNY-Buffalo State College $ 230,084 (1998)
• SUNY-New Paltz $ 282,260 (1998)
• SUNY-Potsdam $ 225,277 (1998)
• University Settlement Society $ 295,781 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 200,000 (2000)
• Dowling College $ 187,116 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Adirondack Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Boys Harbor, Inc. $ 301,971 (1999)
• Columbia University $ 719,199 (1999)
• CUNY-Bronx College $ 373,535 (1999)
• CUNY-City College $ 268,023 (1999)
• CUNY-John Jay College $ 315,758 (1999)
• CUNY-Manhattan College $ 200,388 (1999)
• CUNY-Queens College $ 385,206 (1999)
• Fordham University $ 312,952 (1999)
• Genesee Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Houghton College $ 254,449 (1999)
• LaGuardia Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• LeMoyne College $ 292,869 (1999)
• Marist College $ 580,999 (1999)
• Mercy College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Monroe Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• New York University $ 433,501 (1999)
• Pace University $ 246,867 (1999)

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• St. Lawrence University $ 418,342 (1999)
• SUNY-Amherst $ 432,587 (1999)
• SUNY-Binghamton $ 396,570 (1999)
• SUNY-Brockport $ 246,867 (1999)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 303,090 (1999)
• SUNY-Fredonia $ 260,426 (1999)
• SUNY-Plattsburg $ 513,422 (1999)
• SUNY-Purchase $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Boys Harbor, Inc. $ 206,000 (1999)
• Hofstra University $ 206,000 (1999)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 272,133 (1999)
• SUNY-Buffalo $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NORTH CAROLINA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alamance-Burlington School System $ 401,908 (2000)
• Bertie County School System $ 500,000 (1999)
• Caswell County Schools $ 100,000 (1999)
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools $ 299,372 (2000)
• Children's Village Academy $ 299,395 (1999)
• Cleveland County Schools $ 376,290 (1999)
• Durham Public Schools $ 889,217 (2000)
• Madison County Public Schools $ 475,725 (1999)
• Rutherford County Schools $ 551,025 (2000)
• Sallie B. Howard School $ 210,400 (1999)
• Thomasville City Schools $ 437,600 (2000)
• Wake County Public Schools $ 1,058,296 (2000)
• Watauga County Board of Education $ 102,927 (1998)
• Wayne County Public Schools $ 399,615 (1999)
• Wilkes County Board of Education $ 899,930 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• North Carolina State Department of Education $ 119,184 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of North Carolina $ 250,000 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of North Carolina $ 250,000 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, North Carolina will receive $26,745,687 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, North Carolina will receive
$4,554,936 in program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Halifax County Schools $ 1,072,364 (2000)
• SW Economic & Development Planning Comm.$ 718,685 (2000)
• Wake County Public School System $ 712,626 (2000)

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• University of North Carolina $ 1,005,357 (2000)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Appalachian State University $ 190,518 (1999)
• Fayetteville State University $ 320,000 (2000)
• Halifax County Schools $ 778,612 (1999)
• North Carolina A&T State University $ 437,913 (2000)
• Southwestern Community College $ 443,108 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• East Carolina University $ 924,437 (1999)
• North Carolina State University $ 978,287 (1999)
• University of North Carolina-Greensboro $ 1,788,619 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Buncombe County Schools $ 450,437 (1999)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools $ 530,000 (2000)
• Cumberland County Schools $ 259,383 (1999)
• Franklin County Schools $ 180,426 (1999)
• Halifax County Schools $ 243,360 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Apalachian State University $ 1,294,284 (2000)
• Elon College $ 486,183 (2000)
• North Carolina Central University $ 909,597 (1999)
• North Carolina State University $ 1,077,533 (1999)
• Winston-Salem State University $ 487,284 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of North Carolina $ 1,517,812 (2000)
• University of North Carolina-Greensboro $ 2,231,537 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• North Carolina State Department of Education $ 3,835,000 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• North Carolina State Department of Education $15,000,000 (2000)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Durham Public Schools $ 2,637,370 (2000)
• Wake County Public School System $ 2,751,043 (1999)
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools $ 1,240,826 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools $ 247,239 (2000)
• Wilson County Schools $ 144,246 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Wake County Public School System $ 308,791 (2000)
• Wake County Public School System $ 304,215 (2000)
• Wake County Public School System $ 300,686 (2000)
• Wataunga County Board of Education $ 302,156 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• North Carolina Central University $ 811,046 (1999)

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FY 2000 State Grantees:
Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• North Carolina State Department of Education $ 3,029,234 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• NC School of Mathematics and Science $ 6,486,589 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Fayetteville State University $ 326,933 (1998)
• Piedmont Community College $ 439,105 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Elizabeth City State University $ 221,827 (1999)
• North Carolina A&T State University $ 225,827 (1999)
• University of North Carolina-Charlotte $ 240,456 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Albemarle College $ 215,854 (1997)
• Appalachian State University $ 200,788 (1997)
• Beaufort County Community College $ 239,727 (1997)
• Caldwell Community College $ 204,909 (1997)
• Central Piedmont Community College $ 204,850 (1997)
• Elizabeth City State University $ 213,361 (1997)
• Fayetteville State University $ 238,031 (1997)
• Halifax Community College $ 232,856 (1997)
• James Sprunt Community College $ 256,488 (1997)
• Johnson C. Smith University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Livingstone College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Mars Hill College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Maryland Community College $ 208,225 (1997)
• Nash Community College $ 200,984 (1997)
• North Carolina A&T State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Piedmont Community College $ 232,428 (1997)
• Randolph Community College $ 195,485 (1997)
• Roanoke-Chowan Community College $ 210,555 (1997)
• Sampson Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Southwestern Community College $ 214,824 (1997)
• St. Augustine's College $ 219,556 (1997)
• University of North Carolina-Charlotte $ 200,651 (1997)
• University of North Carolina-Greensboro $ 234,332 (1997)
• University of North Carolina-Pembroke $ 210,045 (1997)
• Vance-Granville Community College $ 229,056 (1997)
• Western Carolina University $ 227,964 (1997)
• Wilkes Community College $ 222,822 (1997)
• Wilson Community/Technical College $ 224,183 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Piedmont Community College $ 236,541 (1998)
• Elizabeth City State University $ 537,694 (1998)
• Fayetteville State University $ 395,352 (1998)
• James Sprunt Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Lees-McRae College $ 450,554 (1998)
• North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs $ 450,554 (1998)
• North Carolina State University $ 582,510 (1998)
• Southeastern Community College $ 576,996 (1998)
• St. Augustine's College $ 630,918 (1998)
• Western Carolina University $ 270,357 (1998)
• Western Piedmont Community College $ 450,554 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Appalachian State University $ 389,968 (1999)
• Bladen County Schools $ 324,579 (1999)
• Central Piedmont Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Chowan College $ 267,124 (1999)
• Elizabeth City State University $ 315,593 (1999)
• Fayetteville State University $ 244,391 (1999)
• Halifax County Schools $ 246,867 (1999)
• James Sprunt Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Johnson C. Smith University $ 264,371 (1999)
• Mars Hill College $ 261,551 (1999)
• North Carolina A&T State University $ 378,398 (1999)
• North Carolina State University $ 439,129 (1999)
• Southeastern Community College $ 269,935 (1999)
• Southwestern Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• St. Augustine's College $ 298,677 (1999)
• University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill $ 387,240 (1999)

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• University of North Carolina-Pembroke $ 265,375 (1999)
• Wilson Community/Technical College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Winston-Salem State University $ 287,853 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Johnson C. Smith University $ 236,335 (1999)
• Western Carolina University $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NORTH DAKOTA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fort Totten School District $ 420,000 (2000)
• Griggs County Central Schools $ 797,952 (2000)
• Minot Public Schools $ 469,650 (2000)
• North Valley Vo-Tech Center $ 198,500 (1998)
• Richland County Consortium $ 592,273 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Turtle Mountain Community College $ 183,211 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY
2001Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, North Dakota will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, North Dakota will receive $530,137 in
program funds.

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• North Dakota Association of Tribal Colleges $ 779,600 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Valley City State University $ 411,387 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• University of North Dakota $ 320,489 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bismarck Public School District #1 $ 7,282,557 (1998)
• Grand Forks Public School District #1 $ 4,501,936 (1997)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of North Dakota $ 276,059 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• North Dakota State University $ 223,827 (1999)
• University of North Dakota $ 221,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dickinson State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Little Hoop Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• North Dakota State University $ 311,174 (1997)
• Sitting Bull College $ 199,667 (1997)
• Turtle Mountain Community College $ 206,304 (1997)
• United Tribes Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Mary $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of North Dakota-Grand Forks $ 237,692 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Little Hoop Community College $ 212,052 (1998)

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• University of Mary $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of North Dakota $ 346,000 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• North Dakota State University $ 379,032 (1999)
• North Dakota State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of North Dakota $ 342,450 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• CNMI Public School System $ 59,980 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, the Northern Mariana Islands will receive $247,810 in
program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, the Northern Mariana Islands will
receive $100,550 in program funds.

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Northern Marianas College $ 236,866 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Northern Marianas College $ 727,865 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

OHIO

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

297
21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alliance City School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Canton City Schools $ 599,897 (2000)
• Cleveland Municipal School District $ 1,144,068 (2000)
• Cleveland Municipal School District $ 400,000 (1999)
• Columbus Public Schools $ 593,670 (2000)
• Columbus Public Schools $ 566,397 (1999)
• East Cleveland City Schools $ 199,040 (2000)
• East Cleveland City Schools $ 194,583 (1998)
• Firelands Local School District $ 415,334 (2000)
• Lorain City Schools $ 400,000 (1999)
• Massillon City School District $ 482,216 (1999)
• Maysville Local School District $ 330,000 (2000)
• Norwood City Schools $ 649,721 (2000)
• Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District $ 535,217 (2000)
• Port Clinton City Schools $ 100,000 (1998)
• Portsmouth City Schools $ 998,257 (2000)
• Preble County Educational Center $ 621,250 (1999)
• Princeton City School District $ 352,531 (2000)
• Putnam County Educational Service Center $ 378,345 (1999)
• Scioto County Joint Vocational Schools $ 5,199,167 (2000)
• Scioto County Joint Vocational Schools $ 1,998,320 (1999)
• Springfield City School District $ 552,441 (1999)
• Vinton County Local School District $ 1,117,669 (2000)
• Warren Public Schools $ 150,024 (2000)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Ohio State Department of Education $ 525,600 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Findlay $ 249,235 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Ohio will receive $50,003,776 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Family Solutions $ 664,251 (1999)
• Labor Management Cooperative Council $ 532,859 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Ohio will receive $8,575,319 in
program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Elyria City Schools $ 400,000 (2000)
• Toledo Public Schools $ 363,069 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Ohio Board of Regents $ 1,275,689 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Canton City Schools $ 487,178 (2000)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 312,000 (1999)
• Lorain City Schools $ 707,841 (1999)
• Shawnee State University $ 412,000 (1999)
• University of Akron $ 271,722 (1999)
• University of Cincinnati $ 385,600 (1999)
• University of Toledo $ 551,274 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Columbus City School District $ 208,377 (1999)
• Youngstown City School District $ 112,336 (2000)

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New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000
$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Greene JROTC Academy (Dayton) 1998

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Bowling Green State University $ 1,477,860 (2000)
• Cleveland State University $ 1,118,551 (2000)
• Kent State University $ 1,158,802 (1999)
• Miami University $ 570,003 (1999)
• Ohio State University $ 1,189,562 (2000)
• Ohio University $ 376,849 (2000)
• University of Cincinnati $ 1,254,652 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Kent State University $ 2,099,374 (2000)
• Ohio State University $ 2,060,423 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Ohio State Department of Education $ 6,562,500 (1998)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• State of Ohio $30,056,270 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cleveland Municipal School District $ 2,790,000 (1999)
• Columbus City School District $ 2,632,928 (1999)
• Toledo Public Schools $ 2,789,314 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Hillard City School District $ 48,200 (2000)
• Toledo Public Schools $ 62,426 (2000)
• Westerville City Schools $ 50,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Cincinnati Public Schools $ 1,523,866 (2000)
• Cleveland Municipal School District $ 926,610 (2000)
• Reynoldsburg City Schools $ 233,278 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Bowling Green State University $ 789,636 (2000)
• Youngstown State University $ 681,984 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Ohio State Department of Education $ 1,200,501 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Polaris Joint Vocational School District $ 9,283,687 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 252,211 (1998)
• Ohio Education Commission $ 505,895 (1998)
• Shawnee State University $ 287,454 (1998)
• University of Cincinnati/Claremont College $ 197,676 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Akron University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Kent State University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Oberlin College $ 221,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Agricultural Technical Institute $ 212,402 (1997)
• Bowling Green State University $ 403,195 (1997)
• Central State University $ 239,348 (1997)
• Cincinnati State Community/Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Cleveland State University $ 369,205 (1997)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 212,721 (1997)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• David N. Myers College $ 200,326 (1997)
• Hocking College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Kent State University $ 314,255 (1997)
• Lourdes College $ 191,392 (1997)
• Oberlin College $ 227,092 (1997)
• Ohio University-Athens $ 222,662 (1997)
• Shawnee State University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Sinclair Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Washington State Community College $ 206,330 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bowling Green State University $ 264,450 (1998)
• Case Western Reserve University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Cincinnati Youth Collaborative $ 310,750 (1998)
• Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc. $ 197,676 (1998)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 449,924 (1998)

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• Ohio Dominican College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Ohio Education Commission $ 197,676 (1998)
• Shawnee State University $ 225,277 (1998)
• University of Akron $ 346,860 (1998)
• University of Cincinnati $ 235,888 (1998)
• Washington State Community College $ 234,990 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Akron University $ 420,275 (1999)
• Baldwin-Wallace College $ 375,873 (1999)
• Bowling Green State University $ 302,806 (1999)
• Case Western Reserve University $ 438,153 (1999)
• Central State University $ 424,345 (1999)
• Cleveland State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Columbus State Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 296,208 (1999)
• Cuyahoga Community College $ 269,534 (1999)
• Kent State University $ 411,664 (1999)
• Kent State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Lourdes College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Mount St. Joseph College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Oberlin College $ 338,874 (1999)
• Ohio Dominican College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Ohio State University Research Foundation $ 244,470 (1999)
• Ohio State University-Wooster $ 254,450 (1999)
• Ohio University-Athens $ 299,961 (1999)
• Ohio Wesleyan University $ 420,958 (1999)
• Shawnee State University $ 251,884 (1999)
• Sinclair Community College $ 356,127 (1999)
• University of Cincinnati $ 503,238 (1999)
• University of Cincinnati $ 274,665 (1999)
• University of Cincinnati $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Toledo $ 335,093 (1999)
• Washington State Community College $ 205,400 (1999)

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• Wittenberg University $ 427,904 (1999)
• Youngstown State University $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Akron University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Kent State University $ 206,000 (1999)
• Shawnee State University $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

OKLAHOMA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Altus Public Schools $ 87,853 (1999)
• Anadarko Public Schools $ 487,693 (2000)
• Arkoma Public Schools $ 262,641 (2000)
• Briggs Elementary School $ 189,439 (1999)
• Byng School District $ 386,368 (1999)
• Coalgate Public Schools $ 403,734 (1999)
• Colcord Public Schools $ 234,020 (2000)
• Cushing Public Schools $ 238,100 (1998)
• Eufaula Public Schools $ 508,802 (2000)
• Fort Cobb-Broxton School District $ 405,069 (2000)
• Guymon Public Schools $ 272,304 (2000)
• Hobart Public Schools I-001 $ 419,814 (2000)
• Hugo City Schools $ 67,424 (2000)
• Latta Public Schools $ 671,438 (2000)
• Locust Grove Independent School $ 196,751 (2000)
• Madill Public School District $ 207,132 (1999)
• Maryetta Public Schools $ 132,443 (2000)
• McCurtain County Education Corporation $ 400,366 (2000)
• Miami Public Schools $ 280,996 (2000)
• Morrison School District $ 464,874 (2000)
• Mosely Public Schools $ 198,251 (2000)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 716,110 (2000)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 459,525 (1998)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 375,017 (1999)
• Osage County Interlocal Cooperative $ 407,348 (1998)
• Osage County Interlocal Cooperative $ 327,015 (2000)
• Panola Public Schools $ 199,746 (2000)
• Pocola Public Schools $ 252,900 (2000)
• Poteau Public Schools I-29 $ 163,223 (2000)
• Quapaw Public Schools $ 190,996 (2000)
• Skelly School $ 179,703 (1999)
• Tenkiller Public Schools $ 198,092 (2000)
• Vian Independent School District $ 234,021 (2000)
• Wagoner Public Schools I-19 $ 438,140 (2000)

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• Whitefield Public Schools $ 169,817 (2000)
• White Oak Public Schools $ 193,865 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Central Oklahoma $ 199,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of Central Oklahoma $ 158,500 (2000)
• University of Oklahoma $ 90,055 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 95,652 (2000)
• Tenkiller Public Schools $ 227,813 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Oklahoma will receive $14,662,970 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• American Indian Resource Center $ 483,380 (2000)
• Oklahoma City Community College $ 442,942 (2000)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Oklahoma will receive $2,694,552 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Madill Public Schools $ 236,081 (2000)
• McAlester Public Schools $ 302,868 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education $ 4,030,833 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Checotah Independent School District #19 $ 149,308 (1999)
• Dewar Independent School District #8 $ 90,118 (2000)
• East Central University $ 297,000 (1999)
• Jay Independent School District #1 $ 162,795 (1999)
• Locust Grove Independent School District #17 $ 165,459 (1999)
• Miami Public Schools $ 132,328 (1999)
• Muskogee Independent School District #20 $ 373,163 (1999)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 2,910,824 (1999)
• Redlands Community College $ 200,297 (2000)
• Stilwell Independent School District #25 $ 269,481 (1999)
• Tahlequah Independent School District #35 $ 167,174 (1999)

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• Tulsa County Independent School District #1 $ 942,986 (1999)
• Watts Independent School District #4 $ 161,060 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• McAlester Public Schools $ 147,491 (1999)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 500,490 (2000)
• Oklahoma City Public Schools $ 261,077 (1999)
• Tahlequah Public Schools $ 306,561 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University $ 830,313 (2000)
• Tulsa Community College $ 728,244 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oklahoma State Department of Education $ 3,000,000 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oklahoma State Department of Education $ 7,500,000 (2000)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Idabel Public Schools $ 651,312 (1999)
• Tahlequah Public Schools $ 912,862 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Putnam City Public Schools $ 150,000 (2000)
• Tulsa Public Schools $ 50,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education $ 107,274 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fairview Public Schools $ 5,448,001 (1997)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Carl Albert State College $ 399,919 (1998)
• East Central University $ 335,772 (1998)
• Rogers University $ 498,281 (1998)
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 376,170 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Cameron University $ 204,100 (1999)
• East Central University $ 223,427 (1999)
• University of Central Oklahoma $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Oklahoma $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bacone College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Cameron University $ 274,041 (1997)
• Carl Albert State College $ 288,274 (1997)
• East Central University $ 334,660 (1997)
• Eastern Oklahoma State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Langston University $ 365,964 (1997)
• Murray State College $ 264,044 (1997)
• Northeastern State University $ 203,714 (1997)
• Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City $ 205,367 (1997)
• Redlands Community College $ 206,028 (1997)
• Rogers State College $ 261,845 (1997)

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• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 244,092 (1997)
• University of Oklahoma $ 349,853 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• American Indian Resource Center $ 262,716 (1998)
• Cameron University $ 267,400 (1998)
• Carl Albert State College $ 236,866 (1998)
• East Central University $ 414,667 (1998)
• Langston University $ 277,828 (1998)
• Rogers University $ 230,609 (1998)
• Rose State College $ 274,498 (1998)
• Seminole State College $ 248,131 (1998)
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 307,743 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Bacone College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Cameron University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Carl Albert State College $ 320,744 (1999)
• Chickasaw Foundation $ 246,867 (1999)
• Chickasaw Foundation $ 205,400 (1999)
• Choctaw Nation $ 377,697 (1999)
• Conners State College $ 261,636 (1999)
• Conners State College $ 205,400 (1999)
• East Central University $ 446,629 (1999)
• East Central University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Langston University $ 328,446 (1999)
• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Oklahoma City Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Oklahoma State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City $ 246,867 (1999)

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• Redlands Community College $ 245,550 (1999)
• Rogers State University $ 321,248 (1999)
• Seminole State College $ 289,027 (1999)
• Seminole State College $ 260,835 (1999)
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 415,970 (1999)
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University $ 328,252 (1999)
• University of Central Oklahoma $ 205,400 (1999)
• Western Oklahoma State College $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Carl Albert State College $ 297,273 (1999)
• Choctaw Nation $ 236,335 (1999)
• East Central University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Rogers State University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University $ 301,876 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

OREGON

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Beaverton School District #48-J $ 353,632 (1999)
• Crook County School District $ 353,375 (1999)
• Crook Deschutes Education Service District $ 576,312 (1999)
• Eugene School District #4-J $ 1,761,759 (2000)
• Gervais School District #1 $ 376,119 (2000)
• Jackson County School District #6 $ 125,980 (1998)
• Jefferson School District #14-J $ 258,472 (1999)
• Klamath County School District $ 743,542 (1999)
• LaGrande School District #1 $ 179,825 (1999)
• Lane Education Service District $ 1,377,613 (1999)
• Lincoln County School District $ 198,706 (1999)
• Newburg School District #29-J $ 275,446 (2000)
• Ontario Public Schools $ 39,000 (1999)
• Oregon Trail School District #46 $ 372,379 (1999)
• Portland Public Schools $ 688,334 (2000)
• Region #9 Education Service District $ 300,936 (2000)
• Salem-Keizer Public Schools $ 633,901 (2000)
• Salem-Keizer Public Schools $ 200,000 (1998)
• Santiam Canyon School District #129-J $ 142,571 (1999)
• South Lane School District #45-J $ 144,148 (2000)
• St. Helens School District #502 $ 287,100 (1999)
• Sweet Home School District #55 $ 559,731 (2000)
• Three Rivers School District $ 348,070 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oregon State Department of Education $ 18,000 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southern Oregon University $ 226,500 (1999)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Lewis and Clark College $ 206,895 (1999)
• Southern Oregon University $ 165,000 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Lewis and Clark College $ 219,066 (2000)
• Lewis and Clark College $ 158,800 (1999)
• Ontarion School District $ 249,350 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Oregon will receive $12,533,025 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Oregon will receive $2,094,703 in
program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Portland Community College $ 536,800 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oregon University System $ 1,405,836 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Crook County School District $ 108,069 (1999)
• Eugene School District #4-J $ 528,100 (2000)
• Eugene School District #4-J $ 314,228 (1999)
• Lane Education Service District $ 506,684 (2000)
• Lincoln County School District $ 406,415 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• David Douglas High School (Portland) 1996
• Rex Putnam High School (Milwaukee) 1999

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Chemeketa Community College $ 1,049,904 (1999)
• Portland State University $ 1,115,708 (1999)
• University of Oregon $ 1,286,490 (2000)
• Western Oregon University $ 1,307,783 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Intl. Society for Technology in Education $ 2,694,000 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oregon State Department of Education $ 2,000,000 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Oregon State Department of Education $ 6,243,775 (1999)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Crook Deschutes Education Service District $ 929,988 (1999)
• Gresham-Barlow School District $ 1,070,017 (2000)
• School District #1 $ 2,748,001 (1999)
• Springfield School District $ 2,779,204 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Hermiston School District $ 47,860 (2000)
• Portland School District #1 $ 250,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Beaverton School District #48-J $ 297,631 (2000)
• David Douglas School District #40 $ 308,864 (2000)
• Eugene School District $ 252,092 (2000)
• North Clackamas School District $ 519,041 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Oregon Board of Higher Education $ 1,617,241 (1999)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Oregon State University $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Oregon $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chemeketa Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Clatsop Community College $ 206,357 (1997)
• Lane Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Portland State University $ 253,690 (1997)
• Southern Oregon State College $ 192,864 (1997)
• Southwestern Oregon Community College $ 206,355 (1997)
• Umpqua Community College $ 189,979 (1997)
• University of Oregon $ 379,330 (1997)
• Western Oregon University $ 233,588 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chemeketa Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Clatsop Community College $ 473,688 (1998)
• Portland State University $ 485,324 (1998)
• Southwestern Oregon Community College $ 248,458 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Chemeketa Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Clatsop Community College $ 242,008 (1999)
• Linfield College $ 296,982 (1999)
• Pacific University $ 314,190 (1999)
• Portland State University $ 317,816 (1999)
• Umpqua Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Western Oregon University $ 205,400 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

PENNSYLVANIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District $ 233,119 (1999)
• Allentown City School District $ 167,704 (1999)
• Alliance for Progress Charter School $ 250,000 (2000)
• Bethlehem Area School District $ 604,474 (2000)
• Bethlehem Area School District $ 291,000 (1999)
• Charter School of Math, Science, Technology $ 788,987 (2000)
• Chester County Intermediate School District $ 120,000 (1999)
• Chester Uplands School District $ 1,013,669 (2000)
• Family Charter School $ 355,955 (1999)
• Farrell Area School District $ 163,223 (2000)
• Harmony Area School District $ 965,639 (1999)
• Keystone Central School District $ 351,346 (2000)
• McKeesport Area School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Philadelphia School District $ 950,124 (1999)
• Philadelphia School District $ 540,192 (1999)
• Pittsburgh School District $ 149,564 (1999)
• West Greene School District $ 100,379 (1999)
• William Penn School District $ 678,735 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Pennsylvania State Department of Education $ 150,000 (2000)

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Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Temple University $ 199,562 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Allentown College of St. Frances de Sales $ 250,000 (2000)
• Cheyney University $ 127,820 (2000)
• Philadelphia School District $ 299,788 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Pennsylvania will receive $55,252,423 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Campus Boulevard Corporation $ 463,640 (2000)
• Capital Area Intermediate Unit $ 510,853 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Pennsylvania will receive $9,245,970
in program funds.

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Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000
$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Lancaster School District $ 656,300 (2000)
• Upper Darby School District $ 577,525 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Philadelphia School District $ 378,662 (2000)

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Temple University $ 690,000 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Beaver College $ 127,674 (1999)
• Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit $ 279,200 (2000)
• Lancaster School District $ 152,082 (1999)
• Philadelphia School District $ 5,016,000 (1999)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Pennsylvania State University $ 982,059 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Pottstown School District $ 113,443 (2000)
• Warren County School District $ 112,094 (1999)
• West Greene School District $ 149,123 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Fox Chapel Area High School (Pittsburgh) 1999
• Upper St. Clair High School (Upper St. Clair) 2000

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Indiana University $ 1,703,848 (1999)
• Kutztown University $ 544,526 (1999)
• University of Pittsburgh $ 1,158,525 (2000)

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FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:
Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 819,217 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Pennsylvania State Department of Education $ 4,000,000 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Pennsylvania State Department of Education $30,000,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Philadelphia School District $ 2,770,742 (1999)
• Pittsburgh School District $ 1,617,248 (1999)
• Tyrone Area School District $ 611,099 (2000)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Allentown City School District $ 608,201 (2000)
• Reading School District $ 202,517 (2000)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. $ 467,909 (1998)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 325,640 (1998)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Pennsylvania $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 263,837 (1999)
• Temple University $ 223,827 (1999)
• University of Pennsylvania $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bloomsburg University $ 198,582 (1997)

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• California University of Pennsylvania $ 200,903 (1997)
• Clarion University $ 247,005 (1997)
• Drexel University $ 212,166 (1997)
• East Stroudsburg University $ 168,193 (1997)
• Harcum College $ 225,249 (1997)
• Kutztown University $ 206,333 (1997)
• Lock Haven University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Peirce Junior College $ 206,711 (1997)
• Pennsylvania Institute of Technology $ 222,636 (1997)
• Pennsylvania State University-McKeesport $ 205,944 (1997)
• Pennsylvania State University-University Park $ 206,328 (1997)
• Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre $ 198,582 (1997)
• Philadelphia Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Reading Area Community College $ 234,753 (1997)
• Seton Hall College $ 196,532 (1997)
• Slippery Rock University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Temple University $ 206,482 (1997)
• University of Pennsylvania $ 205,388 (1997)
• University of Pittsburgh $ 290,681 (1997)
• Westchester University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Westmoreland County Community College $ 209,177 (1997)
• Widener University $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 236,892 (1998)
• Clarion University $ 296,242 (1998)
• Delaware Valley College $ 236,542 (1998)
• Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. $ 326,005 (1998)
• Greater Erie Community Action Committee $ 385,081 (1998)
• Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 $ 225,277 (1998)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 338,691 (1998)
• Philadelphia Education Fund $ 450,554 (1998)
• Philadelphia Education Fund $ 225,277 (1998)
• Philadelphia Education Fund $ 225,277 (1998)
• Reading Area Community College $ 338,016 (1998)

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• Seton Hall College $ 326,247 (1998)
• University of Pennsylvania $ 395,352 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Kutztown University $ 200,000 (2000)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 250,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Bloomsburg University $ 357,757 (1999)
• California University of Pennsylvania $ 319,234 (1999)
• Chatham College $ 313,500 (1999)
• Clarion University $ 357,497 (1999)
• East Stroudsburg University $ 369,865 (1999)
• Greater Erie Community Action Committee $ 205,400 (1999)
• Gwyneed-Mercy College $ 276,209 (1999)
• Harcum College $ 299,194 (1999)
• Kutztown University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Lincoln University $ 365,190 (1999)
• Lock Haven University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Millersville University $ 353,512 (1999)
• Pennsylvania State University-University Park $ 403,245 (1999)
• Philadelphia Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• St. Francis College $ 381,638 (1999)
• Swarthmore College $ 318,943 (1999)
• Temple University $ 360,401 (1999)
• University of Pennsylvania $ 414,306 (1999)
• University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia $ 321,822 (1999)

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• University of Pittsburgh $ 425,025 (1999)
• Wilkes University $ 328,375 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Pennsylvania State University $ 266,498 (1999)
• Temple University $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

PUERTO RICO

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico $ 490,172 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Puerto Rico Department of Education $ 48,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• American University of Puerto Rico $ 165,645 (1999)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 199,015 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY
2001Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Puerto Rico will receive $43,827,419 in program funds.

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Puerto Rico will receive $6,451,950 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Colegio Universitario Del Este $ 393,583 (2000)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 429,492 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 348,956 (2000)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 172,800 (2000)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 155,500 (1999)
• Pontifical Catholic University $ 240,000 (1999)
• Universidad del Turaco $ 290,759 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Hispanic Educational Telecommunications $ 1,997,051 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Puerto Rico $ 919,362 (2000)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Puerto Rico Department of Education $ 2,625,000 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 392,186 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 223,827 (1999)
• Pontifical Catholic University $ 281,607 (1999)
• University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras $ 223,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• American University of Puerto Rico $ 227,929 (1997)
• Bayamon Central University $ 250,445 (1997)
• Caribbean University $ 273,384 (1997)
• Colegio Universitario Del Este $ 263,936 (1997)
• Humacao Community College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 348,288 (1997)

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• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 206,328 (1997)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 200,903 (1997)
• Polytechnica University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Pontifical Catholic University $ 364,193 (1997)
• Technological College of San Juan $ 229,659 (1997)
• Universidad Del Turabo $ 206,318 (1997)
• Universidad Metropolitana $ 206,327 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo $ 217,256 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Baymon $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Carolina $ 322,142 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Cayey $ 371,358 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Humacao $ 272,995 (1997)
• University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras $ 274,536 (1997)
• University of the Sacred Heart $ 407,157 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 445,861 (1998)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 237,054 (1998)
• Universidad Del Turabo $ 275,941 (1998)
• Universidad Metropolitana $ 208,639 (1998)
• University of Puerto Rico-Humacao $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras $ 416,157 (1998)
• Upr University $ 225,277 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 191,197 (2000)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Univeristy of Puerto Rico $ 185,292 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 271,078 (1999)
• ASPIRA Association, Inc. $ 244,877 (1999)
• Bayamon Central University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Caribbean University $ 262,438 (1999)
• Colegio Universitario Del Este $ 323,770 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 427,932 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 328,497 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 321,803 (1999)
• Pontifical Catholic University $ 246,867 (1999)
• Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon $ 242,599 (1999)
• Universidad Del Turabo $ 277,160 (1999)
• University of Puerto Rico-Carolina $ 283,445 (1999)
• University of Puerto Rico-Cayey $ 290,062 (1999)
• University of Puerto Rico-Humacao $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras $ 246,867 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 266,498 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 206,000 (1999)
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

RHODE ISLAND

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Central Falls School District $ 396,395 (2000)
• Newport Public Schools $ 199,800 (1999)
• Pawtucket School Department $ 408,022 (2000)
• Providence School Department $ 586,739 (1999)
• Woonsocket School Department $ 360,007 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Rhode Island State Department of Education $ 10,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Brown University $ 238,535 (1999)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Brown University $ 206,560 (1999)

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Rhode Island will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Rhode Island will receive $711,720 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Rhode Island Office of Higher Education $ 1,619,136 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Rhode Island $ 1,080,656 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Rhode Island State Department of Education $ 1,134,737 (1998)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• State of Rhode Island $ 4,000,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Newport Public Schools $ 899,565 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Rhode Island State Department of Education $ 1,079,898 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Rhode Island Community College $ 594,448 (1998)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Rhode Island College $ 266,390 (1997)
• Rhode Island Community College $ 261,256 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Rhode Island Community College $ 372,965 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Rhode Island College $ 473,858 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

SOUTH CAROLINA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allendale School District $ 762,411 (1999)
• Anderson School District #5 $ 585,426 (1999)
• Beck Academy of Languages $ 53,050 (1999)
• Charleston County School District $ 698,796 (1999)
• Colleton County School District $ 760,520 (2000)
• Darlington County School District $ 384,053 (2000)
• Dillon School District #3 $ 913,617 (1999)
• Edgefield School District $ 84,964 (1999)
• Education Redirection Charter School $ 143,140 (1999)
• Florence School District #1 $ 508,471 (2000)
• Greenville County School District $ 903,848 (1999)
• Lancaster County School District $ 885,420 (2000)
• Lancaster County School District $ 176,733 (1999)
• Latta School District #3 $ 915,513 (2000)
• Lexington County School District #3 $ 430,729 (1999)
• McCormick County School District #1 $ 556,032 (1998)
• Richland County School District #1 $ 796,849 (2000)
• Richland County School District #1 $ 364,571 (1999)
• Spartanburg School District #3 $ 889,737 (1998)
• Spartanburg School District #3 $ 884,970 (2000)
• Sumter County Board of Education $ 480,725 (1999)
• Sumter School District #17 $ 875,000 (1999)
• Williamsburg County School District $ 1,209,730 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, South Carolina will receive $15,709,106 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• United Way of Midlands $ 643,780 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, South Carolina will receive
$2,824,693 in program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allendale County School District $ 335,912 (2000)
• Lexington and Richland Counties $ 278,925 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• South Carolina Comm. on Higher Education $ 1,891,766 (1999)
FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Claflin College $ 400,000 (1999)
• Technical College of the Low Country $ 110,000 (1999)

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Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000
$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Charleston County School District $ 356,832 (2000)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Walhalla High School (Walhalla) 1996

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Clemson University $ 1,280,021 (1999)
• Columbia College $ 279,406 (1999)
• Francis Marion University $ 631,679 (2000)
• Newberry College $ 697,507 (2000)
• Winthrop University $ 483,632 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• South Carolina State Department of Education $ 1,102,603 (2000)

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000
$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Anderson School District #5 $ 1,857,951 (1999)
• Richland County School District #1 $ 2,726,351 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Charleston County School District $ 258,736 (2000)
• Sumter School District #17 $ 308,871 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• South Carolina State University $ 1,519,080 (1999)
• University of South Carolina $ 949,641 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• South Carolina State Department of Education $ 866,363 (1999)

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Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000
$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• McCormick County School District $ 6,565,269 (1999)
• Greenville County School District $ 4,831,565 (1997)
• Richland County School District #1 $ 4,372,482 (1997)
• Sumter School District #2 $ 3,176,913 (1997)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Trident Technical College $ 448,312 (1998)
• University of South Carolina-Columbia $ 383,295 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of South Carolina $ 205,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Allen University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Claflin College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Greenville Technical College $ 277,018 (1997)
• Horry-George Town Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Midlands Technical College-Airport $ 198,582 (1997)

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• Midlands Technical College-Beltline $ 198,582 (1997)
• Morris College $ 204,033 (1997)
• Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College $ 206,327 (1997)
• Piedmont Technical College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Spartanburg Methodist College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Spartanburg Technical College $ 195,048 (1997)
• Technical College of the Low Country $ 198,582 (1997)
• Tri-County Technical College $ 232,863 (1997)
• Trident Technical College $ 233,365 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Beaufort $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Columbia $ 236,450 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Lancaster $ 93,522 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Spartanburg $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Sumter $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of South Carolina-Union $ 198,582 (1997)
• Voorhees College $ 198,582 (1997)
• York Technical College $ 200,892 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Florence-Darlington Technical College $ 250,688 (1998)
• Horry-George Town Technical College $ 268,429 (1998)
• Midlands Technical College $ 276,212 (1998)
• Piedmont Technical College $ 236,884 (1998)
• Technical College of the Low Country $ 264,051 (1998)
• Tri-County Technical College $ 312,203 (1998)
• Trident Technical College $ 306,420 (1998)
• University of South Carolina-Columbia $ 263,317 (1998)
• Williamsburg Technical College $ 232,452 (1998)
• York Technical College $ 240,030 (1998)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Benedict College $ 332,724 (1999)
• Claflin College $ 461,779 (1999)
• College of Charleston $ 366,246 (1999)
• Florence-Darlington Technical College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Greenville Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Midlands Technical College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Morris College $ 281,413 (1999)
• Piedmont Technical College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Technical College of the Low Country $ 276,796 (1999)
• Tri-County Technical College $ 337,600 (1999)
• University of South Carolina $ 426,765 (1999)
• University of South Carolina-Lancaster $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of South Carolina-Spartanburg $ 245,103 (1999)
• Voorhees College $ 284,528 (1999)
• Williamsburg Technical College $ 285,731 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Chaflin College $ 266,498 (1999)
• Trident Technical College $ 189,290 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

SOUTH DAKOTA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Black Hills Special Services Cooperative $ 374,946 (1999)
• Eagle Butte School District #20-1 $ 199,690 (1999)
• Lake Central School District #39-2 $ 382,764 (2000)
• Little Wound School $ 509,210 (2000)
• Mid-Central Educational Cooperative $ 1,578,527 (2000)
• Prairie Learning Center Consortium $ 451,366 (1999)
• Shannon County Schools $ 396,608 (2000)
• Sioux Falls School District #49-5 $ 397,783 (1999)
• Smee School District #15-3 $ 258,071 (2000)
• St. Francis Indian School $ 300,656 (1999)
• Todd County School District #66-1 $ 336,698 (1998)
• Todd County School District #66-1 $ 318,915 (1999)
• Watertown School District #14-4 $ 148,099 (2000)
• Wosley Public Schools $ 76,519 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• South Dakota State Department of Education $ 10,105 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, South Dakota will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Sinte Gleska University $ 737,205 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, South Dakota will receive $566,418 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Sinte Gleska University $ 168,477 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Crazy Horse Schools $ 101,732 (1999)
• Pierre Indian Learning Center $ 45,161 (1999)

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Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000
$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Black Hills State University $ 1,306,352 (1999)
• Sisseton Wahpeton Community College $ 313,403 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Rapid City Area Schools #51-4 $ 599,208 (2000)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Black Hills Special Services $ 9,988,655 (1998)
• Mid-Central Educational Cooperative $ 8,894,468 (1999)
• Todd County School District #66-1 $ 3,555,921 (1997)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Black Hills State University $ 202,836 (1997)
• Dakota Wesleyan University $ 200,768 (1997)
• Northern State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Oglala Lakota College $ 205,728 (1997)
• Sinte Gleska University $ 237,236 (1997)
• University of South Dakota $ 195,221 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of South Dakota $ 315,649 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Black Hills State University $ 334,002 (1999)
• Northern State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of South Dakota $ 360,337 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of South Dakota $ 236,335 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

TENNESSEE

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Blount County Schools $ 389,098 (2000)
• Claiborne County School System $ 119,140 (2000)
• Cleveland City Schools $ 564,129 (2000)
• Dyer County School System $ 357,618 (2000)
• Greene County Schools $ 100,000 (1999)
• Hamilton County Board of Education $ 650,177 (1998)
• Hamilton County Board of Education $ 614,859 (2000)
• Kingsport City Schools $ 203,382 (1999)
• Memphis City Schools $ 1,720,629 (1999)
• Memphis City Schools $ 1,273,645 (1998)
• Murfreesboro City School System $ 723,901 (2000)
• Nashville Metropolitan Public Schools $ 1,235,590 (2000)
• Sumner County Board of Education $ 390,012 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Tennessee State Department of Education $ 400,150 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• University of Tennessee $ 192,746 (2000)

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FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:
Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Franklin Special School District $ 76,843 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Tennessee will receive $21,746,713 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority $ 889,133 (1999)
• Nashville READ $ 372,947 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Tennessee will receive $3,787,765 in
program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 541,805 (2000)

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Nashville Metropolitan Public Schools $ 297,504 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Dyersburg State Community College $ 345,621 (1999)
• Memphis City Schools $ 607,069 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 237,394 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 227,731 (2000)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 427,200 (2000)
• Vanderbilt University $ 319,294 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 1,170,339 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Dickson County Board of Education $ 110,767 (1999)
• Hamilton County Board of Education $ 347,366 (2000)
• Hickman County Board of Education $ 174,488 (2000)
• Memphis City Schools $ 533,957 (1999)

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• Nashville Metropolitan Public Schools $ 535,189 (2000)
• Robertson County Board of Education $ 210,584 (2000)
• Sumner County Board of Education $ 391,506 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Tennessee Technological University $ 834,859 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Vanderbilt University $ 2,822,303 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative $ 929,359 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Anderson County Board of Education $ 50,000 (2000)
• Jefferson County Board of Education $ 50,000 (2000)

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FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:
Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Sevier County Schools $ 154,435 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 697,994 (1999)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 407,228 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Tennessee State Department of Education $ 544,104 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Austin Peay State University $ 320,263 (1998)
• University of Tennessee $ 348,580 (1998)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 197,676 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• East Tennessee State University $ 223,827 (1999)
• Middle Tennessee State University $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 276,781 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Memphis $ 221,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Austin Peay State University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Dyersburg State Community College $ 227,411 (1997)
• East Tennessee State University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Hiwassee College $ 203,893 (1997)
• Lane College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Lemoyne-Owen College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Lincoln Memorial University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Martin Methodist College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Northeast State Community/Technical College $ 209,801 (1997)
• Tennessee State University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Tusculum College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 200,896 (1997)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 247,148 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative $ 238,083 (1998)
• Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority $ 273,262 (1998)
• East Tennessee State University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Girls, Inc., of Memphis $ 273,682 (1998)
• Girls, Inc., of Memphis $ 197,676 (1998)
• Hiwassee College $ 236,866 (1998)
• Lane College $ 253,512 (1998)

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• Tennessee State University $ 236,866 (1998)
• Tusculum College $ 255,832 (1998)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 282,784 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Austin Peay State University $ 360,190 (1999)
• Austin Peay State University $ 308,670 (1999)
• Austin Peay State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority $ 246,867 (1999)
• Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority $ 205,400 (1999)
• Dyersbug State Community College $ 253,423 (1999)
• East Tennessee State University $ 348,199 (1999)
• East Tennessee State University $ 233,690 (1999)
• East Tennessee State University-Bristol $ 205,400 (1999)
• Hiwassee College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Lane College $ 403,701 (1999)
• Lemoyne-Owen College $ 1,943,999 (1999)
• Lincoln Memorial University $ 260,694 (1999)
• Shelby State Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Tennessee State University $ 389,390 (1999)
• Tusculum College $ 345,300 (1999)
• Tusculum College $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Tennessee $ 283,440 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 335,466 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 300,522 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $ 206,000 (1999)
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

TEXAS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

366
21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Austin Independent School District $ 558,298 (1999)
• Blanco Independent School District $ 405,953 (2000)
• Brownsville Independent School District $ 1,353,140 (2000)
• Corpus Christi Independent School District $ 1,107,137 (2000)
• Corpus Christi Independent School District $ 482,098 (1999)
• Crosbyton Independent School District $ 115,100 (1998)
• Dallas Independent School District $ 1,731,119 (1999)
• Edgewood Independent School District $ 253,588 (1999)
• Harris County Department of Education $ 2,131,605 (2000)
• Houston Independent School District $ 2,279,838 (1998)
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD $ 249,373 (2000)
• Irving Independent School District $ 283,331 (2000)
• Irving Independent School District $ 145,878 (2000)
• Irving Independent School District $ 139,615 (2000)
• Irving Independent School District $ 103,026 (1998)
• Lockhart Independent School District $ 912,462 (2000)
• Lubbock Independent School District $ 693,702 (1999)
• Lubbock Independent School District $ 322,414 (1999)
• Martin's Mill Independent School District $ 148,217 (1998)
• Mission Consolidated ISD $ 2,653,249 (2000)
• Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD $ 225,859 (2000)
• North East Community Education $ 200,000 (1998)
• Northside Independent School District $ 594,623 (1999)
• Odem-Edroy Independent School District $ 244,498 (1999)
• Pegasus Charter School $ 1,529,345 (2000)
• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo District $ 199,937 (1999)
• Progresso Independent School District $ 423,643 (2000)
• Renaissance Charter School $ 225,444 (1999)
• Rio Hondo Independent School District $ 199,574 (1998)
• San Antonio Independent School District $ 622,252 (2000)
• San Antonio Independent School District $ 513,157 (1999)
• San Benito Independent School District $ 2,301,559 (1999)
• Sanchez Charter High School $ 122,958 (2000)

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• Waco Independent School District $ 676,726 (2000)
• Weatherford Independent School District $ 265,254 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Texas Education Agency $ 1,296,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Sam Houston State University $ 191,765 (1999)
• Texas A&M University $ 248,935 (2000)
• Texas Woman's University $ 239,153 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 199,817 (1999)
• University of Texas-Permian Basin $ 249,444 (2000)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Houston Baptist University $ 231,030 (1999)
• Region 9 Education Service Center $ 40,790 (2000)
• Sam Houston State University $ 247,566 (1999)
• Southern Methodist University $ 243,839 (1999)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 202,853 (2000)
• Texas A&M University $ 230,659 (2000)
• University of Houston-Clear Lake $ 180,736 (1999)
• University of Houston-Downtown $ 219,276 (2000)
• University of St. Thomas $ 232,759 (2000)

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• University of St. Thomas $ 229,154 (1999)
• University of Texas-Austin $ 164,554 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 196,514 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Texas A&M Research Foundation $ 232,771 (2000)
• Texas Tech University $ 216,558 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Texas will receive $105,347,705 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alamo Community College District $ 613,128 (2000)
• American Institute for Learning $ 847,028 (2000)
• Houston READ Commission $ 893,160 (2000)
• Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation $ 582,402 (1999)
• North Central Texas College $ 532,477 (2000)
• Odem-Edroy Independent School District $ 359,389 (2000)
• Texas A&M University $ 581,649 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Texas will receive $18,263,237 in
program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Grand Prairie Independent School District $ 218,200 (2000)
• McAllen Independent School District $ 398,975 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Texas Education Agency $ 4,814,983 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Austin Independent School District $ 2,163,359 (2000)
• Baylor University $ 1,154,699 (1999)
• El Centro College $ 324,000 (1999)
• El Paso Community College $ 475,629 (1999)
• Houston Independent School District $ 3,033,385 (1999)
• Houston Independent School District $ 2,875,582 (2000)
• Lee College $ 471,822 (1999)
• Midland College $ 335,688 (2000)
• Odessa College $ 354,480 (1999)
• Regional One Education Center $ 3,466,769 (1999)
• Stephen F. Austin State University $ 669,042 (1999)
• Texas A&M International University $ 476,695 (2000)
• Texas Woman's University $ 457,421 (1999)
• University of North Texas $ 629,480 (1999)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 1,578,528 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 183,366 (1999)
• University of Texas-San Antonio $ 360,230 (1999)

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• Weatherford College $ 393,664 (1999)
• Ysleta Independent School District $ 172,635 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• College of the Mainland $ 921,122 (1999)
• Stephen F. Austin State University $ 1,653,418 (1999)
• University of Texas Medical Branch $ 1,119,968 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alief Independent School District $ 278,696 (1999)
• Amarillo Independent School District $ 511,274 (1999)
• Austin Independent School District $ 534,782 (1999)
• Brooks County Independent School District $ 203,600 (2000)
• Bryan Independent School District $ 367,675 (2000)
• Canutillo Independent School District $ 132,421 (1999)
• Clear Creek Independent School District $ 261,858 (2000)
• Dalhart Independent School District $ 132,527 (1999)
• Dallas Independent School District $ 540,492 (1999)
• Deer Park Independent School District $ 395,805 (2000)
• Fort Bend Independent School District $ 223,340 (1999)
• Hitchcock Independent School District $ 95,444 (2000)
• Houston Independent School District $ 675,195 (1999)
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD $ 241,092 (2000)
• Marble Falls Independent School District $ 120,362 (2000)
• Medina Valley Independent School District $ 113,188 (2000)
• Mission Cons. Independent School District $ 279,643 (1999)
• Richardson Independent School District $ 400,000 (2000)
• San Angelo Independent School District $ 151,668 (1999)
• San Antonio Independent School District $ 498,460 (2000)
• San Marcos CISD $ 256,897 (1999)

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New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000
$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Fredericksburg High School (Fredericksburg) 2000
• Grapevine High School (Grapevine) 2000
• Michael E. DeBakey High School (Houston) 1998
• Newman Smith High School (Carrollton) 1998
• South Grand Prairie H.S. (Grand Prairie) 1999

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Angelo State University $ 446,915 (2000)
• Houston Independent School District $ 807,048 (2000)
• Texas A&M Research Foundation $ 1,389,819 (1999)
• Texas Tech University $ 244,412 (1999)
• Texas Woman's University $ 575,028 (1999)
• University of Houston $ 1,436,853 (2000)
• University of Houston-Clear Lake $ 1,009,409 (2000)
• University of North Texas $ 730,888 (2000)
• University of Texas-Austin $ 812,737 (2000)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 725,430 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of North Texas $ 1,868,124 (1999)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Texas State Department of Education $ 9,712,500 (1998)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Texas State Department of Education $35,999,855 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Georgetown Independent School District $ 1,251,394 (1999)
• Houston Independent School District $ 1,996,271 (1999)
• Northside Independent School District $ 1,782,702 (2000)
• Victoria Independent School District $ 2,787,883 (2000)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Houston Independent School District $ 248,016 (2000)
• Humble School District $ 100,612 (2000)
• New Braunfels Independent School District $ 50,000 (2000)
• Waco Independent School District $ 117,179 (2000)

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FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:
Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Hays Comprehensive ISD $ 288,052 (2000)
• Houston Independent School District $ 1,415,432 (2000)
• Irving Independent School District $ 926,610 (2000)
• San Marcos Consolidated ISD $ 308,870 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Our Lady of the Lake University $ 1,367,485 (1999)
• Texas A&M University $ 2,709,080 (1999)
• University of Houston $ 897,162 (2000)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 784,507 (2000)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 432,957 (1999)
• University of Texas-Pan American $ 374,812 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Texas Board of Educator Certification $ 3,669,794 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Allen Independent School District $ 9,248,787 (1999)

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• Region #19 ESC (El Paso) $ 9,869,164 (1998)
• San Antonio Independent School District $ 3,838,546 (1997)
• United Independent School District $ 9,458,554 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Learn, Inc. $ 310,700 (1998)
• Paris Junior College $ 277,779 (1998)
• Project Stay, Inc. $ 477,100 (1998)
• Texas Association of Developing Colleges $ 368,302 (1998)
• Texas Southern University $ 252,211 (1998)
• University of Texas-Arlington $ 409,577 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Abilene Christian University $ 223,827 (1999)
• Lamar University $ 203,700 (1999)
• Our Lady of the Lake University $ 223,827 (1999)
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville $ 227,827 (1999)
• Texas Christian University $ 221,827 (1999)
• Texas Southern University $ 207,700 (1999)
• Texas Tech University-Lubbock $ 221,827 (1999)
• Texas Woman's University $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of North Texas-Denton $ 250,412 (1999)
• University of North Texas-Fort Worth $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Texas-Arlington $ 250,812 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of the Incarnate World $ 203,700 (1999)
• West Texas A&M University $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Abilene Christian University $ 214,477 (1997)
• Alamo Community College District $ 317,515 (1997)
• Amarillo College $ 235,070 (1997)
• Coastal Bend College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 222,264 (1997)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 212,850 (1997)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 206,328 (1997)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 198,582 (1997)
• Eastfield College $ 221,450 (1997)
• El Paso Community College $ 422,453 (1997)
• Galveston College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Hill College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Houston Community College System $ 285,310 (1997)
• Jarvis Christian College $ 211,444 (1997)
• Laredo Community College $ 200,892 (1997)
• McLennan Community College $ 227,465 (1997)
• Navarro College $ 268,737 (1997)
• North Lake College $ 213,376 (1997)
• Odessa College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Our Lady of the Lake University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Palo Alto College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Paris Junior College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Paul Quinn College $ 188,040 (1997)
• Southwest Texas Junior College $ 238,534 (1997)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 200,903 (1997)
• St. Edward's University $ 247,061 (1997)
• Tarleton State University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Tarrant County Junior College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Texarkana College $ 205,423 (1997)
• Texas A&M University-Commerce $ 389,692 (1997)
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville $ 205,222 (1997)
• Texas Christian University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Texas Southern University $ 231,143 (1997)
• Trinity Valley Community College $ 223,203 (1997)

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• Tyler Junior College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Houston $ 212,793 (1997)
• University of North Texas $ 243,352 (1997)
• University of Texas-Arlington $ 256,565 (1997)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 205,771 (1997)
• University of Texas-Pan American $ 399,494 (1997)
• West Texas A&M University $ 255,666 (1997)
• Wiley College $ 198,582 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Coastal Bend College $ 236,866 (1998)
• Communities in Schools (San Antonio) $ 277,855 (1998)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 197,676 (1998)
• Greater Fort Worth Boys and Girls Club $ 450,554 (1998)
• Learn, Inc. $ 440,460 (1998)
• Paris Junior College $ 605,400 (1998)
• Project Stay, Inc. $ 430,175 (1998)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 283,877 (1998)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 225,277 (1998)
• Texarkana College $ 225,277 (1998)
• Texas Southern University $ 346,000 (1998)
• University of Houston $ 294,688 (1998)
• University of North Texas $ 319,776 (1998)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 449,900 (1998)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 219,481 (1998)
• University of Texas-Pan American $ 323,997 (1998)
• University of Texas-San Antonio $ 320,875 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Brookhaven College $ 199,048 (1999)
• Wiley College $ 167,653 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Abilene Christian University $ 277,976 (1999)
• Cedar Valley College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Coastal Bend College $ 361,946 (1999)
• Communities in Schools (San Antonio) $ 317,058 (1999)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 324,875 (1999)
• Dallas County Community College District $ 324,875 (1999)
• Eastfield College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Education Plus, Inc. $ 205,400 (1999)
• El Paso Community College $ 305,222 (1999)
• Greater Fort Worth Boys and Girls Club $ 205,400 (1999)
• Houston Community College System $ 464,583 (1999)
• Houston Community College System $ 205,400 (1999)
• Huston-Tillotson College $ 334,263 (1999)
• Huston-Tillotson College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Jarvis Christian College $ 280,254 (1999)
• Laredo Community College $ 321,616 (1999)
• McLennan Communtiy College $ 312,420 (1999)
• Midland College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Midwestern State University $ 253,628 (1999)
• Northeast Texas Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Harris Montgomery Comm. Coll. Dist. $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Lake College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Odessa College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Palo Alto College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Paris Junior College $ 297,093 (1999)
• Paul Quinn College $ 205,400 (1999)
• San Jacinto College District $ 205,400 (1999)
• Southern Methodist University $ 295,337 (1999)
• South Texas Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Southwestern Christian College $ 243,566 (1999)
• Southwestern University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Southwest Texas State University $ 296,217 (1999)
• St. Mary's University $ 374,045 (1999)

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• Sul Ross State University $ 205,400 (1999)
• Tarleton State University $ 311,406 (1999)
• Texas A&M University-Commerce $ 314,704 (1999)
• Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $ 205,400 (1999)
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville $ 280,493 (1999)
• Texas Christian University $ 396,381 (1999)
• Texas Southern University $ 360,496 (1999)
• Texas Tech University $ 388,308 (1999)
• Trinity University $ 318,606 (1999)
• University of Houston $ 358,390 (1999)
• University of North Texas $ 335,462 (1999)
• University of Texas-Arlington $ 341,386 (1999)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 300,367 (1999)
• University of Texas-El Paso $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Texas-Pan American $ 462,981 (1999)
• University of Texas-San Antonio $ 301,633 (1999)
• University of Texas-San Antonio $ 205,400 (1999)
• Weatherford College $ 205,400 (1999)
• West Texas A&M University $ 277,884 (1999)
• Wiley College $ 324,672 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville $ 206,000 (1999)
• Texas Southern University $ 302,725 (1999)
• University of Houston $ 206,000 (1999)
• University of North Texas $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Texas-Arlington $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Texas-Brownsville $ 206,000 (1999)
• University of Texas-San Antonio $ 206,000 (1999)
• Wiley College $ 266,498 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

UTAH

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Box Elder School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Carbon County School District $ 292,781 (1999)
• Granite School District $ 972,856 (1999)
• Logan City School District $ 199,595 (1999)
• North Sanpete School District $ 481,713 (2000)
• Ogden School District $ 300,000 (1998)
• Provo City School District $ 711,100 (2000)
• Provo City School District $ 682,391 (1999)
• Salt Lake City School District $ 768,025 (1999)
• San Juan School District $ 945,362 (1998)
• Uintah School District $ 880,576 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Utah State Office of Education $ 300,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• College of Eastern Utah $ 246,574 (2000)

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FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:
Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Utah State University $ 98,418 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Utah will receive $8,335,773 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Utah will receive $1,222,950 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Davis School District $ 399,282 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Provo City School District $ 1,027,728 (1999)
• San Juan School District $ 290,923 (1999)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Utah State University $ 856,360 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cache County School District $ 418,407 (1999)
• Davis School District $ 541,680 (2000)
• Granite School District $ 842,099 (2000)
• Uintah School District $ 140,990 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Brigham Young University $ 984,369 (2000)
• Utah State University $ 1,119,475 (2000)
• Westminster College $ 733,584 (2000)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Utah State Office of Education $ 500,000 (1999)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Utah State Office of Education $ 7,000,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Davis County School District $ 1,859,999 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Salt Lake City School District $ 149,427 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Davis School District $ 308,861 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Utah State Office of Education $ 1,727,608 (1999)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dixie College $ 218,456 (1997)
• Eastern Utah College $ 244,372 (1997)
• Salt Lake Community College $ 225,404 (1997)
• Snow College $ 241,176 (1997)
• Southern Utah University $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Utah $ 233,570 (1997)
• Utah State University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Utah Valley State College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Weber State University $ 284,152 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dixie College $ 294,688 (1998)
• Eastern Utah College $ 295,101 (1998)
• Snow College $ 323,915 (1998)
• Southern Utah University $ 231,832 (1998)
• Utah Valley State College $ 242,102 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Dixie College $ 311,850 (1999)
• Eastern Utah College $ 298,230 (1999)

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• Snow College $ 308,749 (1999)
• Southern Utah University $ 345,522 (1999)
• University of Utah $ 357,919 (1999)
• Utah Valley State College $ 254,449 (1999)
• Weber State University $ 314,121 (1999)
• Weber State University $ 289,990 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

VERMONT

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Barre Town School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Burlington School District $ 498,915 (1999)
• Burlington School District $ 344,811 (2000)
• Chittenden South Supervisory Union $ 102,000 (1999)
• Putney Central School $ 125,463 (1999)
• Rutland City Public Schools $ 376,081 (2000)
• Twinfield Union High School $ 201,249 (2000)
• Washington County Youth Service Bureau $ 200,000 (1998)
• Washington West Supervisory Union $ 400,000 (2000)
• Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union $ 199,515 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Vermont State Department of Education $ 5,000 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Vermont will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Vermont will receive $487,780 in
program funds.

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GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000
$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Vermont Student Assistance Corporation $ 1,553,013 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• University of Vermont $ 1,008,284 (2000)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• MC Squared, Inc. $ 2,058,791 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Vermont State Department of Education $ 2,010,944 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Orleans-Essex North Supervisory Union $ 36,250 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Burlington School District $ 308,870 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Vermont State Department of Education $ 1,061,631 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Montpelier Public Schools $ 9,917,023 (1998)

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Vermont Student Assistance Corporation $ 364,815 (1998)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Castleton State College $ 206,329 (1997)
• Johnson State College $ 278,683 (1997)
• Lyndon State College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Southern Vermont College $ 224,108 (1997)
• University of Vermont $ 248,440 (1997)
• Vermont Community College $ 244,523 (1997)
• Vermont Technical College $ 207,608 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Vermont Student Assistance Corporation $ 346,588 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Johnson State College $ 398,379 (1999)

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• Lyndon State College $ 303,124 (1999)
• Southern Vermont College $ 313,261 (1999)
• University of Vermont $ 205,400 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Vermont Technical College $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

VIRGINIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Accomack County School Board $ 162,620 (1999)
• Brunswick County Public Schools $ 200,000 (1999)
• Fairfax County Public Schools $ 192,607 (1999)
• Grayson County School Division $ 379,745 (2000)
• Hopewell Public Schools $ 62,121 (2000)
• Montgomery County Public Schools $ 91,430 (1999)
• Northampton County Public Schools $ 722,595 (1999)
• Prince Edward County Public Schools $ 187,530 (1999)
• Roanoke City Public Schools $ 198,290 (2000)
• Staunton City Schools $ 192,181 (1999)
• Washington County Public Schools $ 141,563 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Virginia State Department of Education $ 52,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• George Mason University $ 218,598 (2000)

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Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000
$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Virginia will receive $22,800,245 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Arlington Community Foundation $ 258,650 (2000)
• Newport News Public Schools $ 785,132 (2000)
• Virginia Space Grant Consortium $ 488,328 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Virginia will receive $3,713,329 in
program funds.

English Literacy/Civics Education $7 million in FY 2000


$75 million requested in FY 2001
Supports projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to,
English literacy programs linked to civics education. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two
year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• PBS Literacy Link $ 626,250 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Virginia Council of Higher Education $ 2,042,857 (2000)

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FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Arlington Public Schools $ 596,816 (1999)
• Danville Public Schools $ 207,979 (2000)
• Fairfax County Public Schools $ 360,000 (2000)
• Newport News Public Schools $ 546,177 (1999)
• Richmond Public Schools $ 560,000 (1999)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Educational Communications Foundation $ 1,139,324 (1999)
• PBS Literacy Link $ 2,410,719 (1999)

New American High Schools $4 million in FY 2000


$4.5 million requested in FY 2001
Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that all students meet
challenging academic standards and are prepared for college and careers.

Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):


• Menchville High School (Newport News) 2000

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• College of William & Mary $ 1,276,858 (2000)
• George Mason University $ 1,086,041 (2000)
• James Madison University $ 493,554 (2000)
• Longwood College $ 1,178,100 (1999)
• Old Dominion University $ 1,302,180 (2000)
• Radford University $ 391,224 (1999)

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• University of Virginia $ 1,448,800 (1999)
• Virginia Commonwealth University $ 1,193,164 (2000)
• Virginia Educational Technology Alliance $ 1,239,219 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:


Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• University of Virginia $ 2,801,409 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Virginia State Department of Education $ 831,579 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Virginia State Department of Education $15,000,000 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Norfolk Public Schools $ 2,643,198 (1999)

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Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000
$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Hampton City Schools $ 40,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Newport News Public Schools $ 256,115 (2000)
• Norfolk Public Schools $ 286,676 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Norfolk State University $ 171,356 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Virginia Tidewater Consortium $ 371,395 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Hampton University $ 223,427 (1999)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dabney S. Lancaster Community College $ 203,816 (1997)
• Hampton University $ 206,328 (1997)
• Mountain Empire Community College $ 204,306 (1997)
• Norfolk State University $ 298,103 (1997)
• Old Dominion University $ 223,247 (1997)
• Patrick Henry Community College $ 224,721 (1997)
• Paul D. Camp Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Radford University $ 206,331 (1997)
• Rappahannock Community College $ 218,630 (1997)
• Southwest Virginia Community College $ 265,571 (1997)
• Tidewater Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Virginia-Wise $ 200,903 (1997)
• Virginia Highlands Community College $ 254,889 (1997)
• Virginia State University-Petersburg $ 226,723 (1997)
• Virginia Western Community College $ 218,052 (1997)
• Wytheville Community College $ 295,047 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Dabney S. Lancaster Community College $ 257,586 (1998)
• Hampton University $ 300,736 (1998)
• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College $ 240,569 (1998)
• Mountain Empire Community College $ 240,869 (1998)
• Southwest Virginia Community College $ 284,517 (1998)
• Virginia Highlands Community College $ 242,118 (1998)

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• Virginia Polytechnic Institute $ 244,295 (1998)
• Virginia State University $ 317,242 (1998)
• Wytheville Community College $ 241,217 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Virginia Highlands Community College $ 184,687 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Clinch Valley College $ 310,509 (1999)
• Danville Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Hampton University $ 316,093 (1999)
• Norfolk State University $ 275,932 (1999)
• Norfolk State University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Old Dominion University $ 290,487 (1999)
• Rapahannock Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Roanoke College $ 302,765 (1999)
• Southwest Virginia Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Southwest Virginia Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• St. Paul's College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Tidewater Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• University of Virginia-Charlottesville $ 337,585 (1999)
• Virginia Highlands Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute $ 403,977 (1999)
• Virginia State University $ 339,664 (1999)
• Virginia Union University $ 327,710 (1999)
• Wytheville Community College $ 291,114 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Southwest Virginia Community College $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Virgin Islands Department of Education $ 499,854 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Government of the Virgin Islands $ 282,520 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, the Virgin Islands will receive $835,936 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• VI Resource Center for the Disabled, Inc. $ 312,897 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, the Virgin Islands will receive
$327,562 in program funds.

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TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000
$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• University of the Virgin Islands $ 430,452 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

WASHINGTON

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Bethel School District $ 486,110 (2000)
• Blaine School District $ 282,807 (2000)
• Central Valley School District $ 656,208 (2000)
• Clarkston School District $ 234,000 (1999)
• Educational Service District #101 $ 242,616 (2000)
• Educational Service District #113 $ 2,094,522 (2000)
• Federal Way School District #210 $ 426,895 (2000)
• Goldendale School District #404 $ 104,037 (1999)
• Highline School District $ 241,226 (1999)
• La Conner School District #311 $ 6,812,500 (2000)
• Mabton School District $ 271,982 (2000)
• Mead School District $ 864,103 (2000)
• North Beach School District #64 $ 142,795 (2000)
• Northshore School District $ 254,200 (2000)
• North Thurston School District $ 278,705 (2000)
• Ocean Beach School District #101 $ 174,313 (1999)
• Olympic Educational Service District #114 $ 759,917 (1998)
• Omak School District #19 $ 547,033 (2000)
• Orondo School District #13 $ 113,668 (2000)
• Pacific Middle School $ 141,862 (1999)
• Puget Sound Educational Service District $ 929,174 (2000)
• Quinault Lake School District #97 $ 250,000 (1999)
• Renton School District #403 $ 231,080 (1998)
• Seattle Public Schools $ 856,128 (2000)
• Spokane School District #81 $ 716,618 (1999)
• Tonasket School District $ 155,920 (2000)
• Washington Alliance (Shoreline) $ 254,902 (1999)
• Wellpinit School District #49 $ 163,435 (1999)
• Wenatchee School District #246 $ 117,108 (1999)
• Wheatland Consortium (Kahlotus) $ 207,511 (1999)
• White Salmon Valley School District $ 124,750 (1999)
• Yakima Public Schools $ 193,574 (1999)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Washington Office of Public Instruction $ 50,700 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• Washington State University $ 196,058 (1999)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Whitworth College $ 78,445 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Washington will receive $21,262,440 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Peninsula College $ 600,000 (1999)
• Seattle Public Library $ 900,000 (1999)
• Seattle Public Schools $ 531,796 (2000)

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Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000
$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Washington will receive $3,417,117
in program funds.

Effective Alternative Strategies $10 million in FY 2000


$10 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts create effective procedures, policies, and programs that serve to discipline
students without suspending or expelling them as well as continue to educate students who
have been suspended or expelled. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Children's Home Society of Washington $ 749,737 (2000)

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Sunnyside School District #201 $ 350,431 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• State of Washington $ 2,990,403 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Columbia Basin College $ 519,029 (1999)
• Pierce College $ 207,328 (1999)
• Renton School District #403 $ 146,740 (1999)

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• University of Washington $ 1,480,043 (1999)
• University of Washington $ 1,010,445 (2000)

Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000


$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• University of Washington $ 1,383,385 (1999)
• Washington Board for Community Colleges $ 1,841,285 (1999)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Edmonds School District #15 $ 530,186 (1999)
• Educational Service District #101 $ 474,317 (1999)
• Educational Service District #123 $ 504,702 (1999)
• North Central Educational Service District $ 397,695 (2000)
• North Central Educational Service District $ 195,059 (1999)
• Northwest Educational Service District #189 $ 532,605 (2000)
• Puget Sound Educational Service District $ 518,667 (2000)
• Puget Sound Educational Service District $ 249,500 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Eastern Washington University $ 585,971 (2000)
• Educational Service District #105 $ 1,193,976 (2000)
• Washington State University $ 1,482,677 (2000)

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FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:
Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Evergreen State College $ 2,110,009 (1999)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000


$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Washington Office of Public Instruction $15,000,000 (2000)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Educational Service District #101 $ 930,000 (2000)
• Olympic Educational Service District #114 $ 2,452,237 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Edmonds School District $ 50,000 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Washington State University $ 2,773,760 (1999)

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FY 2000 State Grantees:
Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Washington State Department of Education $ 1,077,453 (1999)

Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000


$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Manson School District $ 2,607,846 (1997)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Washington University $ 197,676 (1998)
• Metropolitan Development Council $ 508,387 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Washington University $ 220,227 (1999)
• Eastern Washington University $ 223,827 (1999)
• University of Washington $ 203,700 (1999)
• Washington State University $ 203,700 (1999)

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FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Big Bend Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Central Washington University $ 198,582 (1997)
• Centralia College $ 250,082 (1997)
• Columbia Basin College $ 206,089 (1997)
• Eastern Washington University $ 281,461 (1997)
• Everett Community College $ 244,254 (1997)
• Evergreen State College $ 212,184 (1997)
• Green River Community College $ 206,328 (1997)
• Heritage College $ 200,903 (1997)
• Lower Columbia College $ 254,156 (1997)
• Northwest Indian College $ 198,898 (1997)
• Seattle Central Community College $ 387,752 (1997)
• Skagit Valley College $ 252,455 (1997)
• South Seattle Community College $ 212,304 (1997)
• Tacoma Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Washington $ 315,666 (1997)
• Walla Walla Community College $ 295,487 (1997)
• Yakima Valley Community College $ 208,946 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Centralia College $ 294,688 (1998)
• Northwest Indian College $ 197,676 (1998)
• South Seattle Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• University of Washington $ 242,662 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Centralia College $ 183,076 (2000)
• Metropolitan Development Council $ 174,984 (2000)

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FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Washington $ 246,359 (2000)
• University of Washington $ 218,313 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Big Bend Community College $ 343,776 (1999)
• Columbia Basin College $ 283,190 (1999)
• Evergreen State College $ 343,034 (1999)
• Metropolitan Development Council $ 246,867 (1999)
• North Seattle Community College $ 301,778 (1999)
• Northwest Indian College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Seattle Dept. of Housing and Human Services $ 360,997 (1999)
• South Seattle Community College $ 292,185 (1999)
• University of Washington $ 368,379 (1999)
• Yakima Valley Community College $ 335,869 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

WEST VIRGINIA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

413
21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Gilmer County Public Schools $ 298,400 (1998)
• Kanawha County Schools $ 543,876 (2000)
• Lincoln County Board of Education $ 334,187 (1999)
• Man Junior High and High School $ 100,000 (1999)
• Marshall County Schools $ 480,000 (2000)
• Monongalia County Schools $ 600,000 (1998)
• Monroe County Schools $ 497,380 (2000)
• Morgan County Board of Education $ 278,776 (2000)
• Nicholas County Board of Education $ 613,426 (2000)
• Ritchie County Schools $ 135,843 (1998)
• Roane County School System $ 200,000 (1999)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• West Virginia State Department of Education $ 236,804 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, West Virginia will receive $12,247,517 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, West Virginia will receive $1,868,435
in program funds.

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Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Upshur County Schools $ 242,478 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• West Virginia State Department of Education $ 2,042,857 (2000)
FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:
Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Fairmont State College $ 3,819,739 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• West Virginia State Department of Education $ 591,258 (2000)
• West Virginia University $ 1,645,603 (1999)

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Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000
$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• West Virginia State Department of Education $ 5,992,005 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Lincoln County Board of Education $ 778,291 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Mercer County Schools $ 47,235 (2000)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• West Virginia State Department of Education $ 497,710 (1999)

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Technology Innovation Challenge $146 million in FY 2000
$170 million requested in FY 2001
Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of technology in the
classroom. (Five year grant -- amount listed is the projected five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Marion County Board of Education $ 7,020,466 (1998)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bluefield State College $ 250,114 (1998)
• Greater Appalachian Outreach, Inc. $ 250,114 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Concord College $ 221,827 (1999)
• West Virginia University $ 203,700 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Bluefield State College $ 257,439 (1997)
• Concord College $ 211,984 (1997)
• Marshall University $ 200,903 (1997)
• Potomac State College $ 195,052 (1997)
• Salem-Teikyo University $ 169,346 (1997)
• Southern West Virginia Community College $ 206,317 (1997)
• West Virginia Institute of Technology $ 242,668 (1997)

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• West Virginia State College $ 200,903 (1997)
• West Virginia University $ 206,328 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Greater Appalachian Outreach, Inc. $ 225,277 (1998)
• Southern West Virginia Community College $ 236,866 (1998)
• West Virginia State College $ 294,688 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Bluefield State College $ 246,867 (1999)
• Concord College $ 293,116 (1999)
• Davis and Elkins College $ 343,434 (1999)
• David and Elkins College $ 319,103 (1999)
• Davis and Elkins College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Potomac State College $ 241,800 (1999)
• Salem-Teikyo University $ 351,014 (1999)
• West Virginia College & University System $ 313,048 (1999)
• West Virginia State College $ 397,139 (1999)
• West Virginia University $ 205,400 (1999)
• West Virginia University Institute of Tech. $ 328,531 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Concord College $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

WISCONSIN

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Antigo Unified School District $ 572,059 (2000)
• Bayfield School District $ 262,500 (1998)
• Beloit School District $ 491,340 (2000)
• Berlin Area School District $ 368,186 (2000)
• Cooperative Educational Service Agency #2 $ 517,075 (2000)
• Cooperative Educational Service Agency #11 $ 200,000 (1999)
• Chippewa Falls Middle School $ 500,000 (1999)
• Columbus School District $ 152,302 (1999)
• Franklin Public School District $ 200,000 (1999)
• Green Bay Public Schools $ 400,000 (1999)
• Hurley School District $ 425,550 (2000)
• Kenosha Unified School District #1 $ 1,147,605 (2000)
• Kenosha Unified School District #1 $ 375,410 (1998)
• Madison Metropolitan School District $ 602,110 (2000)
• Madison Metropolitan School District $ 360,643 (1999)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 2,175,320 (2000)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 1,446,222 (1998)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 1,383,451 (1999)
• Omro School District $ 159,922 (2000)
• Racine Unified School District $ 1,598,305 (2000)
• Racine Unified School District $ 999,710 (1999)
• Racine Unified School District $ 125,000 (1998)
• Stevens Point Area School District $ 462,500 (2000)
• Superior School District $ 370,000 (2000)
• Wausau School District $ 400,000 (1999)

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Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000
$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction $ 612,000 (2000)

Bilingual Professional Development $71.5 million in FY 2000


$100 million requested in FY 2001
Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL teachers and other educational
personnel.

FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:


Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of school staff who are not
certified. (Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program
compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse $ 213,774 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin Regents $ 250,000 (2000)
• University of Wisconsin Regents $ 240,576 (2000)
• University of Wisconsin Trustees $ 225,942 (2000)

FY 2000 Personnel Training Grantees:


Awarded to local school districts, state education agencies, and higher education
institutions to prepare new teachers or current teachers to better serve LEP students.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance
and future appropriations.)
• Univeristy of Wisconsin Regents $ 176,324 (2000)

FY 2000 Training For All Teachers Grantees:


Awarded to support school reform efforts by encouraging the development of training
curricula needed to improve the skills of teachers and other personnel relating to
the needs of LEP students. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction $ 249,130 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Wisconsin will receive $21,803,624 in program funds.

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Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000
$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the
projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin $ 62,228 (1999)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Wisconsin will receive $3,870,987 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000


$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 381,261 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities, improved academic
support, information on paying for college, and scholarships. (Five year grant -- amount
listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction $ 1,883,406 (1999)

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 1,480,122 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $ 248,800 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 894,196 (1999)

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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships $23 million in FY 2000
$30 million requested in FY 2001
Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses, and other organizations
to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via asynchronous, Internet-based distance education.
(Three to five year grant -- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fox Valley Technical College $ 800,520 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin System Regents $ 1,002,278 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000


$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Cooperative Service Agency (Turtle Lake) $ 322,534 (1999)
• Kimberly Area School District $ 138,137 (1999)
• Ladysmith-Hawkins School District $ 306,471 (2000)
• Madison Metropolitan School District $ 546,600 (2000)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 502,598 (2000)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 437,845 (1999)
• Oshkosh Area School District $ 167,485 (1999)
• Superior School District $ 264,728 (2000)
• Wautoma Area School District $ 154,405 (2000)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000


$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Marquette University $ 1,499,795 (2000)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 1,307,241 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh $ 758,782 (2000)
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls $ 556,756 (1999)

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FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:
Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 1,800,315 (1999)

Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000


$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Wisconsin State Department of Education $ 4,421,053 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Green Bay Area Public School District $ 2,785,350 (2000)
• Madison Metropolitan School District $ 2,782,002 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000


$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Wausau School District $ 50,000 (2000)

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:


Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an SLC program.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is approximately two-thirds of the total grant award.
The remaining balance will be available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)
• Madison Metropolitan School District $ 268,167 (2000)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 299,079 (2000)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 161,896 (2000)

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Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools of arts and
sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about fundamental change. (Five
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 1,693,094 (1999)

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:


Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Milwaukee Public Schools $ 276,930 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• Wisconsin State Department of Education $ 1,098,980 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $ 250,114 (1998)

FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Beloit College $ 219,750 (1999)
• Marquette University $ 246,854 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $ 203,700 (1999)

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• University of Wisconsin-Madison $ 223,287 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 223,755 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Superior $ 203,700 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater $ 223,827 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Beloit College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Comm. College $ 200,819 (1997)
• Marian College $ 120,623 (1997)
• Marquette University $ 362,874 (1997)
• Milwaukee School of Engineering $ 169,577 (1997)
• Mount Senario College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Northland College $ 222,797 (1997)
• Ripon College $ 198,582 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $ 267,972 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay $ 277,466 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse $ 267,453 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 238,244 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh $ 277,229 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Parkside $ 205,201 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Platteville $ 259,097 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls $ 206,327 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point $ 221,515 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Stout $ 220,272 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Superior $ 206,328 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Waukesha $ 438,003 (1997)
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater $ 238,723 (1997)
• Viterbo College $ 208,122 (1997)

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FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Forward Service Corporation $ 216,485 (1998)
• Milwaukee Area Technical College $ 236,866 (1998)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 248,715 (1998)
• University of Wisconsin-Stout $ 228,703 (1998)
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater $ 224,950 (1998)
• Wisconsin State Department of Education $ 197,676 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Marian College $ 196,863 (2000)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Beloit College $ 297,360 (1999)
• Forward Service Corporation $ 246,867 (1999)
• Forward Service Corporation $ 205,400 (1999)
• Forward Service Corporation $ 205,400 (1999)
• Forward Service Corporation $ 205,400 (1999)
• Marquette University $ 521,215 (1999)
• Menominee Nation College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Milwaukee School of Engineering $ 294,492 (1999)
• North Central Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Northland College $ 300,444 (1999)
• St. Norbert College $ 254,450 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $ 283,081 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay $ 262,913 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse $ 365,636 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc $ 272,521 (1999)

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• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 321,870 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point $ 360,393 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Superior $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater $ 254,450 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Marquette University $ 266,498 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay $ 338,396 (1999)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $ 206,000 (1999)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2000 GRANTS

WYOMING

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs


(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:


• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs

Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Fremont County School District #1 $ 138,406 (1999)
• Fremont County School District #21 $ 170,000 (1999)
• Sweetwater County School District #1 $ 96,960 (1999)
• Wyoming Indian Schools $ 199,400 (1999)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000


$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Wyoming will receive $6,094,043 in program funds.

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000


$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Wyoming will receive $463,353 in
program funds.

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000


$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:


Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Central Wyoming College $ 522,078 (1999)

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Public Charter Schools $145 million in FY 2000
$175 million requested in FY 2001
Supports start-up and development of additional public schools operating with a contract or
charter from a public agency. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Marshall Trent Blankenship $ 106,000 (1999)

Safe Schools/Healthy Students $82 million in FY 2000


$122 million requested in FY 2001
Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities into one community-wide
approach to violence prevention and healthy child development. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Albany County School District #1 $ 729,683 (1999)
• Wyoming Indian Schools $ 879,106 (1999)

Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000


$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 State Grantees:


Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of Wyoming $ 950,280 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000


$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wyoming $ 375,643 (1998)

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FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wyoming $ 269,538 (1999)

FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Central Wyoming College $ 293,202 (1997)
• University of Wyoming-Laramie $ 264,864 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wyoming $ 286,814 (1998)

FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:


Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies that are serving low-
income and first generation college students but do not have TRIO grants. (Three year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wyoming $ 148,688 (2000)

FY 2000 TRIO Staff Training Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education or non-profit agencies to enhance the skills
and expertise of project directors and staff employed in TRIO programs. (Two year
grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Assoc. of Special Programs in Region VIII $ 269,235 (2000)
• Assoc. of Special Programs in Region VIII $ 218,475 (2000)
• Assoc. of Special Programs in Region VIII $ 199,044 (2000)

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FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Central Wyoming College $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of Wyoming $ 389,343 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:


Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• University of Wyoming $ 266,498 (1999)

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