Kansas Department of Education

Kansas Technology Rich Classroom Program
The Kansas Enhancing Education Through Technology Title IID Competitive Grant
Learn more about EETT (Federal Perspective)
This project now targets Grades 3-8 at either an Elementary School (Gr 3-6) or
a Middle School (Gr 6-8)!

ARRA TRC phase 8 Grant RFP FAQ (updated 11/13/2009)
TRC Phase 8 Grant Application Template
TRC Ph 8 Budget Template

Important Dates:
Nov. 16, 2009:  TRC Phase 8 Application Template & Budget Template Posted Online (here!)
Nov. 19, 2009, 10am:  TRC Phase 8 Potential Applicant Conference Call (register via email take@ksde.org)
Dec. 2, 2009:  Intent to Apply Due Date (Instructions in the RFP)
Jan. 8, 2010 3:00pm CST:  TRC Ph 8 Applications Due

LEA applicants must be on the Eligible Applicant list (listed in the last few pages of the RFP), or those who are not on the Eligible list, may partner with an LEA who is. See the RFP for additional information!

For additional information, visit the main TRC project website at http://www.kansastrc.org

OVERVIEW
This Recovery Act funded project is designed specifically to support the ARRA’s short-term economic goal of investing quickly while supporting ARRA's long-term economic goals through using these funds to strengthen education, drive innovative 21st Century Technology Rich Classroom level reforms, and improve academic results for Kansas students.  Through this grant project, the following ARRA principles are supported:

       a. Spend funds quickly to save and create jobs.
       b. Improve student achievement through school improvement and reform.
       c. Ensure transparency, reporting and accountability.
       d. Invest one-time ARRA funds thoughtfully to minimize the "funding cliff."

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

The purpose of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funded Technology Rich Classroom program is to provide evidence that technology, when integrated into a 21st Century learning environment and supported by strong, on-going professional development, can produce positive changes that result in improved student learning.  To do so, this competition awards grants to LEAs  to develop a collaborative team to:

A)    Build their capacity to integrate technology into the classroom using research-based instructional methods and professional development

B)    Provide data to support academic achievement through the use of technology in schools

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM:
  • Enhancing student knowledge of reading, math, and/or science through 21st Century Context and the use of 21st Century Learning Tools.
  • Improving teacher technology skills and using those improved skills to enrich standards-based instruction, engage students and encourage higher order thinking.
  • Supporting grantees movement toward a self-sustaining technology rich learning environment.
  • Engaging school leaders in support of TRC Classrooms, TRC Schools and the TRC Program.
APPLICANTS RECEIVING AWARDS WILL:
1)  Develop a plan to implement Technology Rich Classrooms in four classrooms at either the Elementary School Level (Grades 3-6) OR the Middle School Level (Grades 6-8), including equipment, software and professional development
2)  Identify key project personnel to include:
    • a team of four classroom teachers at either Grades 3-6 or Grades 6-8
    • a half-time facilitator (.5 FTE of 20 hours/week)
    • a Data Collection Coordinator
3)  Plan and conduct ongoing professional development to support the TRC Team
4)  Plan and conduct ongoing technology infused teaching and learning opportunities in a select focus area of math, reading, or science through a student-centered approach
5)  Share one lesson plan and classroom-based video of this lesson being taught on the TRC site (http://www.kansastrc.org).  Each TRC teacher is expected to fulfill this requirement
6)  Participate in state-coordinated grant meetings, training, and collaboration to build the TRC Community
7)  Implement the required grant technologies within the four participating classrooms
8)  Provide internet access and technical support for the TRC Team
9)  Conduct project evaluation activities per requirements of the Recovery Act through the assistance of their local evaluator. Provide leadership and support for the TRC Team to be successful
10) Plan and conduct dissemination activities to share results and “lessons learned” through participation in this project
11) Participate in state-wide TRC project data collection to evaluate the technology intervention associated with this program
12) Ensure TRC project budget expenditures comply with the grant requirements
13) Comply with all reporting requirements of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
 
Questions/Comments:
Melinda Stanley
mstanley@ksde.org
Kansas State Department of Education
120 SE 10th Avenue
Topeka KS 66612-1182
785.296.7922

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