CITI K-12 RFP Bidder’s Conference September 19, 2005

Agenda Welcome and Introduction Introduction to CITI Introduction to IT Fluency and ITAC Review of the RFP Submission Logistics Question & Answer

Agenda Welcome and Introduction J. Lynn Griesemer, Executive Director, University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute Alana Wiens, CITI Project Manager Charles Schiller, Coordinator of IT Education, UMass Donahue Institute

“CITI is a public/private partnership to promote IT education, through strategic investments, that prepares graduates to participate, lead and innovate in the knowledge- based economy of Massachusetts.” Introduction to CITI

Launched in 2000 K-12, community colleges, public universities and industry State-wide Introduction to CITI

Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI) Aimed at strengthening, modernizing, and expanding the Computer Science and IT programs in public higher education. Introduction to CITI

Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI) 2004 –Expansion to K-12 –Funding under the Economic Stimulus Package’s Pipeline Fund (administered by the Board of Higher Education) Introduction to CITI

December RFP – 17 applications – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Pioneer Valley STEMnet – Framingham State College – Quinsigamond Community College (BATEC replication) Introduction to CITI

IT Fluency – “Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s technology- infused world.” CITI Goals

IT Fluency – The National Research Council’s three types of IT knowledge: Skills - proficiency with contemporary computer applications Concepts – e.g., how a computer works, information authenticity Capabilities - higher-level thinking processes, e.g., problem-solving, reasoning, complexity management What is IT Fluency?

“By 2010, we envision students graduating from secondary and post- secondary public institutions who are fluent in IT and able to use these skills in any industry context.” What is IT Fluency?

Information Technology Across the Curriculum -The integration of IT fluency education across existing subjects and curricula. -This approach has been shown to be more effective for non-traditional STEM learners. What is ITAC?

K-12 IT Pipeline Fund Grants Competition Working with regional partnerships to produce the best possible programs. Build partnerships within the regions. Encourage coordination within regions. Require regional leaders be notified. CITI and the Pipeline Fund

The RFP

A – Team Professional Development Grants. Partnerships Professional development for in-service teachers IT skills, IT understanding, integration IT throughout existing curriculum Up to $30,000 each The Grants

B – Continuing Professional Development Grants Partnerships Previous CITI grantees To train a new group of teachers (up to $20,000) or extend activities with existing teachers ($5,000) The Grants

C – Pre-Service ITAC Integration Adapting existing pre- service teacher courses to reflect goals of ITAC and IT fluency Encouraged to offer these courses online $3,000 to $8,000 each The Grants

Agenda Review of the RFP Priorities - Understanding of ITAC concept - Capacity to provide quality PD - Future impact on student learning - Expertise and knowledge in this area

Agenda Review of the RFP Priorities (cont.) - Participation of low income schools/districts - Evaluation plan - Potential for replication - Budget - Dissemination plan Proposals that fail to meet these will not be reviewed.

Agenda Review of the RFP Letter of Intent By 5 pm October 10 th Type of grant Paragraph summary

Agenda Review of the RFP The Proposal - Abstract - Narrative - Budget and Budget Narrative - Attachments See the matrix for the requirements of each type of proposal. a brief proposal highlighting impact, innovation and logistics

Agenda Review of the RFP Evaluation - evaluation plan required - samples available on the website - provide means of understanding projects in the broader context - provide means of collecting ‘success stories’ from grantees assessing success

Agenda Submission Logistics Proposal Submission - proposals are to be submitted online - proposals are to be within a single document - you will receive confirmation within one business day

Agenda Submission Logistics Timeline RFP released9/6/05 Questions due10/7/05 Letter of Intent10/10/05 Proposals due10/17/05 Awards announced11/1/05 Projects conclude3/31/05

Agenda Submission Logistics Remaining questions to Watch for news and announcements.

Questions & Answers

CITI K-12 RFP Bidder’s Conference September 19, 2005