Gifted and Talented Education Grants Webinar April 11, 2013

Topics Webinar Housekeeping Overview of Gifted and Talented Education Grant Components of Application Narrative Tentative Timeline Reviewer Benchmarks Application Review Process

Webinar Housekeeping Join the conference call by dialing Enter the following Participant Passcode: Session will be archived for future access (this session is being recorded) Grant application is available at: Reviewer benchmarks also available at the above website

Poll #1 Your Organization Which organization do you represent? a. CESA b. MPS c. 501(c)(3) Organization d. UW System Institution e. Other

Overview of the Gifted and Talented Education Grant Purpose: To support systematic and continuous learning opportunities not ordinarily provided in the classroom to meet the educational needs of students with gifts and talents, grades K-12, in the areas of general intellectual, specific academic, creativity, leadership, and the visual and performing arts. Appropriation: $237,000** **Funding is contingent upon allocations in the State of Wisconsin Biennial Budget

Overview of the Gifted and Talented Education Grant (continued) Eligible Applicants Maximum Award: $30,000 per applicant All CESAs Milwaukee Public Schools 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations Institutions within the University of Wisconsin System

Overview of the Gifted and Talented Education Grant (continued) Eligible Activities Systematic and continuous services not ordinarily provided in the classroom for students with gifts and talents Training necessary to provide these services

Overview of the Gifted and Talented Education Grant (continued) Ineligible Activities Administrative costs that exceed 15%Capital purchasesComputer hardware upgrades or maintenanceWeekend or summer programsFunding for co-curricular clubs, competitions, or activities

Narrative Components Abstract Provide a summary of the proposal which describes: –Local needs to be addressed. –Project goals. –Student learning opportunities. –Expected student outcomes. –Evaluation of student outcomes

Narrative Components Needs Statement Identify the primary needs for students that the proposed project will address: The gap that the data show exists between the existing conditions and the desired conditions is the local need Describe the current local conditions Identify local needs using data Attach a summary of the data findings

Share an effective way that you have used/are planning on using to collect data. Share an example of a student need that you have identified.

Narrative Components Project Goals and Student Outcomes There are two components to this section: Note the connection back to the Needs Statement State project goals that are based on the local needs identified in the Needs Statement Clearly identify the specific measurable student outcomes that will result from this project

Share an example of a specific measurable student outcome that you have identified. How does it connect back to the Needs Statement?

Narrative Components School and Student Participants Name the schools that will participate. Describe the process used to select schools. Identify the number of students that will participate. Describe the process and procedures used to identify these students: - Specify the tools and measures used. - Identify the criteria used. Explain how the process, procedures, tools/measures, and criteria are responsive to underrepresented populations (i.e., economic conditions, race, gender, culture, native language, developmental differences, and disabilities).

Share an example of how you have been responsive to underrepresented populations.

Narrative Components Description of Programming/Services Describe the student learning opportunities in detail: –When will they take place? –Where will they take place? –How are they systematic and continuous (i.e., not “one-shot” activities)? –How do they connect to the core curriculum? –How do they represent opportunities not available in the regular classroom?

Share an example of a student learning opportunity. How does it connect to the anticipated student outcome? How does it connect to the Needs Statement?

Narrative Components Project Implementation Use the form in Section VII of the application package. Supply details for each of the goals (from the Project Goals and Student Outcomes section): –Learning opportunities –Estimated costs –Detailed timeline –Person/position responsible for leadership and implementation Note the connection back to Project Goals and Student Outcomes

Poll #2 How are you doing?

Narrative Components Sustainability Explain how the project will build capacity to sustain services for students with gifts and talents

Narrative Components Evaluation Use the form in Section IX of the application package Note the connections back to previous sections Goal and Learning Opportunity Student Outcome(s) Evaluation Tools/ Methods Specific Evidence Person/ Position Responsible

Narrative Components Budget Two Steps Provide a detailed budget narrative. Clearly indicate how costs were calculated. Be sensitive to state guidelines. Complete the Budget Summary form (Section X)

Narrative Components Nonprofit Status This section only applies to 501(c)(3) organizations. –Attach a copy of the organization’s IRS federal tax exemption determination letter.

Poll #3 How are you doing now?

Application Timeline Applications due May 24, 2013 Peer Review June 7, 2013 Acceptance Notification July 1, 2013 Funds Available for use July 1, 2013** Deadline for Project Completion June 30, 2014 Deadline for Annual Report September 15, 2014 Deadline for Final Claim September 30, 2014 **Funding is contingent upon allocations in the State of Wisconsin Biennial Budget

Reviewer Benchmarks Available on the DPI Gifted & Talented website:

Application Review Process External Peer Review Internal Review State Superintendent Review

Questions?

Chrys Mursky Consultant, Gifted and Talented and Advanced Placement Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction