# Archived Information

**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]{.underline}: The year listed after each grantee is the year of
initial funding.

[21st Century Community Learning Centers]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

> **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]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

[GEAR UP]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

-   Polk County School Board \$ 397,500 (1999)

-   Putnam County School Board \$ 672,005 (2000)

[New American High Schools]{.underline} \$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

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-   William Turner Technical Arts H.S. (Miami) 1996

[Preparing Tomorrow\'s Teachers to Use Technology]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

[Reading Excellence]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

[Teacher Quality Enhancement]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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]{.underline} \$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)

> **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)

-   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)

-   University of Miami \$ 425,130 (1999)

-   University of South Florida \$ 580,260 (1999)

-   Valencia Community College-Osceola \$ 205,400 (1999)

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-   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)