# Archived Information

**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]{.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:**

-   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)

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-   West Greene School District \$ 100,379 (1999)

-   William Penn School District \$ 678,735 (2000)

[Advanced Placement Incentive]{.underline} \$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)

[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 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]{.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, Pennsylvania
will receive \$55,252,423 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:**

-   Campus Boulevard Corporation \$ 463,640 (2000)

-   Capital Area Intermediate Unit \$ 510,853 (1999)

[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, Pennsylvania will
receive \$9,245,970 in program funds.**

[Effective Alternative Strategies]{.underline} \$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]{.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:**

-   Philadelphia School District \$ 378,662 (2000)

[English Literacy/Civics Education]{.underline} \$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]{.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.)*

-   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)

[Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships]{.underline} \$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]{.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:**

-   Pottstown School District \$ 113,443 (2000)

-   Warren County School District \$ 112,094 (1999)

-   West Greene School District \$ 149,123 (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):**

-   Fox Chapel Area High School (Pittsburgh) 1999

-   Upper St. Clair High School (Upper St. Clair) 2000

[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.)*

-   Indiana University \$ 1,703,848 (1999)

-   Kutztown University \$ 544,526 (1999)

-   University of Pittsburgh \$ 1,158,525 (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.)*

-   Pennsylvania State University \$ 819,217 (2000)

[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:**

-   Pennsylvania State Department of Education \$ 4,000,000 (2000)

[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:**

-   Pennsylvania State Department of Education \$30,000,000 (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:**

-   Philadelphia School District \$ 2,770,742 (1999)

-   Pittsburgh School District \$ 1,617,248 (1999)

-   Tyrone Area School District \$ 611,099 (2000)

[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 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]{.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.)*

-   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)

-   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)

-   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)

-   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)