The purpose of this program is for school districts and higher education partners to collaboratively redesign preservice programs and to align teacher preparation more closely with the curriculum frameworks, new methods of student assessment, and effective teaching practices. Priority will be given to proposals from partnerships serving more economically disadvantaged students than the state average. School districts apply for Goals 2000 Preservice funds and higher education institutions or non-profit organizations apply for Eisenhower Higher Education Preservice funds.
Partners submit one joint proposal narrative but separate budget sections.
Program support may be continued for an additional year pending availability of funds and evidence of sufficient progress. Funds may be used for planning, implementing and evaluating innovations to teacher preparation programs. Allowable expenditures include staff for project coordination, stipends, substitutes, consultants, the purchase of curricular materials, travel, and supplies. All program activities must be made available for the equitable participation of PreK-12 private school staff located within the geographic area served by the grant recipient. Using no more than 5 pages, please provide the following information in the order given.