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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.303 - Instructional Supports and Teacher Training to Address Readiness in Literacy Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose of the grant is to provide funds to
				local educational agencies (LEA) to support leaders and teachers in the
				teaching of reading to meet the needs of each student and to improve outcomes
				for specific subgroups.
2.
Term and Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive
				process to local educational agencies (LEA). LEAs must (1) respond to a need
				identified in its comprehensive needs assessment, (2) focus on supports to
				increase student achievement in reading, and (3) select one of the
				interventions identified within the grant application. Recipients must also
				produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant award funds are
				one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds are
				awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
Eligible applicants must be LEAs serving Title I elementary schools.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of
				Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and
				available funding. All recipients will receive 100% of their proposed budget
				until funds are exhausted. No partial grants will be awarded.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying.
Information about the grant, including the deadline, can be
				found on the Office of School Improvement, Division of School and District
				Effectiveness's webpage (
https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx
)
				or by contacting the Office of School Improvement at
				schoolimprovement@doe.k.12.ga.us. Information about the grant will be shared
				with all eligible districts.
O.C.G.A.
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											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.304 - Rural Education Innovation Grant for STEM/STEAM

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose
				of the Rural Education Innovation Grant for STEM/STEAM is to start or
				supplement existing STEM and STEAM programs and activities that help students
				make connections between the content standards, their passions and curiosities,
				and strategic partnership experiences within the local or regional community.
2.
Terms and
				Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process to eligible
				schools and districts to provide one or more of the following: (1) exposure to
				and a hands-on learning experience in STEM/STEAM, (2) collaboration among
				STEM/STEAM programs that occur during the school day and those that occur
				during out-of-school time, or (3) the integration of academic subjects into
				STEM/STEAM curriculum. All recipients must submit a completion report and all
				other reports required by the GaDOE. The grant awards are one-time funds for
				use during the fiscal year of the award.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
Eligible applicants must be either (1) a rural K-12 public school or district
				eligible to receive federal grant funds through the Federal Rural and
				Low-Income School Program or the Small Rural Achievement Program and located
				and served by either the First District Regional Educational Service Agency or
				the Southwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency, or (2) a non-public
				school located within the geographic boundaries of the aforementioned public
				school districts. An eligible non-public school must apply through the public
				school district where the non-public school is located.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications are reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education.
				Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available
				funding. All recipients will receive 100% of their proposed budget until funds
				are exhausted. No partial grants will be awarded.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying.
Links to the application portal and information regarding the
				application deadline are available on the Georgia Department of Education's
				Title IV, Part A webpage. For additional information, contact the Office of
				Federal Programs at federalprograms@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A.
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											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.305 - Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) Base Camp and Leadership Professional Learning Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose
				of the grant is to provide funds to local educational agencies (LEA) to support
				leaders and teachers in building strategies to advance improvement efforts in
				their schools.
2.
Term and
				Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process to LEAs.
				Applicant LEAs must (1) respond to a need identified in their comprehensive
				needs assessment and (2) identify specific improvement goals. Recipient LEAs
				must produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant award funds
				are one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds
				are awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
Eligible applicants must be rural LEAs with a Comprehensive Support and
				Improvement (CSI) school(s). CSI Alternative schools and CSI schools that have
				previously attended a GLISI Base Camp and Leadership Summit are not eligible
				for this grant.
4.
Criteria
				for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia
				Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest
				score first) and available funding. All recipients will receive 100% of their
				proposed budget until funds are exhausted. No partial grants will be
				awarded.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying.
Information about the grant, including the
				deadline, can be found on the Office of School Improvement, Division of School
				and District Effectiveness's webpage (
https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx
)
				or by contacting the Office of School Improvement at
				schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us. Information about the grant will be shared
				with all eligible districts.
O.C.G.A.
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											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.306 - Alternative Fuel Incentive Funding for School Buses Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose
				of this grant is to incentivize Local Educational Agencies ("LEAs") to purchase
				new school buses that are powered by certain alternative fuels, i.e., electric,
				compressed natural gas, or propane.
2.
Term and Conditions.
Recipients must submit a completed application. A recipient may receive
up to
the set amounts per bus based on the type of bus
				purchased. The recipient must also agree to:
(i) Comply with all state and federal laws,
				as well as State Board of Education rules and guidelines, pertaining to the
				purchase, operation, and maintenance of the school bus(es).
(ii) Follow the policies, guidelines, and
				regulations of the Regulatory Compliance Commission of the Department of Public
				Safety and the State of Georgia concerning general obligation bonds, as
				outlined in the School Bus Commitment Letter provided for the current fiscal
				year.
(iii) Limit the use of these
				grant funds to the purchase of the bus(es). These funds cannot be used towards
				a lease, lease purchase plan, or lease payment.
(iv) Purchase bus(es) from the Georgia
				Department of Administrative Services' statewide contract or bid by the LEA's
				normal procurement practices.
(v)
				Provide a vehicle identification number for each bus when seeking
				reimbursement.
(vi) Use the bus(es)
				for a governmental purpose through February 1, 2031.
(vii) Not lease or otherwise permit the
				bus(es) to be used by private entities for non-governmental activities.
(viii) Submit invoices and
				necessary documentation within 90 days of the delivery of a purchased school
				bus. Reimbursement will not exceed the amounts allocated per bus.
(ix) Submit a Bus Commitment Letter that
				references critical spend down milestones established by the IRS Code generally
				at three months, three years, and five years.
(x) Submit all reimbursement requests to the
				Georgia Department of Education by the date identified in the application
				unless there is a mutual agreement to extend the spending period.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.307 - Computer Science Capacity II Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
This grant
				will support the development of computer science teacher capacity in public
				schools in Georgia that have not previously offered the AP Computer Science
				Principles course.
2.
Term
				and Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process to
				local educational agencies (LEA). Each recipient LEA shall use the grant funds
				for the growth and development of the teacher(s) identified in the application.
				The funds must be used for at least one of the following activities: paying for
				a Computer Science endorsement, paying for the summer AP Institute workshop, or
				paying for training with a curriculum or equipment provider. The funds may also
				be used pay a stipend to the identified teacher. Grant funds are one-time funds
				and must be expended during the fiscal year in which they are awarded. There is
				no allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
All LEAs are eligible to apply.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of
				Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and
				available funding. Priority points will be awarded to rural LEAs, LEAs that
				have schools that have not offered the AP Computer Science Principles course,
				and LEAs that have schools that intend to offer the AP Computer Science
				Principles course in the school year immediately following the grant
				award.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying.
Information regarding the application process,
				including the deadline, will be communicated to Career, Technical, and
				Agricultural Education Directors and Curriculum Directors. For additional
				information, please contact Bryan Cox, Lead Computer Science Program
				Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, Georgia Department of Education, at
				bcox@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.308 - Graduates Ready to Attain Success in Postsecondary (GRASP) Student Transition Support Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The GRASP Student Transition Support Grant
				provides funding to current school year GRASP Grant awardees to support
				transition programs between elementary, middle, and high school levels for
				at-risk students to promote academic success. The grant will support high
				schools currently in a GRASP cohort and their feeder elementary and middle
				school(s).
2.
Term and
				Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process. LEAs must
				respond to a need identified in their comprehensive needs assessment and
				identify specific transition support goals. Recipients must also agree to
				produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant award funds are
				one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds are
				awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
LEAs
				that are current school year GRASP Grant awardees are eligible to apply.
				Individual schools are not eligible to apply.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of
				Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and
				available funding.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for Applying.
Information about the
				grant, including the deadline, can be found on the Office of School
				Improvement, Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage (
https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx
)
				or by contacting the Office of School Improvement at Sigrant@doe.k12.ga.us.
				Information about the grant will be shared with all eligible
				districts.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.309 - Sources of Strength Materials Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant
. The purpose
				of the Sources of Strength Materials Grant is to provide training materials to
				sustain the implementation of the Sources of Strength program.
2.
Term and Conditions.
Grants
				are awarded through a competitive process to eligible local educational
				agencies (LEAs) that participated in the Sources of Strength training.
				Recipients must use grant funds to purchase training materials needed to
				support the Sources of Strength program. Grant recipients must also produce a
				report at the conclusion of the grant period that includes a list of purchased
				materials, their purpose, and training logs. All grant funds must be used by
				the end of the grant period. No carryover is allowed.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
LEAs
				that previously participated in the Sources of Strength training and are ready
				to implement the Sources of Strength program are eligible to apply. Individual
				schools are not eligible to apply.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of
				Education. The total amount of grant funds available will be divided by the
				number of eligible schools to determine the award amount for each LEA.
5.
Directions and Deadlines
				for Applying.
Information about the grant, including the deadline, will
				be communicated to School Climate Specialists. For additional information,
				please contact the Office of School Climate, Georgia Department of Education,
				1562 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta Georgia 30334 or
				Rebecca Blanton at rblanton@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.310 - Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community (CSTEC) Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of
				the Grant
. The purpose of the Computer Science Teacher Equipment and
				Community (CSTEC) Grant is to (1) build a community for computer science
				teachers that will provide professional support for instruction, practice, and
				pedagogy and (2) promote the use of physical computing as a means to engage
				students in computer science education.
2.
Term and Conditions
. Grants
				are awarded through a competitive process to local educational agencies (LEA).
				Grant recipients must use the funding to obtain memberships for identified
				teachers, who have not previously benefitted from this grant, to join a local
				and national computer science teacher consortium and to pay for registration
				costs to attend a national computer science teacher conference. Additionally,
				grant recipients must purchase a class set of physical computing devices and
				receive the necessary professional training for implementation and use. Grant
				recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required by
				the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Only one grant will be awarded per
				LEA per fiscal year.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s)
. All LEAs are eligible to apply on behalf of
				eligible educators. An eligible educator is an individual teaching at least one
				computer science course, which includes both discrete computer science courses
				and courses that integrate computer science, such as gifted or STEM courses, in
				a K-12 Georgia public school during the current school year.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications are reviewed by GaDOE for adherence to the terms and conditions
				described in the application.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for Applying.
Application materials,
				including information regarding the deadline, are available on GaDOE's
				Competitive Grants webpage. For additional information, please contact Bryan
				Cox, Lead Computer Science Program Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction,
				Georgia Department of Education, at bcox@doe.k12.ga.us
O.C.G.A.
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											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.311 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Rural Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of
				Grant
. The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
				(IDEA) Rural Grant is to provide rural local educational agencies (LEA) in
				Georgia with federal funding to support the needs of their students with
				disabilities.
2.
Term and
				Conditions
. Eligible grant recipients must submit a completed
				application. Awarded grant funds must be expended to provide one or more of the
				following: (1) adaptive equipment, (2) professional learning, or (3)
				instructional materials for students with disabilities. Grant recipients must
				submit a completion report and all other reports required by the GaDOE. The
				grant awards are one-time funds for use during the fiscal year of the
				award.
3.
Eligible
				Recipient(s
). Eligible grant recipients are LEAs that are eligible to
				receive federal grant funds through the Federal Rural and Low-Income School
				Program or the Small Rural Achievement Program.
4.
Criteria for Award
.
				Applications are reviewed by the GaDOE for adherence to the terms and
				conditions described in the application. All recipients will receive 100% of
				their proposed budget until funds are exhausted. No partial grants will be
				awarded.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying
. The Division of Rural Education Initiatives will
				provide information about the grant to all eligible districts. Additionally,
				information about the grant, including eligibility requirements and the
				deadline, may be obtained by contacting the Georgia Department of Education
				Division of Special Education Services and Supports at
				specialeducation@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.312 - Cultivating Teachers Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant
. The purpose
				of the Cultivating Teachers Grant is to provide professional learning and
				educator recruitment support to increase interest in the field of education in
				local educational agencies (LEA) that offer courses in the Teaching as a
				Profession pathway.
2.
Term
				and Conditions
. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to
				eligible LEAs to (1) provide training on the best practice to reach middle and
				high students to build connection and awareness of the education profession,
				(2) provide professional learning opportunities and resources on engaging
				learning activities that increase the students understanding of the profession
				of teaching, and (3) create or provide recruitment resources that supports the
				teacher's ability to invite identified students to participate using best
				practices. Grant recipients must submit all required completion documentation.
				Completion data shall include the summary of the activities plan, a detailed
				expenditure report, including supporting documentation for goods and services
				provided or received, and artifacts of what was accomplished. The grant awards
				are one-time funds for use during the fiscal year of the award. There is no
				allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
LEAs that offer courses related to the
				Teaching as a Profession pathway during the grant period are eligible to
				apply.
4.
Criteria for
				Award.
All applications are reviewed and scored by the Georgia
				Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest
				score first) and available funding.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying.
Application materials, including information regarding the
				deadline, are available on GaDOE's Educator Support and Development webpage.
				For additional information, please contact Shauntice Wheeler, Title II &
				Educator Pipeline Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Education, at
				swheeler@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.313 - Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Leadership Development (SILD) Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant
. The purpose of the Title I, Section 1003 SILD
				Grant is to provide federally-identified Comprehensive Support and Intervention
				(CSI) schools funding for leaders to effectively lead, maintain, and support
				continuous improvement.
2.
Term and Conditions
. An eligible grant recipient must submit a
				completed application that (1) responds to a leadership need identified in its
				comprehensive needs assessment and (2) identifies professional development
				supports and learning opportunities focused on developing leaders and creating
				leadership pipelines. Grant funds must be utilized on strong, moderate, or
				promising evidence-based leadership training. Grant recipients must submit a
				completion report and all other reports required by the Georgia Department of
				Education (GaDOE). The grant awards are one-time funds for use during the
				fiscal year of the award.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s
). Eligible applicants must be local
				educational agencies (LEA) serving Title I schools identified as CSI as defined
				by the Every Student Succeeds Act. LEAs with more than one federally-identified
				CSI school may submit one application for all eligible schools.
4.
Criteria for Award
. GaDOE
				will review grant applications for completeness and compliance with application
				and eligibility guidelines. All required materials, including forms and
				appendices, must be submitted for the application to be considered complete and
				eligible for funding consideration. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the
				highest score first) Applicants scoring sixty or below will not be awarded
				funds.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying
. Information about the grant, including the
				application and deadline, can be found on the Office of School Improvement,
				Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage. Interested LEAs may
				also contact the Office of School Improvement at
				schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us for additional information.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.314 - Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose of the GOLD grant is to allow
				interested local educational agencies (LEAs) and non-formal environmental
				education providers to launch, revitalize, or expand outdoor learning
				opportunities of their choice.
2.
Term and Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive
				process for recipients to provide professional learning, to improve to outdoor
				learning spaces, to purchase outdoor learning teaching supplies, or to provide
				field trips to nature centers or field investigations. Grant recipients must
				submit a completion report and all other reports required by the Georgia
				Department of Education (GaDOE). The grant awards are one-time funds for use
				during the fiscal year of the award.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
Eligible applicants are LEAs and non-formal environmental education
				providers.
4.
Criteria for
				Award.
Grant applications will be reviewed and scored by a team of
				individuals consisting of GaDOE staff members and external stakeholders who are
				interested in science and outdoor learning. Funding will be awarded based on
				rank (highest score first), geographic location, and availability of grant
				funds.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying.
Eligible applicants must complete and submit the
				electronic application located online at the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage.
				Information regarding the deadline will also be on the GaDOE Grant
				Opportunities webpage. All additional requests for information should be made
				to kcrandall@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.315 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Capacity Building Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of
				Grant
. The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
				Capacity Building Grant is to provide local educational agencies ("LEA") and
				Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support ("GNETS") with federal
				funding to support students with disabilities in one or more of the following
				priority areas: (1) dyslexia supports, (2) multi-sensory reading initiatives,
				(3) therapeutic services, or (4) evidenced-based reading programs.
2.
Term and Conditions
. Grants
				are awarded through a competitive process. LEAs and GNETS fiscal agents must
				use grant funds to provide funding for professional development, related
				supplies, and contracted services to support the identified priority areas and
				students. Eligible recipients must submit a (1) plan for use of funds, (2) plan
				for monitoring and evaluation, and (3) proposed budget and funding request. All
				recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required by
				the Georgia Department of Education ("GaDOE"). The grant awards are one-time
				funds for use during the fiscal year of the award.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s
).
				Eligible recipients must be an LEA or a GNETS fiscal agent to receive federal
				grant funds.
4.
Criteria for
				Award
. All LEAs and GNETS fiscal agents that are eligible to receive
				federal grant funds may request to receive this grant. All recipients will
				receive their equitable share based on size and the number of students until
				funds are exhausted. GaDOE will review grant applications for completeness and
				compliance with application and eligibility guidelines. All required materials,
				including forms and appendices, must be submitted for the application to be
				considered complete and eligible for funding consideration.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying
. Information about the grant, including the application and
				deadline, can be found on GaDOE's Division of Special Education Services and
				Supports' webpage or by contacting specialeducation@doe.k12.ga.us. Also, the
				Division of Special Education Services and Supports will provide information
				about the grant with all eligible LEAs and GNETS.
O.C.G.A.
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											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.316 - Safer Georgia Schools Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant
. The primary
				purpose of the Safer Georgia Schools Grant is to provide grant funding for
				school safety-related (1) programs and activities, (2) professional development
				and training, (3) personnel, and (4) equipment. Additionally, these grant funds
				may be used for any other activity to support safe and healthy students as
				identified in the grant application.
2.
Term and Conditions
. An
				eligible grant recipient must submit an application that clearly articulates
				the local educational agency's ("LEA") (1) need for funding as it relates to
				supporting the health and safety of students, (2) selection of grant category,
				(3) proposed expenditures, and (4) budget. The LEA must also describe how it
				plans to engage with community stakeholders and provide letters of support.
				Grant recipients must abide by the fundamental requirements of Title IV, Part
				A, such as supplement - not supplant, maintenance of effort, and the provision
				of equitable services to private school students and personnel. Also, grant
				recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required by
				the Georgia Department of Education "GaDOE"). The grant awards are one-time
				funds for use during the fiscal year of the award.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s)
. Any
				Georgia LEA that is eligible to receive a Title IV, Part A formula allocation
				may apply for this grant.
4.
Criteria for Award
. Submitted applications are initially reviewed
				for completeness, ensuring that the requirements, as described in the
				application, are met. If all requirements are met, then the application will be
				reviewed and scored by a GaDOE-approved and trained reviewer. Funding will be
				awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding until
				funds are exhausted. Applications must meet or exceed the minimum score set
				forth in the application to be considered for funding.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying
. During the application period, applications will be made
				available through an electronic link on the Office of Whole Child Supports
				webpage. Included on that webpage will be the deadline for applying. Interested
				LEAs may also contact the Office of Whole Child Supports - Health, Wellness,
				and Safety Division at
wholechild@doe.k12.ga.us
for
				additional information.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.317 - Georgia Leader and Educator Acceleration and Development System (GaLEADS) Pilot Participation Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose of the grant is to provide funding
				to local educational agencies (LEA) that participate in the Georgia Leadership
				and Educator Acceleration and Development System (GaLEADS) pilot.
2.
Term and Conditions.
Grants
				are awarded to LEAs selected to participate in the GaLEADS pilot. LEAs will be
				selected to participate in the pilot through a competitive process. Each
				recipient LEA must (1) identify schools and teachers to participate in the
				GaLEADS pilot, (2) participate in the GaLEADS Pilot Leadership Series and Pilot
				Credentialing and Calibration, (3) administer GaLEADS components with selected
				teachers, (4) participate in Listening and Learning sessions, (5) participate
				in Leadership Coaching, and (6) provide feedback through surveys and focus
				groups. All grant funds must be obligated during the fiscal year in which they
				are awarded. Withdrawal from the pilot may require the LEA to return unexpended
				grant funding to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
LEAs
				participating in the GaLEADS pilot are eligible to receive the grant.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the GaDOE. Funding will be awarded
				based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding. Priority points
				will be awarded to rural LEAs, Comprehensive School Improvement and Targeted
				School Improvement schools, and participation in the Teacher Induction Pilot
				the prior year.
5.
Directions
				and Deadlines for Applying.
The GaLEADS Pilot application materials,
				which include the deadline and information regarding the grant awarded in
				conjunction with pilot participation, will be communicated via a GaDOE press
				release and sent directly to all local school superintendents. Pilot
				application materials, including information regarding the deadline, are
				available on the GaDOE Educator Support and Development webpage. For more
				information, please contact Michele Sherman, Educator Support Services Program
				Manager, at michele.sherman@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.318 - Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The Georgia
				Department of Education (GaDOE) is committed to supporting the growth of the
				discipline of science in Georgia and has allocated funds to create the Science
				Teacher Equipment and Community Grant (STEC). This non-renewable,
				non-transferable grant is intended to support science initiatives during the
				school year. The primary purpose is to emphasize ongoing professional
				development and support for science teachers, particularly those with five or
				less years of science teaching experience. Also, this grant will support the
				purchase of science equipment or supplies to support standards-based science
				instruction.
2.
Term and
				Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process to local
				educational agencies (LEA). Grant recipients must use the funding for the
				teachers identified in the grant application to attend the Georgia Science
				Teachers Association conference. Additionally, grant recipients must purchase
				science equipment or supplies to support standards-based science instruction.
				Grant recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required
				by GaDOE. An LEA may be awarded only one STEC grant each fiscal year.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s).
LEAs
				that employ educators who teach at least one science course, with a prefix of
				26, 40, or 41 in a K-12 Georgia public school during the current school year
				are eligible to apply.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications will be reviewed and scored by
				GaDOE. Funding will be awarded based on rank (highest score first) and
				available funding. Priority points will be awarded to LEAs whose application
				identifies educators with five or less years of science teaching experience.
				Applications must meet or exceed the minimum score set forth in the application
				to be considered for funding. Partial grants will be awarded.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying.
To apply for the grant, LEAs must complete an electronic
				application located online on the GaDOE Competitive Grants webpage available at
				https://plo.gadoe.org/Pages/Competitive-Grants.aspx. Information regarding the
				deadline will also be on the GaDOE Competitive Grants webpage. All additional
				requests for information should be made to Science@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.319 - Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of the Grant
. The
				purpose of the Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant is to promote
				the recruitment of teachers in local educational agencies ("LEA") and Georgia
				Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support ("GNETS") programs across
				Georgia by providing financial support to paraprofessionals completing their
				teaching certification through the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation
				Pedagogy ("GaTAPP") program.
2.
Terms and Conditions
. The grant, which is distributed on a
				reimbursement basis, is awarded to LEAs and GNETS fiscal agents that complete
				the grant application and have paraprofessionals who meet specific criteria.
				The funds allocated to LEAs must be used to provide reimbursable grants, up to
				$5,000, to paraprofessionals who (1) are enrolled, on or after January 1, 2023,
				in a GaTAPP program, (2) earn teacher certification through that program, (3)
				hold a bachelor's degree or higher, (4) are employed in a teaching position by
				the LEA, and (5) hold a Georgia Provisional Certificate or Permit. To receive
				grant allocations, grant recipients must submit a request to the Georgia
				Department of Education ("GaDOE") for reimbursement of the direct cost for
				previously identified paraprofessional to attend and complete the GaTAPP
				program.
3.
Eligible
				Recipients
. All Georgia LEAs and GNETS fiscal agents that have
				paraprofessionals who meet the requirements set forth in the application are
				eligible to receive the grant.
4.
Criteria for Award.
To receive the grant award, all applicants
				must meet the terms and conditions which include submitting a request to GaDOE
				for reimbursement of the direct cost for previously identified paraprofessional
				to attend and complete the GaTAPP program.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
				Applying
. Eligible applicants must complete and submit the electronic
				application located online at the GaDOE Competitive Grants webpage. Information
				regarding the deadline will also be on the GaDOE Competitive Grants webpage.
				All additional requests for information should be made to
				esdsupport@doe.k12.ga.us.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-1 › Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 160-1-4-.320 - Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1.
Purpose of Grant.
The purpose
				of the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant is to provide funding to local
				educational agencies ("LEA") for parent mentors to support family engagement
				with families who have students with Individualized Education Programs
				("IEP").
2.
Terms and
				Conditions.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process. Eligible
				LEAs must submit an application and a budget to support the proposed
				expenditures. During the grant period, grant recipients must comply with the
				Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") and all federal and state
				rules and regulations implementing IDEA. Grant recipients must also produce a
				report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant funds must be used to
				support parent mentor salary, travel or conference costs, professional learning
				opportunities, supplies, or any combination thereof to support family
				engagement among families of individual students with IEPs. Grant award funds
				are one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds
				are awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.
3.
Eligible Recipients.
All LEAs
				are eligible to apply.
4.
Criteria for Award.
Applications are reviewed by the Georgia
				Department of Education for adherence to the terms and conditions described
				above as well as required documentation and evidence of support. Funding will
				be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available
				funding.
5.
Directions and
				Deadlines for Applying.
Eligible LEAs must complete and submit the
				application located on the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage. Information
				regarding submission instructions and the deadline will also be provided on the
				GaDOE Opportunities Grants webpage.
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-2 › Subject 160-2-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-2-2-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2;
				  20-4-60(c),
				  20-4-62, 20-4-62(a), 20-4-63, 20-4-67, 20-4-67(a), 20-4-68, 20-4-69, 20-4-70,
				  20-4-71, 20-4-72, 20-4-73, 20-4-79.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-2 › Subject 160-2-3 - REPEALED › Rule 160-2-3-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2;
				  20-3-100
et
				  seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-1 - ASSESSMENT › Rule 160-3-1-.01 - Pay for Performance Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Definitions
.
(a)
Applicant school
- any
				public school with grades K-12, or any combination thereof.
(b)
Performance objective
- a
				measurable outcome established and agreed upon by a school faculty, the
				attainment of which shall be used to evaluate whether school improvement has
				occurred.
(c)
Pay for
				Performance (PfP) award
- funds awarded to a local board of education
				for use in accordance with PfP Program rules as a result of an applicant
				school's performance being judged exemplary.
(d)
Approved application
- an
				applicant school's PfP Program application which conforms to the requirements
				established for the program and which has been approved by the state
				board.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-1 - ASSESSMENT › Rule 160-3-1-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-240(a);
				  20-2-200(b)(2);
				  20-2-131(5)&
				  (6); 20-2-240(a); 20-2-200(b)(4); 20-2-240(b); 20-2-270(a)(4)
				  .
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-1 - ASSESSMENT › Rule 160-3-1-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-200,
				  20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-1 - ASSESSMENT › Rule 160-3-1-.10 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-151(b)(2);
				  20-2-240;
				  20-2-281.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-1 - ASSESSMENT › Rule 160-3-1-.11 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-210;
				  20-2-211(d);
				  20-2-212;
				  20-2-230;
				  20-2-240.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-240,
				  20-2-282,
				  20-2-283.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  16-11-127.1,
				  19-7-5, 20-2-16-19,
				  20-2-54.1, 20-2-57-60, 20-2-64-65,
				  20-2-102-104,
				  20-2-109,
				  20-2-133,
				  20-2-140, 20-2-142-144,
				  20-2-150-156,
				  20-2-160,
				  20-2-164, 20-2-167-168,
				  20-2-180,
				  20-2-182, 20-2-184-188,
				  20-2-200-204, 20-2-210-212, 20-2-215-216,
				  20-2-218,
				  20-2-230,
				  20-2-232,
				  20-2-242, 20-2-260-261,
				  20-2-271, 20-2-281-282,
				  20-2-290-291,
				  20-2-310, 20-2-500-501,
				  20-2-520,
				  20-2-690.1,
				  20-2-695,
				  20-2-697,
				  20-2-731, 20-2-750-759,
				  20-2-770-772,
				  20-2-942,
				  20-2-960,
				  20-2-962,
				  20-2-989.5, 20-2-1010-1014,
				  20-2-1075,
				  20-2-1183, 20-2-1190-1192,
				  20-9-1, 25-2-13-14,
				  40-1-1,
				  40-2-35,
				  40-5-23,
				  40-5-150,
				  40-8-112,
				  40-8-116,
				  40-8-220, 40-20-91,
				  45-3-11,
				  45-20-90, 45-23-1-9,
				  47-3-1,
				  47-3-42,
				  47-4-40, 50-14-1-6, 50-18-70-75,
				  50-18-90-103.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-57-69,
				  20-2-211(d),
				  20-2-230(b),
				  20-2-240, 20-2-1190-1192,
				  50-14-1-6, 50-18-70-75; Marshall v. State of Georgia, CV 482-233,
				  6-28-84.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-57;
				  20-2-59;
				  20-2-102;
				  20-2-103;
				  20-2-104;
				  20-2-109;
				  20-2-211;
				  20-2-240;
				  20-2-282;
				  20-2-283.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-109;
				  20-2-133;
				  20-2-164;
				  20-2-167(a)(b),(2)(c);
				  20-2-180;
				  20-2-240;
				  20-2-282(a)(1),(G);
				  20-2-500 through 502; 20-2-960;
				  20-2-962.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-150(a),(c);
				  20-2-160;
				  20-2-187;
				  20-2-188;
				  20-2-240;
				  20-2-282(a)(1)(F);
				  20-2-690.1;
				  20-2-697;
				  40-1-1;
				  40-5-23;
				  40-5-150;
				  40-8-112;
				  40-8-220;
				  20-2-282 through
				  20-2-283.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-3 › Subject 160-3-2 - REPEALED › Rule 160-3-2-.07 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  20-2-14;
				  20-2-16 through 19, 20-2-59;
				  20-2-168(b); 20-2-240; 20-2-260 through 261; 20-2-291;
				  20-2-520.