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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 51 - DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS UNDER ARTICLE 24 AND DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS UNDER ARTICLE 34 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Subpart C - OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EVALUATIVE DISMISSAL UNDER SECTION 24-16.5 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Section 51.270 - Scope of the Hearing

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a) In accordance
				with Section 24-16.5(d)(2)(A) of the School Code, the scope of the hearing held
				for an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process shall be limited to
				the school district's demonstration of each of the components listed in this
				subsection (a).
1) The performance evaluation
				rating of "unsatisfactory" that preceded remediation applied the teacher
				practice components and student growth components and determined an overall
				evaluation rating of "unsatisfactory" in accordance with the standards and
				requirements of the school district's evaluation plan;
2) The remediation plan for the affected
				tenured teacher complied with the requirements of Section 24A-5 of the School
				Code;
3) The teacher failed to
				complete the remediation plan with a performance evaluation rating equal to or
				better than a "proficient" rating, based upon a final remediation evaluation
				that met the standards and requirements of the school district's evaluation
				plan, as applicable; and
4) If the
				second evaluator selected pursuant to Section
				51.220
				of this Part conducts an independent assessment that results in a performance
				evaluation rating for the affected tenured teacher of "proficient" or
				"excellent", then the school district must demonstrate that the final
				remediation evaluation is a more valid assessment of the teacher's performance
				than the assessment made by the second evaluator. (Section 24-16.5(d)(2)(A) of
				the School Code)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 51 - DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS UNDER ARTICLE 24 AND DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS UNDER ARTICLE 34 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Subpart C - OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EVALUATIVE DISMISSAL UNDER SECTION 24-16.5 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Section 51.280 - Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer

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a) The hearing
				officer shall issue a report of findings of fact and recommendation to the
				Board, stating whether the affected tenured teacher shall be retained or
				dismissed and the reasons for the recommended action (see Section 24-16.5 of
				the School Code).
1) The report of findings
				of fact and recommendation shall be issued within 30 days after the hearing is
				concluded or the record of the hearing is closed, whichever is later. The
				record of the proceedings shall not be considered closed until all evidence has
				been submitted. The hearing officer shall notify the parties, in writing, of
				the closing date of the record.
2)
				The report of findings of fact and recommendation shall not exceed 30
				pages.
3) A copy of the hearing
				officer's findings of fact and recommendation shall be given by certified mail
				to the tenured teacher and the tenured teacher's legal representatives of
				record and to the State Board addressed to the Chief Legal Officer, 555 W.
				Monroe Street, Suite 900, Chicago IL 60661.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 51 - DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS UNDER ARTICLE 24 AND DISMISSAL OF TENURED TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS UNDER ARTICLE 34 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Subpart C - OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EVALUATIVE DISMISSAL UNDER SECTION 24-16.5 OF THE SCHOOL CODE › Section 51.290 - Decision of Board

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a) Within 45 days
				after receiving the hearing officer's findings of fact and recommendation, the
				Board shall render a written order as to whether the affected tenured teacher
				be retained or dismissed.
1) A copy of the
				Board's decision shall be provided to the tenured teacher either by certified
				mail, return receipt requested, or personal delivery with receipt within five
				days after the date on which the Board rendered a decision to retain or dismiss
				the affected tenured teacher. A copy of the Board's decision also shall be
				given by certified mail to the State Board addressed to the Chief Legal
				Officer, 555 W. Monroe Street, Suite 900, Chicago IL 60661.
2) If the Board determines that the affected
				tenured teacher should be dismissed, contrary to the hearing officer's findings
				of fact and recommendation, then the Board shall provide in its written order
				its conclusion and the reasons for making that determination.
3)
The failure of the Board to
				strictly adhere to the timeline
set forth in this subsection (a)
does not render it without jurisdiction to dismiss the teacher
(Section 24-16.5(f) of the School Code).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 65.10 - Purpose and Scope

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This Subpart A establishes the fundamental requirements that
				  shall apply to each program of induction for new teachers for which approval or
				  grant funds pursuant to Article 21A of the School Code [105 ILCS 5 /Art. 21A]
				  are sought. For the purposes of this Part, "beginning teacher" shall have the
				  same meaning as that set forth for "new teacher" in Section 21A-5 of the School
				  Code [105 ILCS 5/21A-5
				  ].
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 65.20 - Requirements of the Plan; Program Specifications

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a) When State funding is available to support
				new proposals for any initiative under Article 21A of the School Code, the
				State Superintendent of Education shall issue application materials in order to
				solicit applications from eligible entities. As used in this Part, a "proposal"
				or "application" means relevant portions of a plan for an induction and
				mentoring program that meets the requirements of Section 21A-20 of the School
				Code, accompanied by the additional materials applicants will be required to
				submit, as described in Subpart B.
1) When the
				level of funding is insufficient to provide grants to each eligible entity in
				the State, a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued to solicit applications
				from eligible entities, and applications will be considered for funding based
				on the extent to which they meet the criteria set forth in Section
				65.150
				of this Part.
2) When the level of
				funding is sufficient to fund all eligible entities in the State, a request for
				applications will be issued and each school district whose plan meets the
				requirements of Article 21A of the School Code and this Part will receive a
				grant in an amount equal to at least the amount specified in Section 21A-25 of
				the School Code.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.110 - Purpose and Applicability

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a) This
				Subpart B establishes the application procedure and criteria for selection by
				the State Board of Education of the applicants that will receive grant funds
				under the Beginning Teacher Induction Grant Program as authorized by Section
				21A-25 of the School Code. The purposes of the grant program shall be to
				support programs of intensive support and mentoring for new teachers as
				specified in Section
				65.130
				and to gather information that will permit evaluation of the effects of these
				programs and provide for ongoing improvement and support of each program
				funded.
b) If funds have been
				appropriated for this program, then
no later than the beginning of the
				2022-2023 school year or by no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school
				year for eligible applicants that have been given an extension of time to
				develop a program under Section 21A-10, each eligible entity or 2 or more
				eligible entities acting jointly shall establish and implement a new teacher
				induction and mentoring program required to be developed under Section 21A-10.
				The program shall be available to eligible entities not less than once every 3
				years, subject to appropriation
(see Section 21A-15 of the School
				Code).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.120 - Eligible Applicants

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Eligible applicants are defined in Section 65.5.
a) An eligible applicant may also be a
				partnership of eligible entities.
1) If a
				joint application is submitted, then an administrative agent shall be
				designated and the application shall be signed by the authorized official of
				each entity that is a participant.
2) A school district or other eligible entity
				shall only participate in one proposal for a specific program.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.130 - Program Specifications

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a)
				Provided that funding for the program is appropriated to the State Board of
				Education, each eligible applicant shall develop a new teacher induction and
				mentoring program. Supported with grant funds under this Subpart B, each
				program shall incorporate:
1) mentoring for
				first and second-year teachers that is provided by experienced teachers who
				have received training to equip them for this role, to assist new teachers in
				developing the skills and strategies necessary for instructional
				excellence;
2) subject to the
				availability of funding, continued mentoring supports for third-year and
				fourth-year teachers;
3)
				professional development for recipient teachers, mentors, and administrators
				who have roles in the program;
4)
				formative assessment of new teachers' practice with respect to the Illinois
				Professional Teaching Standards and the content-area standards relevant to
				their respective fields of assignment; and
5) the Illinois Standards of Quality and
				Effectiveness for New Teacher Induction Programs. (See Appendix
				A.)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.150 - Criteria for the Review of Initial Applications

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Applications for initial funding shall be evaluated by the
				  State Board of Education, and members of the Teaching Induction and Mentoring
				  Advisory group (as necessary), to determine the extent to which each meets the
				  criteria set forth in this Section.
a)
				Program Goals and Design and Resources (20 points)
1) The proposal articulates goals for the
				program that focus on the improvement of new teacher practice, retention, and
				student achievement, as well as the continuous improvement of the
				program.
2) The proposal
				articulates the requirements for new teachers to successfully complete the
				program.
3) The proposal contains a
				plan for effective communication among all stakeholders.
4) The proposal articulates how the program
				is aligned with school and district improvement plans, other teaching
				effectiveness initiatives, and other professional learning
				opportunities.
5) The proposal
				identifies and allocates adequate resources to ensure the successful
				implementation of the program design.
6) The proposal provides for specific
				practices and policies, such as reduced course load for mentors, reduced course
				load for new teachers, release time, substitute pay, mentor stipends and access
				to resources, that will permit the participants in the program to devote the
				time necessary to reach the goals of the program.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.155 - Application Content and Approval for Continuation Programs

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The requirements of this Section shall apply to those
				  applicants seeking funding to continue new teacher induction programs beyond
				  the initial grant period. Continuation of funding shall be based on available
				  appropriations to the State Board of Education for this purpose.
a) In order to continue to operate a
				Beginning Teacher Induction Grant Program, a grantee each year shall submit an
				application for continuation. The application shall include at least the
				following:
1) a description of expenditures
				and activities conducted during the year just concluded, demonstrating that the
				project has been implemented in conformance with the approved grant agreement
				and that the recipient continues to exhibit a need for grant funds for this
				purpose (i.e., the expected number of new teachers to be served);
2) an overview of the program to be conducted
				in the continuation period, addressing the program components outlined in
				Section
				65.130;
3) a summary of progress the applicant has
				made in implementing the standards and criteria listed in Appendix A during the
				previously funded grant period. The summary shall:
A) be based on the induction program
				continuum contained in Appendix B; and
B) list any strategies to be employed during
				the continuation period to improve the induction program and advance the
				applicant along the induction program continuum for one or more standards or
				criteria;
4) budget
				summary and payment schedule as well as a budget breakdown, i.e., a detailed
				explanation of each line item of expenditure; and
5) the certifications and assurances and
				program-specific terms of the grant referred to in Section
				65.140(f)
				applicable to the continuation period.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.160 - Allocation of Funds

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a) The State
				Superintendent of Education shall approve initial applications for competitive
				funding and make final determinations regarding the amounts to be provided
				based upon the total funds appropriated for this initiative, the amounts
				necessary to fund the top-ranked proposals, and the need to distribute the
				benefits of innovative induction models on a statewide basis.
The State
				Board of Education shall prioritize funding based on the needs of students and
				school districts as it relates to teacher retention.
(Section 21A-15
				of the School Code)
b) It is the
				intention of the State Board of Education to approve continuation funding for
				projects under this Part prior to providing funding for new applicants. Funding
				for existing grantees for each year shall be contingent upon the availability
				of funds for the program and evidence presented in renewal proposals that the
				projects have been implemented in accordance with the approved grant agreements
				and that the recipients continue to need additional State resources in order to
				implement their programs. If funds remain available for new programs, an RFP
				shall be issued as provided in Section
				65.140.
c) In accordance with Section 21A-25 of the
				School Code, in years when sufficient funding is available for a statewide
				implementation of the new teacher induction grant program, the State Board of
				Education shall pay the eligible entity for the duration of the grant for the
				purpose of providing the following:
1) Mentor
				teacher compensation and new teacher compensation.
2) Mentor teacher professional learning or
				new teacher learning or both.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Section 65.170 - Terms of the Grant

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a) In accordance
				with Section 21A-25 of the School Code,
each school district shall
				decide, in conjunction with its exclusive bargaining representative, if any,
				which eligible applicant offers the most suitable program. If a mentor teacher
				receives release time to support a new teacher, the total workload of other
				teachers regularly employed by the public school shall not increase in any
				substantial manner.
(Section 21A-25(b) of the School Code)
b) The grantee shall participate in external
				reviews and statewide data collection, as determined by the State
				Superintendent of Education, to be used to assess the overall effectiveness of
				induction and mentoring in the State and to understand the effects of intensive
				induction programs on new teacher practice and effectiveness.
c) The grantee shall participate in
				State-provided technical assistance activities and State-developed trainings
				related to the use of the Illinois Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for
				New Teacher Programs and the Illinois Induction Program Continuum. (See
				Appendix A and Appendix B.)
d)
				Reporting. The grantee shall submit data and information about the new teacher
				induction program each year to the State Superintendent of Education in a
				format specified by and according to the timeline set forth by the State
				Superintendent. The report shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of the
				grantee's progress towards meeting any locally established goals for the
				program, as set forth in the approved application, and the number of new
				teachers and mentors served during the grant period.
e) Each grantee shall submit to the State
				Board of Education by December 31 of each grant year a final count of the
				teachers to be served in the new teacher induction program for the respective
				grant period. In instances in which the final count is less than the number of
				teachers proposed to be served in the approved application, the State Board of
				Education shall reduce grant proceeds not yet received by an amount equal to
				the difference between the proposed and actual number of teachers served
				multiplied by the per-teacher amount awarded pursuant to either Section
				65.160(a) or
				(c), as applicable.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 65 - NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING › Subpart B - BEGINNING TEACHER INDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM › Appendix B - Illinois Induction Program Continuum

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a) The Illinois Induction Program Continuum describes four
				  levels of program implementation for each criterion of the standards set forth
				  in Appendix A of this Part. The levels outline the progress of improvement new
				  induction programs are expected to make and provide the basis for the
				  development, support and evaluation of induction programs. The levels of
				  program implementation are as follows.
1) Establishing Programs are learning about the
				  induction program standards and establishing program components. Limited
				  involvement of all stakeholders occurs at this level.
2) Applying Programs have some experience and are
				  applying knowledge of induction program standards and moving toward full
				  implementation of program components. The program is shared with additional
				  stakeholders.
3) Integrating Programs are more experienced with
				  induction program standards and accomplished in implementation of program
				  components. They are working collaboratively with an expanded group of
				  stakeholders on a regular basis.
4) Systematizing Programs collaborate regularly
				  with all stakeholders to integrate induction program standards and program
				  components throughout the district or consortia. The program is beyond
				  compliance and embodies innovative practices by contributing to the broader
				  educational community.
b) The Illinois Induction Program Continuum assists with
				  continuous program improvement through:
1) the provision of a common language to describe
				  and discuss program development and ongoing improvement;
2) assistance to program leadership and partners
				  to collaboratively design, implement and assess the quality and effectiveness
				  of their programs;
3) assistance to program leadership in setting
				  clear, evidence-based goals and planning for program development and
				  improvement; and
4) identification of program needs for resources
				  and supports.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.10 - Purpose and Applicability

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The goal of the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Assistance
				Grant is to address the shortages experienced by preschool education programs
				funded under Section 2-3.71 of the School Code [105 ILCS
				5/2-3.71 ] of teachers holding a professional educator
				license endorsed for early childhood education issued pursuant to Section
				21B-25 of the School Code [105
				ILCS 5/21B-25 ] and State Board of Education rules
				governing Standards for All Illinois Teachers (23 Ill. Adm. Code 24), Educator
				Licensure (23 Ill. Adm. Code 25) and Standards for Endorsements in Early
				Childhood Education and in Elementary Education (23 Ill. Adm. Code 26).
a) This Part establishes the procedures and
			 criteria for the approval of proposals submitted to the State Board of
			 Education by eligible applicants for grants to establish programs to assist
			 individuals employed in State-funded preschool education programs and other
			 early childhood education programs to enroll as candidates in and complete a
			 teacher preparation program leading to a professional educator license endorsed
			 in early childhood education. The Early Childhood Teacher Preparation
			 Assistance Grant program shall:
1) be
			 designed to enroll a single group of individuals who will move through their
			 coursework and educational experiences at the same time;
2) offer the coursework necessary for
			 individuals possessing a bachelor's degree to obtain a professional educator
			 license endorsed in early childhood education or the coursework necessary for
			 individuals possessing an associate's degree to obtain a bachelor's degree and
			 a professional educator license endorsed in early childhood education;
			 and
3) make a commitment to
			 continue the program with the group of candidates so that those candidates will
			 be able to successfully complete their education and teaching experiences in an
			 amount of time that is commensurate with the amount of time it would take a
			 candidate in the institution's regular program to complete the same course of
			 study and experiences, provided that the program continues to receive State
			 funding.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.20 - Eligible Applicants

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a) An
			 eligible applicant for the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Assistance Grant
			 shall be a partnership consisting of:
1) One
			 or more educational entities serving elementary and secondary schools (e.g.,
			 school districts, private schools, Regional Offices of Education) and/or one or
			 more community-based organizations that provide early childhood education
			 programs or related services, such as technical assistance or professional
			 development, to early childhood programs and practitioners; and
2) One or more four-year institutions of
			 higher education with an accredited teacher preparation program for early
			 childhood education.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.30 - Planning Grants - Procedures and Content of Proposals

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A planning grant shall be used to support costs associated with
				developing a plan for implementation of an Early Childhood Teacher Preparation
				Assistance Grant program, which shall include the identification and
				recruitment of the group of individuals to be enrolled in the program.
a) When sufficient funding is available, the
			 State Superintendent of Education shall issue a Request for Proposals (RFP)
			 specifying the information that applicants shall include in their planning
			 proposals, informing applicants of any bidders' conferences, and requiring that
			 proposals be submitted no later than the date specified in the RFP. The RFP
			 shall provide at least 30 calendar days in which to submit proposals.
b) Each proposal submitted in response to an
			 RFP shall include the following components.
1)
			 Demographic information about the area to be served by the program, which shall
			 include statistics about number of programs funded under Section 2-3.71 of the
			 School Code that serve the area and their need for educator licensed
			 teachers.
2) Demographic
			 information about individuals employed by State-funded preschool education
			 programs and other early childhood education programs who do not hold
			 professional educator licenses endorsed in early childhood education,
			 including, but not limited to, their race/ethnicity, language (other than
			 English) and cultural background, and educational attainment.
3) Descriptive information about each entity
			 involved in the partnership:
A) the teacher
			 preparation program must provide the specific information about the
			 institution's success in preparing teachers for early childhood teaching
			 positions, particularly in areas serving bilingual and minority children;
			 and
B) the community-based or
			 nonpublic educational organization must include its mission statement,
			 organizational structure, and goals or policies regarding early childhood
			 programs and services, including the applicant's existing competencies to
			 provide early childhood education programs, if applicable, and a list of any
			 early childhood accreditations that have been achieved.
4) A list of the persons, and their
			 affiliations, who will be involved in the planning process.
5) A plan of work for the planning process
			 that includes objectives, specific activities, timelines and responsible
			 parties.
6) Budget information that
			 corresponds to the categories of allowable expenditures identified in
			 subsection (c), completed on the forms provided and detailing each line item of
			 expenditure.
7) Any certifications
			 and assurances as the State Superintendent of Education may require.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.40 - Criteria for Review and Approval of Planning Proposals

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a) Planning grant proposals shall be reviewed
			 and ranked according to the following criteria.
1) The applicant demonstrates that the area
			 proposed to be served has unmet needs that could be effectively addressed by
			 the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Assistance Grant program. (40
			 points)
2) The planning activities
			 proposed respond to the needs identified and are directed at implementing a
			 program that will enable individuals to successfully complete requirements
			 necessary for obtaining a professional educator license endorsed for early
			 childhood education. (40 points)
3)
			 The activities proposed are cost-effective, as evidenced by the scope of the
			 planning work to be conducted and the potential number of individuals proposed
			 to be enrolled in the program. (20 points)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.50 - Implementation Grants - Procedures and Content of Proposals

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Implementation grants shall be offered in years when the level
				of available funding is such that one or more new partnerships can be funded
				or, for partnerships already funded, a new group of individuals can be
				supported in addition to the group of candidates already enrolled.
a) When sufficient funding is available, the
			 State Superintendent of Education shall issue a Request for Proposals (RFP)
			 specifying the information that applicants shall include in their
			 implementation proposals, informing applicants of any bidders' conferences, and
			 requiring that proposals be submitted no later than the date specified in the
			 RFP. The RFP shall provide at least 45 calendar days in which to submit
			 proposals.
b) Each proposal
			 submitted in response to an RFP shall include the following components.
1) Descriptive information about each entity
			 involved in the partnership, including the roles and responsibilities of each
			 partner.
A) The teacher preparation program
			 must indicate specific information about the institution's success in preparing
			 teachers for early childhood teaching positions, particularly in areas serving
			 bilingual and minority children.
B)
			 The community-based organization or nonpublic educational entity must include
			 its mission statement, organizational structure, and goals or policies
			 regarding early childhood programs and services, including the applicant's
			 existing competencies to provide early childhood education programs, if
			 applicable, and a list of any early childhood accreditations that have been
			 achieved.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.60 - Criteria for Review and Approval of Implementation Proposals

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a) Proposals for
			 implementation grants shall be evaluated in accordance with the following
			 criteria.
1) Quality of Proposed Program (40
			 points)
A) The proposal demonstrates that:
i) coursework and experiences required for
			 educator licensure will be scheduled and located to be accessible to candidates
			 in the program; and
ii) supportive
			 services (e.g., counseling, tutoring, child care) that have been identified as
			 necessary will be offered to enable candidates to progress through the program
			 and attain a professional educator license endorsed in early childhood
			 education.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 70 - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 70.70 - Application Content and Approval Criteria for Continuation Programs

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a) A partnership
			 that has received implementation funding for a group of individuals shall be
			 subject to the requirements of this Section with respect to continued funding
			 for that group in subsequent years.
1) The
			 partnership shall submit an application for continued funding for the
			 candidates enrolled in the program, using a format specified by the State
			 Superintendent of Education.
2)
			 Each application shall contain a mid-year report on the current status of the
			 program and the candidates, documenting the activities and support provided to
			 date and describing the degree to which the candidates are achieving the
			 program's objectives.
3) Each
			 application shall provide an updated narrative description of the objectives,
			 activities, timelines, and evaluation procedures for the renewal year, relating
			 the proposed plan of work to the results that have been achieved to
			 date.
4) Each application shall
			 include updated budget information for the renewal year, including a detailed
			 budget breakdown, that describes any needed variances from the budget proposed
			 in the initial year of funding.
5)
			 Each application shall include any certifications and assurances as the State
			 Superintendent of Education may require.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart B - GROWING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER (GAST) GRANTS › Section 75.10 - Purpose and Applicability

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This Subpart B establishes the application procedure and
				  criteria for the allocation of grant funds to eligible institutions of higher
				  education under the agricultural science teacher education program established
				  pursuant to Section 2-3.80a of the School Code [
				  105 ILCS
				  5/2-3.80a ].
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart B - GROWING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER (GAST) GRANTS › Section 75.20 - Eligible Applicants

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Eligible applicants under this Subpart B shall be as
				  specified in Section 2-3.80a of the School Code, provided that
institutions of higher education that offer State-approved agricultural
				  science teacher preparation programs
and
public community
				  colleges that
provide an articulated agriculture science
				  teacher education course of study
[
				  105 ILCS
				  5/2-3.80a ] are only those that offer at least:
a) the introductory agricultural education
				course for which transfer credit is accepted by the public universities under
				the Illinois Articulation Initiative (see the information posted by the
				Illinois Board of Higher Education at
www.itransfer.org
); and
b) a one-semester-hour internship or other,
				equivalent field experience.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart B - GROWING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER (GAST) GRANTS › Section 75.30 - Application Procedure

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a) When
				State funding is expected to be available for the agricultural science teacher
				education program for a given fiscal year, the State Superintendent of
				Education shall issue a request for applications from eligible entities. This
				request shall:
1) indicate the amount or
				expected amount of the appropriation for the program and the expected range for
				grant awards;
2) describe the
				required content and format of applications and identify the activities that
				will receive priority consideration for funding, if applicable;
3) identify the data that recipients will be
				required to collect and report regarding the activities conducted with the
				funds provided and the results of those activities, as well as the timelines
				for reporting;
4) include such
				certifications, assurances, and program-specific terms of the grant as the
				State Superintendent may require; and
5) indicate the deadline for submission of
				applications, which shall provide applicants with at least 30 days in which to
				respond.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart B - GROWING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER (GAST) GRANTS › Section 75.40 - Program Specifications; Allowable Expenditures

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Funds provided pursuant to this Subpart B may be expended
				  only for activities and initiatives conducted in accordance with Section
				  2-3.80a(b) of the School Code and this Section.
a) For purposes of this Subpart B, "teacher
				education candidate recruitment and retention initiatives" include:
1) the identification of students in grades
				11 and 12 who may be interested in pursuing agricultural education as a
				profession; and
2) activities and
				strategies that are designed to attract these and other students to teaching in
				agricultural education, including, but not limited to:
A) introducing the students to multiple
				aspects of agricultural work and agricultural education in Illinois;
B) providing mentors or other forms of
				personal support to the students as they determine whether to pursue careers as
				agricultural education teachers and as they progress through the teacher
				preparation program; and
C)
				providing scholarships, stipends, or other forms of financial or in-kind
				support that will make completion of a teacher preparation program in
				agricultural education more affordable and accessible to students from a broad
				range of backgrounds.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart B - GROWING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER (GAST) GRANTS › Section 75.50 - Criteria for the Review of Proposals; Allocation of Funds

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Each applicant may propose to expend grant funds for one or
				  more of the four types of activities discussed in Section 2-3.80a(b) of the
				  School Code. Subsection (a) includes review criteria for all four types of
				  activities; however, the individual criteria that are not relevant to the
				  activities included in a particular proposal shall be disregarded in its
				  review. The State Superintendent of Education shall make final determinations
				  regarding the amounts to be provided based upon the total funds appropriated
				  for this initiative and the amounts necessary to fund high-quality proposals
				  that are most responsive to the area or areas of priority identified in the
				  request for applications.
a) Quality
				of the Plan (80 points)
1) Proposed
				recruitment and retention strategies appear likely to:
A) promote increased awareness of
				agricultural education as a potential career among students from varied
				backgrounds and communities;
B)
				create enhanced incentives for individual students to enter and persist in
				teacher preparation programs in agricultural education; and
C) help eliminate barriers that may otherwise
				prevent individuals from completing preparation programs in this
				field.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.200 - Purpose and Applicability

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This Subpart C establishes the application procedure and
				  criteria for the allocation of grant funds to eligible school districts and
				  area career centers under Section 2-3.80 of the School Code [
				  105 ILCS
				  5/2-3.80 ] to expand and improve the academic content
				  areas within agricultural education.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.210 - Eligible Applicants

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Eligible applicants under this Subpart C shall be as
				  specified in Section 2-3.80 of the School Code. For purposes of eligibility, an
				  "approved agricultural education program" is one that:
a) offers a series of courses that are
				sequential in one or more pathways listed at
https://www.ilaged.org/courseoutlines
and includes:
1) at least one introductory
				course and one skills (Group 3) course for which no less than two credits are
				awarded for the successful completion of the course sequence, as defined in 23
				Ill. Adm. Code
				1.440(c)
				(Additional Criteria for High Schools); and
2) courses with content that aligns with the
				courses approved by the State Board of Education that are listed at
https://www.ilaged.org/courseoutlines
;
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.220 - Program Goals and Minimum Standards

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This Section presents the goals and the accompanying minimum
				  standards of each goal that are associated with high-quality agricultural
				  education programs offered in high school settings.
a) Goal 1:
1) Objective: The agricultural education
				teacher is licensed by the State Board of Education for agricultural
				education.
2) Minimum Standards:
A) The teacher has a Professional Educator
				License with a content endorsement for high school agricultural education;
				or
B) The teacher has an Educator
				License with Stipulations with an endorsement as a Career and Technical
				Educator or a Provisional Career and Technical Educator in high school
				agricultural education.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.230 - Quality Indicators

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Each quality indicator is intended to measure an applicant's
				  achievement of the goal to which it applies. (See Section
				  75.220.) The application
				  for funding required under Section
				  75.250 shall list the specific
				  quality indicators to be considered in a given funding cycle and their values,
				  which shall range from 0 to 10. The total value of an individual application
				  shall be considered on a 100 percent basis. That is, the percentage of the
				  total represented by any quality indicator will be such that the total
				  percentages of all quality indicators equal 100 percent.
a) Goal 1: Not to exceed 30 percent of the
				total value available. Include, at a minimum, consideration of the teacher's
				affiliation with professional organizations, length of employment, leadership
				activities, professional development and other continuing education activities,
				college-level teaching or mentoring, and industry recognized credentials taught
				or utilized in the curriculum.
b)
				Goal 2: Not to exceed 10 percent of the total value available. Include, at a
				minimum, maintenance of student portfolios or career plans, provision of
				accommodations for students with disabilities or other special needs, and
				assistance raising students' awareness about agricultural careers or
				postsecondary agricultural education.
c) Goal 3: Not to exceed 25 percent of the
				total value available. Include, at a minimum:
1) acceptance of at least one AFNR course to
				meet high school graduation requirements;
2) State-approved courses, as defined in
				Section 75.220, that are offered separately or as part of other
				coursework;
3) curriculum planning
				and course integration aligned to the Illinois State Goals for Learning (23
				Ill. Adm. Code 1.Appendix D) and supportive of the applicant's School
				Improvement Plan;
4) articulation
				with or provisions for dual credit with postsecondary institutions;
5) inclusion of technology-based instruction,
				recruitment activities and career development events;
6) use of standardized instructional and
				assessment systems;
7) credentials
				that are earned by students as part of enrollment in or completion of
				agricultural education courses; and
8) teacher participation in international
				activities, the purpose of which is directly related to AFNR, as evidenced by
				an itinerary, certification of participation, correspondence from activity
				organizers, etc., presented as part of the application.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.240 - Determination of Individual Grant Allocations

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Individual grant allocations shall be determined by the
				  applicant's achievement of one or more of the minimum standards and of one or
				  more of the quality indicators established for each standard the applicant
				  achieves. (See Sections
				  75.220 and
				  75.230.)
a) Programs in operation for three or more
				years
1) The grant allocation to which each
				eligible applicant is entitled shall be determined no later than September 15
				of each fiscal year.
2) A
				multiplier shall be used to weight each quality indicator that the applicant
				has achieved and for which achievement has been verified by State Board of
				Education staff through the application review process.
3) A dollar value for the multiplier shall be
				calculated by dividing the appropriation for the funding year by the total
				value of all quality indicators claimed and verified in the applications
				received as of the due date specified in Section
				75.250.
4) To determine an individual applicant's
				grant allocation, the dollar value of the multiplier shall be multiplied by the
				total value of quality indicators that the applicant has achieved and State
				Board of Education staff has verified.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 75 - AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Subpart C - INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION › Section 75.250 - Application Procedure

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The grant application is a measure of the components of a
				  high-quality agricultural education program that the applicant currently has in
				  place, and it is intended to help the applicant identify areas in which the
				  program can be enhanced and improved.
a) The State Superintendent of Education
				shall provide the electronic application format for the agricultural education
				incentive grant.
b) The application
				shall be completed by the applicant's agricultural education teachers and
				submitted to the State Board of Education's Department of CTE and Innovation no
				later than July 15. The application shall contain:
1) an indication of the applicant's
				achievement, in the year previous to the year for which funding is requested,
				of one or more of the minimum standards and of one or more of the accompanying
				quality indicators for the minimum standard achieved;
2) evidence or other documentation of the
				applicant's achievement of any standard or quality indicator, which shall be
				kept on file and provided to the staff of the State Board of Education's
				Department of CTE and Innovation upon request; and
3) such certifications, assurances, and
				program-specific terms of the grant required by GATA or other applicable
				statutes or rules.