Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) 2012 Scale-up and Validation Competitions

1. Investing in Innovation Fund (i3)2012 Scale-up and Validation Competitions Summary Document March 2012 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Pleaserefer to the official Notices published in the Federal Register.

2. Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund Summary • To provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement, attainment or retention in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on: • Improving student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates • Increasing college enrollment and completion rates Purpose Funding $140.5 million (est.) to be obligated by December 31, 2012 • Eligible applicants are: • Local educational agencies (LEAs) • Nonprofit organizations in partnership with (a) one or more LEAs or (b) a consortium of schools Applicants Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notices in the Federal Register.

3. Types of Awards Available Under i3 i3 Development Validation Scale-up Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notices in the Federal Register.

4. i3 Priorities for Scale-up and Validation Early Learning Teacher and Principal Effectiveness* College Access and Success Promoting STEM Education Improve Achievementfor High-Need Students Serving Students with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Students College- and Career-ready Standards and Assessments Productivity Improving Achievement in Persistently Low-performing Schools Improving Rural Achievement Technology May address up to twoCompetitive Preferences(0 or 1 point each) Required forall applications Must address oneAbsolute Priority 4 * Applicants should note that the language of this priority has changed since 2011. Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notices in the Federal Register.

5. Two Types of Eligible Applicants A local educational agency (LEA) A non-profit organization in partnership with (a) one or more LEAs or (b) a consortium of schools There is no competitive advantage to applying as one type of applicant or the other, but an applicant must meet other relevant eligibility requirements 5 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

6. Some Eligibility Requirements Differ Based on Type of Applicant An LEA applicant must: A partnership must: • Demonstrate that it: • (a) significantly closed achievement gaps between groups of students or demonstrated success in significantly increasing academic achievement for all groups of students, and • (b) made significant improvement in other areas • Establish partnerships with private sector Demonstrate that the non-profit organization has a record of significantly improving student achievement, attainment, or retention through its record of work with an LEA or schools 6 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

7. Some Eligibility Requirements Apply to Both Types of Applicants All applicants must: Address one absolute priority Meet the evidence requirement – see slide 3 Secure commitment for required private sector match 7 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

8. Post Award Requirements All i3 Grantees must: • Conduct an independent project evaluation* • Cooperate with technical assistance provided by the Department or its contractors • Share broadly the results of any evaluation • Participate in, organize, or facilitate, as appropriate, communities of practice for the i3 program * Note: The quality of an applicant’s project evaluation is also a selection criterion in the full application. Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

9. i3 Selection Criteria and Points * Depending on the number of applications received, Validation grants may be judged in two tiers: all eligible applications will be scored on Criteria A, B, and C and the competitive preference priorities; then high-scoring applications will be scored on Criterion D by a different panel of reviewers.Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notices in the Federal Register. The criteria may apply differently to different levels of grants.

10. i3 Key Dates Notices Published in Federal Register: March 27, 2012 Technical Assistance: The Department posted a recorded webinar that explains the Scale-up and Validation competition’s priorities, selection criteria, and process. The Department also plans to host live webinars during the application process if there are outstanding questions. Applications: Intent to Apply Due: April 16, 2012 Applications Due: May 30, 2012* Applications Reviewed: Summer 2012 All Grant Awards Announced: December 2012 *As stated in the correction notices published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2012. Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notices in the Federal Register.

11. Other Important Resources • Investing in Innovation Fund Website: • (http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html) • Notice of Final Priorities & Notice of Final Revisions to Priorities, Requirements, and Selection Criteria • Notice Inviting Applications • Application Package (includes the Notice Inviting Applications) – to be posted shortly after NIA is published • Pre-recorded Webinar of i3 Highlights • Frequently Asked Questions • i3 At-A-Glance (Quick Reference) All questions about i3 may be sent to i3@ed.gov Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.