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2. Introductions. Florida Department of Education (FDOE)www.fldoe.org/curriculum/21century/Joe DavisFamily and Community Outreach Bureau ChiefLani Lingo21st CCLC Program Director. . 2009-2010 RFP. 3. Presentation Objectives. Attendees will become more familiar with Florida's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program and requirements of the 2009-2010 RFPAttendees will be provided relevant information to develop a proposal for the RFPKEY- indicates a form/document.
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1. Florida Department of Education Workshop 2009-2010 21st CCLC Request for Proposal(RFP)
Presented by:
University of Florida 21st CCLC Leadership Team
February 17, 2009 - Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FLFebruary 23, 2009 - University of Florida, Gainesville, FLFebruary 24, 2009 - Mounts Botanical Gardens, West Palm Beach, FLFebruary 25, 2009 - Jim Miles Professional Development Center, Lakeland, FL
March 5, 2009 - Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL
2. 2 Introductions Florida Department of Education (FDOE)
www.fldoe.org/curriculum/21century/
Joe Davis
Family and Community Outreach Bureau Chief
Lani Lingo
21st CCLC Program Director
3. 3 Presentation Objectives Attendees will become more familiar with Florida’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program and requirements of the 2009-2010 RFP
Attendees will be provided relevant information to develop a proposal for the RFP
KEY- indicates a form/document
4. 4 Training Disclaimer Please be advised that the information presented during the RFP training may differ from what is stated in the
Approved FDOE 2009-2010 RFP
All potential applicants MUST follow the approved FDOE 2009-2010 RFP to be considered for funding
www.fldoe.org/curriculum/21century
5. 5 Overview of Florida’s 21st CCLC Program There are currently 96 projects funded by the FDOE
Of the 96 projects, there are 302 program sites
By the end of the 2008-2009 project year, 34 projects will no longer be funded by 21st CCLC
For the 2009-2010 project year, it is anticipated there will be 25-45 grant awards
6. 6
7. 7 Overview of Florida’s 21st CCLC Program Operate during Non-School Hours
Before School
After School
Weekend
Summer
Holiday breaks
8. 8 Characteristics of Effective 21st CCLC Programs Strong management team and effective plan
Open communication with participating schools
Start the afterschool program on the first day of school and utilize strong marketing and promotion strategies
Recruit, train, and retain qualified teachers & staff
Active collaboration/partnerships
Parental and volunteer involvement
Strong academic focus through fun and engaging activities that reinforce learning
9. 9 Funding Purpose/Priorities Provide academic enrichment to assist students attending low performing schools to meet State and local standards in core subject areas
Offer a broad array of additional services, programs and activities that reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students
Offers families of students opportunities for literacy and related educational development
10. 10 Total Funding Amount/Approximate Number of Awards Approximately $25,000,000 available
Anticipate 25-45 grants to be awarded
May receive 21st CCLC funding for a maximum of five years:
100% funding in years 1 and 2
maximum of 80% funding in years 3, 4 and 5
11. 11 Funding Request Guide Must use the guide for each site to calculate the total funding amount for the project
Applicants may apply for an annual grant award of:
A minimum of $62,500
A maximum of $700,000
12. 12 Funding Request Guide May not propose to serve more students than attend the targeted schools on the Title I School table
Should not propose to serve more than 35% of the targeted school’s population
Programs must meet the proposed daily student attendance (the highest number will be used) as indicated on the:
Funding Request Guide
Title I School Table
Site Budget Worksheet- Site Profile
Grant Narrative
13. 13 Matching Requirement There is NO matching requirement, however:
When grant funds decrease beginning in year 3, sub-grantees are expected to maintain both the size and scope of the program
Must identify, and include in the sustainability plan, other funding sources that will be available in each year, particularly in years 3, 4 and 5
14. 14 Budget/Program Performance Period
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
The project effective date is the date the application is received by FDOE that meets Conditions for Acceptance, or the date of the Federal Award Notification, whichever is later
15. 15 Target Population- Students At-risk (high academic, social or behavioral needs)
Pre-K through 12th grade
Must attend schools eligible for Title I School-wide Programs, or living within district defined service areas of such schools where at least 40% receive free and reduced priced lunch (FRPL)
May use the “Weighted Feeder Pattern” Concept to document the average number of students receiving FRPL at all schools directly feeding into the proposed target school to determine eligibility
16. 16 Target Population- Students Applicants shall not propose to target student populations that will be targeted by another 21st CCLC program for the 09-10 project year
Example: If Program A targets students in grades K-3 from Pond Elementary, Program B may target students in grades 4-5, but not K-3
Every participating student must be afforded 12 impact hours of after school programming each week
Do not serve one group of students on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and another group on Tuesday and Thursday
Do not serve one group of students one week and another group the next week
17. 17 Target Population- Families Only family members of regularly participating 21st CCLC students may participate
Must offer one or more of the following:
Parent involvement in child’s education
Family literacy to support child’s learning
Related educational development to support child’s learning
Services to family members cannot extend beyond the dates of student services
18. 18 Minimum Hours of Operation 36 weeks of student services per project year (may include Summer if proposed)
4 after school and/or summer days per week
12 afterschool, impact hours per week
Does not include Before School, Weekend, Holiday, and Adult Family Member services
Every student must be afforded 12 impact hours of after school programming each week
19. 19 Minimum Hours of Operation 2 impact hours per day for After School
1 impact hour per day for Before School, if proposed
4 impact hours per day for Weekend, Holiday and Summer services, if proposed
Services to Pre-K and Adult Family Members may occur during regular school hours (documentation will be required)
20. 20 Facilities May operate in a public school
If an alternative facility is selected:
Must be as available and accessible (comparable) to the student’s local school
Must have sufficient resources to provide all proposed and required activities
Must have appropriate equipment, security resources, and a clear strategy for safe student transportation
21. 21 Eligible Applicants Non-profit agencies
City or county government agencies
Faith-based organizations
Community-based organizations
Local Education Agencies
Institutes of higher education
For-profit corporations
Individual public schools may not submit an application, but may apply through an LEA or other eligible entity
22. 22 Eligibility Criteria New Public Schools and Schools without “Title I School-wide Program” status may:
Document 40% of students qualify for FRPL meals through the USDA
Use the “Weighted Feeder Pattern” concept
Use the most recent data from the US Census to document 40% of students are considered “low-income”
http://aspe.hhs.gov/POVERTY/figures-fed-reg.shtml
23. 23 Eligibility Criteria Private Schools may:
Satisfy eligibility criteria described for Schools without “Title I School-wide Program” status
Provide services to eligible private and/or public school students and families
24. 24 Eligibility Criteria Partnerships or consortium are encouraged
Designate one agency as applicant and fiscal agent who must:
Be an eligible grant recipient
Receive, administer and report on grant funds
Have signed agreements with each partner or consortium member outlining services to be provided
Be an active member of the consortium
Not act as a “flow-through” for grant funds and sub-grant funds to other recipients
Responsible for the performance of partners/consortium members and how each plans to participate
25. 25 Targeting Student Populations Applicants shall not propose to target students that will be targeted by another 21st CCLC program
Applications proposing to target a student population identified in a continuation 21st CCLC grant and/or a newly proposed 21st CCLC grant may not be reviewed
26. 26 Contact Persons 21st CCLC Program Contact
Lani Lingo
21st CCLC Program Director
(850) 245-0852
lani.lingo@fldoe.org
Grants Management Contact
Gloria Smith
Grants Management Office
(850) 245-0718
gloria.smith@fldoe.org
27. 27 Assurances (Part 1) General Terms and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Programs
Applicants must have signed statement by the agency head, on file at FDOE, certifying adherence
www.fldoe.org/comptroller/doc/gbsectiond.doc
28. 28 Assurances School Districts, Community Colleges, Universities, and State Agencies
Certification on file at FDOE will remain in effect unless:
A change occurs in Federal or State law
Other changes in circumstances affecting a term, assurance or condition
29. 29 Assurances Private Colleges, Community Based Organizations, and Other Agencies
Certification of adherence must be submitted to FDOE each year of the 5 year grant award
Must also submit:
Agency’s current budget
List of current Board of Directors
Agency’s most recent audit report
Agency’s Chart of Accounts
Proof of Eligibility to operate a business in Florida
Articles of Incorporation
30. 30 Preparing your Proposal Establish 21st CCLC Management Team and responsibilities
Assess needs in the community and target population
Determine if the targeted schools:
Meet eligibility requirements and are not currently receiving 21st CCLC funding or being served by another 21st CCLC program
Communicate with potential partners to:
Seek buy-in to the 21st CCLC project
Identify support and/or services to be provided
Provide documentation of partnership
Design activities and services to meet needs of the target population
31. 31 Narrative Components Project Abstract or Summary
Project Need (A-D)
Operational Design Requirements (A-F)
Project Design and Implementation: Academic Enrichment (A-C)
Project Design and Implementation: Personal Enrichment (A-D)
Project Design and Implementation: Adult Family Members
Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe (A-C)
Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan (A-G)
Evaluation (A-G)
Support For Strategic Imperatives
Dissemination Plan
Budget
32. 32 Narrative Components
Project Abstract or Summary
33. 33 Project Abstract or Summary Provide a brief overview of the proposed project that must include:
Who will the project directly impact
What need(s) the project will address
What the project will strive to ultimately accomplish
Who will do what by when
How the project will be carried out
Abstract or Summary shall not exceed two pages
34. 34 Narrative Components
Project Need (A-D)
35. 35 Project Need A. General Need of Community
Evaluate community needs and available resources
Describe how the program will address these needs
Include full citations for all data used
B. Target Population Identification
Detail specific characteristics of student population
Identify schools attended by targeted students
Describe the Criteria for Student Selection
36. 36 Title I School Table Number of students identified on table should match the number of students in the Project Need section, Funding Request Guide and Site Budget Worksheet- Site Profile
Include documentation and justification after the table if proposing to serve New Public Schools, Schools without “Title I School-wide Program” status, or Private Schools
Not included in 30 page limit
http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/default.asp
37. 37 Project Need C. Specific Needs of Target Population
Provide objective needs assessment data for targeted students and their family members
Data must clearly establish need for targeted population
Must explore academic, social, emotional, cultural and physical needs of target population
Forms the basis of all proposed goals, objectives and activities
Data information may be obtained through survey assessments and reliable databases
38. 38 Project Need D. Evidence of Experience
Demonstrate the agency has experience, or evidence of success, providing educational and related activities
No previous experience- must describe the likelihood of successful implementation and capability to provide activities and services outlined in the proposal
39. 39 Narrative Components
Operational Design
Requirements (A-F)
40. 40 Operational Design Requirements A. Students with Special Needs
Identify special needs in the target population
Includes students who may be identified as Limited English Proficient, Homeless, Migrant, or those with physical, developmental, psychological, and sensory or learning disability
Describe how students with special needs will be identified
Describe how students will be appropriately and equitably served
41. 41 Operational Design Requirements A. Students with Special Needs continued…
No child may be excluded from participating provided that they can be safely accommodated
Council for Exceptional Children:
www.cec.sped.org
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services:
www.fldoe.org/ese
42. 42 Operational Design Requirements B. Student Safety
Describe how student safety will be maintained on site
Describe how safety will be maintained during off-site activities and field trips (if applicable)
Describe how personnel hired will meet requirements of the agency and personnel will have all required and current certifications, where applicable
Indicate the distance between the participating students’ schools and the 21st CCLC center
43. 43 Operational Design Requirements B. Student Safety continued…
Describe how safe transportation will be addressed and how participating students will travel safely to and from the center
Successful applicants must submit a
Detailed Safety Plan
upon request
44. 44 Operational Design Requirements C. Collaboration with Schools
Describe the plan of communication between the 21st CCLC program, the schools students regularly attend, and the regular day teachers to address:
Accessing student records
Sharing of information on student progress with regular day teachers and families
45. 45 Operational Design Requirements D. Recruitment and Retention
Describe and detail the criteria for selecting 21st CCLC students
Describe the process for recruiting targeted students to be enrolled
Identify specific techniques and practices to ensure consistent and long term participation
46. 46 Operational Design Requirements E. Professional Development
Identify the project’s plans for professional development to include all conferences/trainings
All conferences/trainings must be pre-approved, in writing, by FDOE
If funded, programs must send at least three people to the following required conference/training:
Florida 21st CCLC State Conference
All Project Directors must attend the State Conference
47. 47 Operational Design Requirements E. Professional Development continued…
Florida 21st CCLC State Conference (Orlando)
Registration- approx. $300/person x 3 people
Hotel- approx. $145/night x 3 nights x 3 people
Other related costs (i.e., transportation, per diem)
If funded, participate in the FDOE Grant Fiscal Management Training
No registration fee or anticipated costs
48. 48 Operational Design Requirements F. Supplemental Meals
Describe how the project will meet the nutritional needs of students based on when the program is open:
Only afterschool (daily snack)
Both before and after school (daily breakfast and snack)
Non-School days (daily breakfast, lunch and/or snack- depending on operational hours)
Describe the snacks/meals to be provided that meet USDA guidelines
49. 49 Operational Design Requirements F. Supplemental Meals continued…
No 21st CCLC student shall be charged for costs associated with supplemental meals
Funding for supplemental meals CANNOT be drawn from 21st CCLC funds (state in grant narrative)
http://frac.org/afterschool/snacks.html
www.flimpact.org/
Note: The Administrative Fee charged by Florida Impact (in partnership with Food Research and Action Center) may be charged to the 21st CCLC grant- LEAs are not eligible for this. This fee is NOT considered an administrative cost
50. 50 Narrative Components
Project Design and Implementation: Academic Enrichment (A-C)
51. 51 Project Design and Implementation Academic Enrichment
Each activity must be based on objective assessment data indicating the need of the activity and be based upon an established set of performance measures
If appropriate, be based on scientifically based research
Must propose academic enrichment activities to assist students in meeting Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx
52. 52 Project Design and Implementation Academic Enrichment continued…
All academic services must be aligned with the curriculum in core subject areas
All activities and services must:
Align to specific objectives in the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities, and Timeframe table
Address the needs of the target population
Be continuously evaluated using performance measures
53. 53 Project Design and Implementation A. Remedial Education and Academic Enrichment -
Reading
Describe the manner in which reading will be included and an integral part of the program
Describe how the project will address Just Read Florida!
http://www.justreadflorida.com
Describe how the activities will complement the student’s regular academic program
54. 54 Project Design and Implementation A. Remedial Education and Academic Enrichment -
Reading continued…
Include the student to staff ratio
State in grant narrative that services will be provided by certified teachers holding a valid FDOE teaching certificate
Should be creative, fun, designed to foster a love of reading and outlined in lesson plans
Should NOT mirror the regular day school
55. 55 Project Design and Implementation B. Remedial Education and Academic Enrichment -
Math and Science
Describe how the proposed project will address the math and science needs of the target population
Describe how the project will ensure math and science activities are creative, fun and engaging
Describe how math and science activities will complement the students’ regular academic program
56. 56 Project Design and Implementation B. Remedial Education and Academic Enrichment -
Math and Science continued…
Include the student to staff ratio
State in grant narrative that services will be provided by certified teachers holding a valid FDOE teaching certificate
Should be creative, fun, engaging and outlined in lesson plans
Should NOT mirror the regular day school
www.fldoestem.org/center13.aspx
57. 57 Project Design and Implementation C. Tutoring Services and Mentoring Program
Describe how the program will provide tutoring and homework assistance to complement the student’s regular academic program
Describe how mentoring will be provided to improve student performance
Describe how the program will recruit and utilize qualified volunteers for tutoring
When possible, tutoring should be delivered by certified teachers or paraprofessionals
58. 58 Narrative Components
Project Design and Implementation: Personal Enrichment (A-D)
59. 59 Project Design and Implementation Personal Enrichment
A broad array of additional activities to reinforce and complement the student’s regular academic program must be offered
All activities and services must:
Align to objectives in the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities, and Timeframe section
Address needs of the target population
Be continuously evaluated using performance measures
60. 60 Project Design and Implementation A. Physical Education and Recreational Activities
Reflect a variety of structured activities
Encourage active student participation regardless of skill level
Explain how the program will provide fun, age-appropriate physical education and/or recreational activities
Describe alternative activities for inclement weather
Include student to staff ratio
61. 61 Project Design and Implementation B. Dropout Prevention and Character Education
Describe and identify at least one activity from the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network that focuses on reducing dropout rates for targeted students
www.dropoutprevention.org/effstrat/default.htm
Describe how character education will be infused in the program
www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/social_studies/ce.asp
62. 62 Project Design and Implementation C. Service Learning
Describe the type of service learning project(s) to be implemented and how the service learning project(s) will meet a recognized need in the local or global community
Describe the plan to implement the project(s)
Must describe how teachers, students, and community organizations will be working collaboratively to carefully plan, implement, and assess the service learning project(s)
www.fsu.edu/~flserve/sl/sl.html
www.servicelearning.org/
63. 63 Project Design and Implementation D. Additional Personal Enrichment Activities
In addition to the three required personal enrichment activities, applicants must propose at least one additional activity within the following categories:
Arts and Music Education
Entrepreneurial education
Programs for LEP students
Telecommunications and technology education
Expanded library service hours
Drug and violence prevention and/or counseling activities
64. 64 Project Design and Implementation D. Additional Personal Enrichment Activities continued..
For each additional activity proposed:
Describe the specific activities that will be included
Must have a comprehensive curricula
Must be designed to help improve student academic performance and success in life
Align to the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe table
65. 65 Narrative Components
Project Design and Implementation: Adult Family Members
66. 66 Project Design and Implementation Adult Family Members
The project must propose services designed to increase the involvement of adult family members to support their child’s learning
Applicants must provide at least one of the following:
Parent involvement in child’s education
Family literacy to support child’s learning
Related educational development activities to support child’s learning
67. 67 Project Design and Implementation Adult Family Members continued…
Describe how recruitment of adult family members will occur, including how dissemination of information about activities to adult family members will occur
State in grant narrative that only adult family members of actively participating students will be served
www.famlit.org
68. 68 Narrative Components
Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe (A-C)
69. 69 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table
Complete the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities, and Timelines Table
Each activity detailed in each of the three Project Design and Implementation sections (i.e., Academic Enrichment, Personal Enrichment and Adult Family Members) must be incorporated in the table and align to at least one proposed objective
Included as a part of the required narrative
70. 70 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Goals
Must have at least four broad, realistic goals
“Planned outcomes” derived from the needs assessment data
Must be participant focused and encompass the entire population
Must be the numbered (i.e., “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”)
Example Goal:
1) Improve academic achievement
71. 71 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives
Must have at least two specific, annual objectives for EACH GOAL
Objectives are measurable, quantitative, challenging, and can be assessed throughout the project year
Within each objective, identify anticipated measurements that will be used to assess project performance
72. 72 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
Student-based objectives must be assessed with non-participatory measurements
Adult Family Member objectives may be assessed with performance and/or participatory measurements
Objectives must be numbered (i.e., “1.1”, “1.2”, “2.1”, “2.2”)
73. 73 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
Within the first objective ONLY, identify the standard to which “regularly participating students” is defined:
Attending the program 30 days or more
Attending the program for 40% of total operational days
74. 74 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
Programs should use the 30 day criterion unless the objective focuses on activities that will not occur for more than 30 days
For specific summer only objectives, must identify the 40% criterion
75. 75 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
Four parts to each objective:
1. Threshold- single number at the beginning of the objective that states the threshold for demonstrating attainment and/or progress toward achieving the objective
Must reflect an understanding of the target population and their needs
80% is the common threshold
76. 76 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
2. Objective Population- specific population for
the objective (e.g., all students, regularly
participating students, students with a history
of behavioral problems, etc…)
Must reflect an understanding of the target population and their needs
Each goal must encompass the entire population. If not, additional objectives may be needed
77. 77 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
3. Anticipated Change- identifies the direction
(e.g., “will increase”, “will decrease,” “will
maintain”)
Impact on the target population
Must not be too specific (unattainable) or too general (immeasurable)
Must align with proposed activities and vice versa
Focus is guided by the goal and will guide the selection of assessments
78. 78 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Measurable Objectives continued…
4. Assessment- identifies the type of assessments
planned to demonstrate achievement and/or
progress of the objective
Will always begin, “..as demonstrated by such measures as..” and end with a list of anticipated measurements
79. 79 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe Four Part Objective Example
Threshold- 80%
Objective Population- of regularly participating students with a history of behavioral problems
Anticipate Change- will show improvement in pro-social behaviors
Assessment- as demonstrated by such measures as weekly staff assessments, teacher surveys, parent surveys and school discipline records
80. 80 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Activities and Timeframe
Identify only those specific activities from the three
Project Design and Implementation sections (i.e.,
Academic Enrichment, Personal Enrichment and Adult
Family Members)
Following each activity, indicate the timeframe in which
each activity will occur (e.g., “daily throughout the
project year”, “monthly throughout the school year”,
“daily during summer session”)
Activities and Timeframe must be identified using a
letter system (i.e., “a”, “b”, “c”)
81. 81 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe A. Table continued…
Follow format requirements for the table:
11 point Arial font
Landscape view
Leave a blank line after each objective and activity
Align each timeframe with the corresponding activity
Included as a part of the 30 page limit
82. 82 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe B. Need Based Goals
Following the table, describe how each of the
identified goals is clearly linked to the needs
Sample Format:
83. 83 Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe C. Weekly Schedule
Describe program operational hours (e.g., services, days, hours)
Tentative Weekly Schedules must be provided for each component proposed (i.e., after school, before school, weekend, summer, and holiday breaks)
Activities identified on the Weekly Schedules must align to the three Project Design and Implementation sections (i.e., Academic Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Adult Family Members) and those identified in the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe table
Place Weekly Schedules in Appendices for each site
84. 84 Narrative Components
8. Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan (A-G)
85. 85 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan Other Federal, State and local programs
Identify programs that will be coordinated with
the proposed program
Partnership Summary
Identifies current public/private partnerships
and provides a description of the
services/contributions from the partnerships
86. 86 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan Partnership Summary continued…
Plan for documenting the value of in-kind
contributions of goods and/or services provided
Plan to maintain partnerships
A community partner will actively contribute to the 21st CCLC project
Partners are NOT sub-contractors
Sub-contractors are NOT to be included in the grant narrative description of Partnership Summary
87. 87 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan C. Summary of Partners and Contractors Table
Must complete Summary of Partners and
Contractors Table and place in Appendices
For sub-contractors, identify all that are
related to the 21st CCLC program, whether
they are paid or NOT paid by 21st CCLC funds
Not included in the 30 page limit
88. 88 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan D. Commitment Letters (not included in 30 page limit)
Include dated letters from EACH partner in
the Summary of Partners and Contractors Table
On the partners agency’s letterhead
Identify services or contribution will be provided for the 2009-2010 project year
Identify specific services/contributions to be made by partner
Identify the approximate value of the services/contributions
Signed by the authorized agent of the partnering agency
89. 89 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan E. Letters of Support (not included in 30 page limit)
Letter of Support is required when the site
location and/or targeted schools are not included
as partners in the 21st CCLC program and,
therefore, did not provide a Commitment Letter
Letter of Support must indicate the proposed
program was developed and will be carried out in
active collaboration with the school (s) students
attend during the 2009-2010 project year
Submit a dated letter on the site’s/school’s
letterhead indicating their support that is signed by an
authorized agent from the site/school
90. 90 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan F. Sustainability Narrative
Applicants are not permitted to charge any fees
associated with 21st CCLC programming
without prior authorization from FDOE
Describe:
the plan to identify and develop new public/private partnerships
How the program will evidence sustainability in years 3-5 and beyond to maintain the size and scope of the project
91. 91 Coordination of Services and Sustainability Plan G. Five Year Budget
Reflects additional support in years 1 and 2
Reflects necessary support to offset the 20%
funding decrease in years 3-5
Place in Appendices (not included in 30
page limit)
92. 92 Narrative Components
9. Evaluation (A-G)
93. 93 Evaluation Must undergo periodic (formative) evaluations to assess progress
Must submit a Summative Evaluation Report and Data Collection Worksheets by June 30, 2010
Must demonstrate adequate progress (continuous progress) towards achieving stated program objectives
94. 94 Evaluation Evaluation Plan
Assessment of progress toward each objective
Anticipated methods for data collection (e.g., who,
how, etc)
Identify specific measures and data sources to
measure progress towards each objective
Timeline for data collection
Benchmarks to monitor progress
Methods for continuous and overall data analysis
Written formative evaluation reports are required
How information will be used to monitor progress
and shared with stakeholders
95. 95 Evaluation Evaluation Plan continued…
Describe how the results of the evaluation will be:
Used to refine, improve and strengthen the program
Made available to public upon request (process)
Must provide all data being collected to FDOE upon request and/or during site visits by the UF 21st CCLC Leadership Team
Programs must generate, maintain and provide written periodic (formative) evaluation reports to FDOE and/or UF upon request
96. 96 Evaluation Evaluation Plan continued…
See Reporting Outcomes within the approved 2009-2010 RFP for more information
97. 97 Narrative Components
10. Support for Strategic Imperatives
98. 98 Strategic Imperatives Incorporate one or more of the Areas of Focus included in Florida’s Next Generation PreK-20 Education Strategic Plan
www.fldoe.org/Strategic_Plan/pdfs/StrategicPlanApproved.pdf
99. 99 Narrative Components
11. Dissemination Plan
100. 100 Dissemination Plan Describe the methods/strategies to disseminate and share information about the proposed project to appropriate/targeted populations to inform them of the availability of 21st CCLC services
101. 101 Narrative Components
12. Budget
102. 102 Budget Must use grant funds to supplement, not supplant
Costs must be allowable, reasonable and necessary to carry out the program’s purpose and objectives
Budget and narrative must align
Not permitted to propose a budget in excess of that allowed by the Funding Request Guide
Successful applicants may use grant funds for allowable costs only during the grant award period
103. 103 Budget The budget has two parts:
Description in grant narrative (Fiscal
Management Plan)
Budget Narrative Form (DOE 101)
Not included in 30 page limit
104. 104 Budget (Grant Narrative) Fiscal Management Plan
Describe the amount of funding required to effectively achieve the proposed performance target
Clearly defined responsibilities, timelines and milestones for accomplishing project tasks
Describe how the items within the budget support the goals of the project
Describe the members of the project management team and indicate their responsibilities and credentials
Describe background training, experience and
qualifications for the Project Director
105. 105 Budget (Grant Narrative) Fiscal Management Plan continued…
Explain the following:
How total costs on the DOE101 are reasonable and
necessary to the number of persons to be served, the
scope of the project, and its anticipated benefits
How the requested funds were allocated for
accomplishing tasks and activities described in the
application
106. 106 Budget (Grant Narrative) Fiscal Management Plan continued…
How 21st CCLC funds will supplement and not
supplant the after-school program
How no more than 5% of budget will be spent on
activities related to the administration of the grant
(see Fiscal Requirements in the approved 2009-
2010 RFP for more information)
107. 107 Budget (Grant Narrative) Fiscal Management Plan continued…
Proof must be submitted showing that salaries
and hourly wages for all program staff are
consistent with the demographic area of the
proposed project (not included in 30 page limit)
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm#F
www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm
108. 108 Budget (DOE 101) Must provide a detailed budget narrative form that
itemizes and details:
how all grant funds will be used,
how funds from other sources will be used
Must provide a funding equation to describe how the
budget line item amounts were derived
If key personnel or items, needed to achieve the goals
and objectives of the project, are paid 100% from other
funding sources, an account title and description must
be provided with a zero amount listed
Budget must include funds for at least three active staff
members, with one being the Project Director, to attend
the 21st CCLC Statewide Conference
109. 109 Fiscal Requirements Please review and utilize the following topics
in the approved 2009-2010 RFP when developing the
DOE 101 and Budget Narrative:
Allowable Expenses (i.e., staffing, supplies, transportation)
Unallowable Expenses (i.e., food, entertainment, furniture)
Administrative Costs (including Indirect Costs)- 5% cap of total award amount
Evaluation Costs- 5% cap of total award amount
Procurement Services (i.e., contracts)
110. 110 Narrative Components
Priority Points
111. 111 Priority Points Not included in 30 page limit
May only receive priority points after the application has received a score of 70 points or more
Priority 1: Joint Application
Priority 2: Operation in rural county
www.florida-arts.org/grants/RuralEconomicDevelopmentInitiative.htm
112. 112 Other Requirements RFP Checklist
21st CCLC Program Assurances
Equitable Services for Private School Participation
www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg111.html
Must submit the Private School Participation Form signed by the Agency Head
Must submit a detailed plan of action for providing consultation for equitable services to private school students and teachers
113. 113 Other Requirements Statement of Assurance for Evaluation Data
General Education Provisions Act
www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/gepa427.pdf
Provide a signed, one page summary description of the proposed plan to ensure equitable access to, and participation of students, teachers, and other beneficiaries with special needs
114. 114 Other Requirements 21st CCLC Advisory Board
Must provide a narrative description only if funded.
Will be required to have a board composed of students, teachers, parents, community agencies and the private sector.
Funding Request Guide
Agency Profile
Site Budget Worksheets
Site Profile
Site Expenditures
115. 115 Performance Accountability Forms Deliverables - identify all deliverables to be developed by the project- review your narrative to see what you may have identified
Training, Technical Assistance and Dissemination - identify all training and technical assistance, as well as other delivery strategies- see narrative sections for Professional Development, Recruitment & Retention and Dissemination Plan
Student Performance - align with the Goals, Measurable Objectives, Activities and Timeframe table
Service Delivery - aligns to Project Design and Implementation- Academic and Personal Enrichment, and Adult Family Members
3rd Party Evaluator - aligns to Evaluation, if applicable
116. 116 Funding Contingencies If awarded, future funding will be contingent upon:
Available funds from US Department of Education (USED)
Satisfactory performance as evaluated by the 21st CCLC program office at FDOE
Submission of next year’s RFA (continuation)
Compliance with all grant requirements within the 21st CCLC RFP/RFA (i.e., programmatic, fiscal, reporting)
117. 117 Project Deliverables Not required with the application
Agencies receiving funds via “Performance based Reimbursement” are required to submit the Project Deliverables and Invoice Form
ALL agencies must complete the Monthly Report Form
Review forms to understand program timeline for deliverables and documentation
118. 118 Project Performance Accountability and Reporting Requirements Each 21st CCLC sub-grantee is required to meet or exceed the following:
Provide services to the proposed number of 21st CCLC students on a daily basis
Operate official 21st CCLC program for the hours, days, and weeks in the approved application
Provide all activities and services in the approved application and any approved amendments
119. 119 Project Performance Accountability and Reporting Requirements
Regardless of the originally approved funding amount, the FDOE is authorized to equitably reduce the amount of funding for any sub-grantee failing to meet daily attendance numbers, amount of operation, or activities
120. 120 Reporting Outcomes USED- P.P.I.C.S. www.ppics.learningpt.org
UF- Academic and Behavioral Impacts, Teacher Surveys, and Student and Parent Satisfaction Measures
www.afterschoolflorida.hhp.ufl.edu/data_collection_information.html
FDOE- Monthly Attendance Reports, Mid-Year Data Collection (1/30/10), End-of-Year Data Collection (6/30/10), and Summative Evaluation Report (6/30/10)
121. 121 Notice of Intent to Apply
Please notify Lani Lingo, 21st CCLC Program Director, via email or fax, of the agency’s intent to apply by the date identified in the 2009-2010 RFP
122. 122 Frequently Asked Questions
Questions concerning the RFP process or the 21st CCLC program must be submitted on FDOE’s 21st CCLC website located at:
http://data.fldoe.org/21Century/questions/
123. 123 Conditions for Acceptance / Substantially Approvable Form Be on time! Make sure your application is received within FDOE no later than the close of business on the due date
Application includes all required forms, including:
DOE 100A Application Form bearing the original signature of the Superintendent for the school district or the agency head for other agencies.
NOTE: Applications signed by officials other than the appropriate agency head must have a letter signed by the agency head or documentation for authorization
DOE 101 - Budget Narrative Form
124. 124 Conditions for Acceptance / Substantially Approvable Form Submission of the signed certification signifying compliance with the “General Assurances for Participation in Federal and State Programs,” (if not already on file with FDOE)
Private Colleges, Community Organizations, and Other Agencies must submit:
A list of the current board of directors and Articles of Incorporation;
A copy of the organization’s current budget;
A copy of the organization’s Chart of Accounts;
A copy of the institution’s or agency’s most recent annual audit report (if available); and
Proof of eligibility to operate a business in Florida.
125. 125 Technical/Formatting and Other Application Submission Requirements Proposal DO’s
Narrative responses MUST be:
In the order of the RFP Checklist
Double-spaced, Single-sided
Page numbered
Portrait setting (tables may be landscaped- see RFP instructions)
12-point Arial font (font sizes in tables may be different- see RFP instructions)
Margins- 1” top, bottom, left and right
Limited to 30 pages
126. 126 Technical/Formatting and Other Application Submission Requirements Proposal DO’s
Submit one non-bound, non-stapled proposal with original signatures
Submit SIX (6) STAPLED, COMPLETE COPIES of the proposal
OR
Submit one non-bound, non-stapled proposal with original signatures
Submit ONE (1) COMPLETE COPY of the proposal
Submit a complete proposal on a Compact Disc (CD) in a single, PDF document
127. 127 Technical/Formatting and Other Application Submission Requirements Proposal DO’s
Mail your complete proposal to:
Office of Grants Management
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street
Room 325
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Submit your proposal on or before the due date
128. 128 Technical/Formatting and Other Application Submission Requirements Proposal DON’T
BE LATE!
Fax or hand-deliver your application
Submit CDs, DVDs, newspaper clippings, other supplementary materials, and/or agency manuals
Include tabs, covers, or other items
Bind, staple, or spiral the original application
Incomplete applications or those exceeding the page limit may not be reviewed
129. 129 Technical/Formatting and Other Application Submission Requirements Review Contingencies
Proposals submitted without the required copy(ies) may not be reviewed.
Proposals submitted on CD that do not also submit the signed original and single hardcopy may not be reviewed.
Proposals submitted with additional information in original, copies, and/or PDF file may not be reviewed.
The FDOE will not reproduce and/or add missing information to submitted copies and/or PDF electronic submissions
130. 130 Resources FDOE 21st CCLC
www.fldoe.org/curriculum/21century
Florida’s 21st CCLC
www.afterschoolflorida.hhp.ufl.edu/rfp
21st CCLC Program Listing
www.afterschoolflorida.hhp.ufl.edu/program_listing.html
21st CCLC Program Highlights
www.afterschoolflorida.hhp.ufl.edu/program_highlights.html
131. 131 Resources Overview of Afterschool Programs
Concept to Classroom:
www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/afterschool/index.html
After School Program Toolkit:
www.cisnet.org/working_together/after-school.asp
High-Quality Complementary Learning Activities and Programs:
www.learningpt.org/afterschool/hqactivities/
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