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Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant

8/23/2012. Due Date Extension. The due date for the Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant will be extended, probably to February 25, 2005. Please watch the Division of Discretionary Grants Web site for new due date posting.Applicants will still be required to turn in an abbreviated Stu

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Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant

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    1. 8/25/2012 Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant Applicant Conference December 9, 2004 TETN Event #10625

    2. 8/25/2012 Due Date Extension The due date for the Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant will be extended, probably to February 25, 2005. Please watch the Division of Discretionary Grants Web site for new due date posting. Applicants will still be required to turn in an abbreviated Student Achievement Improvement Plan on January 14, 2005. Details will be forthcoming.

    3. 8/25/2012 Background Provides funding to those high school campuses that participate in innovative redesign or reconstitution under Texas Education Code §39.132 Supports the implementation of schoolwide improvements that will transform low-performing high schools into ones that provide challenging and meaningful academic programs, with personal attention, guidance, and high expectations for all students.

    4. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 5 Eligibility Criteria School districts and open-enrollment charter schools that have one or more high schools that have been rated Academically Unacceptable in 2004 or one or more high schools that have been rated Academically Unacceptable in 2004 and in one or more consecutive previous years

    5. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 17-18 Due Dates and Critical Dates

    6. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 7-8 Program Goals The goals of the Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant are to Correct the specific area of unacceptable performance identified in the campus accountability rating; Increase overall student achievement; Raise academic standards and expectations for all students;

    7. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 7-8 Program Goals Demonstrate innovative management and instructional practices; Ensure that every student is taught by a highly qualified, effective teacher; Develop leadership capacity in principals and other school leaders; and Engage parents and the community in school activities.

    8. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Description High schools that receive funding under this grant will be expected to implement programs and activities that create a redesigned school, which is fundamentally different from the existing high school.

    9. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Description Redesigned high schools should correct identified deficiencies; raise academic standards and boost student achievement; redesign failing management and instructional practices, Develop the skills and knowledge of teachers and school leaders; and, engage parents and the community in improvement efforts.

    10. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Description High schools that have been rated Academically Unacceptable for two or more consecutive years will be required to reconstitute, which involves creating a new philosophy for the school, developing a new curriculum, and hiring new staff for the school, where appropriate.

    11. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Description Innovative redesign involves comprehensive, schoolwide improvements that cover all aspects of a high school’s operations. Funds from this grant are not intended to support separate projects that are added on to existing programs or projects within a school in a piecemeal, fragmented approach.

    12. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Requirements Rider 67, High School Completion and Success, requires that funds be expended on programs that show the most potential to improve high school completion and success. High school campuses that receive funding under this grant must employ innovative strategies and proven methods for student learning, teaching, and school management that are based on reliable research and effective practices and that have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics.

    13. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Requirements Requirement #1 Resources available as you work to select a school reform model: Texas High School Project Redesigned High School Network—Fred Richardson, frichardson@cftexas.org (214) 750-4222 Southwest Educational Development Laboratory—www.sedl.org

    14. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Requirements Requirement #1 Resources available as you work to select a school reform model: The National Clearinghouse for Comprehensive School Reform http://www.goodschools.gwu.edu/ MDRC http://www.mdrc.org/subarea_index_2.html

    15. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Requirements Requirement #1 Selecting a reform model: Use the school’s needs assessment to drive the selection of the reform model Compare the school’s needs to the strengths of the model Tap a variety of sources knowledgeable about school models

    16. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 8 Program Requirements Requirement #1 Selecting a reform model: Visit schools to see models in action Types of models include curricula/instruction models, organizational and process models, and entire school models

    17. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 9 Program Requirements 2. Rider 67, High School Completion and Success, requires that funds be expended on programs that encourage students toward postsecondary education and training.

    18. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 9 Program Requirements 3. Rider 67, High School Completion and Success, requires that funds expended under this grant program ensure that all students on each participating campus have an individualized graduation plan (IGP). IGPs must ensure that students at risk of not graduating from high school are (1) afforded instruction from highly qualified teachers, (2) given access to online diagnostic and assessment instruments, and (3) provided accelerated instruction in areas of academic weakness.

    19. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 9 Program Requirements 4. Those campuses that have been ordered to reconstitute under TEC §39.132(b) must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Texas Education Agency. Schools which reconstitute may be required to create a new philosophy for the school, develop a new curriculum, and hire new staff, where appropriate.

    20. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 9 Program Requirements 5. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that schools integrate a comprehensive design for high school reform, including instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional development, parental involvement, and school structure and management.

    21. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 9 Program Requirements 6. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that campuses have measurable goals for student performance tied to the state’s content standards (TEKS) and student performance standards (TAKS) and benchmarks for meeting these goals.

    22. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 9-10 Program Requirements 7. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that campuses provide high-quality and continuous professional development and training for teachers and staff.

    23. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 8. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the redesign and restructuring program be supported by school faculty, administrators, and staff. Campuses must receive the support and approval of the faculty and staff, the district board of trustees, parents, and the community.

    24. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 9.The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the redesign and restructuring program provide support for teachers, principals, administrators, and other school staff by creating shared leadership and a broad base of responsibility for reform efforts.

    25. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 10. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the redesign and restructuring program provide for the meaningful involvement of parents and the local community in planning, implementing, and evaluating school improvement activities.

    26. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 11. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that high school campuses receiving funding under this grant participate in the Texas High School Project’s Redesigned High School network and utilize high-quality external support and assistance from an entity with experience or expertise in schoolwide reform and improvement.

    27. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 11 Program Requirements Requirement #11 Redesigned High School Network Fred Richardson Manager, High School Redesign Texas High School Project 5500 Caruth Haven Lane Dallas, Texas 75225-8146 214-750-4222 frichardson@cftexas.org

    28. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 12. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the redesign and restructuring program include a plan for the evaluation of the implementation of school reforms and the student results achieved.

    29. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 13. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the redesign and restructuring program identify how other resources (federal, state, local, and private) available to the school will be utilized to coordinate services to support and sustain school reform. If the high school campus was awarded funding under the Comprehensive School Reform—Texas High School Initiative grant, the grantee will be required to demonstrate how programs and activities created with funds from both of these grant programs will coordinate.

    30. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 10 Program Requirements 14. The Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant requires that the LEA (i.e., district central office) provide technical assistance, evaluation data, and flexibility to the campuses that receive this grant.

    31. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 10-11 Program Requirements 15. Applicants must attach the campus’ Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan in the format provided on the Division of Discretionary Grants Web site at the following link: http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    32. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 10-11 Program Requirements Requirement #15 The Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan, which applicants attach to this eGrants application, will serve as the focused student achievement improvement and redesign plan as it relates to the requirements under TEC §39.132.

    33. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 11 Program Requirements 16. Applicants must attach a Letter of Support from the campus-level redesign committee, signed by the chair of the committee, a community member of the committee, and an educator who serves on the committee.

    34. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 11 Program Requirements 17. Applicants must attach a Letter of Intent provided by the external technical assistance provider certifying that technical assistance services will be provided to the campus and outlining the qualifications of the technical assistance provider, and the specific services to be provided.

    35. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 15 Available Funding

    36. 8/25/2012 See General and Fiscal Guidelines Review Criteria Need for the Proposed Project (15 points) Quality of the Project Design (20 points) Quality of Project Services (10 points) Quality of Management Plan (20 points) Quality of Project Evaluation (10 points) Appropriateness of Budget (20 points) Organization and Completeness (5 points) Subtotal General Points Possible: 100

    37. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding Priority points will be given to school districts or open enrollment charter schools that apply on behalf of high school campuses that, under the Texas Accountability Rating System, have been rated Academically Unacceptable in 2004 and in one or more previous consecutive years 10 points possible

    38. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding Priority points will be given to school districts or open enrollment charter schools that as the focus of their innovative plan provide a detailed implementation plan for the creation of smaller, autonomous, highly effective schools within the high school 10 points possible Schools may receive between 0 and 10 priority points depending on the quality of the plan.

    39. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding Plans for these smaller learning environments should demonstrate a deep commitment and readiness for redesign and must detail the following: how the schools within the high school will be organized and structured; how the building will be shared and what kind of collaboration will exist; how the students will be grouped for instruction;

    40. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding how the redesigned school will differ from the existing high school beyond physical changes; the proposed governance structure of the redesigned school; how each smaller learning community will have autonomy within the proposed structure;

    41. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding the research-based strategies used to improve student learning and prepare students for success after high school; how the schools will provide academic support and guidance to students; how staff development plans will be formulated and implemented; how schools will ensure parent and community involvement;

    42. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 12 Priority Points for Funding the performance-based outcome measures used to measure progress and success; who will be responsible for what redesign activities and how and when each will be implemented; and, how the high school will work to ensure the long-term sustainability of reforms after the grant period ends.

    43. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 12-13 Program Evaluation Applicants must show a strong strategic alignment between grant program goals and performance measures. Applicants must also describe how they will conduct periodic evaluations to assess their progress toward stated goals and objectives. The results of these evaluations should be used to refine, improve, and strengthen the program or activity, and to refine the performance measures.

    44. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 4 eGrants Instructions Applicants will not complete all of Schedule PS3100 – Abstract: Needs and Objectives, Schedule PS3200 – Narrative: Program Description, and Schedule PS3300 – Narrative: Performance Assessment and Evaluation in the eGrants application. Instead, applicants will attach the campus’ Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan.

    45. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 4 eGrants Instructions Text must appear in certain fields in each of the application schedules for the eGrants application to be properly submitted. Applicants should follow exactly the Program Specific Schedule Instructions found on pages 18-24 of the Program Guidelines to enter the text where indicated.

    46. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 19 eGrants Instructions Schedule PS3100—Abstract: Needs and Objectives In Part 2, applicants must enter the words “See attached” in each of the textboxes and save the schedule. Applicants must complete and attach the Focused Student Achievement Improvement Redesign Plan found at http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    47. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 19 eGrants Instructions Schedule PS3200—Narrative: Program Description In Part 2, applicants must enter the words “See attached” in each of the textboxes and save the schedule. Applicants must complete and attach the Focused Student Achievement Improvement Redesign Plan found at http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    48. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 19 eGrants Instructions Schedule PS3200—Narrative: Program Description In Part 3, applicants must enter the words “See attached” in the first activity textbox. Applicants must also enter a date for the form to save. Applicants must complete and attach the Focused Student Achievement Improvement Redesign Plan found at http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    49. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 20 eGrants Instructions Schedule PS3300—Narrative: Performance Assessment and Evaluation In Part 1, applicants must enter the words “See attached” in each of the textboxes and save the schedule. Applicants must complete and attach the Focused Student Achievement Improvement Redesign Plan found at http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    50. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 20 eGrants Instructions Schedule PS3300—Narrative: Performance Assessment and Evaluation In Part 3, applicants must enter the words “See attached” in the first activity textbox. Applicants must also enter a date for the form to save. Applicants must complete and attach the Focused Student Achievement Improvement Redesign Plan found at http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html.

    51. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 18 Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan Applicants must complete the campus’ Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan in the format provided at the following link: http//www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/hsrr/index.html. This Focused Student Achievement Improvement and Redesign Plan will serve as the focused student achievement improvement and redesign plan as it relates to the requirements under TEC §39.132.

    52. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 20-21 eGrants Instructions Schedule BS6000—Program Budget Summary Enter the amount for each object code charged to the campus. Enter the amount of program cost and the amount of administrative cost. Enter the total budget for each object code.

    53. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Pages 20-21 eGrants Instructions State-Funded Grants Indirect costs are not allowable. Debt service is not allowable. Audit fees and services may not be charged to state grants. Furniture is not an allowable cost.

    54. 8/25/2012 See Program Guidelines Page 17 Clarifying Information Any person wishing to obtain clarifying information about this request for application may contact: Program Contact Funding Contact Barbara Knaggs Geraldine Kidwell Division of Education Initiatives Division of Discretionary Grants Texas Education Agency Texas Education Agency William B. Travis Building William B. Travis Building 1701 N. Congress Avenue 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 936-6060 (512) 463-9269 barbara.knaggs@tea.state.tx.us geraldine.kidwell@tea.state.tx.us

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