Charter School Innovation Grant (Indiana)

 
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    CFDA#

    84.282A
     

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Indiana Department of Education

    Summary

    The CSP Quality Counts Innovation Grant is intended to increase the number of high-quality charter schools in the State of Indiana through technical assistance for currently operating charter schools. This grant will be used toward the technical assistance categories of Supporting All Students, Instructional Supplies and Technology, Professional Development and Licensing, and Parent, Family, and Community Outreach and Empowerment with the understanding that these needs are not mutually exclusive.


    Applicants are encouraged to request funding for activities that integrate, to the greatest extent possible, allowable activities from multiple focus areas based on the comprehensive needs assessment. 

     

    History of Funding

    Previously funded cohorts can be seen at https://www.doe.in.gov/grants/csp-quality-counts

    Additional Information

    Supplement, Not Supplant: these funds shall be used to supplement, not supplant non-Federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart. Applicants are to ensure that planned activities supplement, not supplant non-Federal funds that would be used for similar activities. 


    Allowable uses of funds to increase the access to instructional supplies and technology include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Providing educators, school leaders, and administrators with the professional learning tools, devices, content, and support teacher collaboration;
    • Identify and address technology readiness needs, including the types of technology infrastructure and access available to the students served by the charter school, including computer devices, access to school libraries, Internet connectivity, operating systems, software, related network infrastructure, and data security;
    • Use technology, consistent with the principles of universal design for learning, to support the learning needs of all students, including children with disabilities and English learners;
    • Developing or using effective or innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic course and curricula through the use of technology, including digital learning technologies and assistive technology, which may include increased access to online dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities, career and technical courses, and programs leading to a recognized postsecondary credential;
    • Build capacity for principals, other school leaders, and teachers to use data and technology to improve instruction and personalize learning;
    • Providing students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with the resources to take advantage of high-quality digital learning experiences, digital resources, and access to online courses taught by effective educators;
    • Making instructional content widely available through open educational resources;
    • Implement digital citizenship initiatives that include strategies to address student safety;
    • Other supports, programs, or activities that provide support and access to using technology to advance student learning;
    • Instructional and curricular materials such as books, workbooks, manipulatives, computer software, electronic curriculum, training staff in the use of these materials.

    Contacts

    Amreen Vora

    Amreen Vora
    South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    (317) 234-3063

    Beatriz Pacheco

    Beatriz Pacheco
    South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    (317) 232-9057

    Brandon Phillips

    Brandon Phillips
    South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    (317) 232-6612?
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Only Indiana charter schools that are currently open and operating in this current school year, and, will be open and operating in the 2020-2021 school year are eligible to apply for CSP Quality Counts Innovation Grant funds.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by September 1, 2020 by 1:30 p.m. EST. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary. Minimum Award of $25,000, Proposed Maximum Award of $50,000.

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