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Part IV
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Bilingual Education: Career Ladder Program; Notice Inviting
Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001; Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[CFDA No.: 84.195E]
Bilingual Education: Career Ladder Program; Notice Inviting
Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001
Note to Applicants
This notice is a complete application package. Together with the
statute authorizing the program and the applicable regulations
governing this program, including the Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), this notice contains all of the
information, application forms, and instructions needed to apply for a
grant under this program.
Purpose of Program
This program provides grants to (1) upgrade the qualifications and
skills of noncertified educational personnel, especially educational
paraprofessionals, to meet high professional standards, including
certification and licensure as bilingual teachers and other educational
personnel who serve limited English proficient students, and (2) help
recruit and train secondary students as bilingual education teachers
and other educational personnel to serve limited English proficient
students.
Eligible Applicants: One or more institutions of higher education
(IHEs) that have entered into consortia arrangements with local
educational agencies (LEAs) or State educational agencies (SEAs) to
achieve the purposes of this section. Consortia may include community-
based organizations or professional education organizations.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: 11/30/2000.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: 1/29/2001.
Available Funds: $5 million.
Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$250,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $200,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 25.
Note: The Administration has requested $5 million for new awards
to this program in 2001. The actual level of funding, if any,
depends upon final congressional action.
Project Period: 60 Months.
Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application)
is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria reviewers
use to evaluate your application. You must limit the application
narrative to the equivalent of no more than 30 pages, using the
following standards:
A page is 8.5 x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins
at the top, bottom, and both sides.
Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch)
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings,
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in
charts, tables, figures, and graphs.
Use a font that is either 12-point or larger or no smaller
than 10 pitch (characters per inch).
The page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II,
the budget section, including budget justification and the cost
itemization; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the table
of contents, the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or
the letters of support. However you must include all of the application
narrative in Part III.
If, to meet the page limit, you use more than one side of the page,
you use a larger page, or you use a print size, spacing, or margins
smaller than the standards in this notice, we will reject your
application.
Applicable Regulations
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98 and 99.
Description of Program
The statutory authorization for this program, and the application
requirements that apply to this competition, are set out in sections
7144 and 7146-7150 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Pub.
L. 103-382, enacted October 20, 1994) (the Act) (20 U.S.C. 7474 and
7476-7480).
Funds under this program may be used: to develop bilingual
education career ladder program curricula appropriate to the needs of
consortia participants; provide assistance for stipends and costs
related to tuition fees and books for coursework required to complete
degree and certification requirements for bilingual education teachers;
and for programs to introduce secondary school students to careers in
bilingual education teaching that are coordinated with other activities
assisted under this program. Activities conducted under this program
must assist educational personnel in meeting State and local
certification requirements for bilingual education and, wherever
possible, must lead to the awarding of college or university credit.
Priorities
Competitive Priority 1
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i) and 34 CFR 299.3(b), we award up to 3
points for an application that meets the competitive priority. These
points are in addition to any points the application earns under the
selection criteria for the program.
Projects that will contribute to a systemic educational reform in
an Empowerment Zone, including a Supplemental Empowerment Zone, or an
Enterprise Community designated by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development or the United States Department of
Agriculture, and are made an integral part of the Zone's or Community's
comprehensive community revitalization strategies.
A list of areas that have been designated as Empowerment Zones and
Enterprise Communities is provided at the end of this notice.
Competitive Priority 2
We give preference to an application that meets the priority over
an application of comparable merit that does not meet the priority:
Applications that propose to provide for: participant completion of
baccalaureate and master's degree teacher education programs, and
certification requirements and may include effective employment
placement activities; the development of teacher proficiency in English
as a second language, including demonstrating proficiency in the
instructional use of English and, as appropriate, a second language in
classroom contexts; coordination with programs for the recruitment and
retention of bilingual students in secondary and postsecondary programs
training to become bilingual educators; and the applicant's
contribution of additional student financial aid to participating
students.
Invitational Priority
The Secretary is particularly interested in applications that meet
the following invitational priority. However, an application that meets
this invitational priority receives no competitive or absolute
preference over other applications (34 CFR 75.105(c)(1)).
Applicants that propose to collaborate with 2-year institutions of
higher education to develop or improve teacher preparation programs for
bilingual paraprofessionals.
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Selection Criteria
The Secretary uses the following selection criteria in 34 CFR
75.210 to evaluate applications for new grants under this competition.
The maximum score for all of these criteria is 100 points.
The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses.
(a) Need for project. (10 points) (1) The Secretary considers the
need for the proposed project.
(2) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary
considers the following factors:
(i) The magnitude or severity of the problem to be addressed by the
proposed project.
(ii) The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in services,
infrastructure, or opportunities have been identified and will be
addressed by the proposed project, including the nature and the
magnitude of those gaps or weaknesses.
(b) Quality of the project design. (50 points) (1) The Secretary
considers the quality of the design of the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed
project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be
achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable.
(ii) The extent to which the design of the proposed project is
appropriate to, and will successfully address, the needs of the target
population or other identified needs.
(iii) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build
capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of
Federal financial assistance.
(iv) The extent to which the proposed activities constitute a
coherent, sustained program of training in the field.
(v) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects
up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice.
(vi) The extent to which the proposed project will be coordinated
with similar or related efforts, and with other appropriate community,
State, and Federal resources.
(vii) The extent to which the proposed project is part of a
comprehensive effort to improve teaching and learning and support
rigorous academic standards for students.
(viii) The extent to which fellowship recipients or other project
participants are to be selected on the basis of academic excellence.
(c) Quality of project services. (10 points) (1) The Secretary
considers the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed
project.
(2) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by
the proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and
sufficiency of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for
eligible project participants who are members of groups that have
traditionally been under-represented based on race, color, national
origin, gender, age, or disability.
(3) In addition, the Secretary considers the following factor:
(i) The extent to which the training or professional development
services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient
quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in practice
among the recipients of those services.
(d) Quality of project personnel. (5 points) (1) The Secretary
considers the quality of the personnel who will carry out the proposed
project.
(2) In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary
considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications for
employment from persons who are members of groups that have
traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national
origin, gender, age, or disability.
(3) In addition, the Secretary considers the following factor: the
qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key
project personnel.
(e) Quality of the management plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary
considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the management plan for the
proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factor: the
adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the
proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined
responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project
tasks.
(f) Quality of the project evaluation. (20 points) (1) The
Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be conducted of
the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary
considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the methods of evaluation provide for
examining the effectiveness of project implementation strategies.
(ii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use
of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the
intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and
qualitative data to the extent possible.
(iii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide
performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward
achieving intended outcomes.
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order
12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the
regulations in 34 CFR part 79.
One of the objectives of the Executive order is to foster an
intergovernmental partnership and a strengthened federalism. The
Executive order relies on processes developed by State and local
governments for coordination and review of proposed Federal financial
assistance.
If you are an applicant you must contact the appropriate State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to find out about, and to comply with,
the State's process under Executive order 12372.
If you propose to perform activities in more than one State, you
should immediately contact the SPOC for each of those States and follow
the procedure established in each State under the Executive order.
If you want to know the name and address of any SPOC, see the list
in the appendix to this application notice: or you may view the latest
official SPOC list on the Web site of the Office of Management and
Budget at the following address:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants
In States that have not established a process or chosen a program
for review, State, areawide, regional, and local entities may submit
comments directly to the Department.
Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a
SPOC and any comments from State, areawide, regional, and local
entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date indicated in this
notice to the following address: The Secretary, E.O. 12372--CFDA#
84.195E, U.S. Department of Education, Room 7E200 400 Maryland Avenue,
SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-0125.
We will determine proof of mailing under 34 CFR 75.102 (Deadline
date for applications). Recommendations or comments may be hand-
delivered until 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) on the date indicated
in this notice.
Please note that the above address is not the same address as the
one to which the applicant submits its
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completed application. Do not send applications to the above address.
Instructions for Transmittal of Applications
If you want to apply for a grant and be considered for funding you
must meet the following deadline requirements:
(a) If you send your application by mail--
You must mail the original and two copies of the application on or
before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application
Control Center, Attention: (CFDA# 84.195E), Washington, D.C. 20202-
4725.
You must show one of the following as proof of mailing.
(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.
(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the
U.S. Postal Service.
(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial
carrier.
(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary.
If you mail an application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do
not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:
(1) A private metered postmark.
(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.
(b) Hand-deliver the original and two copies of the application by
4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) on or before the deadline date to:
U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention:
(CFDA# 84.195E), Room #3633, Regional Office Building #3, 7th and D
Streets, SW., Washington, D.C.
The Application Control Center accepts application deliveries daily
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time), except
Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays. The Center accepts application
deliveries through the D Street entrance only. A person delivering an
application must show identification to enter the building.
If you submit your application by courier--
You must deliver the original and two copies of your application to
the courier service on or before the deadline date. You must show as
proof of delivery to the courier service a dated shipping label,
invoice, or receipt from the courier service.
The courier service must deliver your application to: U.S.
Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attn: (84.195E),
Room 3633, Regional Office Building 3, 7th and D Streets, SW.,
Washington, DC.
The Application Control Center accepts application deliveries daily
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time), except
Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays. The Center accepts application
deliveries through the D Street entrance only. A courier delivering an
application must show identification to enter the building.
Notes: (1) The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a
dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant should
check with its local post office.
(2) If you send your application by mail or deliver it by hand or
by a courier service, the Application Control Center will mail a Grant
Application Receipt Acknowledgment to each applicant. If an applicant
fails to receive the notification of application receipt within 15 days
from the date of mailing the application, the applicant should call the
U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 708-
9495.
(3) You must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the
Department--in Item 3 of the Application for Federal Assistance
(Standard Form 424) the CFDA number and suffix letter, if any, of the
competition under which the application is being submitted.
Application Instructions and Forms
The appendix to this notice contains the following forms and
instructions plus a statement regarding estimated public reporting
burden, a notice to applicants regarding compliance with Section 427 of
the General Education Provisions Act, questions and answers on this
program (located at the end of the notice) and various assurances,
certifications, and required documentation:
a. Estimated Public Reporting Burden.
b. Application Instructions.
c. Nonregulatory Guidance: Questions and Answers.
d. Checklist for Applicants.
e. List of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities.
f. Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424) and
instructions.
g. Group Application Form.
h. Budget Information.
i. Participant Data.
j. Project Documentation.
k. Program Assurances.
l. Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B) and
instructions.
m. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and
Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED
80-0013) and instructions.
n. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014) and
instructions. (Note: This form is intended for the use of grantees and
should not be transmitted to the Department.)
o. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) (if
applicable) and instructions. The document has been marked to reflect
statutory changes.
p. Notice to All Applicants (GEPA Requirement) and Instructions
(OMB No. 1801-0004).
An applicant may submit information on a photostatic copy of the
application and budget forms, the assurances, and the certifications.
However, the application form, the assurances, and the certifications
must each have an original signature. All applicants must submit ONE
original signed application, including ink signatures on all forms and
assurances, and TWO copies of the application. Please mark each
application as ``original'' or ``copy''. No grant may be awarded unless
a completed application has been received.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mahal May or Elizabeth Judd, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5090, Switzer
Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Telephone: Mahal May: (202)205-
8727; Elizabeth Judd: (202)205-9157 E-mail addresses: Mahal_May@ed.gov
Elizabeth_Judd@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) you may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this notice in an alternative
format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on
request to the contact persons listed in the preceding paragraph.
Please note, however, that the Department is not able to reproduce in
an alternative format the standard forms included in the notice.
Electronic Access to this Document
You may view this document, as well as all other Department of
Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or
portable document format (PFD) on the Internet at either of the
following sites:
http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm
http://www.ed.gov/news.html
To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available
free at either of the preceding sites. If you have questions about
using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll free at 1-888-
293-6498; or in the Washington, DC area at (202) 512-1530.
Note: The official version of this document is the document
published in the Federal
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Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the
Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available at
GPO access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov.nara.index.html
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7474.
Art Love,
Acting Director, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages
Affairs.
Appendix
Estimated Burden Statement
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, you are not
required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number
for this information collection is OMB No. 1885-0542, Exp. Date: 12/
31/01. We estimate the time required to complete this information
collection is estimated to average 120 hours per response, including
the time to review instructions, search existing data resources,
gather the data needed, and complete and review the information
collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the
time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write
to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If
you have any comments or concerns regarding the status of your
individual submission of this form, write directly to: Office of
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-6510.
Application Instructions
Abstract
The narrative section should be preceded by a one-page abstract
that includes a short description of the population to be served by
the project, project objectives, planned activities, and
invitational priorities the project proposes to address.
Selection Criteria
The narrative should address fully all aspects of the selection
criteria in the order listed and should give detailed information
regarding each criterion. Do not simply paraphrase the criteria. Do
not include extensive resumes. Provide position descriptions for key
personnel. Do not include bibliographies, letters of support, or
appendices in your application. This package includes questions and
answers to assist you in preparing the narrative portion of your
application.
Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Priority
Applicants that wish to be considered under the competitive
priority for Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities, as
specified in a previous section of this notice, should identify in
Section D of the Project Documentation Form the Applicable
Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. The application narrative
should describe the extent to which the proposed project will
contribute to systemic educational reform in the particular
Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community and be an integral part of
the Zone's or Community's comprehensive revitalization strategies. A
list of areas that have been designated as Empowerment Zones and
Enterprise Communities is provided at the end of this notice.
Table of Contents
The application should include a table of contents listing the
various parts of the narrative in the order of the selection
criteria. Be sure that the table includes the page numbers where the
parts of the narrative are found.
Budget
Budget line items must support the goals and objectives of the
proposed project and be directly applicable to the program design
and all other project components. A separate budget summary and cost
itemization must be provided on the Budget Information Form (ED
524). Prepare an itemized budget for each year of requested funding.
Indirect costs for institutions of higher education which are the
fiscal agents for Career Ladder Programs are limited to the lower of
either 8% of a modified total direct cost base or the institution
for higher education's actual indirect cost agreement. A modified
direct cost base is defined as total direct costs less stipends,
tuition and related fees and capital expenditures of $5,000 or more.
In describing student support costs distinguish costs for tuition
and fees from costs for stipends.
Submission Of Application To State Educational Agency
Section 7146(a)(4) of the Act (Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Improving America's Schools
Act of 1994, Pub. L. 103-382) requires all applicants except schools
funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to submit a copy of their
application to their State educational agency (SEA) for review and
comment (20 U.S.C. 7476(a)(4)). Section 75.156 of the Education
Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requires these
applicants to submit their application to the SEA on or before the
deadline date for submitting their application to the Department of
Education. This section of EDGAR also requires applicants to attach
to their application a copy of their letter that requests the SEA to
comment on the application. A copy of this letter should be attached
to the Project Documentation Form contained in this application
package.
Applicants that do not submit a copy of their application to
their SEA will not be considered for funding. Applicants are
reminded that the requirement for submission to the SEA and the
requirements for Executive Order 12372 are two separate
requirements.
Final Application Preparation
Use the checklist following the Questions and Answers to verify
that all items are addressed. Prepare one original with an original
signature, and include two additional copies. Do not use elaborate
bindings or covers. The application package must be mailed to the
Application Control Center (ACC) and postmarked by the deadline date
published in the notice.
Questions and Answers
Does the Career Ladder Program have specific evaluation
requirements?
Yes, the evaluation requirements are described in section 7149
of title VII of ESEA, 20 U.S.C. 7479.
What requirements must grantees meet related to teacher
certification?
The Title VII statute requires grantees to assist educational
personnel in meeting State and local certification requirements.
However, because certification requirements vary among States,
applicants are given flexibility in designing activities that lead
to meeting State and local certification requirements.
May program budgets include costs for items other than student
tuition and fees?
Project budgets should reflect the proposed program activities.
In addition to student support costs, budget items may include costs
for personnel, supplies or equipment, and other reasonable and
necessary costs to support developmental activities.
What information may be helpful in preparing the application
narrative for a Career Ladder Program?
In responding to the selection criteria applicants may wish to
consider the following questions as a guide for preparing
application narrative.
What are the specific responsibilities of districts,
schools, institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other
partnership organizations in planning, implementing and evaluating
the proposed program? How is the program linked to the school
district's overall professional development plan?
What resources and support will each of the consortia
members provide? How will resources be integrated to ensure maximum
effectiveness of the program resources and to promote capacity
building and long-range collaboration?
How will the program collaborate with other teacher
preparation programs within the institution, including those funded
under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended?
How does the training curricula reflect high standards
for pedagogy, content, and proficiency in English and a second
language to ensure that participants are effectively prepared to
provide instruction and support to LEP students?
How will the program assist in systemically reforming
policies and practices in the target schools and in the IHEs related
to the preparation of new teachers, the induction of new bilingual
teachers, clinical experiences for new bilingual teachers and other
educational personnel, or professional development opportunities for
all teachers?
What special selection criteria will the applicant
adopt to ensure that individuals selected to participate in the
program hold promise for successfully completing program
requirements?
What special support will be provided to participants
by experienced bilingual teachers, higher education faculty, and
school administrators to guide them during their period of
induction?
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How will the instructional responsibilities of
participants be balanced with appropriate professional development,
support and planning time?
How will clinical experiences for preservice
participants be structured to ensure that they are well-supervised,
of sufficient duration and in a setting which provides opportunities
for participants to experience a variety of effective bilingual
education instructional methods and approaches?
How is the training curriculum based on current
research related to effective teaching and learning? What evidence
of effectiveness supports the training model?
What are the expected outcomes for participant
learning, effectiveness in the instructional setting, reform and
improvement in the school or the university? What measures will the
proposed program use to collect data on the effectiveness of the
program in meeting its objectives, such as: field practice
assessments, National or State benchmark tests, surveys of
graduates, mentor teachers, school administrators, rates of transfer
from 2-year to 4-year institutions, graduate rates, placement rates?
How are needs, objectives, activities and measures linked?
How will the program evaluation incorporate strategies
for assessing the progress and performance of participants;
communicating meaningful, regular and timely feedback to
participants; improving the quality of the training program;
documenting and identifying exemplary program features and
successful strategies; and reporting on specific data related to the
number of participants completing the program and the number of
graduates placed in the instructional setting?
In addition, applicants may wish to consider the Department of
Education Professional Development Principles in planning a Career
Ladder Program
The following are the professional development principles:
Focuses on teachers as central to student learning, yet
includes all other members of the school community;
Focuses on individual, collegial and organizational
improvement;
Respects and nurtures the intellectual and leadership
capacity of teachers, principals, and others in the school
community;
Reflects best available research and practice in
teaching, learning, and leadership; enables teachers to develop
further expertise in subject content, teaching strategies, uses of
technologies, and other essential elements in teaching to high
standards;
Promotes continuous inquiry and improvement embedded in
the daily life of schools;
Is planned collaboratively by those who will
participate in and facilitate that development;
Requires substantial time and other resources;
Is driven by a coherent long-term plan;
Is evaluated ultimately on the basis of its impact on
teacher effectiveness and student learning; and uses this assessment
to guide subsequent professional development efforts.
What Other Information May Be Helpful in Applying for a Career
Ladder Program?
For additional technical assistance information on Title VII
programs, visit the OBEMLA website at: www.ed.gov/offices/OBEMLA.
Select funding opportunities, then professional development
programs. Applicants are reminded that they must submit a copy of
their application to the SEA for review and comment. In addition,
applicants must submit a copy of their application to the State
Single Point of Contact to satisfy the requirements of Executive
order 12372. The SEA review requirement and the requirements for
Executive order 12372 are two separate requirements.
Checklist for Applicants
The following forms and other items must be included in the
application:
1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)
2. Group Application Certification (To be signed by authorized
Representative of LEA in consortia with the applicant)
3. Budget Information (ED Form No. 524)
4. Itemized Budget for each year (attached to ED Form No. 524)
5. Participant Data--approximate number of participants to be served
each year.
6. Project Documentation
Section A--Copy of Transmittal Letter to SEA requesting SEA to
comment on application
Section B--Documentation of Empowerment Zone or Enterprise
Community--if applicable
7. Program Assurances
8. Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)
9. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and
Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
(ED 80-0013)
10. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014)
11. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
12. Notice to all Applicants (See form provided below)
13. Table of Contents
14. One-page single-spaced abstract
15. Application narrative (Not to exceed 30 double-spaced pages, see
instructions below)
16. One original and two copies of the application to the Department
of Education Application Control Center
17. One copy to the SEA
18. One copy to the State Single Point of Contact
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[FR Doc. 00-25442 Filed 10-3-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000-01-C