Grant Details

The CSDE is seeking applicants to establish interdistrict cooperative programs, particularly ones serving Hartford elementary and secondary students. Applications should include the following factors:

• Reducing Racial, Ethnic and Economic Isolation – significant, meaningful, well-articulated programs and activities based on sound research.
• Increasing High Academic Achievement of All Students in Reading, Writing, Mathematics or Science – programs that are aligned with current Connecticut Standards and frameworks in K-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics, with academically sound enrichment activities as a significant component. Programs and activities must be designed to lead to observable and measurable improvement in student learning and academic achievement.

These programs should support urban, suburban and rural districts working voluntarily together to reduce the racial, ethnic and economic isolation of students and create settings where students can assemble, interact and learn. These programs should also promote a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and must advance student achievement.

Allowable costs for this grant include:

• Teachers/providers;
• School social workers, counselors, psychologists;
• Clerical assistance;
• Recruitment and admission costs;
• Instructional supplies, materials and equipment;
• Staff development appropriate to the project (up to 5 percent of the award);
• Pupil transportation;
• Up to 10 percent of the award to defray the costs of administering and evaluating the program impact and outcomes, and preparing the final report;
• Development of instructional units;
• Parent activities (up to $1,000);
• Food that is part of the program (cooking classes, overnight stays, etc.);
• Food for snacks; and
• Food that is necessary as meals for residential programs, weekend academies and all-day field trips.