This report explains how State Entity (SE) Program grantees are using or proposed to use the technical assistance (TA) set-aside portion of their Charter School Programs (CSP) funds for these activities. This report also describes SE activities to ensure subgrantees are equipped to meet the needs of all students, and specifically students with…

The replication process assists schools of New York State in the implementation of one or more objectives of a nationally or state validated program that would result in the implementation of a more efficient or effective program in those schools. The guide includes a process overview, a reference guide, an adoption guide, a proposal guide, a…

This booklet provides basic information and guidelines to rural New York school districts competing for grants or other competitive funding. Section 1 examines new realities in the education landscape: the demand for higher academic standards, requirements for increased accountability, the call for systemic change, the need to integrate and align…

Focusing on New York, this document begins by providing information on the funding cycles and application processes for federal and state grant programs as well as special legislative projects. Five forms with accompanying information on the form's purpose, submittal time, and special instructions are included: (1) Proposed Budget for the…

This guide outlines strategies to be used by rural school districts when applying for grants in New York State. The first section addresses the impact of recent federal program reductions and restructuring that have significantly reduced overall federal spending on state education programs. Both federal and state governments are moving away from…