Enhancing Education through Technology ARRA Competitive Grant RFA.

As part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA), the California Department of Education has released the Enhancing Education through Technology ARRA Competitive Grant RFA. The CDE posted the RFA on September 11, 2009; applications are due on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Grant money will be available to eligible Los Angeles County schools through this funding source. The EETT ARRA Competitive program provides $300 per student in grades 4-8 at funded schools. Districts submit a proposal that utilizes technology to improve student achievement.

Unlike previous rounds, schools that have received an Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Competitive grant award in prior years may be eligible for this one-time ARRA funding program.

Grant information and a list of eligible schools is posted on the CDE AARRA Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (Competitive) page. Make sure to use the latest forms and guidelines when submitting an application.

CTAP 11 ARRA EETT C Support Documents:
CTAP 11 ARRA EETT C Writing Template
CTAP 11 ARRA EETT C RFA Overview Presentation

Links to CDE information:
ARRA Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (Competitive) page
CDE Competitive Grant Information page
EETT Competitive Frequently Asked Questions

ARRA EETT Competitive Webinar

To support and assist Los Angeles County school districts and direct-funded charter schools applying for an ARRA EETT Competitive grant, CTAP Region 11 will offer an informational webinar, "ARRA EETT Competitive Grant and CTAP Partnership Overview."

Please join us for this informative discussion about the ARRA EETT C grant and the many benefits and resources available through a partnership with CTAP Region 11. Included in this session will be a look at differences between this grant and previous rounds of EETT Competitive, and developing strategies for a quality application.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

For more information and to register for the ARRA EETT Competitive Grant and CTAP Partnership Overview webinar, please visit:
http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

CTAP Region 11 is available to partner with school districts that are applying for the EETT Competitive grant. Our Coach/Mentor Professional Development Program, designed in collaboration with Tech Ed Services (techedservices.com), is research-based and has been adopted in full partnership by 91% of the schools funded in L.A. County in the first six rounds of this grant.

For more information regarding an EETT Competitive Partnership with CTAP Region 11, please contact:

Articles
CTAP Partnership Overview
CTAP Partnership Benefits
CTAP Partnership Letter of Intent