CITI K-12 RFP
Bidder’s ConferenceSeptember 19, 2005
Agenda● Welcome and Introduction
● Introduction to CITI
● Introduction to IT Fluency and ITAC
● Review of the RFP
● Submission Logistics
● Question & Answer
AgendaWelcome and Introduction
J. Lynn Griesemer, Executive Director, University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute
Alana Wiens, CITI Project Manager
Charles Schiller, Coordinator of IT Education, UMass Donahue Institute
• “CITI is a public/private partnership to promote IT education, through strategic investments, that prepares graduates to participate, lead and innovate in the knowledge-based economy of Massachusetts.”
Introduction to CITI
• Launched in 2000 • K-12, community
colleges, public universities and industry
• State-wide
Introduction to CITI
Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI)
• Aimed at strengthening, modernizing, and expanding the Computer Science and IT programs in public higher education.
Introduction to CITI
Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI)
• 2004–Expansion to K-12–Funding under the
Economic Stimulus Package’s Pipeline Fund (administered by the Board of Higher Education)
Introduction to CITI
• December RFP
– 17 applications
– Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
– Pioneer Valley STEMnet
– Framingham State College
– Quinsigamond Community College (BATEC replication)
Introduction to CITI
IT Fluency –
“Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s technology-infused world.”
CITI Goals
IT Fluency –
The National Research Council’s three types of IT knowledge:
Skills - proficiency with contemporary computer applications
Concepts – e.g., how a computer works, information authenticity
Capabilities - higher-level thinking processes, e.g., problem-solving, reasoning, complexity management
What is IT Fluency?
• “By 2010, we envision students graduating from secondary and post-secondary public institutions who are fluent in IT and able to use these skills in any industry context.”
What is IT Fluency?
Information Technology Across the Curriculum
-The integration of IT fluency education across existing subjects and curricula.
-This approach has been shown to be more effective for non-traditional STEM learners.
What is ITAC?
K-12 IT Pipeline Fund Grants Competition
• Working with regional partnerships to produce the best possible programs.
• Build partnerships within the regions.
• Encourage coordination within regions.
•Require regional leaders be notified.
CITI and the Pipeline Fund
The RFP
A – Team Professional Development Grants.
•Partnerships
•Professional development for in-service teachers
•IT skills, IT understanding, integration IT throughout existing curriculum
•Up to $30,000 each
The Grants
B – Continuing Professional Development Grants
•Partnerships
•Previous CITI grantees
•To train a new group of teachers (up to $20,000) or extend activities with existing teachers ($5,000)
The Grants
C – Pre-Service ITAC Integration
•Adapting existing pre-service teacher courses to reflect goals of ITAC and IT fluency
•Encouraged to offer these courses online
•$3,000 to $8,000 each
The Grants
Agenda
Review of the RFP
Priorities
- Understanding of ITAC concept
- Capacity to provide quality PD
- Future impact on student learning
- Expertise and knowledge in this area
Agenda
Review of the RFP
Priorities (cont.)
- Participation of low income schools/districts
- Evaluation plan
- Potential for replication
- Budget
- Dissemination planProposals that fail to meet these will not be reviewed.
Agenda
Review of the RFP
Letter of Intent
By 5 pm October 10th
• Type of grant
• Paragraph summary
Agenda
Review of the RFP
The Proposal
- Abstract
- Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Attachments
See the matrix for the requirements of each type of proposal.
a brief proposal highlighting impact, innovation and logistics
Agenda
Review of the RFP
Evaluation
- evaluation plan required
- samples available on the website
- provide means of understanding projects in the broader context
- provide means of collecting ‘success stories’ from grantees
assessing success
Agenda
Submission Logistics
Proposal Submission
- proposals are to be submitted online
- proposals are to be within a single document
- you will receive email confirmation within one business day
Agenda
Submission Logistics
Timeline
RFP released 9/6/05
Questions due 10/7/05
Letter of Intent 10/10/05
Proposals due 10/17/05
Awards announced 11/1/05
Projects conclude 3/31/05
Agenda
Submission Logistics
Remaining questions to [email protected]
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Questions & Answers
CITI K-12 RFP
Bidder’s ConferenceSeptember 19, 2005