To provide support to
eligible entities in the development of innovative programs that recruit,
train and mentor principals and assistant principals.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Grantees under this program may use funds for the following purposes: 1)
providing financial incentives to aspiring new principals; 2) providing
stipends to principals who mentor new principals; 3) carrying out professional
development programs in instructional leadership and management; and 4)
providing incentives that are appropriate for teachers or individuals from
other fields who want to become principals and that are effective in training
new principals.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Eligible entities include: (1) high-need local
educational agencies; (2) consortia of high-need local educational agencies; and
(3) partnerships of high-need local educational agencies, nonprofit
organizations, and institutions of higher education.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Local education agencies, school
administrators, teachers, students and their parents are beneficiaries.
None. This program is covered from
coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be prepared and submitted in
accordance with the regulations, instructions, forms and deadlines published in
the Federal Register. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should
consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his
or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and
required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.
Award Procedure:
The Department of Education notifies successful
applicants of awards. Negotiation and awarding of grants will be completed by
the Department of Education's, School Improvement Programs staff.
Deadlines:
The closing date for the School Leadership Program is
published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for additional
information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
The range is anticipated to be 90
to 120 days from the closing date.
Appeals:
None.
Renewals:
Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Funds are awarded for a 12 -
month period. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Annual progress and financial reports are required in
accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.
Final performance reports must be submitted within 90 days following the end of
the grant award period.
Audits:
In accordance with the Education Department General
Administrative Regulations in the Appendix to 34 CFR 80, State and local
governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the
State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local
governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 a year shall have an audit
made in accordance with the Appendix to Part 80, or in accordance with Federal
laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.
Records:
In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and
the Education Department General Administrative Regulations, certain records
must be retained for 3 years after the end of the grant.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
91-1000-0-1-501.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 est $0; FY 02 est $10,000,000; and FY 03
est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Approximately 5-15 awards
are expected with an average award from $667,000 to $2,000,000.
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75,
77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office:
U.S. Department of Education, School Improvement
Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington DC 20202. Contact Susan Toy.
Telephone: (202) 260-0995. E-mail: susan.toy@ed.gov.
Web Site Address:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
This is a new program. No examples are available.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used
to evaluate applications.
