1.
Purpose of
Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide additional, one-time funds
for identified schools in rural areas to focus their efforts in increasing
student achievement through addressing Georgia's Systems of Continuous
Improvement, including coherent instruction, effective leadership, supportive
learning environment, professional capacity, and family and community
engagement.
2.
Term and
Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to local
educational agencies (LEA). Grant awards must be used during the fiscal year in
which the funds are awarded. Awardees must also produce a report at the
conclusion of the grant period.
3.
Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible applicants must be LEAs serving
Title I schools identified as comprehensive support and improvement, targeted
support and improvement, or comprehensive support and improvement promise as
defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, the LEA must be
considered rural as defined by the Title V, Part B section of ESSA, which is
the Rural Education Initiative. LEAs with federally identified schools may also
apply for a districtwide grant to enhance their efforts to support the
identified schools within their district.
4.
Criteria for Award. The Rural
Resource Grant activity/project/program/intervention must:
· Respond to a need identified in the comprehensive
needs assessment and/or Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems
(GSAPS) review;
· Focus on Georgia's Systems of Continuous
Improvement: Coherent Instruction, Effective Leadership, Supportive Learning
Environment, Professional Capacity, and/or Family and Community Engagement;
and
· Include strong, moderate, or promising
evidence-based interventions.
Georgia Department of Education staff review applications for
adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Funding
will be awarded based on rank according to a rubric and availability of funds.
Funds are awarded for a one-year period.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for
Applying. Information about the grant can be found on the Division of
School and District Effectiveness's webpage (
https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx)
or by contacting Amy Alderman, Program Manager, at aalderman@doe.k12.ga.us,
Georgia Department of Education, 1854 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Drive,
Atlanta, GA 30334. Information about the grant will be shared with all eligible
districts.
