Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.305 - Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) Base Camp and Leadership Professional Learning Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds to local educational agencies (LEA) to support leaders and teachers in building strategies to advance improvement efforts in their schools.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to LEAs. Applicant LEAs must (1) respond to a need identified in their comprehensive needs assessment and (2) identify specific improvement goals. Recipient LEAs must produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant award funds are one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds are awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible applicants must be rural LEAs with a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school(s). CSI Alternative schools and CSI schools that have previously attended a GLISI Base Camp and Leadership Summit are not eligible for this grant.

4. Criteria for Award. Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding. All recipients will receive 100% of their proposed budget until funds are exhausted. No partial grants will be awarded.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information about the grant, including the deadline, can be found on the Office of School Improvement, Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage (https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx) or by contacting the Office of School Improvement at schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us. Information about the grant will be shared with all eligible districts.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.305

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) Base Camp and Leadership Professional Learning Grant" submitted Jan. 24, 2022.