Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.307 - Computer Science Capacity II Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. This grant will support the development of computer science teacher capacity in public schools in Georgia that have not previously offered the AP Computer Science Principles course.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to local educational agencies (LEA). Each recipient LEA shall use the grant funds for the growth and development of the teacher(s) identified in the application. The funds must be used for at least one of the following activities: paying for a Computer Science endorsement, paying for the summer AP Institute workshop, or paying for training with a curriculum or equipment provider. The funds may also be used pay a stipend to the identified teacher. Grant funds are one-time funds and must be expended during the fiscal year in which they are awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). All LEAs are eligible to apply.

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. Priority points will be awarded to rural LEAs, LEAs that have schools that have not offered the AP Computer Science Principles course, and LEAs that have schools that intend to offer the AP Computer Science Principles course in the school year immediately following the grant award.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information regarding the application process, including the deadline, will be communicated to Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Directors and Curriculum Directors. For additional information, please contact Bryan Cox, Lead Computer Science Program Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, Georgia Department of Education, at bcox@doe.k12.ga.us.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.307

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "Computer Science Capacity II Grant" submitted Mar. 16, 2022.