Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-5-.03 - Demonstration Projects in Teacher Education

(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program. Georgia Professional Standards Act, O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-982 and 20-2-984.

(2) Purpose of Program. This program is designed to encourage large scale demonstration projects in the design and delivery of education personnel preparation programs.

(3) Terms and Conditions. These are competitive grants that may exceed one year in length. Projects must focus on priorities set by the Professional Standards Commission.

(4) Eligible Recipients. Colleges and universities offering State-approved education personnel preparation programs.

(5) Criteria for Award(s). A letter of intent (pre-proposal) that includes a description of the proposed project and a proposed budget. A review team from the Professional Standards Commission evaluates letters of intent for possible development of full proposals. Full proposals are evaluated by the Professional Standards Commission using criteria such as: developers' knowledge of project; likelihood of success; approach; feasibility; partnership arrangements; institutionalization; finding use; and evaluation plan.

(6) Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for proposals are sent to all institutions who have approved education personnel preparation programs whenever sufficient funds are available. Requests for information should be made to: Professional Standards Commission, 1454 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5040.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-5-.03

O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-120.

Original Grant description entitled "Demonstration Projects in Teacher Education" submitted December 16, 1993.