Or. Admin. Code § 581-018-0255 - Establishment: Closing the Achievement Gap for African American Students Grant

(1) There is established the Closing the Achievement Gap for African American Students Grant to support nonprofit organizations who are working to design, implement, improve, expand, or otherwise revise programming and services for African American students. The programs and services assist African American students by offering unique opportunities to make strong home, school, and community connections in an effort to increase academic achievement and personal well-being. Research suggests that community organizations are positioned to provide targeted support to learners who are sometimes neglected in traditional school systems.

(2) Subject to available funds, the grants will be awarded for one year based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. This can include but is not limited to:

(a) Planning phase.

(b) Implementation phase.

(c) Program evaluation phase.

(3) The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds to non-profit organizations that understand the unique needs of African American students, who have the potential to become exemplar programs and who can create collaborative practices around:

(a) Strengthening ties between home, school, and community;

(b) Creating space for active parent participation;

(c) Innovative programming that focuses on closing achievement gaps for African American students;

(d) Training or professional development for parents, educators, and interested community entities on closing achievement gaps for African American students;

(e) Literacy initiatives for closing achievement gaps for African American students; and

(f) College and career readiness and transition to college or career.

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Or. Admin. Code § 581-018-0255

ODE 24-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-13 thru 4-16-14; ODE 34-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-13; ODE 48-2019, minor correction filed 08/12/2019, effective 8/12/2019

Statutory/Other Authority:2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233)

Statutes/Other Implemented:2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233)