 omprehensive School Reform (CSR) grants are state-level competitive grants to support the development and adoption of and school-wide instructional reforms based on scientifically-based research and proven to significantly improve the academic performance of participating students.
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These programs must provide support for teachers, principals, administrators, and other school staff. The required program components include: |
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Proven methods and strategies based on scientifically-based research and replicated successfully in schools; |
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Comprehensive design with aligned components; |
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High quality, continuous professional development for teachers; |
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Measurable goals and benchmarks for student academic achievement; |
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Support for teachers, principals, administrators, school personnel; |
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Meaningful involvement of parents and the local community in planning, implementing, and evaluating school improvement activities; |
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High quality external technical support and assistance from an entity that has experience and expertise in school-wide reform and improvement; |
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Annual evaluation of the implementation of school reforms; |
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Coordination of resources with other state and federal funds. |
What will it fund?
Comprehensive School Reform funds can be used to defray all costs of any school-wide reform effort which meets the criteria above. These might include:
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Research-based programs |
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Technical Assistance |
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Professional Development and Teacher Training |
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Reading/Language Arts Programs |
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Math Programs |
Who is eligible?
Public schools, charter schools, and other public schools designated as school-wide Title 1 or in Need of Improvement by the State Department of Education (typically 40% identified as economically disadvantaged). CSR grants can be awarded to elementary, middle, or high schools.
Funding Level:
$50,000 - $145,000 over a three year period
For More Information:
Comprehensive School Reform
