MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 11/2/09
As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.
If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.
Items from KDE
Enhancing Education Through Technology –ARRA—Request for Applications (RFA)
The Kentucky Department of Education has recently posted an Enhancing Education Through Technology -- ARRA -- Request for Applications (RFA) on the KDE website. Eligibility is limited to specific districts based on poverty factors using the 2007 Census Data. District eligibility is based on percent and numbers of children ages 5-17 in poverty and a substantial need for assistance for acquiring and using technology. Please see Appendix A included in the RFA for eligible districts. This is a competitive grant section as defined in NCLB legislation passed in 2002 and the ARRA Act of 2009. Please note the deadline to submit Intent to Apply is Friday, November 6. The RFA can be accessed at the link below:
Competitive Grants from KDE
Please note the following important dates and deadlines:
Deadline to Submit Intent To Apply
November 6, 2009 – 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Technical Assistance
Web Cast (TBD) – Details will be posted on the KDE website when available.
Deadline to Submit Questions
November 30, 2009 – 12:00 Noon (EST)
Deadline to Submit Application
December 14, 2009 – 4:00 p.m. (EST) -- Applications received after this date and time will be deemed non-responsive and will not move forward in the evaluation process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to submit those questions to the KDE RFP Inbox at KDERFP@education.ky.gov .
Should you have any questions, please contact Leah Settle at (502) 564-2351 or via e-mail at Leah.Settle@education.ky.gov .
Items from Outside Agencies
Interactive Shoplifting Prevention Program resources
The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) offers Law-Related Education (LRE), a series of educational programs designed to provide citizens with information about the law, the legal process and the fundamental principles and values that support our constitutional democracy.
The AOC’s Department of Family and Juvenile Services is sponsoring an Interactive Shoplifting Prevention Program, which includes presentations by local court-designated workers and a coloring book, Bobby and the Court Designated Worker. The program is designed for grades 3 through 6 and is available at no cost.
For more information, see the attached flyer or contact Susan Miller, Department of Family and Juvenile Services, 100 Millcreek Park, Frankfort KY 40601; phone (502) 573-2350 or (800) 928-2350; e-mail susanmiller@kycourts.net.
KYSPRA Fall Conference coming soon
The Kentucky School Public Relations Association’s (KYSPRA’s) Fall Conference is set for November 12 and 13 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.
“The Three Rs in Public Relations” provides workshops and sessions that focus on reviewing, responding and rejuvenating communications in school districts.
For more information, see the attached flyers or contact Debbie Frazier, KYSPRA Secretary, at (606) 549-7876 or debbie.frazier@whitley.kyschools.us.