Guidelines & printable form
Technology grant application: Spring 2001
The complete application packet for the campaign’s Spring 2001 technology grants, reproduced in full and ready to print.
This is an archived application packet. It documents the Spring 2001 grant cycle exactly as published. Applications were mailed as nine typed copies and postmarked by Friday, March 23, 2001. Use the print button below to produce a working copy of the form.
Application guidelines for Kids Are Worth A Million™ technology grants
Overview
Kids Are Worth A Million is a community-wide effort to bring needed technology to the students of the Carlsbad Unified School District. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s Kids Are Worth A Million project is seeking proposals from Carlsbad Unified School District staff and schools for technology projects that will extend and enhance student access to and use of technology in learning.
Who may apply
Applications will be received from individuals, teams, or school-wide from any Carlsbad Unified School District school; however, the application must be reviewed and signed by the principal with appropriate assurances as noted on the application.
Criteria
- Supports, enhances, or enriches the curriculum.
- Expands the use of technology through new and innovative applications, uses, and projects.
- Provides a wide range of students the opportunity to use technology.
- Shows insight and/or creativity into the use of technology to improve student learning.
Expectations
- Applications are thoroughly and thoughtfully completed, clearly addressing all items.
- Applications are typed (no handwritten applications).
- Applications clearly state the type and quantity of equipment needed.
- Applications describe in detail precisely how the use of the proposed technology will enhance students’ understanding of the given subject area and/or how this will further the students’ educational experience.
Funding decisions
Final funding decisions rest solely with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. In addition, the Foundation may set conditions and limitations upon the funding of any grant.
In accepting a grant, the grantee, the school, and the district must agree, within limitations set by rights of privacy, to provide access and documentation to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation for the purpose of evaluation and promotional purposes regarding the use of the technology by students and teachers.
Submission of proposal
A completed, typed application (nine copies) should be sent to Carlsbad Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 205, Carlsbad, CA 92018, postmarked by Friday, March 23, 2001. Applications postmarked after that date might not be considered.
For further information or questions, contact Diana Aaron, Executive Director, at (760) 438-0063 or dianaaaron@msn.com.
Notification
Principals will be notified in writing no later than April 23, 2001 regarding approved grants.
Form
2001 technology grant application
Part one: applicant and school details, signed by the applicant and the principal.
Kids Are Worth A Million™ — Carlsbad Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 205, Carlsbad, CA 92018
Two or three sentences: what you will buy, who will use it, and what changes for students.
Your signatures certify that the proceeds will be used only for the purpose stated, and, within limitations set by rights of privacy, to provide access and documentation to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation for evaluation and promotional purposes regarding the use of the technology by students and teachers.
Form
Part two: project narrative
Answer each question on a separate sheet if you need more room.
1. How will the technology be used?
Describe specifically how the technology will be used and by whom (specify both student and teacher use) to support, enhance, and enrich the curriculum. Include the number of students who will directly use the technology and how often.
2. Why is this an innovative use of technology?
How will this show insight and/or creative use of technology to improve student learning?
3. What exactly are you requesting?
Be specific. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation may partially fund your request, so please prioritise your needs. List equipment, software, materials, training, or services required. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
| Item | Model / description | Unit price | Price (include shipping & tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
Submission checklist. Type the application, address every item on the form, gather the principal’s signature, make nine copies, and mail them postmarked by Friday, March 23, 2001 to Carlsbad Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 205, Carlsbad, CA 92018.
Questions? Call (760) 438-0063 or email dianaaaron@msn.com.