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Application Guidelines For

Kids Are Worth A Million^TM Technology Grants

Spring 2001 

Overview

Kids Are Worth A Million^TM is a community-wide effort to bring needed technology to the students of the Carlsbad Unified School District. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation "Kids Are Worth A Millionä" project is seeking proposals from Carlsbad Unified School District staff and schools for technology projects that will extend and enhance student access 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.

·        Expand 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

·        Are thoroughly and thoughtfully completed, clearly addressing all items.

·        Are typed (no hand written applications).

·        Clearly state the type and quantity of equipment needed.

·        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. 

Final funding decisions rest solely with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. In addition, the Carlsbad Educational 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 to the use of the technology by students and teachers. 

Submission of Proposal

A completed, typed application (9 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 438-0063 or e-mail dianaaaron@msn.com.  Applications are also available on our web site at www.kidsareworthamillion.com. 

Notification

Principals will be notified in writing no later than April 23rd, 2001 regarding approved grants.

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School: 

Department: 

Applicant(s):                                                                                       Position: 

Phone Number: 

Summary of proposal: 

Total amount of funds requested:  $_________________________

Signature of Applicant (s):     ________________________________        Date                           

________________________________        Date                           

Signature of Principal:           ________________________________        Date                           

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 the purpose of evaluation and promotional purposes to the use of the technology by students and teachers.

Grant Application

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1.  Describe specifically how the technology will be used and by whom (specify both student and teacher use) to support, enhance, and enrich the curriculum.

2. Include the number of students who will directly use the technology and how often.

3. How will this show insight and /or creative use of technology to improve student learning?

4. Technology Request: Be specific. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation may partially fund your request, please prioritize your needs. List equipment, software, materials, training, or services required. (attach separate sheet if necessary)

Item                            Model/Description                Unit Price      Price (include shipping & tax)

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If you have any  questions, please contact Kids Are Worth A Million™  at (760)438-0063. 

PO Box 205 Carlsbad, Ca 92018

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