Much has been written on the subject of school turnaround, but relatively little about how to "pay for" turnaround-related work. Turning around low-performing schools not only requires changing instructional and related practices, but changing spending patterns as well. Too often education dollars are spent on the same costs from…

School Improvement Grants (SIGs) are authorized under section 1003(g) of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The grants are made to state education agencies (SEAs), and the SEAs award competitive subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs) that demonstrate: (1) the greatest need for the funds; and (2) the strongest…

The purpose of this action brochure is to help parent/citizen groups raise money. Its focus is on the techniques necessary to raise significant sums from the three main parts of the private sector in the United States--individuals, foundations, and corporations. In 1975, these three groups gave over 26 billion dollars to nonprofit organizations.…

This planning guide provides eligible education agencies in New York State with the necessary information and instructions for developer grant competition in Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Development is the first stage of the "transferring success" process of a school district that has educational needs…

In this manual, information for educators writing proposals for competitive funding is provided. All aspects of proposal development (including a timetable) and proposal writing are described in detail. Funding terms are defined. Writing performance objectives, outlining sample budgets, avoiding "turn-offs" in funding proposals, and…

This monograph is an outgrowth of an in-service workshop for vocational educators, special educators and administrators. The workshop staff developed it with the intent of providing guidelines for educators in the design of vocational education programs for special education students. Specific suggestions concerning program development,…

This booklet is designed to aid school personnel, parents, and community members in developing special educational programs that might qualify for support from federal, state, or local government agencies or from private foundations. The discussion is organized into three main chapters that focus in turn on the three stages of the proposal…

The Eugene Board of Education endorses the development of a variety of alternative programs through the cooperative efforts of educators, parents, pupils, and community representatives. The qualifications necessary for a program to be considered an alternative are listed, as are the elements required in alternative school proposals. The…

This planning guide is intended to provide all eligible education agencies in New York State with the information necessary to compete for federal grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV, part C. Under Title IV, part C, federal funds will be granted to certain local education agencies for the development, validation,…

A framework is presented for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education in elementary and secondary schools. The objective is to enable students to understand the nature of the AIDS epidemic and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to maintain behaviors that eliminate risk of infection. The plan was…

This material is intended to help state facilitators or developer/demonstrators locate the funding sources most likely to meet the needs of local education agencies (LEAs) as potential National Diffusion Network adopters. LEAs that have identified a specific need that may be met by one of the NDN programs would be encouraged to submit a grant…

This monograph concentrates on the processes of change in a specific social system, the school, and presents specific strategies for promoting system change. It is addressed to school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and pupil personnel workers. The monograph, divided into five chapters, describes both the theoretical and practical…

This booklet is a guide for those wishing to route Title XX money into the community programs for children. Part I discusses ways for child advocates to participate in four key stages of the Title XX planning process in their state: planning proposals, raising the 25% non-federal share of the funds required by Title XX, and publishing proposed and…