University
of Wisconsin System PK-16 Grants
Teacher Quality Initiative
2005-2006 Academic Year
Request for
Proposals
Due February 11, 2005
The University
of Wisconsin System Administration is seeking proposals to support
campus activities that will advance the successful implementation
of PI 34 and delivery of quality educational preparation programs
built upon a foundation of all university responsibility and broad-based
collaboration. Funding will support activities related to the initial
preparation and/or on-going professional development of teachers
and based on your planning/pilot work conducted during the 2004-2005
academic year.
Each of the
thirteen University of Wisconsin baccalaureate institutions is eligible
to receive funding during this competitive phase. Applications representing
multiple UW institutions are highly encouraged. Single campus applicants
can request funds in the $30,000-$60,000 range for each year of
the project (see Project Duration section for details). Applications
representing multiple campuses should consider this range as a guideline
for their budget request (i.e., an application representing two
campuses should not exceed $120,000 per year for their budget).
We anticipate funding four single campus projects and two multiple
campus projects.
Grant activities
must explicitly address essential components related to 1) the implementation
of PI 34 http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/watsnew.html
and 2) the UW System Board of Regents Resolutions I.1.b http://vital.wisconsin.edu/principles/summary.htm
and I.1.e http://vital.wisconsin.edu/principles/fullreport.htm.
These resolutions and associated principles direct institutions
to “…assume responsibility at the all-university level
for teacher quality and work in partnership with PK-12 and other
postsecondary leaders toward school renewal.”
Grant activities
must involve faculty and/or staff from education and letters and
sciences. Additional collaboration within your campus (e.g., outreach/continuing
education extension), LEAs, CESAs, and other postsecondary institutions
(e.g., UW Colleges; Technical Colleges; independent/private colleges
and universities) should serve to complement your implementation
goals.
The likelihood
of funding will be enhanced if proposals integrate other relevant
System initiatives and include strategies for sustaining project
outcomes.
Proposals are
due on or before February 11, 2005 (postmarked or electronically
submitted) for projects that will be funded during the fiscal year
2005-2006.*
Project Duration
Applicants may
request project funding for up to two years (2005-2006 and 2006-2007).
Single campus proposals budgets should not exceed $60,000 per year;
multi-institutional proposals should not exceed $60,000 per year,
per campus.
Multi-year proposals
are expected to provide a coordinated plan of activities for the
two years, rather than repeating an annual project. Exceptions to
this requirement would include innovative, pilot projects that expand
capacity served during year two. Funding for second year activities
will be dependent on demonstrating sufficient progress toward completing
the project's outcomes, the timely submittal of all reports, and
system funding availability. (See Forms and Reports for progress
reporting information.)
Requirements
for Application
To be considered
for funding, a proposal must:
1. Articulate well-defined, measurable outcomes that advance specific
components of PI 34 and the delivery of quality educational preparation
programs built upon a foundation of all-university responsibility
and broad-based collaboration;
2. Have the potential to be replicable at other institutions; and
3. Employ sound evaluation measures.
Project Enhancements
In addition
to the requirements listed above, applications will be enhanced
if proposals address the following components:
1. Specific strategies for sustaining outcomes beyond funding period,
including exploration of extramural funding
2. Integration of other relevant System priorities
(e.g., Scholarship of Teaching
and Learning ,
Race and Ethnicity
,
Curricular Redesign
,
Women’s
Issues ,
Technology
and Learning ,
and/or Work/Life Issues ),
3. Collaboration with UW Colleges (this is particularly relevant
for institutions where there are significant enrollments from regional
UW Colleges).
Proposal Components
I. Cover
Page. All Provosts and other partners (such as school district
and/or CESA administrators) must sign multi-institutional proposals.
(Please note: If you are submitting your proposal electronically,
you must mail or fax the cover page with the necessary signatures.)
II. Abstract.
Maximum length: one double-spaced page.
III. Project
Narrative. Maximum length: seven double-spaced pages, with a minimum
10 point font.*
Please note
that reviewers will evaluate proposals based on these sections.
The number of points allocated to each section is noted. Points
will be used by reviewers to score proposals and make recommendations
concerning funding.
The narrative
must include the following sections:
A. Statement
of Need/Problem (10 points). The proposal must clearly describe
a problem/issue related to the professional development of teachers
(pre-service and/or in-service). The nature and extent of the partnership
between Letters and Sciences and Education, as well as between the
UW institution(s) and PK-12 schools or CESAs and/or other post-secondary
institutions, must be explained. Briefly describe how actions taken
during the planning phase of the grant process led to the emergence
of this need/problem. For example, if a needs assessment was conducted
during the planning phase provide a summary of the data.
B. Description
of Project Outcomes and Activities (40 points). Clearly identify
the intended outcomes of the project and detail the grant activities
consistent with these outcomes. Outcomes should be specific, measurable,
attainable and timely. Indicate how the proposed project will relate
to and enhance existing efforts. If applicable, describe the innovative
and/or experimental nature of the project. Describe the nature of
and reasons for the specific collaborative partners (i.e., describe
how partners will enhance activities associated with planning, implementation
and evaluation).
Project outcomes
should demonstrate knowledge of PI 34 requirements and relevant
UW System Board of Regents resolutions. Note: Due to the complexity
of these mandates, it is not possible to identify a set of common
practices as hallmarks or quality indicators. As part of the proposal
however, each campus should specify how the outcomes and related
activities would serve to advance quality teacher preparation within
an environment of all-university responsibility and collaboration.
C. Workplan
Overview (10 points). Include a work plan that lists all major activities
that will serve to advance the stated outcome(s). Include a realistic
timeline and identify (by name and/or position, the individual who
will lead/facilitate each of the activities. For proposals requesting
two-years of funding, include activities and timeline for the 2005-2007
funding period.
D. Assessment/Evaluation
(20 points). Include a detailed plan for assessing project outcomes
as well as evaluating the efficacy of major activities. The evaluation
plan should include formative and summative assessments. The use
of an outside evaluator is highly encouraged and may be supported
by project funds.
E. Dissemination
(5 points). Describe how you plan to communicate your progress and
outcomes within your institution, the UW System, and to PK-12 schools.
Grant recipients must develop and maintain a worldwide website of
project activities. Project web pages will be linked to the UW System
VIT2AL website vital.wisconsin.edu/projects. Grant recipients will
be required to attend a workshop of project coordinators (travel
and expenses to be covered by UW System).
IV. Budget and
Budget Narrative (15 points). The attached budget
form must be used for all proposals (do not use your own form).
Please note that there are different forms for the doctoral institutions
and the non-doctoral institutions.
You must also
include a budget narrative (maximum length: two pages double-spaced,
with a minimum 10 point font). For each year funds are requested,
clearly describe and justify each item of the budget in relation
to the proposal. For example, if you include release time for faculty
and/or staff, explain their activities during the funding period.
Funds may be
requested for the following expenses:
• UW faculty/staff
release time, overload, or summer contracts (include fringe benefits
for UW faculty and staff)
• Compensation for collaborative partners (e.g., PK-12 teachers,
postsecondary representatives, CESA staff) for such activities as
program development, planning and instruction (contract buy-out,
overload, or substitute teachers. Do not include fringe benefits
for non-UW employees)
• Student help, graduate assistants (include fringe benefits
for UW support staff)
• Travel for planning meetings and dissemination
• Software, supplies and expenses
• Capital equipment and hardware in support of the project
• An external evaluator
Funds may not
be requested to provide stipends to teachers to participate in the
project’s professional development programs (except during
the summer when teachers are not under contract with the school
district). Funds may not be requested to waive tuition and fees
for university credit courses or to pay tuition for student project
assistants. Institutional match is not required.
V. Vitae For
the project director only, please provide a condensed, one-page
curriculum vitae.
VI. Letters
of Support (optional).
Review Process
A review team
consisting of representatives from UW institutions, UW System Administration,
CESA, school districts, and the Department of Public Instruction
will assess the proposals and make funding recommendations to the
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UW System Administration.
Forms and Reports
A list of all
forms can be obtained at the following URL vital.wisconsin.edu/admin/index.html
For single year
projects, a year-end report form must be submitted by August 1,
2006. Project Directors may submit year-end reports using the online
report form or may submit the form in hard copy.
For multi-year projects, to request second year funding for the
2006-2007 academic year, Project Directors will submit a progress
report and budget request no later than
February 11, 2006. The report must contain the following information:
1. A cover page.
2. A description of project activities completed to date.
3. A preliminary evaluation of completed project activities and
outcomes.
4. An explanation of how project funds have been expended and how
new funds would be used. Explain any changes from the original project
outcomes, activities, budget, and/or partners, including the rationale
for any changes from the original proposal.
5. A description of the activities and budget planned for the second
year.
6. The URL of the website created to showcase your work.
7. A budget form.
Report length
should not exceed three double-spaced pages, with a minimum 10-point
font.
Timeline
November 19,
2004 UW System Administration sends 2005-2006 grant application
RFP to institutions.
February 11,
2005 Institutions submit competitive proposals (for 2005-2006) to
UW System Administration.*
March 15, 2005
UW System Administration notifies institutions of competitive grant
awards (for 2005-2006 funding period).
August 1, 2005
Year-end reports due to UW System of 2004-2005 activities.
February 10,
2006 Institutions submit competitive proposals or progress report
for multi-year funded projects (for 2006-2007) to UW System Administration.*
August 1, 2006
Year-end reports due to UW System of 2005-2006 activities.
August 1, 2006
Final reports due to UW System for single year funded projects.
August 1, 2007
Final reports due to UW System for multi-year funded projects.
Submission
Guidelines
Proposals must
be received in our office or electronically submitted no later than
February 11, 2005.
For paper submission,
send cover page, budget form with narrative and proposal and seven
photocopies to the person listed as contact below. Hand delivered
proposals must be received at the same location by 4:00 p.m. on
the deadline date.
For e-mail submissions,
send cover page, budget form with narrative and proposal to: vital@uwsa.edu.
One original of the cover must be mailed postmarked by February
11, 2005.
All proposals
received will be the property of UW System. Proposals submitted
after the deadline date will not be considered. Applicants are responsible
for obtaining their campus approval of proposals in time to meet
the UW System deadline.
Contact
Dr. Francine Tompkins, Director
PK-16 Initiatives
UW System Academic and Student Services
1632 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608-262-5464
608-263-2046 Fax
ftompkins@uwsa.edu
*
Principal investigators are encouraged to check with their university’s
research administration office for other institutional deadlines
or requirements that might apply.
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