[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-4057]
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[Federal Register: February 23, 1994]
Instructions for Part III--Application Narrative
Before preparing the Application Narrative, an applicant should
read carefully the description of the program, the information
regarding the priorities, and the selection criteria the Secretary uses
to evaluate applications.
CFDA No. 84.203A Star Schools--Distance Education Projects
The narrative should encompass each function or activity for which
funds are being requested and should--
1. Begin with an Abstract that is a summary of the proposed
project.
2. Describe how the proposed project will meet one or more of the
absolute priorities, and the competitive priority, if appropriate, in
the light of each of the selection criteria in the order in which the
criteria are listed in this notice.
Requirements--Distance Education Projects
The legislation authorizing the Star Schools Program requires that
all applications address each of the following:
1. Describe the telecommunications facilities and equipment and
technical assistance for which assistance is sought which may include--
A. The design, development, construction, and acquisition of State
or multistate educational telecommunications networks and technology
resource centers;
B. Microwave, fiber optics, cable, and satellite transmission
equipment or any combination thereof;
C. Reception facilities;
D. Satellite time;
E. Production facilities;
F. Other telecommunications equipment capable of serving a wide
geographic area;
G. The provision of training services to instructors who will be
using the facilities and equipment for which assistance is sought; and
in using such facilities and equipment, and in integrating programs
into the class curriculum; and
H. The development of educational programming for students, or for
educational personnel, or both, to be used on the telecommunications
network;
2. Describe the types of programming that will be acquired or
developed to enhance instruction and training and provide assurances
that such programming will be designed in consultation with
professionals who are experts in the applicable subject matter and
grade level.
3. Demonstrate that the eligible telecommunications partnership has
engaged in sufficient survey and analysis of the area to be served to
ensure that the services offered by the telecommunications partnership
will increase the availability of courses of instruction in the
subjects to be offered.
4. Describe the manner in which traditionally underserved students
(such as students who are disadvantaged, limited-English proficient,
disabled or illiterate) will participate in the benefits of the
telecommunications facilities, equipment, technical assistance, and
programming assisted under this proposed project, and the extent to
which existing telecommunications equipment will be used where
available.
5. Describe the training policies for teachers and other school
personnel to be implemented to ensure the effective use of the
telecommunications facilities and equipment for which assistance is
sought.
6. Describe the activities or services for which assistance is
sought including activities and services such as--
A. Providing facilities, equipment, training, services, and
technical assistance;
B. Making programs accessible to individuals with disabilities
through mechanisms such as closed captioning and descriptive video
services;
C. Linking networks together, for example, around an issue of
national importance such as elections;
D. Sharing curriculum materials among networks;
E. Providing teacher and student support services;
F. Incorporating community resources such as libraries and museums
into instructional programs;
G. Providing teacher training to early childhood development and
Head Start teachers and staff;
H. Providing teacher training to vocational education teachers and
staff, and
I. Providing programs for adults at times other than the regular
school day in order to maximize the use of the telecommunications
facilities and equipment.
Additional Instructions--Distance Education Projects
1. The applicant may include other pertinent information that may
assist the Secretary in reviewing the application, including the scope
and degree of services to be provided, who will render the
telecommunications service, and when it will be delivered.
2. Justifications and specifications for equipment purchases should
be clearly related to existing facilities and resources as well as to
distance learning services to be delivered.
3. Applicants that apply for the production of instructional
programming should be specific in the scope and sequence of the content
and the tasks required to produce the proposed courses of instruction.
4. The application should enable reviewers to make clear linkages
between the proposed budget and the specific tasks, operations, and
service delivery.
The Secretary strongly requests the applicant to limit the
Application Narrative to no more than 45 double-spaced, typed 8\1/2\''
x 11'' pages (on one side only), although the Secretary will consider
applications of greater length.
The applicant may include an appendix, also on 8\1/2\'' x 11''
paper or any other pertinent information (e.g., letters of support,
footnotes, resumes, etc.) that might assist the Secretary in reviewing
the application.
The applicant may provide a VHS \1/2\ inch videotape, however such
a tape should be limited to no more than 12 minutes.
CFDA NO: 84.203B Star Schools--Special Statewide Network
The narrative should encompass each function or activity for which
funds are being requested and should--
1. Begin with an Abstract that is a summary of the proposed
project.
2. Describe how the proposed project will use a Statewide fiber
optics network with two-way full motion video and audio communications
to meet any or all of the priorities in the light of each of the
selection criteria in the order in which the criteria are listed in
this notice.
Requirements--Special Statewide Network
The legislation authorizing the Star Schools Program requires that
all applications address each of the following:
1. Describe the telecommunications facilities and equipment and
technical assistance for which assistance is sought which may include:
A. The design, development, construction, and acquisition of
Statewide educational telecommunications networks and technology
resource centers;
B. Reception facilities;
C. Production facilities;
D. Other telecommunications equipment capable of serving a wide
geographic area;
E. The provision of training services to instructors who will be
using the facilities and equipment and how to integrate distance
learning into the classroom curriculum; and
F. The development of educational programming for students to be
used on the telecommunications network.
2. Describe the types of programming which will be developed to
enhance instruction and training and provide assurances that such
programming will be designed in consultation with professionals who are
experts in the applicable subject matter and grade level.
3. Demonstrate that the eligible telecommunications partnership has
engaged in sufficient survey and analysis of the area to be served to
ensure that the services offered by the telecommunications partnership
will increase the availability of courses of instruction in
mathematics, science, foreign languages and literacy skills as well as
other subjects to be offered.
4. Describe the training policies for teachers and other school
personnel to be implemented to ensure the effective use of the
telecommunications facilities and equipment for which assistance is
sought.
5. Describe the activities or services for which assistance is
sought including activities and services such as--
A. Providing facilities, equipment, training, services, and
technical assistance;
B. Making programs accessible to individuals with disabilities
through mechanisms such as closed captioning and descriptive video
services;
C. Linking networks together, for example, around an issue of
national importance such as elections;
D. Sharing curriculum materials among networks;
E. Providing teacher and student support services;
F. Incorporating community resources such as libraries and museums
into instructional programs;
G. Providing teacher training to early childhood development and
Head Start teachers and staff;
H. Providing teacher training to vocational education teachers and
staff, and
I. Providing programs for adults at times other than the regular
school day in order to maximize the use of the telecommunications
facilities and equipment.
Additional Instructions--Special Statewide Network
1. The applicant may include other pertinent information that may
assist the Secretary in reviewing the application, including the scope
and degree of services to be provided, who will render the
telecommunication service, when it will be delivered, and the role of
the interactive components.
2. Justifications and specifications for equipment purchases should
be clearly related to existing facilities and resources as well as to
distance learning services to be delivered.
3. Applicants that apply for the production of instructional
programming should be specific in the scope and sequence of the content
and the tasks required to produce the proposed courses of instruction.
4. The application should enable reviewers to make clear linkages
between the proposed budget and the specific tasks, operations, and
service delivery.
5. The applicant should detail the sources of matching funds and
how they will be applied to the project. Other Federal funds may not be
used as matching funds.
The Secretary strongly requests the applicant to limit the
Application Narrative to no more than 45 double-spaced, typed pages (on
one side only), although the Secretary will consider applications of
greater length.
The applicant may include an appendix, or any other pertinent
information (e.g., letters of support, footnotes, resumes, etc.) that
might assist the Secretary in reviewing the application.
The applicant may provide a VHS \1/2\ inch videotape, however such
a tape should be limited to no more than 12 minutes.
CFDA NO: 84.203C Star Schools--Dissemination Grants
The narrative should encompass each function or activity for which
funds are being requested and should--
1. Begin with an Abstract that is a summary of the proposed
project.
2. Describe how the proposed project will conduct the required
activities described in Part III 84.203C of this notice in light of
each of the selection criteria, in the order in which the criteria are
listed in this notice.
3. Demonstrate that the applicant has engaged in sufficient survey
and analysis to ensure that the services offered by the proposed
project will increase the information about and access to distance
learning technologies and resources for State and local educational
agencies.
4. Enable reviewers to make clear linkages between the proposed
budget and the specific tasks, operations, and service delivery.
5. Include other pertinent information that may assist the
Secretary in reviewing the application, including the scope and degree
of services to be provided.
The Secretary strongly requests the applicant to limit the
Application Narrative to no more than 45 double-spaced, typed 8\1/2\''
x 11'' pages (on one side only), although the Secretary will consider
applications of greater length.
The applicant may include an appendix, also on 8\1/2\'' x 11''
paper or any other pertinent information (e.g., letters of support,
footnotes, resumes, etc.) that might assist the Secretary in reviewing
the application.
Instructions for Estimated Public Reporting Burden
Under terms of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, as amended, and
the regulations implementing that Act, the Department of Education
invites comment on the public reporting burden in this collection of
information. Public reporting burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 100 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. You may send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the U.S. Department
of Education, Information Management and Compliance Division,
Washington, DC 20202-4651; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project 1850-0623, Washington, DC 20503.
(Information collection approved under OMB control number 1850-0623.
Expiration date: June 30, 1994)
Applicants for grants under 84.203A and 84.203B must submit the
following Star Schools Program Assurances with an application:
The eligible telecommunications partnership hereby assures and
certifies as follows:
1. The eligible telecommunications partnership will protect the
financial interest of the United States in the telecommunications
facilities and equipment for the useful life of such facilities and
equipment. (Estimated at ten years)
2. The eligible telecommunications partnership will make available
a significant portion of any facilities and equipment, technical
assistance, and programming for which assistance is sought to public
elementary or secondary schools eligible for assistance under Chapter 1
of Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
3. The eligible telecommunications partnership will use the funds
to supplement and not supplant funds otherwise available for the
purposes of this title.
4. The eligible telecommunications partnership will design any
programming that may be developed to enhance instruction and training
in consultation with professionals who are experts in the applicable
subject matter and grade level.
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Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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Signature of Authorized Representative
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Agency or Organization
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Applicants for grants under 84.203C must submit the following Star
Schools Program Assurances with an application:
1. The eligible telecommunications partnership or other eligible
entity hereby assures and certifies that the partnership or other
eligible entity will provide technical assistance to State and local
educational agencies to plan and implement technology-based systems,
including--
(A) information regarding successful distance learning resources
for States, local educational agencies, and schools;
(B) assistance in connecting users of distance learning, regional
educational service centers, colleges and universities, the private
sector, and other relevant entities;
(C) assistance and advice in the design and implementation of
systems to include needs assessments and technology design; and
(D) support for the identification of possible connections, and
cost-sharing arrangements for users of such systems.
2. Grant funds shall be used to supplement and not supplant
services provided by the partnership under this program in previous
years.
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Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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Signature of Authorized Representative
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Agency or Organization
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