Environmental and Spatial Technology

Funding Description

The Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) model is a dynamic, performance-based learning environment for students in grades nine through twelve, utilizing project-based service learning, integrated with advanced technological applications. The setting for this model is an interdisciplinary laboratory environment where the intellectual and problem-solving growth of students, rather than the technology, is the focus. Funds for this grant will be used to establish a consortium of up to 40 sites that follow the EAST model.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The local educational agency (LEA) must be a public school with grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve and have a current County/District/State (CDS) code. The district superintendent must sign the grant application to indicate support for the program. The winning LEA must commit to hiring (may be existing staff) and training two teacher/facilitators. A minimum of 900 square feet of classroom space must be devoted to an EAST lab. Applicants must attend one vision-building workshop.
Other Eligibility Considerations	There is a $25,000 per site cash or in-kind match requirement.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Title III, Section 302
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2002-03
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	4040 / 8290
Total Available	$9,200,000
Recipient Amount	$230,000 maximum
Match Requirement	Yes
Allocation Formula	No formula, based on grant amount requested, up to $230,000.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	September 13, 2001
Due Date	November 16, 2001
Expected Notification Date	December 28, 2001

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Attend one of these mandatory vision-building workshops: Monday, September 24, 2001 at the San Diego County Office of Education || Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at the State Personnel Board (Sacramento) || Thursday, September 27, 2001 at the CSU Center (Fresno) || Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at the Los Angeles Unified School District Shatto Building.

Contacts

Program	Dr. Joyce Hinkson, 916-323-2241, jhinkson@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	George Avery, 916-323-5295, gavery@cde.ca.gov
Division	Educational Data Management Division, 916-323-5715 (phone), 916-323-5110 (fax)