California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) - Special Education Leads

Funding Description

The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) provides consistent and high quality professional development for preschool administrators and teachers. Professional development activities consist of current research and information, resources, and best practices focusing on school readiness and transition to kindergarten for all children, including children with disabilities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The local educational agency (LEA) for each region will employ or contract for the services for a Early Childhood Special Education Specialist who will (1) support the activities of the Regional Network Lead; (2) act as liaison to Special Education Local Plan Areas, district and county office special education administrators; and (3) facilitate participation of early childhood special education program personnel in regular training, technical assistance and information sharing activities of the CPIN.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Not applicable
Eligible Age Level(s)	3, 4, 5

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Item 6110-161-0890, Schedule (5), Provision 5; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, CFR 34, Part B, Section 619; CFDA 84173A
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2011-12
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	5035 / 8290
Total Available	$550,000
Recipient Amount	$50,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	LEAs are awarded $50,000 each.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	October 16, 2011

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#pca14530]
Fiscal	Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#pca14530]
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	Meredith Cathcart, 916-327-3702, mcathcart@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Debbie Rizzo, 916-327-3676, drizzo@cde.ca.gov
Division	Special Education Division, 916-445-4613 (phone), 916-445-4108 (fax)