California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The WorkAbility I program provides comprehensive pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training.
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies, other organizations or agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Agencies must have approved WorkAbility I renewal applications on file with the California Department of Education. Funding is for approved renewal school districts, county offices of education, Special Education Local Plan Areas, Regional Occupational Programs, and Nonpublic schools to provide employment training and placement services for special education students in middle and high schools, with an approved Individualized Education Plan. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
16 to 22 years |
| Legal Authority |
Budget Item 6110-161-0001, Schedule (1), Provisions 3 and 14 |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2012-13 |
| SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes |
6520 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $39,559,000 |
| Recipient Amount |
Varies according to formula. |
| Match Requirement |
No |
| Allocation Formula | Each grantee will receive a base amount plus a per-pupil amount, based on the number of students served. |
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Due Date | Unavailable |
| Expected Notification Date |
February 15, 2013 |
| Application | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Background | http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#23011 |
| Fiscal | http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#23011 |
| Other | There are two fund sources for the Workability grant: Program Cost Account (PCA) 23011 is for $10,081,000, and PCA 24463 is for $29,478,000. The total amount of the grant is $39,559,000. |
| Program | Alison Greenwood, Education Administrator I Phone : 916-445-1056 E-mail : agreenwood@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Tami Leise, Associate Governmental Program Analyst Phone : 916-327-3675 E-mail : tleise@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Special Education Division Phone : 916-445-4613 Fax : 916-445-4108 |
Last Modified: January 31, 2013
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814