California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Specialized Secondary Program (SSP) provides start-up funds for the establishment of new, advanced learning opportunities in California high schools. These programs are expected to be a model for standards-based instruction, rich in curriculum content, and provide varied instructional methodologies that emphasize expanded, in depth study of a targeted content area and path.
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Each district may submit one SSP application for one comprehensive high school that is not currently receiving SSP funds. The proposed program must be new to the school, serve students in at least grades 10-12, and commit to using technology as an implementation tool only. Students enrolled in an SSP should reflect the demographics of the school. Faculty members in SSPs must develop curriculum, instructional materials, and methodologies that will be made available to other schools in the state. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
An Intent to Submit form must be sent to the High School Initiatives Office, postmarked by Friday, October 31, 2003. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable |
| Legal Authority |
Education Code Sections 58800-58806 |
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| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2002-03 |
| SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes |
7370 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $5,136,000 |
| Recipient Amount |
$185,000 - $285,000 |
| Match Requirement |
No |
| Allocation Formula | $35,000 for planning year. Subsequently $150,000 to $250,000 total funding over three years for implementation (based on size of school). |
| Date Application Available |
September 15, 2003 |
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| Due Date | December 5, 2003 |
| Expected Notification Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Application | Unavailable |
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| Background | Unavailable |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Other | Unavailable |
| Program | Barbara Weiss Phone : 916-319-0481 E-mail : bweiss@cde.ca.gov |
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| Fiscal | Jeanne Geiser Phone : 916-319-0474 E-mail : jgeiser@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Career & College Transition Division Phone : 916-319-0893 Fax : 916-319-0163 |
Last Modified: August 3, 2007
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814