California Partnership Lighthouse Academies Project (SB1070).

NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.

Funding Description

This is funding for selected California Partnership Academy (CPA) programs demonstrating outstanding operation and adherence to the California Education Code. These programs have applied for and been designated as Lighthouse Academies. Lighthouse Academies are successful, experienced academies that help to guide the development of strong California Partnership Academies. These CPAs understand academy requirements and have demonstrated that they meet or exceed the standards necessary for success.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The CPA model is mandated per Education Code sections 54690-54696. They are effective school/district/business partnerships, providing integrated academic and career technical instruction to students who are at risk of dropping out of school or who are not motivated by traditional curricula. These programs are currently funded CPAs applying through a competitive process and have been successful in being designated as Lighthouse Academies.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	10, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Governor’s CTE Initiative (SB 1070): California Partnership Lighthouse Academies Project. Education Code sections 54690-54696.
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2013-14
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	6385 / 8590
Total Available	$150,000
Recipient Amount	$ 10,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available	September 16, 2013
Due Date	September 30, 2013
Expected Notification Date	November 15, 2013

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	California Partnership Academies (CPA) [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp]
Fiscal	California Partnership Academies (CPA) [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp]
Other	Educating for Careers/California Partnership Academies Conference details. Check the California Department of Education’s Web site for more information at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp.

Contacts

Program	Jerry Winthrop, Education Programs Consultant, 916-319-0457, jwinthrop@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Juan Delgado, 916-319-0472, jdelgado@cde.ca.gov
Division	Career & College Transition Division, 916-319-0893 (phone), 916-319-0168 (fax)

Last Modified: December 17, 2013