Educator Workforce Investment Grant: Special Education
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
The Educator Workforce Investment Grant is established by Senate Bill 75, Chapter 51, Statutes of 2019, to support a competitive grant for professional learning opportunities for teachers and paraprofessionals across the state. The California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall provide $5 million in total for a one-time grant for special education-related professional development.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Institutions of higher education |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | Lead applicants must be an institution of higher education (IHE) or a non-profit organization (NPO) with demonstrated expertise in developing and providing professional learning to teachers and paraprofessionals in public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and capacity to implement special education-related professional development in a manner that aligns with the Statewide System of Support. If multiple IHEs or NPOs partner, a lead applicant must be identified. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | Positive consideration will be given to applicants who propose to partner with a county office of education or a consortium of county offices of education. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | Not applicable |
Funding
| Legal Authority | The Education Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill, Senate Bill 75, Chapter 51, Statutes of 2019, Section 84, uncodified |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2019-20 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | N/A / N/A |
| Total Available | $5,000,000 |
| Recipient Amount | $5,000,000 |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | Unavailable |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | December 3, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | February 14, 2020 |
| Expected Notification Date | May 8, 2020 |
Additional Information
| Application | EWIG Special Education RFA [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/seewig19rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | Unavailable |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Funding Results | Educator Worforce Investment Grant Funding Result [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/seewig19result.asp] |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Michelle Bello, Education Programs Consultant, 916-319-0417, SEEWIG@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Michelle Bello, Education Programs Consultant, 916-319-0417, SEEWIG@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Special Education Division, 916-445-4613 (phone), 916-327-3553 (fax) |
Last Modified:
May 16, 2022
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