Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 160-1-4-.313

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 160-1-4-.313 - Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Leadership Development (SILD) Grant

1.Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the Title I, Section 1003 SILD Grant is to provide federally-identified Comprehensive Support and Intervention (CSI) schools funding for leaders to effectively lead, maintain, and support continuous improvement.

2.Term and Conditions. An eligible grant recipient must submit a completed application that (1) responds to a leadership need identified in its comprehensive needs assessment and (2) identifies professional development supports and learning opportunities focused on developing leaders and creating leadership pipelines. Grant funds must be utilized on strong, moderate, or promising evidence-based leadership training. Grant recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The grant awards are one-time funds for use during the fiscal year of the award.

3.Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible applicants must be local educational agencies (LEA) serving Title I schools identified as CSI as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. LEAs with more than one federally-identified CSI school may submit one application for all eligible schools.

4.Criteria for Award. GaDOE will review grant applications for completeness and compliance with application and eligibility guidelines. All required materials, including forms and appendices, must be submitted for the application to be considered complete and eligible for funding consideration. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) Applicants scoring sixty or below will not be awarded funds.

5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information about the grant, including the application and deadline, can be found on the Office of School Improvement, Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage. Interested LEAs may also contact the Office of School Improvement at schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us for additional information.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.313

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Leadership Development (SILD) Grant." Submitted March 22, 2023.