Created : January 03, 2013 at 11:35 AM
August 14, 2001
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Approve a new grant application to the U.S. Department of Education under the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program.
Through the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Education is inviting local educational agencies to apply for grants of up to $1,000,000 over three years to support projects that integrate the arts into the core elementary and middle school curricula, strengthen arts instruction in these grades, and improve students_ academic performance.
In accordance with the priorities of the Arts in Education program, the district is submitting an application that will pilot a comprehensive, research-based model for arts education in the elementary and middle Visual and Performing Arts magnet schools, as approved by Area Superintendents: Bethune Elementary, Deerfield Beach Elementary, North Andrews Gardens Elementary, Walker Elementary and Parkway Middle.
Project objectives include improving student performance in reading and mathematics, improving teachers' skills, and improving partnerships with cultural arts organizations. A total of $996,621 is requested over the three-year period.
The financial impact is $996,621. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve a new grant application to the U.S. Department of Education under the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program.
Summary
Through the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Education is inviting local educational agencies to apply for grants of up to $1,000,000 over three years to support projects that integrate the arts into the core elementary and middle school curricula, strengthen arts instruction in these grades, and improve students_ academic performance.
In accordance with the priorities of the Arts in Education program, the district is submitting an application that will pilot a comprehensive, research-based model for arts education in the elementary and middle Visual and Performing Arts magnet schools, as approved by Area Superintendents: Bethune Elementary, Deerfield Beach Elementary, North Andrews Gardens Elementary, Walker Elementary and Parkway Middle.
Project objectives include improving student performance in reading and mathematics, improving teachers' skills, and improving partnerships with cultural arts organizations. A total of $996,621 is requested over the three-year period.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $996,621. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education. There is no
additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Leslie Brown, 765-6613
Tom Geismar, 768-8156 null
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