Past Events: May 4, 2010: SPDG Bidders Webinar #2

Description: This was the second of two informational sessions to provide guidance to states submitting applications for the 2010 SPDG Competition (which has not yet been announced). The sessions are framed around the seven narrative sections and other priority requirements of the competitive application. Different sections will be highlighted on each session.

Download the 2009 SPDG Competition Application - PPT [Note this is last year's application. The 2010 application has not been released]

Agenda Topics and Powerpoint Files

SESSION RECORDING

Overview of SPDG Competition PPT – Jennifer Coffey, OSEP

Jon Dyson (RI) – Involving stakeholders in your initiatives and collaborating with the Institutes of Higher Education PPT – Significance: In determining the significance of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the likelihood that the proposed project will result in system change or improvement.

Significance Section PPT  – Jennifer Coffey

Wilma Jozwiak (NY) – Using technology to work more efficiently PPT. Project Design: The extent to which the proposed activities constitute a coherent, sustained program of training in the field.

Project Design Section PPT – Jennifer Coffey

Chithra Perumal & Donna Parker (TN) - Maintaining the Quality of the Management Plan: TN SIG to SPDG PPT. Quality of the Management Plan: How the applicant will ensure that a diversity of perspectives are brought to bear in the operation of the proposed project, including those of parents, teachers, the business community, a variety of disciplinary and professional fields, recipients or beneficiaries of services or others, as appropriate.

Quality of the Management Plan Criteria PPT – Jennifer Coffey

Brent Garrett (KY, MS, NH, VT) – Working with the evaluator PPT. Project Evaluation: The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes. Additional Resource: REACH MS Professional Development Activities Report PDF

Rebecca Walker (CT) – Planning for a good evaluation PPT. Project Evaluation: The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough, feasible, and appropriate to the goals, objectives and outcomes of the proposed project.

Logic Model and Project Evaluation Criteria PPT– Pat Gonzalez, OSEP