TO:Career and Technical Education Administrators

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:Career and Technical Education Administrators

FROM:Dr. Kathy D’Antoni

Associate State Superintendent of Schools

Division of Technical, Adult and Institutional Education

SUBJECT:FY-2015 Program Modernization- Request for Proposals

DATE:January 23, 2014

Enclosed is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for your use in making application for program modernization grants. The maximum amount of any grant will be $20,000. Programs are not eligible for this grant if all required performance data are not submitted to WVDE accurately and on time. The certification on the first page of the RFP must be signed by the Career and Technical Education (CTE) administrator or the proposal will not be eligible for consideration. This year all proposals must be ranked in priority of need by the county CTE Administrator and CTE Advisory Council.

In order to maximize the impact of these funds, an important criterion will be the availability of matching funds from sources outside the school system. Particular weight will be given to those matching funds that represent new funding sources developed by the school system with the business-industry-labor community, foundations, organizations, and associations. Perkins will not be considered as matching for the purpose of these grants. Another important factor will be the targeting of programs which lead to employment in high demand/high wage occupations.

Proposals that emphasize innovation and substantive change from the status quo will be given most favorable consideration. Expenditures for hiring personnel or renovating facilities are not to be included. It is important that we be able to demonstrate to the Legislature measurable results within one year in order to facilitate the continuation of this incentive grant opportunity.

Proposals should be typewritten. Hand written proposals must be legible in order to be considered. Please be as specific as possible when completing the various elements of the RFP. Brevity that emphasizes quality is preferred.

Proposals are due and must be received at the WVDE no later than April 15, 2014. Submit original and one copy to:

Dr. Sherri Nash, Executive Director

Office of Career and Technical Accountability and Support

Division of Technical, Adult and Institutional Education

1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Building 6, Room 221

Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0330

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PROGRAM MODERNIZATION

FY-2015

County:
School:
Program / Concentration Name: / WVEIS Code:
Instructor:
Program /Concentration Name:
Middle School / Secondary / Adult / Institutional Education
Amount of grant funds requested
Total matching funds specifically for this project
I certify that all required performance data for this program have been submitted to WVDE accurately and on time and that I have reviewed and approved this proposal.
This proposal ranks of the proposals submitted from

(LEA)

Signature–Career and Technical Education (CTE) Administrator

Signature of LEA Advisory Council Chairperson

Request for Proposal

Program Modernization - FY-2015

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I.Statement of need for modernization:

II.Explain how this is a growth occupation in your area and will provide employment opportunities for completers:

III. Indicate total enrollment (not just completers) for this program over the last three years:

Total Enrollment
2013
2012
2011

Request for Proposal

Program Modernization - FY-2015

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III. Indicate placement data if this is an occupational program in the last three years

Overall Placement / In Field Placement
Jobs / Continuing Education
2013
2012
2011

IV.Explain industry involvement and support for the concentration (Advisory Committee member, CTSO, speaker, business partnership, etc):

V.Describe local and outside matching funds available and sources (for example: donation of materials, time, monetary) Be Specific:

Request for Proposal

Program Modernization - FY-2015

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VI.Describe expected results in measurable terms:

VII.Describe how funds from this proposal will help implement and raise the performance indicators for 21st Century Learning:

VIII.List equipment to be purchased:

(Attach LEA Form 6)

Equipment List (LEA Form 6)

LEA Form 6 is used to request equipment and, occasionally, as a convenient form for requesting repairs to equipment.

For CTE purposes, equipment is defined as non-consumable items with a life expectancy of more than one year. Computer software is considered as equipment. For the purpose of uses of replacement equipment funds, parts and labor for repairs are also considered equipment.

All data requested at the top of the form must be supplied. Only one funding source may be indicated. Requests for funds from different sources should be made on different forms. With few exceptions, requests on a form should be for the same program.

Replacement equipment may be purchased with state funds only if the equipment is for exclusive use by students; however, this account may be used for new or additional equipment as well as for replacement.

Entries should be rounded off to the nearest dollar. In the column headed "Name/Description of Item," use more than one line, if necessary, to describe items that may not be readily recognizable by advisory committees or members of the state staff. Common items and small tools need no description.

LEA Form 6A should be used when there is not enough space on LEA Form 6. However, curriculum totals must appear on LEA Form 6.

All applications for equipment funds must be signed by the chairman of the advisory committee.

A copy of the LEA Form 6 with the amount approved will be returned to you by the state office.

LEA Form 6

Page 1 of

Application for Approval of Equipment

Fiscal Year Local Education Agency

Facility Facility Code

Curriculum WVEIS CodeLevel

Local Funds Available for Matching, this Curriculum $

Funding Source: Replacement Equipment Allocation Federal Allocation

(Check only one) Incentive Program Program Modernization

NAME/DESCRIPTION
OF ITEM / QUANTITY / UNIT
COST / TOTAL
COST
$ / $
Total This Page
Total This Curriculum / $
$
STATE USE ONLY / Project Revenue Amount
Code: Code: Approved:$

Chair, Occupational Advisory Committee Designated DTAES Representative
Date: Date:

LEA FORM 6A

EQUIPMENT LIST

Page of

Facility Curriculum

NAME/DESCRIPTION
OF ITEM / QUANTITY / UNIT
COST / TOTAL
COST
Total this Curriculum
or Amount Carried Forward / $

FOR WVDE USE ONLY

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM PROPOSAL

PROGRAM MODERNIZATION GRANT - FY-2013

LEA / SCHOOL
CURRICULUM NAME / WVEIS CODE

Points

Awarded

I.LEA Ranking

(Range of 1 - 15)

II.Statement of Need for Modernization

(Range of 1 - 15)

III.Enrollment

(Range of 1 - 10)

IV.Placement

(Range of 1 - 10)

VIndustry Involvement and Support

(Range 1 - 20)

VI.Matching Funds Sources and Amounts

(Range 1 - 20, with emphasis on sources

outside the school system. Zero for proposal

lacking outside match.)

VII.Method of Reporting Results in Measurable

Terms

(Range of 1 - 5)

VIII.How Proposal Will Implement the 21st Century Learning

(Range of 1 - 5)

TOTAL

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