Technology that Supports Literacy
Administrator-Led Teacher Grant Application
The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) was created in March 1997 to address the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. A comprehensive assessment of those needs indicated that community agencies, schools, professionals, and associations that work with this population do not always have the resources available to assist and support their clients and members.
D.E.A.F. supports initiatives that focus on deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. The mission of D.E.A.F. is to strengthen the potential of deaf or hard-of-hearing youth by working with schools, agencies, and other nonprofit organizations.
D.E.A.F. will provide Technology that Supports Literacy (TSL) grants to school administrators working in tandem with teachers. Though each teacher is responsible for completing details of his/her request, the school administrator is charged with consolidating all teacher requests into one application. This assures a comprehensive overview of the school’s technology plan.
To qualify for the TSL grant, the grant application must meet the following criteria:
An administrator must compile all requests from his/her teachers into one application.
Each teacher requesting funds must complete a supplementary application to be attached to the administrator application.
A teacher who is certified in the State of Ohio must coordinate each project, and must have at least one student who is deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Quotes for technological equipment from a reputable technology dealer must be included with the application.
The grant will pay for items such as
Equipment
Software
Pertinent accessories and/or peripherals
Each teacher may request up to $1,000; there is no maximum grant size per total administrator request.
All sections of the application must be typed and completed in the space provided. Applications must be received on or before December 15 each year (or the next business day if December 15 is on a weekend) to be considered at the next D.E.A.F. meeting.
A copy of this application should be submitted via email to:
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Savors via phone at 614/251-4000 or via email at .
Application—This form must be typewritten
Administrator name:
Title:
School:
School District:
School Address:
City:State:Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Project information
Total number of technology requests:
Total Amount Requested:
Estimate how many students will be impacted by the new technology.
Deaf/hard-of-hearing students:Hearing students:
Grade range of students impacted. From:to:
(programs serving preschool through high school are eligible)
I certify that the information submitted is true to the best of my knowledge
Signature of AdministratorDate
Print Administrator Name
Project Details (to be completed by administrator): Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet. Respond to the questions in numerical order; include each question number and the question, followed by your response.
1. How will deaf and hard-of-hearing students benefit from the use of this technology?
2. Please use a chart to provide an overview of the school’s current technology and funding request. The chart should outline, by teacher and by school (as appropriate), what technology is currently available, what technology is requested in the application, and what technology would need to be secured in order to operate an ideal classroom or school. A project narrative may be added for further clarity, if desired.
3. How often will the technology be utilized? Describe how its use will be coordinated.
4. Does your school have the resources to maintain this equipment? Please explain.
5. Does your school have access to a technology expert? If so, describe the relationship.
6. Will any of the requested technology require teacher training? If so, explain how training will be accomplished.
7. What is the portability of the technology?
8. Describe where technology will be stored during the school year (including evenings and weekends) and summer breaks.
9. Does your school have a policy restricting personal use of the technology? If so, please attach the policy or include relevant language.
10. Explain what will happen to the technology if the teacher leaves or moves to a different school (Transition/Transfer Plan).
11. If the teacher only has a few deaf/hard-of-hearing students, how will the equipment be used in the future?
12. List the intended outcomes/benefits of this technology.
13. What process have you used to determine that the requested technology is the best technology available to meet the needs of your students?
14. How do these technology requests complement each other? How does this technology connect to technology currently available at your school? Will any technology be shared between classes or serve multiple purposes? If yes, describe them. Will your school have complementary hardware and software for this piece of technology?
15. Is the price of the equipment discounted in any way? Will the technology purchases be combined to reduce costs? Please explain.
16. What other sources, including your school district, have you approached for support of this project? What materials or funding did they offer? What portions of your project, if any, did they decline to fund, and why? (Existing resources and teacher time may be included, and please estimate the value of in-kind contributions.)
17. Does your school currently have the equipment that you are requesting from the D.E.A.F. or similar equivalent equipment on hand that you can use? If yes, why is additional equipment requested?
Teacher Application—This form must be typewritten and attached to administrator application
Teacher:
School:
Phone:
Email:
List Certifications:
Technology requested:
Amount Requested:
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet. Please limit your responses to no more than two pages. Respond to the questions in numerical order; include each question number and the question, followed by your response.
- What is the manufacturer’s described use of requested technology.
- What is the expected lifespan of the technology (e.g. length of time before deterioration).
- What is the expected life cycle of the technology (e.g. length of time before obsolescence).
- Can this technology be updated?
- Does this technology require frequent updates? If so, how often?
- Does the technology vendor offer any free updates/software support? If so, how often? If not, estimate how much typical updates might cost.
- How will you use this technology as a teaching tool? How will the technology enhance your teaching and the student’s learning?
- How frequently will you use this equipment?
- List the names of the other teacher(s) that will use or manage this equipment. Detail all items D.E.A.F. funding will support, including specific item names, descriptions, and prices.
I certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge
Signature of TeacherDate
Print Teacher Name