February 8, 2011
SUBJECT: Application - District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE), Cycle 2, Year 2
Eligible Applicants:
The Texas Education Agency is requesting applications for DATE Cycle 2, Year 2. Current DATE Cycle 2, Year 1 grantees are eligible to apply for funding. The list of eligible districts and awards is available at http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearch.aspx
Deadline to Apply:
eGrant applications will be available on or about February 4, 2011. Current DATE Cycle 2, Year 1 grantees must submit an eGrant application on or before 5:00 pm CDT, April 7, 2011 to be eligible for DATE Cycle 2, Year 2 funds.
Purpose of the DATE Grant:
At least 60% of the grant funds must be used to reward teachers and principals who improve student academic improvement, growth, and/or achievement. The remaining percent of funds may be used for other allowable activities including stipends and awards for identified teachers, principals, mentors, instructional coaches, and master teachers. In addition, these funds may be used for professional development, increasing local data capabilities to support instruction and accountability, and implementing elements of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP).
Project Funding:
Funding for this program will be contingent upon continued availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2011. Funding is authorized by Texas Education Code, Chapter 21.703. The project period will begin no earlier than August 1, 2011. Consideration for grant awards will only be given to eligible districts that submit the required application as directed in this notice.
The 2011-2012 District Awards for Teacher Excellence Cycle 2, Year 2 Grant Application Program will be administered by the TEA Division of Discretionary Grants and will be available on or about February 4, 2011 at the following link:
http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearch.aspx
TEA is not obligated to approve a completed application, or provide funds submitted in response to this solicitation. The issuance of this solicitation does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.
For questions regarding the DATE application, please contact Priscilla Flores at (512) 463-2395 or e-mail at priscilla.flores@tea.state.tx.us.
