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11/16/06 -
Use of
Technology in Education: The
Board of Regents created a statewide Technology Policy and Practices
Council to study the use of technology in education. As part of
this effort, the Metiri Group will be conducting random surveys of
school districts and other members of the University of the State of
New York. Commissioner Mills urges all selected to participate
in the survey process; a letter from him with additional information
is available at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/metirisurvey.htm.
12/1/05 -
Learning Technology Grants, 2005-2006:
A
total of $3.2 million in Learning Technology grants has been awarded
to 67 local educational agencies. The grants will support
improved student achievement in mathematics and English language arts
through integration of education technologies in classroom
instruction. The list of grant awards is available at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/InstrTech/ltgcover.htm.
5/5/2005 -
2005-2006 Learning Technology Grant Application:
The 2005-2006 grant application is now available at the web address listed below. This competitive
grant program provides funds to enhance school capacity to implement the State
learning standards through the use of instructional technology. The due date is July 8, 2005.
Learning Technology Grant Application 1/27/05 -
2004 - 2005 Statewide
Learning Technology Grants Awarded - The Department has announced the Learning Technology Grant awards
for this statewide competitive grant program. A total of $3.2 million of
funding has been awarded to 66 local educational agencies across the State,
which targets students in high need school districts that have been identified
as schools in need of improvement. These dollars will support improved student
achievement in mathematics and English language arts through integration of
education technologies. A list of grant awards is available on the following
website:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/ltwinners.htm
9/3/04 - Request for Public Comment: The Department intends to submit a request to the
U.S. Department of Education to extend the period of obligation for expending
2002-2003 Title II, Part D competitive funds for New York State's Enhancing
Education Through Technology initiative until March 31, 2005. The current
end date for obligating 2002-03 funds is September 30, 2004.
By federal legislation, all interested Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in New
York State must be provided with the opportunity to comment on the Department's
request for an extension. Comments from LEAs must be received by the
Department by September 3, 2004.
Comments should be directed to the
Department's NCLB e-mail address,
nclbnys@mail.nysed.gov.
4/01/04 -
3-Year Grant Awards for Title II, Part D, NCLB, Enhancing Education Through
Technology:
The New York State
Education Department has announced the three-year grant awards for the Title
II, Part D, NCLB, Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant
program. A total of $50 million in the first full year of funding has been
awarded to 46 local educational agencies across New York State under this
federal grant program, which targets students in high need school districts
that have been identified as schools in need of improvement. These dollars
will support improved student achievement in mathematics (Pre K - 12) and/or
English language arts (Pre K- 12) with a particular focus on early literacy,
Pre K - 3, through the effective integration of education technologies into
curriculum and instructional practices.
List of Awardees
3/24/04 -
Learning Technology Grants: The
New York State Education Department announces more than $3 million
in funding has been awarded to 66 local educational agencies across
New York under the State's Learning Technology Grant Program. This
competitive grant program is designed to improve student achievement
of NYS learning standards through integration of education
technology into classroom practice.
2004 Learning
Technology Grant Awards
1/2/04 - Enhancing Education
Through Technology Title II Part D Competitive Grants:
2/2003 - Draft New York State Technology Framework:
Guidance document for statewide,
district and school technology planning, implementation and evaluation. Your
review and comments/suggestions are requested.
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