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New York State Education Department

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support

Learning Technology Grant
for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
2004-2005

Proposal Evaluation Rubric

Applicant: Reviewer Number: Total Score:

Rating Guidelines:

Very Good - Specific and comprehensive. Complete, detailed, and clearly articulated information as to how the criteria are met. Well-conceived and thoroughly developed ideas.

Good - General but sufficient detail. Adequate information as to how the criteria are met, but some areas are not fully explained and/or questions remain. Some minor inconsistencies and weaknesses.

Fair - Sketchy and non-specific. Criteria appear to be minimally met, but limited information is provided about approach and strategies. Lacks focus and detail.

Poor - Does not meet the criteria, fails to provide information, provides inaccurate information, or provides information that requires substantial clarification as to how the criteria are met.

N/A - Does not address the criteria or simply re-states the criteria.

Criteria

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

1. Description of Applicant’s Needs (10 points)          

·1 Clearly states the academic and technology needs to be addressed in this grant.

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0

·2 Details the steps taken to assess the needs using relevant data, including the NYS Report Card, to substantiate these needs for all grant participants.

3.00

2.25

1.50

.75

0

·3 Explains how this grant integrates with the overall technology plan of the district.

3.00

2.25

1.50

.75

0

Note: Identify the SURR and/or SINI school building that will be participating in the grant on both the application checklist and the participating school data form.
Comment: Score ( ) out of 10

 

 

 

 

2. Objectives (10 points)

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·4 Lists clear, realistic measurable objectives that address the academic and technology needs identified above

7.00

5.25

3.50

1.75

0

·5 Links objectives to student attainment of State learning standards and performance indicators.

3.00

2.25

1.50

.75

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 10

 

 

 

 

Applicant: Reviewer Number:
3. Project Activities, Outline and Timeline (25 points):

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·6 Lists activities, methods or strategies that will be implemented to achieve the applicants stated objectives.

10.00

7.50

5.00

2.50

0

·7 Includes a timeline for the implementation of project activities.

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

·8 Describes how the project activities are based on research relevant to student attainment of State learning standards.

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

·9 Describes how technology is used to improve classroom instruction rather than placed in computer labs

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 25

 

 

 

4. Collaborative Planning and Involvement of Nonpublic Schools (10 points)

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·10 Describes the process followed to reach out to the nonpublic schools of all denominations and nonsectarian private schools in the service area.

3.00

2.25

1.50

.75

0

·11 Describes how nonpublic schools have participated in the planning of this proposal.

3.00

2.25

1.50

.75

0

·12 Describes how nonpublic schools will be full partners in the acquisition of equipment, software and the professional development components of this project. Includes numbers to show equitable participation.

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 10

 

 

 

5. Professional Development (20 points)

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·13 Describes how the professional development component of this program is sustained over time, and how it is linked to the needs, objectives and activities listed above.

8.00

6.00

4.00

2.00

0

·14 Describes how classroom technology integration will be supported through in-classroom coaching and/or mentoring.

8.00

6.00

4.00

2.00

0

·15 Describes how professional development will build the capacity of teachers to make use of web-based content, tools and resources to enhance classroom instruction.

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 20

 

 

 

Applicant: Reviewer Number:
6. Project Evaluation (15 points):

Very

Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·16 Lists clear, realistic and measurable objectives to determine the impact of this proposal on teachers’ capacity to integrate education technologies into classroom instruction.

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

·17 Describes how each activity is expected to contribute to increased student academic achievement of the New York State learning standards.

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

·18 Describes the key ideas and performance indicators used to measure the achievement of the projects objectives.

5.00

3.75

2.50

1.25

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 15

 

 

 

 
7. Budget and Budget Narrative (5 points):

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·19 Resource allocations are clarified in the budget narrative as well as detailed in the FS-10 budget form.

2.00

1.50

1.00

.50

0

·20 Explains how hardware and software will help achieve the objectives of the grant.

2.00

1.50

1.00

.50

0

·21 Describes how funds from other sources will be used to supplement the grant funds requested.

1.00

.75

.50

.25

0

Comment: Score ( ) out of 5

 

 

 

 

8. Background and Experience of Project Staff (5 points)

Very
Good

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

·22 Describes project staffing, including the number and type of positions.

2.00

1.50

1.00

.50

0

·23 Indicates the amount of time each staff person will devote to project activities.

1.00

.75

.50

.25

0

·24 Explains the duties, qualifications and experience of staff members.

2.00

1.50

1.00

.50

0

Comment: Score () out of 5

 

 

 

Total Score: (    ) out of 100