Archived Information

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

FY 2000 GRANTS

ALABAMA

Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs

(October 1, 2000)

This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Advanced Placement Incentive
• Bilingual Professional Development
• Class Size Reduction
• Community Technology Centers
• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration
• Effective Alternative Strategies
• Elementary School Counseling
• English Literacy/Civics Education
• GEAR UP
• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships
• Middle School Coordinators
• New American High Schools -- second FY 2000 showcase sites pending
• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
• Public Charter Schools
• Reading Excellence
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Technology Innovation Challenge
• TRIO Programs
Note: The year listed after each grantee is the year of initial funding.
21st Century Community Learning Centers $453 million in FY 2000
$1 billion requested for FY 2001
Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school and summers as safe
havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant -- amount listed is awarded annually,
assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Auburn City Schools $ 1,376,585 (2000)
• Demopolis City Board of Education $ 345,168 (2000)
• Huntsville City Schools $ 836,254 (1998)
• Jefferson County Board of Education $ 681,558 (2000)
• Mobile County Public Schools $ 505,174 (1998)
• Montgomery Public Schools $ 599,704 (1998)
• NW Alabama Adult Education Consortia $ 510,000 (1999)
• Sumter County School District $ 996,100 (2000)

Advanced Placement Incentive $15 million in FY 2000

$20 million requested in FY 2001
Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced Placement test fees for low-
income individuals who are enrolled in an AP class or plan to take an AP test and provides for
the development of activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of low-income
individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the
availability of AP courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant -- amount
listed is for the first year.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 21,385 (2000)

Class Size Reduction $1.3 billion in FY 2000

$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce class sizes in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second year of an anticipated
seven year effort.) In FY 2000, Alabama will receive $21,039,181 in program funds.

Community Technology Centers $32.5 million in FY 2000

$100 million requested in FY 2001
Expands access to information technology and learning services through the creation of
computer learning facilities in low-income communities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
 • Jefferson State Community College $ 1,038,450 (2000)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 514,388 (2000)

Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration $220 million in FY 2000

$240 million requested in FY 2001
Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the country to implement
comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and effective
practices and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount
listed is the third year of program funding.) In FY 2000, Alabama will receive $3,491,719 in
program funds.

Elementary School Counseling $20 million in FY 2000

$20 million requested in FY 2001
Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three year grant --
amount listed is the three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Tuscaloosa City Board of Education $ 370,309 (2000)

GEAR UP $200 million in FY 2000

$325 million requested in FY 2001
Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by partnering middle and
high schools with colleges and community organizations.

FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:

Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and low-income middle
schools, plus at least two other partners, to increase college-going rates among youth.
(Five year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance, number of students served, and future appropriations.)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 328,000 (1999)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 149,293 (1999)
• University of Alabama $ 138,919 (2000)

Middle School Coordinators $50 million in FY 2000

$50 million requested in FY 2001
Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and school safety coordinators in
middle schools. (Two year grant -- amount listed is the two year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Calhoun County Board of Education $ 346,981 (2000)
• DeKalb County Board of Education $ 443,176 (2000)
• DeKalb County Board of Education $ 193,946 (1999)
• Lauderdale County Board of Education $ 148,895 (2000)
 • Lawrence County Board of Education $ 156,050 (1999)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology $75 million in FY 2000

$150 million requested in FY 2001
Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop well-prepared, technology-
proficient educators.

FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:

Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale innovations to improve
the preparation of technology-proficient teachers. (Three year grant -- amount listed is
the projected three year total.)
• Alabama State University $ 425,676 (2000)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 1,035,828 (2000)
• University of Southern Alabama $ 1,196,944 (1999)

FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:

Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to stimulate
large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying technology-proficient
educators. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 1,561,173 (2000)

Reading Excellence $260 million in FY 2000

$286 million requested in FY 2001
Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the third grade through
research-based reading instruction, professional development, family literacy, and extended
learning activities. (Three year grant -- amount listed is the projected three year total.)

FY 2000 Grantees:
• Alabama State Department of Education $ 7,500,000 (1999)

Smaller Learning Communities $45 million in FY 2000

$120 million requested in FY 2001
Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more personalized learning
communities.

FY 2000 Planning Grantees:

Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC implementation plan.
(One year grant.)
• Tuscaloosa City Board of Education $ 45,000 (2000)
Teacher Quality Enhancement $98 million in FY 2000
$98 million requested in FY 2001
Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and practices.

FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:

Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce shortages of qualified
teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and
future appropriations.)
• Troy State University $ 187,374 (1999)

FY 2000 State Grantees:

Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force through comprehensive
changes in teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and professional development.
(Three year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)
• State of Alabama $ 1,111,200 (1999)

TRIO Programs $645 million in FY 2000

$725 million requested in FY 2001
Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postsecondary education
programs. (Includes eight outreach and support programs. Competitions are held every fourth
year, except TRIO Dissemination Partnership -- every third year -- and TRIO Staff Training --
every other year.)

FY 2000 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:

Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• N. Alabama Center for Educational Excellence $ 925,343 (1998)
FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies, through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
(Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Talladega College $ 218,503 (1999)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 202,900 (1999)
• University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa $ 203,700 (1999)
FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:
Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students
toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant --
amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama A&M University $ 215,984 (1997)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 227,632 (1997)
• Bessemer State Technical College $ 215,479 (1997)
• Bevill State Community College-Brewer $ 213,038 (1997)
• Bevill State Community College-Hamilton $ 198,582 (1997)
• Bishop State Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 400,976 (1997)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 227,088 (1997)
• Douglas MacArthur State Technical College $ 206,378 (1997)
• Enterprise State Junior College $ 216,377 (1997)
• Faulkner State Community College $ 209,261 (1997)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 386,014 (1997)
• George C. Wallace State CC-Dothan $ 212,242 (1997)
• George C. Wallace State CC-Hanceville $ 202,896 (1997)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Jefferson State Community College $ 198,582 (1997)
• Jeff Ingram State Technical College $ 284,084 (1997)
• John M. Patterson State Technical College $ 206,364 (1997)
• Lawson State Community College $ 229,253 (1997)
• Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College $ 213,807 (1997)
• Miles College $ 259,201 (1997)
• Montevallo University $ 225,532 (1997)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 378,326 (1997)
• Southern Vocational College $ 201,740 (1997)
• Stillman College $ 212,048 (1997)
• Talladega College $ 200,901 (1997)
• Trenholm State Technical College $ 217,485 (1997)
• Troy State University-Dothan $ 218,496 (1997)
• Troy State University-Montgomery $ 216,755 (1997)
• Tuskegee University $ 200,903 (1997)
• University of Alabama-Birmingham $ 293,135 (1997)
• University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa $ 226,238 (1997)
• University of West Alabama $ 200,903 (1997)

• Wallace Community College-Aviation Tech $ 181,602 (1997)

• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 315,866 (1997)

FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:

Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high
school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete
their education. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent
annual amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 495,002 (1998)
• Alabama State University $ 243,015 (1998)
• Auburn University-Montgomery $ 197,676 (1998)
• Bevill State Community College-Walker $ 243,435 (1998)
• Bishop State Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 274,969 (1998)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 213,137 (1998)
• Faulkner University $ 242,920 (1998)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 249,258 (1998)
• H. Council Trenholm State Technical College $ 226,633 (1998)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 197,676 (1998)
• John M. Patterson State Technical College $ 245,301 (1998)
• N. Alabama Cntr. for Educational Excellence $ 364,611 (1998)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 338,603 (1998)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 197,676 (1998)
• Shelton State Community College $ 280,909 (1998)
• SE Alabama Educational Outreach Cntr. $ 197,676 (1998)
• Tuskegee University $ 236,687 (1998)
• University of South Alabama $ 234,059 (1998)
• Wallace Community College-Selma $ 258,976 (1998)
• Wallace State Community College $ 265,789 (1998)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:

Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families,
families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income, first
generation military veterans. (Four year grant -- amount listed is for the current year.
Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance and future
appropriations.)
• Alabama A&M University $ 405,502 (1999)
• Alabama Southern Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Alabama State University $ 251,241 (1999)
• Auburn University-Montgomery $ 246,867 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College $ 314,339 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College-Hamilton $ 246,867 (1999)
• Bevill State Community College-Sumiton $ 242,615 (1999)
• Bishop State Community College $ 214,609 (1999)
• Calhoun Community College $ 295,157 (1999)
• Central Alabama Community College $ 261,047 (1999)
• Chauncey Sparks State Technical College $ 242,615 (1999)
• Concordia College $ 353,094 (1999)
• Faulkner State Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 254,450 (1999)
• Gadsden State Community College $ 246,867 (1999)
• George C. Wallace Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Harry M. Ayers State Technical College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Jefferson Davis Community College $ 232,790 (1999)
• Jefferson State Community College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Lawson State Community College $ 292,918 (1999)
• Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College $ 288,926 (1999)
• Miles College $ 305,530 (1999)
• Montevallo University $ 303,173 (1999)
• Montevallo University $ 205,400 (1999)
• North Alabama Center for Educ. Excellence $ 246,867 (1999)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 304,714 (1999)
• Northwest Shoals Community College $ 222,036 (1999)
• Spring Hill College $ 351,168 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 420,302 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 205,400 (1999)
• Talladega College $ 242,615 (1999)
• Troy State University $ 254,450 (1999)
• Tuskegee University $ 333,013 (1999)
• University of South Alabama $ 205,400 (1999)
• University of West Alabama $ 254,450 (1999)

FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:

Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or, in exceptional cases,
secondary schools to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. (Four
year grant -- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
based on program compliance and future appropriations.)
• Alabama State University $ 206,000 (1999)
• Concordia College $ 236,335 (1999)
• Lawson State Community College $ 206,000 (1999)
• North Alabama Center for Educ. Excellence $ 206,000 (1999)
• Stillman College $ 236,335 (1999)