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Part V
Department of
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Comprehensive School Reform Quality
Initiatives; Notice
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14080 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 55 / Friday, March 21, 2003 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION applicants that fail to provide the The intent of the CSR Quality
notification may still submit an Initiatives program is to support
[CFDA No.: 84.332B]
application by the application deadline. activities that will enhance the State-
Comprehensive School Reform Quality Estimated Available Funds: administered CSR program. Under the
Initiatives Approximately $7 million of fiscal year Quality Initiatives competition, the
(FY) 2002 funds. Of this amount, we Secretary will award funds to support
AGENCY:Department of Education. will award approximately $2 million to activities in two categories—(1)
Notice inviting applications for
ACTION: support activities under category 1 (i.e., technical assistance in making informed
new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2002. technical assistance in making informed decisions, and (2) model development
decisions) and approximately $5 million and capacity building. Grantees under
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: This notice is a to support activities under category 2 category 1 will assist States, LEAs, and
complete application package. Together (i.e., model development and capacity schools in making informed decisions
with the statute authorizing these grants building). regarding approving or selecting
and the Education Department General Estimated Number of Awards: We providers of comprehensive school
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), anticipate making 1 to 2 awards under reform, in a manner that meets the
this notice contains all of the each category. requirements of section 1606(a) of the
information, application forms, and ESEA, as amended. The category 2
Estimated Range of Awards: $1
instructions needed to apply for a grant awards will encourage, facilitate, and
million—$2 million annually under
under the competition. These grants are support the development of
category 1 (i.e., technical assistance in
authorized under section 1608 of the comprehensive school reform models
making informed decisions); $2.5
Elementary and Secondary Education that schools may integrate into a
million—$5 million annually under
Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the program that meets the eleven statutory
category 2 (i.e., model development and
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Pub. CSR components. These grants will also
capacity building). Funding of
L. 107–110). assist comprehensive school reform
continuation awards after the initial
providers in building their capacity to
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: The purpose year of funding is contingent upon
expand their work in more schools,
of the Comprehensive School Reform future Congressional appropriations for assure quality, and promote financial
(CSR) Quality Initiatives program is to the program. stability.
support activities in the following Note: These estimates are projections for The category 1 and category 2 awards
categories: the guidance of potential applicants. The will be peer reviewed separately on the
(1) Technical assistance in making Department is not bound by any estimates in basis of selection criteria specific to
informed decisions. To support public this notice. each of the competitions. These
and private efforts in which funds are selection criteria are included in this
matched by private organizations to Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Applicable Regulations: The Notice. An applicant seeking funding
assist States, local educational agencies under both categories must submit
(LEAs), and schools in making informed Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in separate applications addressing the
decisions regarding approving or respective criteria for each category.
selecting providers of comprehensive 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 86, 97,
98, and 99. Absolute Priority for Category 1
school reform, consistent with the Applicants: For category 1 grants (i.e.,
requirements in section 1606(a) of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The State- technical assistance in making informed
ESEA, as amended; and administered Comprehensive School decisions), the legislation requires that
(2) Model development and capacity Reform (CSR) Program and the CSR the awards be matched by private
building. To foster the development of Quality Initiatives are both authorized organizations. In response to this
comprehensive school reform models, under Part F of Title I of the ESEA, as requirement, the Secretary establishes
and to provide effective capacity amended. The State-administered CSR the following absolute priority under 34
building for comprehensive school program is designed to improve student CFR 75.105(c)(3) and will fund under
reform providers to expand their work achievement by supporting the the Category 1 competition only those
in more schools, assure quality, and implementation of comprehensive applicants that meet this priority:
promote financial stability. school reforms based on scientifically The applicant demonstrates, in its
Eligible Applicants: Public or private based research and effective practices so grant application, that its Quality
organizations that provide educational that all children, especially those in Initiative award will be matched with
or related services. low-performing, high-poverty schools, funds from one or more private
Deadline for Transmittal of can meet challenging State academic organizations. During the first year of
Applications: May 5, 2003. achievement standards. Comprehensive the project, the match, excluding any in-
Notification of Intent to Apply for school reform is a systemic approach to kind contributions, must total at least 20
Funding: We will be able to develop a schoolwide improvement that percent of the grantee’s initial CSR
more efficient process for reviewing incorporates every aspect of a school, Quality Initiative award. During any
grant applications if we have a better including curriculum, instruction, subsequent year of the project, the
understanding of the number of entities school management, professional match, excluding any in-kind
that intend to apply for funding. development, parental involvement, and contributions, must total at least 25
Therefore, we strongly encourage each assessment plans. The program requires percent of the grantee’s continuation
potential applicant to send, by April 7, LEAs and schools to draw together award for that year.
2003, a notification of its intent to apply individual initiatives that focus on Competitive Preferences for Category
for funding to the following address: specific areas and weave them into a 1 Applicants: To help ensure that the
irene.harwarth@ed.gov. unified, coherent comprehensive school activities supported under category 1
The notification of intent to apply for reform design that integrates the eleven (i.e., technical assistance in making
funding is optional and should not statutory components delineated in informed decisions) of the CSR Quality
include information regarding the section 1606(a) of the ESEA, as Initiatives program best address the
proposed application. Eligible amended. needs of States, districts and schools,
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the Secretary establishes the following (I) Selection Criteria for Category 1 proposed project, we consider the extent
competitive preferences under 34 CFR Applicants to which the applicant encourages
75.105(c)(2). We will award an We will use the following selection applications for employment from
applicant, in addition to any points that criteria and factors from the regulations persons who are members of groups that
it earns under the selection criteria for at 34 CFR 75.210 in evaluating have traditionally been
the category 1 awards, up to five applications for grants under Category 1 underrepresented based on race, color,
additional points for addressing each ‘‘ Technical Assistance in Making national origin, gender, age, or
preference (for a total of up to 10 Informed Decisions. The maximum disability.
preference points): score for each criterion is indicated in In addition, we consider—
Competitive preference (1)—The parenthesis. Within each criterion, we (1) The qualifications, including
grantee will provide detailed, high- will evaluate each factor equally. relevant training and experience, of the
quality information and technical The maximum score for all of the project director; and
assistance that will enable States, criteria is 100 points. Thus, the (2) The qualifications, including
districts, and schools to select among maximum score for this competition is relevant training and experience, of key
multiple CSR providers, rather than 110 points (100 points under the project personnel.
provide such information or assistance selection criteria and 10 points under (a) Quality of the Project Evaluation.
concerning only one provider. the competitive preferences). (15 points) In determining the quality of
Competitive preference (2)—The (a) Need for Project. (15 points) In the evaluation of the proposed project,
grantee will assist urban and rural LEAs determining the need for the proposed we consider—
and schools in more than one State. project, we consider— (1) The extent to which the methods
(1) The magnitude of the need for the of evaluation are thorough, feasible, and
Invitational Priority for Category 1 appropriate to the goals, objectives, and
Applicants: Under the Category 1 services to be provided or the activities
to be carried out by the proposed outcomes of the proposed project.
Competition, the Secretary is (2) The extent to which the methods
particularly interested in receiving project.
(2) The extent to which specific gaps of evaluation are appropriate to the
applications from applicants that meet context within which the project
or weaknesses in services,
the following invitational priority: operates.
infrastructure, or opportunities have
The grantee will focus its efforts on been identified and will be addressed by
providing States, LEAs, and schools (II) Selection Criteria for Category 2
the proposed project, including the Applicants
with practical and useful information nature and magnitude of those gaps and
regarding the evidence of the success weaknesses. We will use the following selection
and effectiveness of widely-used (b) Significance. (5 points) In criteria and factors from the regulations
comprehensive school reform models. determining the significance of the at 34 CFR 75.210 in evaluating
The grantee will disseminate the proposed project, we consider— applications for grants under Category
findings of the reviews in a timely (1) The potential contribution of the 2—Model Development and Capacity
manner. Additionally, the grantee will proposed project to increased Building. The maximum score for each
provide direct technical assistance to knowledge or understanding of criterion is indicated in parenthesis.
States, LEAs, and schools in order to educational problems, issues, or Within each criterion, we will evaluate
facilitate informed decision-making in effective strategies. each factor equally. The maximum score
the selection of models. (2) The extent to which the proposed for all of the criteria is 100 points.
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1) the project is likely to build local capacity (a) Need for the Project. (15 points) In
Secretary does not give an application to provide, improve, or expand services determining the need for the proposed
that meets the invitational priority a that address the needs of the target project, we consider the extent to which
competitive or absolute preference over population. specific gaps or weaknesses in services,
other applications. (c) Quality of the Project Design. (35 infrastructure, or opportunities have
Invitational Priority for Category 2 points) In determining the quality of the been identified and will be addressed by
Applicants: For the Category 2 design of the proposed project, we the proposed project, including the
Competition there is no absolute consider— nature and magnitude of those gaps and
priority, or competitive preference. (1) The extent to which the design of weaknesses.
However, the Secretary is particularly the proposed project is appropriate to, (b) Significance. (5 points) In
interested in applications from and will successfully address, the needs determining the significance of the
applicants that meet the following of the target population or other proposed project, we consider—
invitational priority: identified needs. (1) The extent to which the proposed
(2) The extent to which the design for project involves the development or
The applicant has a demonstrated demonstration of promising new
implementing and evaluating the
record of success in fostering the strategies that build on, or are
proposed project will result in
development and sustainability of alternatives to, existing strategies.
information to guide possible
multiple providers of comprehensive
replication of project activities or (2) The likely utility of the products
school reform models and services.
strategies, including information about (such as information, materials,
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1) the the effectiveness of the approach or processes, or techniques) that will result
Secretary does not give an application strategies employed by the project. from the proposed project, including the
that meets this invitational priority a (3) The extent to which the design of potential for their being used effectively
competitive or absolute preference over the proposed project reflects up-to-date in a variety of other settings.
other applications. knowledge from research and effective (3) The importance or magnitude of
Selection Criteria: We will use practice. the results or outcomes likely to be
different selection criteria to evaluate (d) Quality of Project Personnel. (30 attained by the proposed project,
the category 1 and category 2 points) In determining the quality of the especially improvements in teaching
applications. personnel who will carry out the and student achievement.
(c) Quality of the Project Design. (35 437(d)(1) of the General Education Application Control Center at (202) 708–
points) In determining the quality of the Provisions Act (GEPA), however, allows 9494. (3) The applicant must indicate on the
design of the proposed project, we the Secretary to exempt rules governing envelope and—if not provided by the
Department—in Item 3 of the Application for
consider— the first competition under a new or
Federal Assistance (ED 424) the CFDA
(1) The extent to which the goals, substantially revised program authority number—and suffix letter, if any—of the
objectives, and outcomes to be achieved (20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1)). This competition competition under which the application is
by the proposed project are clearly is the first CSR Quality Initiatives being submitted.
specified and measurable. competition under section 1608 of the
(2) The extent to which the proposed ESEA, as amended by Public Law 107– Application Instructions and Forms
project is based upon a scientific 110, the No Child Left Behind Act of
research design, and the quality and The appendix to this notice contains
2001, and therefore qualifies for this all required forms and instructions,
appropriateness of that design, exemption. The Secretary, in
including the scientific rigor of the including instructions for preparing the
accordance with section 437(d)(1) of application narrative, a statement
studies involved. GEPA, has decided to forego public
(3) The extent to which the design of regarding estimated public reporting
comment in order to ensure timely grant burden, a notice to applicants regarding
the proposed project includes a awards. These rules will apply to the FY
thorough, high-quality review of the compliance with section 427 of the
2002 grant competition only. General Education Provisions Act
relevant literature, a high-quality plan
for project implementation, and the use Instructions for Transmittal of (GEPA), various assurances and
of appropriate methodological tools to Applications certifications, a list of relevant
ensure successful achievement of definitions from the authorizing statute
(a) If an applicant wants to apply for
project objectives. and EDGAR, and a checklist for
a grant, the applicant must—
(d) Quality of Project Personnel. (30 applicants.
(1) Mail the original and two copies To apply for an award under this
points) In determining the quality of the of the application on or before the
personnel who will carry out the competition, your application must be
deadline date to: organized in the following order and
proposed project, we consider the extent U.S. Department of Education,
to which the applicant encourages include the following four parts. The
Application Control Center, Attention: parts and additional materials are as
applications for employment from (CFDA No. 84.332B), 7th & D Streets,
persons who are members of groups that follows:
SW., Room 3633, Regional Office Part I: Application for Federal
have traditionally been Building 3, Washington, DC 20202– Assistance (ED 424, Exp. 11/30/2004)
underrepresented based on race, color, 4725, or and instructions.
national origin, gender, age, or (2) Hand deliver the original and two Part II: Budget Information-Non-
disability. copies of the application by 4:30 p.m. Construction Programs (ED Form No.
In addition, we consider— (Washington, DC time) on or before the
(1) The qualifications, including 524) and instructions. An applicant for
deadline date to: a multi-year project must provide a
relevant training and experience, of the U.S. Department of Education,
project director; and budget narrative that provides budget
Application Control Center, Attention: information for each budget period of
(2) The qualifications, including (CFDA No. 84.332B), 7th and D Streets,
relevant training and experience, of key the proposed project period.
SW., Room 3633, Regional Office Part III: Application Narrative.
project personnel. Building #3, Washington, DC 20202. Part IV: Assurances and
(e) Quality of the Project Evaluation. (b) An applicant must show one of the Certifications: Assurances—Non—
(15 points) In determining the quality of following as proof of mailing: Construction Programs (Standard Form
the evaluation of the proposed project, (1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service 424B).
we consider— postmark. b. Certifications Regarding Lobbying;
(1) The extent to which the methods
(2) A legible mail receipt with the Debarment, Suspension, and Other
of evaluation are thorough, feasible, and
date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free
appropriate to the goals, objectives, and
Postal Service. Workplace Requirements (ED 80–0013)
outcomes of the proposed project.
(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or and instructions.
receipt from a commercial carrier. c. Certifications regarding Debarment,
of evaluation are appropriate to the
(4) Any other proof of mailing Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
context within which the project
acceptable to the Secretary. Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered
operates.
(c) If an application is mailed through Transactions (ED 80–0014, 9/90) and
the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary instructions.
of evaluation provide for examining the
effectiveness of project implementation does not accept either of the following Note: ED Form 80–0014 is intended for the
strategies. as proof of mailing: use of grantees and should not be transmitted
(4) The extent to which the methods (1) A private metered postmark. to the Department.
of evaluation include the use of (2) A mail receipt that is not dated by d. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
objective performance measures that are the U.S. Postal Service. (Standard Form LLL)(if applicable) and
clearly related to the intended outcomes Notes: (1) The U.S. Postal Service does not instructions.
of the project and will produce uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before An applicant may submit information
quantitative and qualitative data to the relying on this method, an applicant should on photostatic copies of the application,
extent possible. check with its local post office. budget forms, assurances, and
Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking: In (2) The Application Control Center will certifications as printed in this notice in
mail a Grant Application Receipt
accordance with the Administrative Acknowledgment to each applicant. If an
the Federal Register. However, the
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) , it is the applicant fails to receive the notification of application form, assurances, and
practice of the Secretary to offer application receipt within 15 days from the certifications must each have an original
interested parties the opportunity to date of mailing the application, the applicant signature. All applicants are required to
comment on proposed rules. Section should call the U.S. Department of Education submit ONE original signed application,
including ink signatures on all forms Register. Free Internet access to the official must enter into an agreement signed by all
and assurances, and TWO copies of the edition of the Federal Register and the Code members. The consortium’s agreement must
application, one bound and one of Federal Regulations is available on GPO detail the activities each member of the
Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/ consortium plans to perform, and must bind
unbound copy suitable for
index.html. each member to every statement and
photocopying. Please mark each
application as ‘‘original’’ or ‘‘copy’’. To assurance made in the consortium’s
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 6518. application. The designated applicant must
aid with the review of applications, the
Dated: March 18, 2003. submit the consortium’s agreement with its
Department encourages applicants to
Eugene W. Hickok, application.
submit two additional paper copies of 8. Applicants may include supporting
the application. The Department will Under Secretary of Education.
documentation as appendices to the
not penalize applicants who do not Appendix narrative. This material should be concise
provide additional copies. No grant may and pertinent to the competition. Note that
be awarded unless a completed Instructions for the Application Narrative
the Secretary considers only information
application form, including the signed The narrative is the section of the contained in the application in ranking
assurances and certifications, has been application where the selection criteria used applications for funding consideration.
received. by reviewers in evaluating the application are Letters of support sent separately from the
addressed. The narrative must encompass
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
formal application package are not
each function or activity for which funds are
considered in the review by the technical
Irene Harwarth, (202) 401–3751, U.S. being requested. Before preparing the
application narrative, an applicant should review panels. (34 CFR 75.217)
Department of Education, OESE/AITQ, 9. Attach copies of all required assurances
FB–6, Room 2W104, 400 Maryland read carefully the description of the program
and the selection criteria the Secretary uses and forms.
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202–6200.
to evaluate applications. Estimated Public Reporting Burden
The e-mail address for Dr. Harwarth is:
Applicants should note there is a suggested
irene.harwarth@ed.gov. 30-page limit for the application narrative According to the Paperwork Reduction Act
Individuals who use a with the following standards applying: (1) A of 1995, no persons are required to respond
telecommunications device for the deaf ‘‘page’’ is 8.5″ × 11″ (one side only) with one- to a collection of information unless it
(TDD) may call the Federal Information inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). (2) All displays a valid OMB Control Number. The
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– text in the application narrative must be valid OMB control number for this
8339. double-spaced. The suggested page limit does information collection is 1890–0009
Individuals with disabilities may not apply to the cover sheet, the one-page (Expiration Date: 06/30/2005.) The time
obtain this document in an alternative abstract, budget section, appendices, and required to complete this information
format (e.g., Braille, large print, forms and assurances. However, all of the collection is estimated to average 80 hours
audiotape, or computer diskette) on application narrative must be included in the per response, including the time to review
narrative section. instructions, search existing data resources,
request to the contact person listed. 1. Begin with a one-page Abstract gather the data needed, and complete and
Individuals with disabilities may summarizing the project, including a review the information collection.
obtain a copy of the application package description of project objectives and
in an alternative format, also, by activities and any partners in the application. Checklist for Applicants
contacting that person. However, the 2. Include a table of contents listing the The following forms and other items must
Department is not able to reproduce in parts of the narrative in the order of the be included in the application in the order
an alternative format the standard forms selection criteria and the page numbers listed below:
included in the application package. where the parts of the narrative are found. Be 1. Application for Federal Assistance (ED
sure to number the pages. 424).
Electronic Access to This Document 3. Describe how the applicant meets the 2. Budget Information—Non-Construction
You may view this document, as well absolute priority (if applicable). Programs ED Form No. 524) and budget
as all other Department of Education 4. Describe how the applicant meets the narrative.
competitive priority (if applicable). 3. Application Narrative, including
documents published in the Federal 5. Describe fully the proposed project in
Register, in text or Adobe Portable information that addresses section 427 of the
light of the selection criteria in the order in
Document Format (PDF) on the Internet General Education Provisions Act (see the
which the criteria are listed in the
at the following site: http://www.ed.gov/ section entitled ‘‘Notice to all Applicants’’),
application package. Do not simply
legislation/FedRegister. paraphrase the criteria. and relevant appendices.
To use PDF, you must have Adobe 6. Provide the following in response to the 4. Consortia agreement, if applicable.
Acrobat Reader, which is available free attached ‘‘Notice to all Applicants’’: (1) A 5. Assurances—Non-Construction
reference to the portion of the application in Programs (SF 424B).
at this site. If you have any questions
which information appears as to how the 6. Certifications Regarding Lobbying;
about using PDF, call the U.S. Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Government Printing Office (GPO) at applicant is addressing steps to promote
equitable access and participation, or (2) a Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free
(202) 512–1530 or, toll free, at 1–888– Workplace Requirements (ED 80–0013).
separate statement that contains this
293–6498. information. 7. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Note: The official version of this document 7. When applying for funds as a (Standard Form LLL) (if applicable).
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