Computer Science Training Program
CSFA Number: 684-00-2982
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), the technical services and professional development group for Illinois bilingual and ESL pre-K to 12 programs, has launched a computer science (CS) training program for teachers of English learners (EL) and other under-resourced educators. The program plans to train up to 150 teachers, divided into cohorts, to teach and use coding, computational thinking, computer networking, software development and other technical and computer science related skills to students as a core part of their studies.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-16.01
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-16.01
Objective
1. Expand CS, technology and/or coding training for up to 60 - 150 teachers; including EL districts and majority African-American serving districts
2. Expand CS, technology and/or coding training into CPS EL teachers with a CPS approved partner
3. Create 1-2 Admin Academies for administrators on program implementation (IPA/CPAA)
4. Research/underwrite EdTech certifications for teachers
5. Assist the IL Migrant Council in the distribution of 50-100 refurbished PCs to households across the state, and implement a scholarship program to enroll them in a computer class at a community college in Illinois
UGA Program Terms
The grantee will submit Quarterly Expenditure Reports and Programmatic Reports, and any other reporting as outlined in the Uniform Grant Agreement
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
This is a non-competitive grant.
Beneficiary Eligibility
100 Teachers around the State of Illinois will have access to further their Computer Science Education and skills.
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
Grantee must submit an application, budget, and Work Plan.
Preapplication Coordination
Grantee will submit an application, budget, and Work Plan each year.
Application Procedures
Application will be submitted by email to iccb.grantpayments@illinois.gov
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable
Award Procedures
Electronic Funds Transfer
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Not Applicable
Appeals
States are afforded an opportunity for appeals
Uses and Restrictions
Funds are to be used as described within the Grant Agreement and approved budget.
Reports
Quarterly Expenditure and Programmatic Reports as well as a Final/Closeout Expenditure and Programmatic Report
Records
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for 3 years from the date of submission of the final Financial Status Report.
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
$1,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0.00-$1,000,000.00
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Not Applicable
Headquarters Office
401 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
http://www2.iccb.org/iccb/grant-opportunities
Example Projects
The Center: Resources
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2023 : $1,000,000
Federal Funding
None
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