This book provides principals of public and private elementary and middle schools with a step-by-step approach for developing a system that empowers faculty, staff, and the school community in attracting grant funds. Following the introduction, chapter 1 discusses the principal's role in supporting grantseeking. Chapter 2 describes how to…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Act of 1950 (as amended) authorizes and directs the foundation to initiate and support: basic research; programs to strengthen the research potential; and science, mathematics, and engineering education programs at all levels. The Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement supports model preservice and…

To assist school districts, this document presents the guidelines and evaluation methods used by the New York State Education Department (SED) to identify and validate exemplary school district practices that can be adopted by other districts. The handbook integrates the three phases of the validation process, comprising the district's preparation…

This book is the first of two comprising the Guide to Proposal Writing and Project Management in Vocational Education that outlines processes involved in the writing and fundings of proposals. The second book is available separately (see note). Two of the four parts into which the guide is divided are found in each of the books. Part I, Planning a…

Funds for vocational education, especially federal funds, have increased greatly during the past decade and more may be expected, but vocational educators lack training in writing the proposals required to obtain these funds. To help develop the knowledge and skills needed to prepare effective proposals, a workshop for vocational administrators…

Reveals how working in industry caused a former college writing instructor to realize some important lessons he failed to teach his students: the fact that proposals are written to make money, the importance of planning writing, the need to stick to schedules, and the value of interpersonal skills. (ARH)

This introductory packet is designed as an aid in conceptualizing financing efforts, identifying sources, and understanding strategies related to needed reforms that address barriers to learning. The packet contains an introductory overview of financing strategies to support innovative approaches to assisting children and families. Also presented…

This publication provides administrative, management, supervisory guidance, and other information necessary for successful conduct and support of grades 7-12 science symposia. Originally the text was developed as the operations manual for the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PJSHS). It contains information necessary to…

This booklet, which is addressed to individuals interested in funding service learning programs, examines possible sources of funding for service learning and shares grant-writing tips from experienced educators and grant writers. The booklet begins with a map of the 13 steps in the grant process. The administrator's role in grant seeking is…

This manual is a guide to basic sources of funding for curriculum change projects and activities in secondary and postsecondary education. Chapter 1 emphasizes the importance of clarifying goals and defining needs. Chapter 2 provides an overview of six types of funding sources: (1) in-house funding, (2) grants from another institution as part of a…

Grant seeking has become a crucial component in the continuation of support for research and program development. A model which could serve as the prototype for resource consolidation is described. (JN)

This is the first of a three-part series on grant writing for technology in education. Topics include types of proposals, unifying ideas, communicating effectively, establishing a mission, major components (problem statement and needs assessment, methodology, operational plan, evaluation, personnel, adequate resources, impact, and organizational…

Illustrates process for obtaining experiential education project grants. Discusses grant application steps: defining research question; identifying sources (government, foundations, and professional groups), contacting funding agencies; developing preproposals; developing formal proposals; and conducting followup. Offers general grant-getting…

A study of 163 colleges and universities examined 33 variables seen as incentives for faculty to engage in sponsored research. Results suggest a small predictive relationship between released time to write proposals, reduced faculty loads to work on funded projects, availability of graduate and research assistants, return of some direct costs to…

An Introduction to Research course was modified to better teach the process of scientific inquiry to students who were not engaged in research projects. Students completed several tasks involved in research projects, including making presentations in a journal club format, writing mock grant proposals, and working as teams to evaluate grant…