The SIG provides funding to help local educational agencies (LEAs) address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement. SIG funds are to be used to leverage change and improve technical assistance through LEAs targeting activities towards measurable outcomes. Expected results from the use of these funds include improving student proficiency, increasing the numbers of schools that make adequate yearly progress, using data to inform decisions, and creating a system of continuous feedback and improvement.
Program Description
Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Updated 18-Oct-2010)
School Improvement Grant Webinar (15-Apr-2010; WMV; 1:31:08)
Alternative Text Version of School Improvement Grant Webinar (DOC; 128KB; 19pp.)
Request For Application (RFA) Closed as of 2-Jul-2010
The application was due July 2, 2010. An initial list of SIG applications received was posted on 8-Jul-2010.
The list of funded applications is available and award notifications were mailed on 30-Sep-2010.
Letter of program improvement start-over for schools implementing
turnaround or restart model (DOC; 69.27KB; 3pp.)
Budget Revision Requests
If a budget adjustment results in a shift of funds in any object code series (i.e. 1000, 2000, etc.) of more than 10%, the LEA must submit the proposed revision to the CDE for approval. Revision requests will only be approved if the new use for the money still targets the same need and the revision does not compromise the LEA's ability to implement any required element of the selected model(s).
Budget Revision Request Form (XLS; 68KB; 2pp.)
Programmatic Revision Requests
Programmatic changes that do not inhibit the LEA’s ability to fully and effectively implement all required components of the selected intervention model will be considered as long as the change targets the same need(s). Submit a cover letter that describes the proposed programmatic change(s) including any effect that the change will have on the LEA and/or school budgets and explain why the change is needed and how the change will still support the approved intervention plan. If this revision will result in a shift of funds in any object code series of more than 10 percent, the LEA must also submit a Budget Revision Request Form.
Expenditure Reports will be due December 30, 2010. The form will be available in the California Accountability & Improvement System (CAIS). (Outside Source)
School Improvement Grant Update Letter (30-Sept-2010; DOC; 77 KB; 1p.)
Contact Us
Program contacts.
