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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 93
May 30, 1997 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Richard T. La Pointe Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Announcing the 1997-98 High Schools That Work/Tech Prep Grant Application for New Sites |
The Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the
Virginia Community College System, is pleased to announce the
1997-98 High Schools That Work (HSTW)/Tech Prep Grant
Application for New Sites. This grant is federally funded for
$10,000 maximum with a minimum match of 50 percent local funds
for each site. The grant is provided under the requirements
of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology
Education Act of 1990 and is available through the submission
and selection of competitive applications. The grant packet
will contain all necessary information and forms. The
deadline for submission is August 29, 1997.
The grantee must
- implement the HSTW Key Practices/Tech Prep Goals based on
Virginia's educational foundation as defined in the
framework of the Standards of Accreditation, the
Standards of Learning, and the State Assessment System
- include a high school with grades 9-12, (in the event the
school is served by a vocational center, the center's
programs and faculty must be included in the
application/management plan)
- provide evidence of cooperation/participation between
the local school and parents, business representatives,
postsecondary educators, and community groups
- provide assurances and commitments, budget summary, and
the 1997-98 Management Plan.
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Schools interested in submitting an application should request
the "Virginia High Schools That Work/Tech Prep Grant
Application/Management Plan" Packet for New Sites from:
Dr. Neils W. Brooks, State Director
Office of Vocational and Adult Education Services
Virginia Department of Education
101 N. 14th Street
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: (804)786-7072
e-mail: joyspenc@pen.k12.va.us
Division superintendents and school principals will be
notified of the grant award by September 15, 1997, pending
availability of funds.
Should you have questions or need additional information,
please contact Neils W. Brooks, Ed.D., Director of Vocational
and Adult Education Services, at (804)225-2847 (e-mail:
nbrooks@pen.k12.va.us) or Lolita B. Hall, State Coordinator
for High Schools That Work, at (804)225-3370 (e-mail:
lbhall@pen.k12.va.us).
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