Request for Letters of Interest – Lone Star STEM Pilot Grant, Cycle 1, Year 1
DATE: | May 23, 2019 |
SUBJECT: | Request for Letters of Interest – Lone Star STEM Pilot Grant, Cycle 1, Year 1 |
CATEGORY: | Grant Opportunity |
NEXT STEPS: | Request for Letters of Interest |
The ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó (ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó) is actively seeking the participation of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in the Lone Star STEM Pilot. Interested school districts and open-enrollment charter schools should submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) in the template included in Attachments 1 and 2 to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»óÌýby June 20, 2019 at 5 p.m. CDT. This request for competitive Letters of Interest provides information on the initiative, requirements for participation, and steps to respond to the LOI request.
Based on LOI submissions, two types of potential grantees will be identified:
- Lone Star STEM Academy Pilot -ÌýUp to fifteen schools will be eligible to apply for Lone Star STEM Academy pilot grants of up to $50,000. Grantees will be expected to develop or expand a College and Career Readiness School Model (CCRSM) that focuses on STEM pathways, with an emphasis on computer science, cybersecurity, and 6-12 STEM education programs. Lone Star STEM Academy pilot schools will receive targeted technical assistance as well as professional development for teachers to gain certification to teach computer science and cybersecurity. Grantees will have access to Phase 2 grants ofÌýup to $15,000 and Phase 3 grants up to $15,000Ìýif they meet fidelity of implementation requirements.
- Computer Science and Cybersecurity Professional Development -ÌýUp to fifteen additional schools will be selected as eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000Ìýto support professional development activities that ensure staff are prepared and able to teach computer science, cybersecurity, and/or STEM education classes. They will also remain eligible for Phase 2 grants ofÌýup to $5,000Ìýand Phase 3 grants of up to $5,000Ìýbased on fulfillment of grant requirements.
Next Steps:Ìý
Notice of Intent to Submit LOI:ÌýInterested districts and open-enrollment charter schools are requested (although not required) to submit a notice of intent to apply byÌý5 p.m. CDTÌýonÌýTuesday, May 30, 2019. To submit, a district or open-enrollment charter school should send an email toÌýccmp@tea.texas.govÌýwith the subject line:ÌýLone Star STEM – LOI Intent to Submit -
Questions:ÌýQuestions regarding this Request for Letters of Interest should be emailed toÌýccmp@tea.texas.govÌýwith the subject line: Lone Star STEM – LOI Questions. All questions must be submitted byÌý5 p.m. CDTÌýonÌýMonday, June 6, 2019.
LOI Submission:ÌýWhen finished, please send the completed Letter of Interest response forms toÌýccmp@tea.texas.govÌýwith the subject line:ÌýLone Star STEM LOI -
Attachments related to the request for Letters of Interest:
Attachment 1:ÌýRequest for Letters of Interest for Cycle 1, Year 1 Grants for Lone Star STEM Pilot
Attachment 2A:ÌýResponse Form: District or Charter School Network Information
Attachment 2B:ÌýSchool Specific Qualitative Questions
Attachment 2C:ÌýScoring Rubric