Proposed Planning Activities
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Anticipated Outcome
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Start & End Dates
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Convene plenary large group meeting that includes staff and parents from 3 partner sites, eMODE board and trainers, Praxis-ECE board.
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Grant goals and objectives are explained. Praxis-ECE and eMODE personnel are introduced. Broad parameters of STEM work is explained. Tone of partnership and collaboration is set. Calendar and next steps are planned.
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October 2014
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Observation series at the 3 sites is commenced. Praxis-ECE and eMODE educators conduct two observations in selected classrooms at each site.
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Environments are appreciated and assessed. Blueprints for assessments tools are designed. Collegial relationships with teaching staffs are established. Observers collect notes for questions and brainstorms at site specific meetings.
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October 2014 – December 2014
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Site specific meetings as arranged by Praxis-ECE board are scheduled and conducted. Participants include teachers and parents at each site, eMODE trainers and board, and Praxis-ECE.
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Hopes, dreams, questions, and needs of site staff and parents are delineated. Sample workshop and in-class sessions are described. Examples of math material such as abaci and attribute blocks are demonstrated. A set of math/science oriented children’s literature is presented, such as Ten, Nine, Eight, 10 Apples on Top, Anno’s Counting House.
A tone of lightness, play, whimsy is modeled and the core principle of “Fear No Number” is established. The concept of “Funds of Knowledge” is planted.
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October 2014 – November 2014
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Norman Alston (eMODE math), Cheryl ______(math) , and April ____(science) make contact with the centers. Specific workshop trainings are scheduled for each of the sites.
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Increased comfort with the language of math and science. Dynamic enthusiasm for STEM takes hold. Parents engage with STEM luminaries who have roots in their own communities.
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November 2014
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Praxis-ECE and eMODE join together for an in-process in-progress evaluation session.
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Mid-course cheers and mid course corrections. Praxis-ECE takes the lead for this session.
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December 2014
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The first series of demonstration and coaching modules is scheduled and planned. Feedback from site observations and site specific meetings provide valuable information for content and context.
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Decisions are made about format (center, whole group, choice, etc) of activity and differentiated implementation according to children’s interest, needs, and specialized context.
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January 2015
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Implementation Activities
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Anticipated Outcome
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Start & End Dates
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Phase 1 of in-service professional development workshop offerings; Aforementioned luminaries (see planning template) conduct Trainings in math and science, integrating technology and engineering (for example the magic of the abacus is a core topic and skill builder in the math workshop. eMODE assumes key responsibility for this activity.
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Teachers and parents learn and relearn key math concepts in a new way. Conceptual math is constructed within the workshop. Children’s learning development is explored. Presenter’s enthusiasm produces a contagion effect. The table is set for “a culture of STEM.” Parents gain takeaway of renewed appreciation for the world as a science laboratory.
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February 2015
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Phase one of in-class demonstration modules and teacher coaching commences. The planning phase is used to tailor in-class work to each site. Examples of demonstration modules include abacus discovery, attribute blocks games, and the use of quality math and science oriented children’s literature.
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Teachers at each site add to their tool box of teaching strands. Coaches collect observations that assist in differentiation for individual children. Multiple experiences with number are enriched. Teachers demonstrate extant skills resulting in partnership learning. Opportunities for culturally and linguistically relevant linkages are manifested.
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February – March 2015
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Family STEM nights are held at all three sites. A plethora of math, science, engineering, and technology centers are set up with an emphasis on child – parent engagement. Interpreters are present and discourse occurs in multiple languages. Praxis takes the lead in coordination, with eMODE educators playing an integral role.
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A priority outcome is that families experience the joy of STEM pursuit in conjunction with their children.
Science and math language continues to be modeled.
Family funds of knowledge are brought to the fore in planning activities (for example heritage counting games, the game of NIM, Mancala).
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March – April
2015
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Teacher – parent – Praxis ECE – eMODE evening reflection debriefs are held (likely in a host home). The theme of “a culture of STEM” provides conversation direction.
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Parents especially gain added efficacy as scaffolders of a problem solving orientation for their children. The praxis of the project (theory – action – reflection) gains momentum.
Substantial feedback is emerges that sets the stage for subsequent phases of in-service, parent, and in-class sessions.
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April – May 2015
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Praxis-ECE and eMODE meet for an implementation evaluation session and to move to next phase planning.
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Emergent goals and assessment of classroom needs at each site.
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May 2015
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SECTION VI: BUDGET AND ATTACHMENTS (7 TOTAL POINTS )
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Application Question
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Grantee Response
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Pts. Possible
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Pts. Awarded
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Reviewer Notes
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What is the total operating budget for your organization?
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$5,000
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For each key budget category, describe how you will use the funds requested to implement the project described.
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Our budget reflects the three arenas of professional development and a distribution of funds across workshop meetings with teachers and parents, in-class, on-site demonstration activities, and debrief reflection sessions -- all in the service of a culture of STEM. Coaching/demonstration is carefully budgeted at $6000 and will be conducted by STEM specialists and Praxis educators for developmentally and culturally relevant insights. Professional Development sessions will engage ECE luminaries (see specified STEM/Early Learning section) under the auspices of eMODE. Expenses for STEM manipulatives are especially important and we plan exhilarating use of STEM oriented children's literature to inspire STEM talk. The budget precisely accounts for interpretation and translation costs demonstrating a commitment to linguistic diversity and accessibility. Family STEM night planning and materials ($1800) and venue expense (large group meetings) will be an integral aspect of community, culture, and equity responsiveness and education. The Praxis-ECE office will be the staging ground for executive planning and administration. The Praxis website will be modified to include stories from the field and will be informative as well as educative for all of the early learning community.
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6
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Budget and Attachments Total Points
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7
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Note: Does the project budget seem reasonable for the scope of work proposed?
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PROJECT NAME
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Approved Budget
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Comments/Justification
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(List individual positions, types of expenses on lines below each line item)
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Enter amounts in lines below Line Item heading. Formulas automatically total up and across in yellow field for each line item.
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(e.g. 50 home visits @40 miles each x $.365/mile)
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A.
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Personnel
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$3,450.00
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Planning stipends for STEM specialists
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$3,450.00
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143.75/month for 6 months X 4
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B.
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Staff Recruitment, Training, Retention, etc.
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$18,000.00
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Professional Development for teachers/classrooms
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$12,000.00
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12 STEM trainings/workshops X 1000
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Coaching, demonstration (in-class)
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$6,000.00
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12 session X 500
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C.
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Travel
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$0.00
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D.
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Equipment (Purchase, rent, maintenance)
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$5,000.00
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STEM manipulatives and materials
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$2,500.00
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Culturally relevant children’s books (STEM oriented)
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$1,500.00
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Cameras, projector, tripod
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$1,000.00
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Cam @ 150 X 3, tripod @ 50, projector @ 500
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E.
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Supplies (Postage, Printing, Publication, etc.)
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$750.00
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Printing of training materials & resources
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$500.00
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Materials for individual classrooms and groups
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Printing of assessment docs & agreements
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$250.00
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F.
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Occupancy (Rent, utilities, etc.)
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$1,800.00
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Praxis office dedicated project space
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$1,800.00
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12 mos. X $150.00
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G.
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Contracted/Professional Services (Subcontracts, Consulting, Printing, etc.)
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$5,000.00
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Interpretation for community events
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$2,500.00
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$70/hr X 3 interpreters X 12 mtgs/events
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$2,500.00
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Translation costs vary per word, page or hour
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H.
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Indirect Charges if not included above
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$1,000.00
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Rental of space for large group meetings
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$1,000.00
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10 hours @ $100/hr
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TRAVEL STIPEND
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$0.00
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TOTAL
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$35,000.00
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SECTION VII: FUNDING PRIORITIES (TOTAL POINTS 10) – OVERALL, HOW WELL DOES THE PROPOSAL SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FOUR FUNDING PRIORITY AREAS:
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Funding Priority Area
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Pts. Possible
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Pts. Awarded
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Reviewer Notes
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Benefits to the Early Learning Field: Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the capacity to inform the early learning field on how to increase STEM success for children, families, and communities.
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Innovation Approach: Priority will be given to projects that develop innovative ways to solve an identified problem in the community or organization.
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3
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Use of Relevant Data to Identify Biggest Opportunity to Address STEM: Priority will be given to projects that utilize existing data from your organization and community to highlight STEM challenges. This might be anything from STEM Identity workforce program data to Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS).
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2
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Support of Underrepresented and Underserved Communities: Priority will be given to projects that identified and highlight how the organization will work with young children of the population who currently are underrepresented and underserved in the STEM workforce.
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3
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Funding Priorities Total Points
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10
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