Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
Introduction
(Annual application is required)



The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-Part B), Public Law 108.446 changed the formula for how states may use federal funds for children with disabilities. Section 611 (f)(4)(A) allows states to use the excess of inflation, in any year, for subgrants to LEAs for Capacity Building and Improvement.



Subgrants are allocated to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), State Operated Programs (SOPs), the Department of Correction and Charter Schools for the development of programs and services for children with disabilities. The subgrant will be awarded from the date of approval to June 30, 2011 with a 15 month carryover provision. Application must be submitted for the IDEA-Part B Grant in order to be eligible to apply for the SLIVER Grant.



Those Local Education Agencies, State Operated Programs, Department of Correction or Charter Schools electing not to submit an application must send a statement to that effect signed by the superintendent, headmaster or executive administrator. Applications received after the date of June 5, 2010 may be ineligible to receive funding. These funds will be distributed to those LEAs, SOPs, Charter Schools or the Department of Correction that have approved applications.

Five NCDPI Directives

(For your convenient reference)





1)
IDEA Performance Goals and Indicators






·
The state has established goals for the performance of children with disabilities...that are consistent, to the maximum appropriate, with other goals and standards for children established by the state.

·
The state has established performance indicators to use to assess progress toward achieving the goals that, at a minimum, address the performance of children with disabilities on assessments, drop-out rates, and graduation rates.





2)
No Child Left Behind






·
All students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014.

·
All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics.

·
All students will graduate from high school.

·
All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning.

·
By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers





3)
Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps






·
Recommendation One: That the State takes steps to reduce, then eliminate the disproportionate number of minority students assigned to special education programs. As a part of the ABCs reporting process require that schools provide descriptive data, in table format, that will allow for comparisons between the percentage of students assigned to the various categories, and with the rates of incidence of the various handicapping conditions in the general population of our nation.





4)
North Carolina Improvement Plan






·
Youth with disabilities are employed in post-secondary and/or independent living after exit from high school.

·
Youth with disabilities ages 14 and older (and younger if deemed necessary) are actively participating in transition planning activities.

·
Eligible children are identified through appropriate evaluation and assessment.

·
Students will have access to the Standard Course of Study and specialized instruction in the least restrictive environment.

·
Students with disabilities that include behavioral and social issues will complete an appropriate course of study.

·
Children are ensured a free appropriate public education because of the effective and timely implementation of NC's continuous improvement monitoring system and other mechanisms for ensuring compliance and parent and child protections.

·
Appropriate and timely services to children and families are ensured through interagency coordination.

·
Appropriate special education and related services are provided to children with disabilities served in juvenile and adult correction facilities.

·
Appropriate special education and related services are provided to children with disabilities served in out-of-district placements and in state operated programs.

·
Qualified personnel provide services to children and youth with disabilities.

·
Parents and students with disabilities will increase their participation in making informed decisions about appropriate programs and services as a result of participation in parent programs.

·
Family and parent participation on State boards, committees, review teams, etc. will increase to ensure policies, procedures and best practices will improve as a result of parent training, user-friendly access and assistance.

·
Parents, whose children transfer from part C to Part B or other community services, are satisfied with the transition process and quality of services provided.



·
Families and children are made aware of and know how to access services through a comprehensive, coordinated child find public awareness system.





5)
State Improvement Grant






·
Improve basic skills performance for students with disabilities.

·
Increase graduation rates and decrease drop-out rates of students with disabilities.

·
Increase the percentage of qualified teachers of students with disabilities.

·
Improve parent satisfaction with, and support of, school services.
Proposal Initiatives / Use of Funds
North Carolina's Capacity Building and Improvement (SLIVER) Grant Program




Capacity building activities are those that sustain continuous program improvement. Capacity building improvement activities exceed federal and state requirements and are implemented at the building, county and regional level to affect change and improvement results for students with disabilities through one or more of the following ways:




1.
Direct services, including alternative programming, for students who have been expelled from school, services for students in correctional facilities, students enrolled in State Operated or State supported schools, and students in charter schools.




2.
Addressing initiatives or carrying out improvement strategies identified in the State Improvement Plan.




3.
Addressing the recommendations adopted in Raising Achievement and Closing the Gap.




4.
Addressing needs identified by local steering committees as part of their Continuous Improvement Plan (CIM).





LEAs/Charters/SOPs should use grant funds to support Continuous Improvement Monitoring activities such as Self Assessment and the Continuous Improvement Plan. Specifically, the grant should address how funds will be used to support the activities of the LEA’s Stakeholder Steering Committee during the LEAs Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).






5.
Addressing needs identified in the State Improvement Grant.




6.
Addressing the needs and improvement strategies consistent with the North Carolina ABCs.




7.
Adopting promising practices, material and technology, based on knowledge derived from educational research and other proven sources.




8.
Establishing, expanding or implementing interagency agreements and arrangements between local education agencies and other agencies or organizations concerning the provision of services to students with disabilities and their families.




9.
Increasing problem solving between parent and school personnel and promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution.




The SLIVER Program in North Carolina encompasses all of the major directives of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. These directives include IDEA Performance Goals and Indicators, No Child Left Behind, Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps, North Carolina Improvement Plan, and State Improvement Grant, Positive Behavior Support, Response to Intervention, and Instructional Consultation. Priority is given to those specific areas identified in each Local Education Agency's self-assessment in the Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process.
Proposal Priorities




1.
Proposal clearly describes how funds will be used to support the development and implementation of new and improved forms of continuing and sustained professional development opportunities for teachers, principals and other educators at the school level.






2.
Proposal clearly describes the innovative program(s) you plan to develop with SLIVER.




3.
Proposal clearly describes the model program(s) you plan to implement and tell how the model will improve teaching and/or learning for children with disabilities.




4.
Proposal clearly describes how you plan to use SLIVER funds to implement or expand a parent involvement and public engagement initiative for children with disabilities that will significantly enhance ongoing district and school improvement efforts. Tell how this initiative will improve teaching and/or learning for children with disabilities.




5.
Proposal clearly describes how you plan to use SLIVER funds to improve teacher recruitment and retention programs consistent with the North Carolina ABCs. (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FUNDING TUITION FEES FOR TEACHERS)




6.
Proposal clearly describes how you plan to incorporate SLIVER funds into your technology plan for the purpose of improving student performance or enhancing parental community involvement for children with disabilities.




7.
Proposal clearly describes how you plan to use SLIVER funds to implement or enhance a plan designed to promote high student achievement for children with disabilities.

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Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
REQUIRED APPLICATION COMPONENTS




COVER PAGE

This page identifies the applicant and certifies that the LEAs, SOPs, Charter Schools or the Department of Correction meet all assurances and certification requirements necessary to receive SLIVER Funds. Electronic signatures are required for the Director of Programs for Exceptional children and the Superintendent.




PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

This section is the foundation of the Capacity Building and Improvement Grant proposal. State the specific initiative of the plan. Specifically state what the project plans to accomplish, how and when the accomplishments will be made and how achievements will be determined.




DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY

This section must include socio-economic data of the agency. Include the number and classification of children with disabilities in your programs.




NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Identify problems the proposal will specifically address. State how the problem(s) were identified by your agency.




STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE

Assurance must be signed and dated. Signature is required.




BUDGET DESCRIPTION

This section is in narrative form and must explain budget categories and how SLIVER subgrant funds will be spent on Capacity Building and Improvement activities. Budget must be submitted via BUD before project can be approved.




CHARTER SCHOOLS and STATE OPERATED PROGRAMS

In addition to submitting a budget description (see above), also submit the budget (via website) on the FPD 208 Form with the appropriate electronic approval.




INSTRUCTIONS





A.
Project Application Page is page 1 of the project. Fill in all requested date. Superintendent and EC Director electronic signatures (approval) are required.






1.
Proposal Description begins page 2 of project. This description specifically addresses the foundation and initiative of the plan (see Required Application Components). State what the project plans to accomplish.

2.
Describe how and when the accomplishments will be measured and determined.

3.
Describe (in detail) how initiative will improve teaching and/or learning for children with disabilities.





B.
Description of Agency statement is to follow the Proposal Description. This component gives the socio-economic data of your agency, which includes the number of children with disabilities in your LEA and a brief description of your EC Program.





C.
Needs Assessment state is to follow the Description of Agency narrative. State the specific need to be addressed in the proposal and tell how the need was identified.





D.
Statement of Assurance(s) must be signed and dated. Assurances come after the Needs Assessment statement.





E.
Budget Description gives explanation of how funds will be used (in narrative form).





F.
Charter Schools and State operated Programs must comply with item E above and submit the budget on the FPD 208. This form can be found in the budget section of this web application.






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Comments History

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant

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Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
SUBMITTED -- This Plan Has Been Submitted for Approval by the
NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Part 1 - Project Application



1.
APPLICANT AGENCY













(a)
Name of Superintendent




Meghan S Doyle













(b)
Name of Agency - Lea Number




Currituck County Schools - 270













(c)
Number and Street Address




2958 Caratoke Highway













(d)
City
(e)
State
(f)
Zip Code




Currituck

North Carolina

27929













(g)
Date Signed by Superintendent


















(h)
Telephone
(i)
Facsimile
(j)
Email




252-232-2223 (ext. 265)

252-232-1009

msdoyle@currituck.k12.nc.us



















2.
PROJECT DIRECTOR













(a)
Name of Director




Charlotte H Worley













(b)
Name of School or Agency




Currituck County Schools













(c)
Number and Street Address




2958 Caratoke Highway













(d)
City
(e)
State
(f)
Zip Code




Currituck

North Carolina

27929













(g)
Date Signed and Submitted to Superintendent by Project Director


















(h)
Telephone
(i)
Facsimile
(j)
Email




252-232-2223 (ext. 297)

252-232-1009

cworley@currituck.k12.nc.us



















3.
DEPARTMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORIZATION














(a)
Approved by (Program Coordinator)
(b)
Date Approved
(c)
Fiscal Year








2010-2011
















Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
SUBMITTED -- This Plan Has Been Submitted for Approval by the
NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Part 2 - Project Proposal, Agency, & Needs
A.
Program Proposal/Description
1.
Provide a description detailing the purpose and initiative of the plan. Specifically state what the project plans to accomplish.

The purpose of the Sliver Grant is to maximize capacity for our instructional staff. These funds will be used for professional development.




2.
Describe how and when the accomplishments will be measured and determined

The accomplishments will be measured by the frequent use of evidenced-based methodology and teacher satisfaction surveys on professional development needs being met.




3.
State how this initiative will improve teaching and/or learning for children with disabilities.

This initiative will improve teaching and/or learning for children with disabilities by providing responsive professional development for our instructional staff.
B.
Agency Description
1.
Describe socio-economic data of the agency.

Currituck County is a rural area with 99.1% of the polulation living in a nonfarm environment. Within the last 5 years, housing has increased significantly because of the influx of families working in Virginia and living in Currituck with lower taxes. Since the closing of the Ford Plant in Virginia, many families have gone from a two-family income to a one-family income. The 2009 per capita income is $23,364.




2.
Provide number and classification of children with disabilities

AU Autistic - 29
DD Developmental Delayed - 31
ED Serious Emotional Disability - 7
IDMI Intellectual Disability Mild - 12
IDMO Intellectual Disability Moderate - 3
IDSE Intellectual Disability Severe - 1
LD Specific Learning Disability - 182
MU Multiple Disablities - 7
OH Other Health Impairment - 53
SI Speech or Language Impairment - 32
Total 356




3.
Give a general description of EC Program (# of teachers/services provided)

Currituck County has 23 1/2 EC teachers and 23 teacher assistants, 1 CECAS Data Manager, 2 psychologists, 3 speech pathologists, and 10 LEA Representatives. We provide a full-continuum of services; however, our county is committed to ensuring inclusive practices with all of our students. We are a PBIS county and a Professional Learning Community.
C.
Needs Assessment
1.
Identify problems the proposal will specifically address.

Proposal dollars will support responsive professional development that is derived from a frequent collection of data.






2.
State how your agency identified the need(s) addressed in the proposal.



Teacher surveys and professional learning communities determine specific needs for each school.

Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
SUBMITTED -- This Plan Has Been Submitted for Approval by the
NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Part 3 - Assurances and Certifications
Federal Programs



1.
Certification Regarding Lobbying for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
X
No federal, appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of a federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal grant or cooperative agreement. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award document for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
2.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions
X
The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in the transaction by any federal department or agency. Where the prospective lower tier certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
3.
Assurance with Section 511 of the U.S. Department of Education Appropriation Act of 1990
X
When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, solicitations and other documents describing this project, the recipient shall state clearly:








1)
the dollar amount of federal funds for the project,

2)
the percentage of the total costs of the project that will be financed with federal funds, and

3)
the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project that will be financed by non-governmental sources.
4.
Assurance Concerning Materials Developed with Funds Awarded Under This Grant
X
The grantee assures that the following statement will be included on any publication or project materials developed with funds awarded under this grant program, including reports, films, brochures and flyers: "These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction."
5.
Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination Under Federally and State Assisted Programs
X
The applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and in accordance therewith, no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap, political affiliation or belief shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education or the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
6.
Certification Regarding Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), P.L. 101-336, State and Local Government Services (for Title II Applicants only)
X
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides comprehensive civil rights for individuals with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers programs, activities and services of public entities. Title II requires that "No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by such entity." In accordance with Title II ADA provisions, the applicant had conducted a review of its employment and program/ service delivery processes and has developed solutions to correcting barriers identified in the review.
7.
Certification Regarding Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), P.L. 101-336, Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (for Title III Applicants Only)
X
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides comprehensive civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities. Title III of the ADA covers public accommodations (private entities that affect commerce, such as museum, libraries, private schools and day care centers) and only addresses existing facilities and readily achievable barrier removal. In accordance with Title III provisions, the applicant has taken the necessary action to ensure that individuals with a disability are provided full and equal access to the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations offered by the applicant. In addition, a Title III entity, upon receiving a grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, is required to meet the higher standards (i.e., program accessibility standards) as set forth in Title II of the ADA for the program or service for which they receive a grant.
8.
Assurance Concerning Gun-Free Schools
X
The applicant assures that it has in effect a policy requiring the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year of any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to a school under the jurisdiction of the agency except such policy may allow the chief administering officer of the agency to modify such expulsion requirements for a student on a case-by-case basis. (The term "weapon" means a firearm as such term is defined in Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code.)
9.
Assurance Concerning the Pro-Children Act of 1994






X
The applicant assures that it is in compliance with the Nonsmoking Policy for Children’s Services, set forth in the Act, which states that:







(a)
No person shall permit smoking within any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for and utilized by such person for provision of routine or regular kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services to children, and







(b)
No person shall permit smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof) owned or leased or contracted for by such person for the provision by such person of regular or routine health care or day care or early childhood development (Head Start) services to children or for the use of the employees of such person who provides such services, except that this section shall not apply to








(1)
any portion of such facility that is used for impatient hospital treatment of individuals dependent on, or addicted to drugs, or alcohol, and


(2)

any private residence.
Assurance And Certification:



By signing this assurances and certification statement, the applicant certifies that it will agree to perform all actions and support all intentions in the above stated Assurances and Certification, and will comply with all state and federal regulations and requirements pertaining to this program. The applicant certifies further that the information submitted on this application is true and correct.
Name of Applicant/LEA
PR/Award Number and/or Project Name
Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement Grant (Sliver)




Name of Superintendent
Date Signed by Superintendent
Meghan S Doyle
05/27/2010

Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
SUBMITTED -- This Plan Has Been Submitted for Approval by the
NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Department of Public Instruction
Federal Programs Section
301 N Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825



Part 4 - A. Budget Narrative

Explain budget categories and how SLIVER subgrant funds will be spent on Capacity Building and Improvement activities in Narrative form.

Sliver Grand funds will be used for professional development of instructional staff and materials to support CIPP identified areas of opportunities: Evidenced-based programs will take priority in the selection of any professional development.

Evidence-based programs that the grant supports may include but not limited to:
Safe and Drug Free Schools, Technology-driven software, (I Can Learn Math, Read 180, Language!), and Inclusive practices.



Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant

NOT APPLICABLE -- This document is deemed to be Not Applicable to this Agency's Plan
by the NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Department of Public Instruction
Federal Programs Section

301 N Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825



Part 4 - Federal Program Budget






1.
Program and Applicant Information









Program Name
Program Reporting Code



Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant
044









Lea Name
Lea Number



Currituck County Schools
270









Project Number
Approved Budget Amount



2011-044-270










Project Period: Beginning
Ending



07/01/2010
06/30/2011













2.
Approved Budget (FPD 208) - Enter each line item as needed.
For charter schools and SOPS, this section cannot be left blank. At least one line of transaction is required.


Approved Budget

Account Classification 3-XXXX- -XXX
Account Code		 Approved Budget


Expenditure Budget Total
0
+ Unbudgeted Federal Grant Funds
3-8200-044-399

= Total Grant Funds
0
3.
Summary of Budgeted Positions (FPD 208 Continued) - Enter each line item as needed.
If this section is not applicable, enter a 0 in the Dollars column of the first line.


Summary of Budgeted Positions

Account Code Number of
Positions		 Position Description Percent (%) Assigned to Project Num of Months Assigned to Project Dollars


Total Dollars
0

Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant

NOT APPLICABLE -- This document is deemed to be Not Applicable to this Agency's Plan
by the NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Department of Public Instruction
Federal Programs Section

301 N Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825



Part 4 - Federal Program Budget



1.
Equipment Summary (FPD 210-A) - Enter each line item as needed.
If this section is not applicable, enter a 0 in the Projected Total Cost column of the first line.


Equipment Summary

Description of Item Quantity Projected Unit Cost Projected Total Cost Original or Replacement Planned Use of Equipment in Project


Projected Cost of Itemized Equipment Total
0
Equipment with Cost Less Than $5,000 (Total Amount)

Total Projected Budgeted Amount
0
2.
Equipment Disposition Request (FPD 212) - Enter each line item as needed.
If this section is not applicable, enter a 0 in the Unit Cost column of the first line.


Equipment Disposition Request

Description of Equipment Item Number to be Disposed of Month/Year Purchased Unit Cost Physical Condition Disposition Action Recommended

Copyright © 2004 State of North Carolina

Currituck County Schools
Capacity Building and Improvement (Sliver) Grant

NOT APPLICABLE -- This document is deemed to be Not Applicable to this Agency's Plan
by the NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division.
Department of Public Instruction
Federal Programs Section

301 N Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825



Part 4 - Federal Program Budget



1.
Amended Budget (FPD 209) - Enter each line item as needed.
If this section is not applicable, enter a 0 in the Approved Budget column of the first line.


Amended Budget

Account Classification 3-XXXX- -XXX
Account Code		 Approved Budget Increases
and/or
Decreases		 +
or
-		 Approved
Revised
Budget


Totals
0
0
0
2.
Changes to Budgeted Positions (FPD 209 Continued) - Enter each line item as needed.
If this section is not applicable, enter a 0 in the Dollars column of the first line.


Changes to Budgeted Positions

Account Code Number of
Positions		 Position Description Percent (%) Assigned to Project Num of Months Assigned to Project Dollars
Old Inc/
Dec		 New

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