Grant Details

STATUS:  

Approved.

PURPOSE:  

This grant has the purpose of increasing CTE opportunities and Career Connected Learning options for our students.

PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS:

All districts except Kiowa are included in this grant.

TIME FRAME:

From date of approval through June 30, 2024.

GRANT ACTIVITIES:

  1. Hiring of a Career Connected Learning Coach for district support.  This position will help districts look at their CTE options and help them integrate more opportunities with the addition of new technology and curricula.

  2. Expansion of the computer science classes that we started this year.  This grant will provide training for up to 10 teachers.  Teachers that go through this training will be able to apply for CTE certification in the IT area (without the need for an IT degree).  Classes are available for both Junior High and High School students.

  3. zSpace devices and programming will be given to each district to support and add to their existing CTE programs.

DISTRICT BENEFITS:

  1. Support from the Career Connected Learning Coach.  This support will be tailored to each district’s needs.

  2. Access to computer science classes through the VNETS system or in district if you have a trained teacher at no or minimal cost.  Access to robust teacher training ($2500 value per semester section taught) with stipends for teachers being trained and for those offering out classes over the VNETS.

  3. zSpace equipment and programming with provided training and support.

  4. Upgraded computers and cameras for VNETS rooms.

  5. $1000 stipends for district personnel for providing onsite technical support for zSpace equipment and for district coordinators to help with implementation of new programming.

DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Schedule a brief meeting with Emma to go over grant details (include principals/CTE coordinator/counselor as wanted).  CLICK HERE to schedule a convenient time. (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)

  2. Select programming for zSpace devices.

  3. Identify a district coordinator.

  4. Provide time for training of district staff on zSpace.

  5. Identify teachers that might want to be trained for teaching computer science classes.

  6. Help get the word out to students and parents for new classes that are available.

  7. Use the zSpace equipment as best suited in your district.

  8. Fill out brief surveys when requested and provide any data needed for grant reporting.