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Education Technology
| Program Description: |
Education Technology – Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT/Title II Part D). The purpose of the Title II, Part D–Enhancing Education Through Technology Program is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools. A secondary purpose is to close the digital divide by increasing access to and ability to use technology on the part of students in high–need schools. Activities include teacher professional development, establishment of online networks, and creation of online courses.
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| Federal Agency: |
U.S. Department of Education
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| Agency Website: |
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
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| National Total: |
$650,000,000
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| New York State Total: |
Estimated $ 55,549,075; in the '09–'10 budget, $28 million was appropriated for this purpose
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| Entities Eligible to Apply: |
Public school districts and charter schools
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| Flow of Funds: |
Funds awarded by formula from USDOE to SED. SED will flow to local school districts using the existing Grants Management System with 50% of the funds allocated through formula and 50% be awarded through competition as required by the EETT Legislative guideline.
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| Obligation Deadline: |
September 30, 2011
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| Reporting Requirements: |
Recipients of funds must account for, and report on, how the funds are spent
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| State Agency: |
State Education Department
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| State Agency Website: |
www.recovery.ny.gov
http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/
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| State Agency Technical Contact: |
Jean Stevens
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| Additional Information: |
Use this form to request additional information. |
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