State
Indiana Works Councils and the Center for Education and Career Innovation
01/02/15
Grants to Indiana regional councils for the development of technical education curricula for schools and universities to support the needs of Indiana businesses and to expand effective career education and development initiatives. Applicants can propose creating new curricula based on existing course descriptions or create entirely new career pathways and courses.
Specifically the purpose of this grant application is to foster and scale the most innovative and effective CTE curriculum models in the state. These models may be either pedagogical or programmatic in nature. For instance, there is much evidence to indicate that certain instructional models (e.g. project-based learning, flipped instruction, or work-based learning) hold great promise for ensuring learning is relevant and rigorous in nature.
There is also a growing body of evidence that indicates that new program models (e.g. polytechnic institutes, early college, new tech, etc.) might be leveraged to address the growing technical skills gap that exists in Indiana. CECI is seeking grant proposals that leverage evidence-based practices in the development of innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum at the local level.
CECI’s guiding principles include:
- Supporting integrated service delivery that is student- and adult worker-centric, and is focused on defined outcomes.
- Ensuring Indiana’s educators are given the necessary freedom, support and flexibility to succeed in the classroom, and are rewarded for their successes.
- Fostering, identifying and scaling the most innovative and effective education and workforce models, tools and resources.
- Holding students, adult workers, educators, schools, higher education institutions and workforce programs accountable for their progress through rigorous, fair and transparent accountability systems.
- Eliminating silos and aligning resource allocation efforts in collaboration with public and private sector partners, providers and employers.
Innovative Curriculum may be developed and approved in two ways:
(1) Creating new curriculum under existing Indiana State Approved Courses Titles and Descriptions (Appendix E). As an example, the following courses may be utilized:
- CTE Pilot Course;
- Work Based Learning (Multiple Pathways or Subject Specific); or
- Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education.
(2) Developing an entirely new career pathway that has not yet been approved by the SBOE. New pathways must adhere to both academic standards, industry competencies, and have the possibility of dual credit with higher education institutions.
GrantWatch ID#: 148480
$4,365,000
Up to $350,000
15 months: April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Jason Barrett, Program Specialist
jbarrett@ceci.in.gov
317-233-4085
USA: Indiana
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusi
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial orga
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect natural resources on land and water in locations around the world. Funding is intended to ensure that activities to acquire metals, gemstones, and corals for design use do not have an adverse impact on the area of origin.
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and capital campaigns that address community needs. Applicants requesting support for a capital campaign are asked to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Projects are e
Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to provide public arts programming and support local artists. Funding may be used for capital expenses, operations, personnel, and programming-related costs. Eligible activities include, bu
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and d
Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, state and municipal organizations, and public schools in eligible counties for programs benefiting local communities. Funding is intended to support programs primarily in the areas of education, communit
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support impactful programs and projects to be
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to meet local community needs. Consideration will be given to programs in the areas of education, health, cultural affairs, community improvements, and charitable services. Eligible organizations serve Ve
Grants to USA and Canada individuals and families with low-income for financial assistance. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are
148480_Round_2_-_Innovative_CTE_grant.pdf