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TEACHER
OPPORTUNITY CORPS (TOC)
| Legislative Authority: | The Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) was established under Chapter 53 of the Laws of 1987. This publication is intended To assist institutions in applying for Teacher Opportunity Corps grant contracts for 2007 – 2010. |
| Purpose/Goal: | The purpose of TOC is to enhance the preparation of teachers and prospective teachers in addressing the needs of students at risk of truancy, academic failure, or dropping out of school and to increase the participation rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals in teaching careers.
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| Funding: | Seventeen projects were funded during the 2007-2008 funding cycle. The allocation for these grants for 2007-2008 was $713,000.00. Funding for the TOC program in 2008-2009 will not be determined until the Legislature passes, and the Governor signs appropriation bills. |
| Matching Requirements: | A minimum 15 percent match of approved the TOC grant contract is required. The matching requirement may be met through an institution’s own resources, private sources, and other government sources and/or in-kind services. Other State funds may be used in this match but may not duplicate services provided. All matching contributions must be used for activities related exclusively to the TOC project, and institutional accounts must be structured to reflect this contribution by the appropriate line item. |
| Important Dates for Awarding Grants: |
Full proposals must be received by March 10, 2008. Applicants will be informed by April 7, 2008. |
| Bidders’ Conference: | Friday, February 15, 2008. A TOC Bidders' Conference will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008, 10-3pm, in Room 201 of the Main Education Building. While attendance at and participation in the Bidders’ Conference is not required, persons who plan to attend the Bidders’ Conference must e-mail their intent to the TOC RFP e-mail address: |
| Location: | New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue Room 201 Main Education Building Albany, NY 12234 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. |
| Q & A | Questions generated by the TOC Bidders Conference must be emailed by Tuesday, February 19, 2008 TOC RFP email address: ohetot@mail.nysed.gov Answers to submitted questions will be posted on the TOC web site on Friday, February 22, 2008. |
| For Information and Application Submission, Contact: |
New York State Education Department |
Required Signature(s)
The original signature of the Chief Executive Officer (or designee) of the institution must appear on the Statement of Assurances (Attachment II) Page in blue ink.
Partnership Agreements
Applicant information for all partnership agreements must be provided. A signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) is required for all primary partners and the fiscal agent for the grant. The original signature of all primary partnership agreements must appear on the MOA in blue ink.
Number of Copies
Please submit four copies of the full proposal to the Teacher Development Programs Unit by March 10, 2008.
Questions
Please submit all questions via the email address listed in the announcement. Questions will be recorded and researched and all answers will be posted on the website where the RFP is located.
Due Date
Applicants are responsible for making sure the application package is complete and sent so that the Department receives the package by the due date.
Checklist
Please use the Application Checklist to ensure that you send a complete application package.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
Page Limits and Standards:
You must limit the project narrative to no more than 20 double –spaced pages in a minimum 10 point font and all information requested in this section (excluding resumes, memoranda of agreement and course descriptions) must be contained within the narrative portion of the proposal. The narrative should present a cohesive document, with each individual section related to all other sections. The name of the institution must appear in the top right corner of each page. A specific format is required for the information requested in Attachment I. This information should be provided on Attachment I and be included in the 20 page limit. Single – spacing may be used on Attachment I provided the typeface or font is at least 10 point size.
Budget Category and Narrative Forms and Budget Summary Form (FS-20)
The application must include a budget narrative for each category of expenditure that is required for the grant ( Professional Salaries, Support Staff Salaries, Purchased Services and Materials, Travel Expenses, Employee Benefits, Indirect Cost, BOCES Services, Minor Remodeling, and Equipment) and a Budget Summary Form (FS-20). The narrative should include sufficient detail to allow reviewers to understand what the funds will be used for and the relationship between the proposed expenditure and project activities and goals.
The total from each of the Budget Category Forms must correspond to amounts shown on the Budget Summary Form (FS-20). Please be sure to check you math.
Only equipment items with a unit cost that equals or exceeds $5,000 should be included under Equipment Code 20. Equipment items under $5,000 should be included under Supplies and Materials Code 45.
Office of K-16
Initiatives and Access Programs
Teacher Development Programs Unit
Room 1069 EBA
Albany, New York 12234
Telephone: (518) 486-5347
Fax (518) 474-6606
e-mail: kiap@mail.nysed.gov
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Last Updated
December 12, 2006