Rule 160-1-4-.288 - CTAE Middle School Computer Coding Program (CS4GA)1.Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to effectively prepare middle school students for more rigorous computer science offerings. Funds will be used to support computer coding programs for middle school students in rural underserved or high poverty school clusters in Georgia.2.Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to local educational agencies (LEA) that commit to the expansion of coding programs and computer-based education that are robust and sustainable over time. Each grant shall include funding for equipment, training, curriculum, and teacher professional development, and shall not exceed $25,000. Up to four (4) competitive, school-based grants per LEA may be awarded, with the stipulation of a cash-matching or in-kind basis for the second and fourth school awards.3.Eligible Recipients. LEAs that have middle schools in rural underserved or high poverty school clusters are eligible to apply.4.Criteria for Award. Georgia Department of Education staff review applications for adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Points are awarded to each grant, and schools are selected based on pre-determined criteria. Funds are awarded for a one-year period.5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for information and application should be made to lplan@doe.k12.ga.us. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.288
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.
Original grant description entitled "CTAE Middle School Computer Coding Program (CS4GA)" submitted July 12, 2018.