The submission period for this RFA has expired.
On May 1, 2019, The Ohio Deans Compact on Exceptional Children released a request for application (RFA) for new incentive grants. All Ohio four-year institutions of higher education (IHEs) with accredited teacher and/or administrator preparation programs are eligible to apply for all priorities included in the RFA. The RFA may be downloaded form the link below.
Funding for this fourth round of incentive grants will support (1) the implementation of merged/blended dual licensure models of teacher preparation within a specified time period; and (2) the development of authentic and meaningful university-school district partnerships¹ in several focus areas.
Applications may be submitted as early as noon on June 6 and no later than July 12 at 4:30 pm ET. To be eligible to submit an application, applicant institutions must have a representative attend the Compact’s Bidders Conference, which will be held on June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, at The Conference Center at OCLC, 6600 Kilgour Pl., Dublin, OH 43017.
On behalf of the Ohio Deans Compact on Exceptional Children, we look forward to working with you to promote sustainable and replicable improvements in Ohio’s personnel preparation and development system that contribute to building the capacity of teachers, administrators, schools, and districts to prepare every child for success.
¹ School district for purposes of this RFA is defined broadly to include Ohio’s educational service centers (ESCs).
Use the links below to download a copy of the request for application (RFA) and required downloadable forms.
RFA 2019 RFA - Budget Sheet 2019 RFA - Applicant Information Sheet 2019
To submit a question to the Compact Core Team about the RFA and/or application process, click here.
To read previously submitted and answered questions, click here.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Bidders Conference: June 6, 2019
- Application Deadline: July 12, 2019
- Notification of Award: August 26, 2019
The Ohio Deans Compact on Exceptional Children is primarily supported through a grant with the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the Ohio Department of Education or Offices within it, and you should not assume endorsement by the Ohio Department of Education.