Author: Margaret Mealia

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2009-2012 Statewide Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Applications Available
The purpose of this grant program is to provide progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers, and to provide sustained professional development to increase the skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology, in order to help students attain higher levels of performance in the New York State Learning Standards.

Public school districts and BOCES, or consortiums thereof are eligible to apply. Applicants must give nonpublic schools of all denominations within their boundaries the opportunity to participate. Applicants must also include at least one SURR or SINI school building in the application to be considered for funding. Completed application must be postmarked by August 21, 2009.

Questions about this RFP must be sent to emscltg@mail.nysed.gov no later than June 26, 2009. Answers to these questions will be posted by July 10, 2009 at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm. No questions received after June 26, 2009 will be answered. For additional information, please visit NYSED EMSC website at: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.htm.

Leslie Yolen
Visual Arts Associate
Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology Team
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-5922
lyolen@mail.nysed.gov
www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai