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What is the purpose of this program?
This program supports the implementation of high-quality professional development model programs in elementary and secondary education for music, dance, drama, and visual arts educators. Funds support innovative instructional methods, especially those linked to scientifically-based research.
How can these funds be used?
Projects include professional development programs for teachers working in high-poverty schools. Designed for K-12 arts teachers, programs must focus on: the development, enhancement, or expansion of standards-based arts education programs; or the integration of arts instruction into other subject area content.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Local LEAs where 75% or more of students are from low-income families in collaboration with 1) an institution of higher education, 2) a SEA, 3) a public or private non-profit agency with a history of providing high-quality professional development services to public schools.
What is the application or allocation process?
If a competition is held in 2004, applicants will be able to submit an application to the Department by mail or electronically.
Application Deadline:
07/10/2003
Funding Process for Schools:
Competitive grants
Total FY 2004 Funding:
$6,457,750
Office of Innovation and Improvement
This information also appears at the US Department of Education:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/artsedprofdev/index.html
Authorizing Legislation:
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title V, Part D, Subpart 15, P.L. 107-110
Name: Lynyetta Johnson
Phone: (202) 260-1990
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