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How to Write an LSTA Grant Applications for 2010

How to Write an LSTA Grant Applications for 2010. April 30, 2009 Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Presented by Debra E. Kachel, Mansfield University and Nancy L. Henry, Ephrata Middle School. Workshop Objectives. K-12 grant categories – 1. Info. Literacy/Laptops

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How to Write an LSTA Grant Applications for 2010

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  1. How to Write an LSTA GrantApplications for 2010 April 30, 2009 Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Presented by Debra E. Kachel, Mansfield University and Nancy L. Henry, Ephrata Middle School

  2. Workshop Objectives • K-12 grant categories – 1. Info. Literacy/Laptops 2. Collection Development 3. Dual Enrollment • Outcomes and Evaluation • Practical Advice • Q & A time with PDE officials

  3. Library Services & Technology Act • Federal funds administered by Commonwealth Libraries • Available for all types of libraries • Competitive; one-year • Specific criteria outlined for each type of grant & library • Due Sept. 11, 2009 • Awarded in Feb. 2010

  4. Pennsylvania LSTA Funding History K-12 Grants

  5. Two Major LSTA Grants That Apply to School Libraries • Information Literacy – $30,000 for a single library to purchase a laptop lab to integrate info literacy with classroom instruction • Collection Development – $5,000 per library in a district for print materials to support a PA Academic Standard area

  6. Eligibility for All K-12 LSTA Grants • Any type of school library—public, private, parochial • Must have an existing library and a certified library media specialist • Must have a line item budget for the library collection • Must participate in the ACCESS PA database project & POWER Library • Must comply with CIPA/ Acceptable Internet Use Policy • Must collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy skills & instruction • Library media specialist must be involved in the preparation of the grant • Grant money may not supplant local funds

  7. Wireless laptop labApprox. 25 laptops , cart, LCD projector, & supplies up to $30,000 Purpose – To teach information literacy skills; part of the library program; under the direction of a school library media specialist Instructional Role of the Librarian and Collaboration with Teachers 25 pts Information Literacy Grantaka “The Laptop Lab Grant” New: Address AASL’s Standards for the 21st Century Learner

  8. Wireless Laptop Lab Application • Applies to one school in a district; may reapply after 5 yrs. • Only one school per district may apply • In collaboration with teachers • Info literacy skills integrated with classroom content • Address the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner • Documentation & student outcomes

  9. Laptop Application must include: Background info Budget, books per student, collection age Letter signed by Superintendent, Principal & Librarian Staffing & Hours FTE at that school If 4 days out of a 6-day cycle=.67 Or, total hours worked in that school in a week divided by the hours in the workweek Ratio of LMS: students (.5 LMS to 500 equals 1:1,000 ratio or .5:500)

  10. Laptop Application must include: Collaboration LMS & teacher must be present during activities Planning with teachers; % involved ACCESS PA & POWER Library Public Library cooperation Planned Activities Tie to info literacy & academic standards Evaluation plan Includes student outcomes Documents laptop use

  11. Kachel’s Examples for the Laptop Grant Refer to Handout-”Tips for Writing LSTA Grants” • Abstract • Activities • Collaboration/ Integrated Units Charts • Evaluation Plan

  12. Evaluation Criteria – Info Literacy Grant • Abstract = 3 pts. • State aid = 14 pts. • Financial support = 14 pts. • Hours = 5 pts. • Collection age = 5 pts. • Staffing = 14 pts. • Extended hours = 5 pts. • Instructional role = 20 pts. • Cooperation with public library = 5 pts. • Implementation & Activities = 10 pts. • Evaluation = 10 pts. Based on 100 points (Refer to pages 15-17 of the grant guidelines)

  13. Print Materials books, magazines, books-on -tape, some AV to support an identified PA Academic Standard $5,000 per school library Funds may not be spent for: Hardware or software AV equipment and projectors Classroom sets of books or textbooks Collection Development Grant

  14. Collection Development Application • May apply to multiple schools in a district • Each library must submit a separate grant application • Collection development plan based on improving resources for one chosen PA Academic Standard

  15. Identify an PA Academic Standard Analyze collection fitting that Standard(age, size, strengths, weaknesses) Predict resources and types needed Environment & Ecology, Health & Safety, Science & Technology Will show a sample later Teacher and/or student survey Collection Development Plan For Example:

  16. Involve teachers in selection Plan to evaluate effectiveness of new resources Publicity plan Plan book review day on a staff development time Survey & circulation data Write press releases for local media and school publications Collection Development Plan For Example:

  17. Kachel’s Collection Analysis Primer Refer to Handout • A methodology that can be used to: • Collect data about your library’s print collection • Decide which PA Academic Standard to address • Include teachers in the selection process • Decide what resources will be added to improve teaching & learning within the selected Standard • Evaluate the process and use of new resources

  18. Evaluation Criteria – Collection Development Grant • Abstract = 3 pts. • State aid = 14 pts. • Financial support = 14 pts. • Collection age = 5 pts. • Library staffing = 14 pts. • Hours = 5 pts. • Instructional role – (1)info literacy skills integrated with curriculum, (2) documentation of collaboration with teachers, & (3) Access PA & POWER databases taught = 20 pts. • Cooperation with public library = 5 pts. • Collection Development Plan = 10 pts. • Student outcomes/Evaluation plan = 10 pts. (Refer to pages 15-18 of LSTA grant guidelines) Based on 100 points

  19. Additional Requirement for the Collection Development Grant When funded, the school district must supply a collection development policy that: • Includes a weeding policy • Includes procedures for handling a challenge • Is officially approved by the Board or other similar agent

  20. Dual Enrollment Application Third category in which school libraries can participate A collaborative grant in which academic and high school librarians work together to improve library services to students participating in the dual enrollment program. Lead applicant must be the college library.

  21. http://egrants.ed.state.pa.us Click on Library Development Create a login and password Electronic Filing of Grant Applications Refer to “How to Apply” section of each grant application packet. • Save frequently as there is a time-out period • Help at 717-783-6686 or raegrantshelp@state.pa.us

  22. Issues with Electronic Filing • No spell check • No special formatting • Fill-in blocks or limited text (no. of characters stated) • No multiple copies needed • 2 attachments allowed + Superintendent’s letter • Letters must be sent US Mail • Save-Save-Save while working Refer to e_Grants Handout

  23. Submitting the Grant • LSTA Website

  24. Practical Advice on Grantwriting • Begin with concise description (abstract) • Explain your needs • Show documentation of collaboration/ integration • Discuss Info Literacy Curriculum • Document use & instruction of ACCESS PA & POWER Library databases • Goals must be student-centered; project must show student benefit

  25. Questions & Answers

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