Spectrum K12 School Solutions Dr. Douglas Brooks, Ph.D.

2. Spectrum K12 Vision Service Goals Four Step Grant Process Prewriting Tool Development Team and Vision Building Writing and Editing Budget, Assurances, Signatures and Submission Grant Tips External Sources of Grant Funding Question & Answer

3. �Closing the Achievement Gap for Special Education and At-Risk Kids�

4. Spectrum K12 Offerings

5. GrantSuccess by Dr. Douglas M. Brooks Ph.D.

6. Significant Obstacles for Districts Identifying External Sources of Funding Building Level Application Requirements No Process for Grant Writing Finding Individuals to Write Grants Finding Time to Write Grants High Failure Rate Rich Get Richer

7. Service Goals Increase Motivation to Author Grants Simplify Grant Writing Process Introduce Team-Based Authorship Provide �Grant Writing Guide� Provide Online Support for Grant Development Increase Probability for Funding Success

9. Four Stages of Writing Successful Grants Stage : Prewriting Tools Stage : Team and Vision Building Stage : Writing and Editing Stage : Budget, Assurances, Signatures and Submission

10. Stage : Prewriting Tool DevelopmentSteps 1-4

11. Include Due Date Countdown to Submission Goals of Grant Application Style Requirements Grant Funding Contacts and Emails Check for Prior Notification Requirement List Restrictions on Funding

13. Grant Writing Guide Organize Guide to Match RFP Sections Use the Same Section and Heading Labels Include All RFP Demands for Content Include All Evaluation Criteria Post Guide in Online Culture

17. Vocabulary Highlight Guide Identify Key Terms from the RFP Goal Statements Individual Section Text Evaluation Criteria/Rubrics Enlarge Terms, Print and Paste Near Computer Screen When In Doubt, Use the RFP Vocabulary

19. Stage : Team and Vision Building Steps 5-9 Identify Team �Vision� Identify �Who� Identify Desire & Possibility Identify Resources & Needs Supports District & Building �Continuous Improvement Plan�

20. Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 10-14 Name your project: Project Inspire Write using the �Grant Writing Guide� Align people with Grant Sections Use �Key Vocabulary Guide� Post �Action Summary Guide�

21. Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 15-19 Link Goals to Objectives Link Objectives to Actions Be Creative with Names and Features Embed Graphics in Text Consider Learning Styles of Evaluators

22. Organize Action to Timelines Use Action Plan for Budget Evaluation Use Action Plan for Budget and Budget Narrative - Four Phase Plan 1 Infrastructure 2 Professional Development 3 Implementation 4 Evaluation Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 20-22

23. Group Edit Use Your Best Word Processor Shorten Sentences for Clarity Constantly Check Grant Text Against Evaluation Criteria in �Grant Writing Guide� Create Abstract or Summary from Cut and Paste Grant Text Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 23-27

24. Remove Section Requirements from �Grant Writing Guide� Make Final Text Attractive and Easy to Read Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 28-29

25. Stage :  Budget, Assurances, Signatures & Submission  Steps 30-34  Assign Budget to �Budget Skilled� Team Member �Ghost Write� Letters of Support Create a �False Floor � Due Date Request Feedback If Not Funded Submit Improved Grant Somewhere Else

26. Grants & Funding Source The Foundation Centerhttp://foundationcenter.org

27. SK12 GrantSuccess Service By partnering with Spectrum K12 School Solutions and Dr. Brooks, districts across the country can now overcome the toughest obstacles to successfully procuring grant money: Creating a Targeted Grant Application Training a District Wide Grant Writing Team Grant Application Review

28. Questions