To help 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant applicants write a competitive application, CDE will host several grant-writing training sessions across the state. The 2023 21st CCLC Request for Application will be used as a framework for the training.
Each training will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Register at for a grant-writing training session on the Cohort X Grant Application webpage.
Training Dates:
The Federal Programs and Supports Unit will hold winter regional network meetings to support local education authorities in planning and preparing to submit their 2023-24 Consolidated Application. The RNMs will focus on supporting LEAs in creating a Consolidated Application that is driven by student needs and evaluations of current uses of federal funds with a focus on using ESEA funds to improve student outcomes. The training will include networking opportunities and collaborative work time.
Dates and Locations:
CDE will convene stakeholder groups for the review of the following endorsement areas for possible updating of the preparation standards:
The first meeting will be held virtually at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 3, and will require a full-day commitment. Additional meetings are scheduled for March 31, April 7 and May 5.
Complete the interest form by Friday, Feb. 24.
District/BOCES hiring managers, district/BOCES special education directors/leaders, special education and early childhood special education teachers, representatives from institutions of higher education and designated agencies are invited to participate in the conversations. Groups will be designed to include a broad representation of stakeholders, yet limited in size to allow for rich conversation and input.
For additional information visit the Educator Talent Preparation Office webpage.
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant's next grant competition for Cohort X is scheduled to launch the week of Monday, Feb. 13.
CDE will host weekly office hours for 30 minutes every Tuesday for potential applicants to ask the 21st CCLC team any program/fiscal questions about the Cohort X Request for Application.
CDE will also host several trainings across the state for potential applicants to learn how to write competitive applications for this grant. The trainings will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
