Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1425FY0001 Project CHILD Grants to D&F Schools
Requester:		Sally Butzin			Organization:		Institute for School Innovation
Project Title:		Project CHILD Grants to D&F Schools			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 12:13:29 PM
Sponsors:		Heather Fiorentino, Jerry Melvin
Statewide Interest:		To improve student learning in low performing schools.
Recipient:		Institute for School Innovation			Contact:		Dr. Sally Butzin
		1355 E. Tennessee Street			Contact Phone:		(850) 671-3706
		Tallahassee 32308
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Schools rated D or F may contract with the Institute for School Innovation to provide materials, software, training and intensive coaching and mentoring to implement Project CHILD (Computers Helping Instruction and Learning Development) as part of a three-year school improvement process. Schools receiving grants must committ local funds for ongoing expenses in years two and three.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Students will show improved test scores for reading, writing ,and mathematics. Participating schools will receive a grader of C or higher by eyar three of implementation.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,500,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1, 5A
Specific Appropriation Title:			Special Categories, Grants and Aids- Assistance to Low Performing Schools from Educational Enhancemnet Trust Fund
Amount to be reduced:			$1,500,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$2,500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$50
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$1,000,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Continuing poor student performance on FCAT requres new learning strategies.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Florida Legislature, Senate Education Committee
	Meeting Date:		3/20/00