New round of laptop funding available
The
Department of Education has announced a second round of
applications for South Dakota’s Classroom Connections. Part of
the 2010 Education Initiative, the project provides school
districts with matching funds to purchase laptops for every
student in grades 9-12.
Teacher Shortage Areas
designated
The U.S. Department of Education has
designated teacher shortage areas for the 2006-07 school
year. This federal designation allows qualified borrowers a
deferment of loan repayment under the Federal Stafford
Program.
State to develop RTI model for
special education
Due to changes in the
reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, school districts must offer an option for
determining specific learning disabilities other than the
discrepancy model. This option is Response to Intervention,
or RTI.
Grants available to fund
community learning centers
Schools and community organizations that support
youth education may apply for 21st Century
Community Learning Center grants. Eight applicants could receive $50,000 to $100,000 per year for
five years.
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