Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A S X 08 06
Apply for ECA A S X 08 06
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Greek Teacher Professional Development Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2008 and posted on May 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Greek Teacher Professional Development Project is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Office of Global Educational Programs) grant competition to select one U.S. host institution to run an intensive, eight-week professional development program for about twenty early-career humanities teachers from Greece. The program is planned to begin in August 2009 and is designed to strengthen participants teaching practice through a dual emphasis on modern instructional methodology and effective classroom use of technology. In practical terms, the opportunity is asking an eligible U.S. university to design and administer a structured experience that combines university-based learning with real school-based teaching practice.
The project is expected to include two tightly connected parts. First, an academic component delivered through seminars and related activities housed in a U.S. university school of education, where participants engage with pedagogy, curriculum, and instructional strategies, including technology integration. Second, a practical internship component in which the Greek teachers spend time in local U.S. schools doing supervised practice teaching. This classroom placement is not meant to be observational only; the announcement highlights guided practice teaching supported by experienced mentor teachers. Host schools can be public, private, magnet, or charter schools, but they should represent strong models of educational best practices. Because the internship component is central, applicants are expected to show they already have solid relationships with local school districts and partner schools and can reliably place and support participants in appropriate classrooms.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public or private institutions of higher education and qualifying nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code, with an explicit emphasis on universities that have schools of education and sufficient faculty capacity to deliver a substantive academic program. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State anticipates an active partnership role in the project rather than a hands-off grant. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the selected organization must plan to contribute resources beyond federal funds, consistent with the full announcement requirements.
Funding for the competition is expected to result in a single award, with an estimated total of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity was posted May 6, 2008, with a closing date of June 6, 2008, and it was archived June 7, 2008. The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-SX-08-06, and the listing is categorized as discretionary, with the activity category labeled as "Other" (with further explanation referenced in the full announcement). Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Greek Teacher Professional Development Project?
The Greek Teacher Professional Development Project is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Office of Global Educational Programs) grant competition to select one U.S. host institution to run an intensive, eight-week professional development program for approximately twenty early-career humanities teachers from Greece.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to strengthen participants' teaching practice by focusing on two connected priorities: modern instructional methodology and effective classroom use of technology.
Who is the target participant group?
The program is intended for about twenty early-career humanities teachers from Greece.
How long is the program expected to last?
The program is planned as an intensive eight-week professional development experience.
When is the program planned to begin?
The program is planned to begin in August 2009.
Who is expected to apply for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is asking an eligible U.S. host institution, such as a U.S. university, to design and administer a structured experience that combines university-based learning with school-based teaching practice.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public or private institutions of higher education and qualifying nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
Is there a preference for certain types of eligible applicants?
There is an explicit emphasis on universities that have schools of education and sufficient faculty capacity to deliver a substantive academic program.
What are the main components the host institution is expected to provide?
The project is expected to include two tightly connected components: (1) an academic component delivered through seminars and related activities housed in a U.S. university school of education, and (2) a practical internship component in local U.S. schools that includes supervised, guided practice teaching.
What is included in the academic component?
The academic component is expected to be delivered through seminars and related activities within a U.S. university school of education. It is described as engaging participants with pedagogy, curriculum, and instructional strategies, including the integration of technology into teaching.
What is included in the internship (school-based) component?
The internship component places the Greek teachers in local U.S. schools for supervised practice teaching. The announcement emphasizes that this placement is not meant to be observational only; it highlights guided practice teaching supported by experienced mentor teachers.
Are participants expected to teach, or only observe, in the host schools?
Participants are expected to engage in guided practice teaching. The classroom placement is specifically described as not being observational only and is intended to include supervised practice teaching supported by mentor teachers.
What types of U.S. schools can serve as internship sites?
Host schools may be public, private, magnet, or charter schools, as long as they represent strong models of educational best practices.
What does the opportunity require regarding relationships with local schools and districts?
Because the internship component is central, applicants are expected to show they already have solid relationships with local school districts and partner schools and can reliably place and support participants in appropriate classrooms.
How many awards are expected under this competition?
The competition is expected to result in a single award.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $200,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the award mechanism (grant type)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This means the Department of State anticipates an active partnership role in the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the selected organization must plan to contribute resources beyond federal funds, consistent with the full announcement requirements.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-SX-08-06.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2008, and the closing date was June 6, 2008.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was archived on June 7, 2008.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The listing is categorized as discretionary, and the activity category is labeled as "Other" (with further explanation referenced in the full announcement).
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What does the host institution need to be able to do in practical terms?
In practical terms, the host institution is expected to design and administer a structured experience that blends university-based professional learning (seminars and related activities) with real school-based teaching practice (supervised practice teaching in local U.S. schools with mentor support).
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