Biomedical Sciences Career Pathway Sustainability (Kentucky)

 
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    CFDA#

    None     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Kentucky Department of Education

    Summary

    This program seeks to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education initiatives throughout the state. The high school PLTW Biomedical Sciences program has been identified as a STEM initiative for which funding is provided to establish and support this effort. This program will allow local school districts to apply for a grant to sustain existing PLTW/Biomedical Sciences Career Pathway initiatives for secondary students to enter postsecondary related programs and related careers.

    Allowable uses of funds are:
    • Laboratory equipment necessary for PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway instruction
    • Computers and/or computer upgrades
    • Computer software required by PLTW Biomedical Sciences
    • Laptop computer for the instructor
    • Travel expenses and registration fees for school counselors to attend the required PLTW Counselors Conference
    • Travel expenses and registration fees for teachers to attend the required PLTW Core Training(s)
    • Resources and professional development for integrating biomedical sciences activities in the curriculum.
    • Biomedical Sciences related instructional materials and equipment

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    If school districts choose to implement the PLTW/Biomedical Sciences Career Pathway in partnership with area technology centers or community/technical colleges, they may allocate a portion of the grant funds to these agencies.

    Contacts

    Kentucky Department of Education
    1633 Capital Plaza Tower
    500 Mero St.
    Frankfort, KY 40601
    (502) 564-4770
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs) that are registered Project Lead the Way (PLTW) sites.

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be submitted March 13, 2014, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Similar deadlines are anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Available awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 per school.

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