Background
One of the project goals for the New York State Improvement Grant (SIG) is to enhance the quality of teacher performance in the State's schools by (1) supporting the development of quality inclusive teacher preparation programs and (2) building linkages between the institutions that offer those programs and selected high need schools in the various regions of the State. The resulting partnerships will build a capacity for better teacher preparation and particularly teacher preparation programs that address the challenges of teaching in high need schools. They will also build a capacity of schools and districts to understand and respond to the challenges they face in serving all learners, in part by drawing on the resource college and university teacher educators offer in research, data analysis, and professional development.

If you are interested in applying for a summer action grant, please see initiative 3D

A midterm report must be filed on this web site before March 31, 2006 including a description of what work has been done to date and what has been spent.

Funds must be expended in time to permit the host institution to submit the final detail cost invoice and signed Exhibit C with the final narrative report by August 15, 2006. Timing for preparation of this report is different for each institution. Please consult with your host institution regarding this matter.

All proposals must be received by January, 20 2006