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Development of non-cognitive factors and out-of-school STEM priorities in new round of i3 grants

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Development of non-cognitive factors and out-of-school STEM priorities in new round of i3 grants

The Department of Education has issued a notice seeking applications for Investing in Innovation (i3) Development grants for fiscal year 2015.  Two of the five priorities specifically emphasize programs where we know afterschool providers excel: programs that emphasize the development of non-cognitive factors and hands-on, inspirational programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.  Non-cognitive factors can emphasize a range of skills and behaviors including academic behaviors, academic mindset, perseverance, self-regulation and socio-emotional skills. The notice describes the intent to identify solutions to support the growing body of research that suggests interventions enhancing student’s non-cognitive skills can help lead to success in the classroom and later in life.  The Department of Education is also interested in how to measure and evaluate social and emotional skills in order to offer programs that best support students. 

In addition to applications supporting non-cognitive factors, the Department also invites applications supporting out-of-school STEM.  Citing the greater and greater need for students proficient in STEM skills to fill jobs in the American economy, the Department of Education seeks applications for projects that will reach students beyond the school day, give them opportunities to get hands on learning experiences in the STEM fields, and inspire them to pursue STEM career paths.  Programs can extend the day, week or year, and occur before-school, after-school or during the summer.  

In addition to non-cognitive development and STEM, i3 Development grants can cover three other priorities.  The Absolute Priorities all together under which the Department of Education seeks applications are:

  1. Improving the Effectiveness of Principals
  2. Improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
  3. Leveraging Technology to Support Instructional Practice and Professional Development
  4. Influencing the Development of Non-Cognitive Factors
  5. Serving Rural Communities

Applications must list an Absolute Priority and will be ranked against other applications in under their priority.  Applications under Absolute Priority 5: Serving Rural Communities should list a second priority to indicate a content focus but will be ranked against other applications for grants serving rural communities.  The Department of Education also identified one Competitive Preference Priority to give additional points to “Novice i3 Applicants,” defined as applicants that have never directly received a grant under the i3 program.

The deadline for notice of intent to submit a pre-application is April 20, 2015 with transmittal of pre-applications due April 29, 2015.  Details of the application process can be found in the notice and on the Department’s website.

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