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I 2018-Cohmt 9 RFP: 21" Century Community Leaming Centers ReviewerScoringRubric Applicants Name I. PROJECT ABSTRACT (Up to 5 POINTS) At a minimum, applicant describes five elements: (a) student needs; (b) participants to be served; (c) proposed activities; (d) intended outcomes; and (e) key people involved. Subtract I point if abstract exceeds two pages; subtract 2 points if abstract exceeds three pages (and note this in Reviewer Comments). IF application is for expansion of existing program (with continued funding), must describe how additional funds will be used for new programming, i.e., will not replace cunent/past 21 st CCLC funding. Subtract 2 points if applicable and not addressed (and so note in Reviewer Comments), Opoints f; point rinige 3,4 point raµge 5 pgiitts .. · ,Whs1''ac/not'proyitl,d..or.. Qnlyinclucl~s••1.-2 Inclµdes3--4 required lnclut!"s•aQ5.required cloe~ µot~~gr§sr@Y , 't·yqllll'ei.!i;kwents (1,e:;c•· . . e,leliie'nt§'(Le.;~jjtient · .. ~l~n,ip:t~;(fl,'7;."sJ\Id~nf .. •· required,,l.,ments(i,e., stµ.d"pJn,ecls; 1wed~; participant.stab, Ilf<l~s; pa~tidpaptstq Jw••• · ·-s~_d_e_~t:ry~-~:~-s;__-p~~ip_~t.s.-. :J~_ar!i_~ip_~t~J-9: J)~---~-~_ry~4;' --~~f,V;~_dJ-.~3tiyiJi~-~_;_ : -~fr;yce~?a~t_ivttj~_~;:::_ ,- ::_-;;··;_,--.::::-_ __ _- J~-.}~_,)ff':'_~~;_A~t;iY~!i~~;-,._:- -_. )ft,?ti~f~i~~;_.\~~.t~·o~~-fi.;.-c)_r- ;p4tc:o_tnJ~~;tor-te,i-:,.• ' :·~Utp9~t:,-~_;_pr1ce;y-;_':<._::\·--: -,·,-_ . &4tco)lles; ork"Y personnel) · ·• key personnel)· · · jlets9ijnel).foi11ts,< • · •• < POf~?llllel). Poi11ts'< ..·· •.. · ·· reduced ifexce~ds two•· ·. ·redMeclif exceeds twq, ages, pages, Score: I

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    Applicants Name

    I. PROJECT ABSTRACT (Up to 5 POINTS)

    At a minimum, applicant describes five elements: (a) student needs; (b) participants to be served; ( c) proposed activities; ( d) intended outcomes; and ( e) key people involved.

    • Subtract I point if abstract exceeds two pages; subtract 2 points if abstract exceeds three pages (and note this in Reviewer Comments).

    IF application is for expansion ofexisting program (with continued funding), must describe how additional funds will be used for new programming, i.e., will not replace cunent/past 21st CCLC funding.

    • Subtract 2 points ifapplicable and not addressed (and so note in Reviewer Comments),

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    II. COMPETITIVE PRIORITY POINTS (up to 10 POINTS)

    A. Required Descriptions (2 Points)

    Applicants describe • How they meet application priority (i.e., students served must attend a school

    with at least 40% poverty; schools rated D or F; or school/s that are rural and low-income; and

    • The origin ofthe partnership between the school/district receiving Title I funds and the community-based public or private organization/s submitting the jointly proposed project.

    B. Organizational Priority Points (4 l:'oints) Fo~Points awarded to applications that meet ONE ofthe following criteria: ~.ew applicant who has never received 21st CCLC funds

    • Identified as a Rural and Low Income Applicant (SRSA or RLIS eligible districts) • Identified as a Targeted or Comprehensive School; or a school demonstrating 90% or

    greater free/reduced lunch student participation • Serving high school students

    25% ( or more) program staff has completed the Child & Youth Care Credential 5% ( or greater) direct-services program staff are CPR certified

    J\.t least one (1) youth participant serves on program's Advis01y Board. This individual should be representative of the age range and population served by the 21st CCLC program

    • Early Learning for 3-5 year olds: Must establish partnership with an elementaiy school, align schoolday activities and use Indiana's Standards Tool for Alternate Reporting ofKindergarten Readiness (ISTARKR).

    0 points 4 points Doe~-nottil.eet-,Cfiteria Applicant meets criteria

    Score: C. Programming Priority Points. (4 Points)

    0 points Descriptions not provided

    Reviewer Comments:

    . 1 point Just o~e oflhe two required descriptions provided (how application priority is met, OR origin of artnership)

    Score: I

    2 points Bo.th descriptions provided (how priority is met, and origin of partnership)

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    Four ( 4) points awarded to applications that provide hands-on programming, as demonstrated in the g.esign and activity plan, in ONE ofthe following areas. /. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

    • CCR (College and Career Readiness for high school programs) • Literacy (strong focus on English/Language Arts) • Family Engagement (minimally hosts 5 events annually, excluding parent courses; employs engagement

    strategies, such as home visits, interviews, surveys, newsletters, or family involvement curriculum)

    Priority programming area identified by applicant must be implemented throughout the four-year grant period for a minimum of 3 hours per week.

    Priority progrannning area must be listed in Section V (Goals, Objectives, Activities, & Performance Measures). If priority programming area is NOT listed in Section V, points cannot be awarded.

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    III. NEED FOR PROJECT (5 POINTS) A. Data Eyidence Demonstrating Need (q. Points)

    Analyzed student data required in THREE areas: • Achievement ( e.g., State or local assessment scores; students below grade level, etc.) • Demographics ( e.g., measures

    etc.) Data must be shown for EACH school to be served. (See Attachment B: List ofSchools to Be Served).

    Data demonstrates high need in both poverty level and academic achievement.

    0 points 1 phint 2 points 3 points Data evidence not .Dat~ not provided for all All three areas addressed Achievement, d"fuographic & presented three areas(i.e,, .. · (i.e., achi6Veirietit, behavioral data shoWJ1 for EACH

    3:chieve_inent; demographics & school (Attachment B) and demographics and behavioral) and presented demonstrates high. need -- in both behavioral) forEACH school to be poverty levels and academic

    served(Attachment B) .. achieveme.tit

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    Describes collaboration with other agencies: federal ( e.g., TitlekfJiild Nutrrtici'tl, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families); State & local programs to achievegoa~-Kind contributions; the provision of staff development, transportation, facilities, equipment, etc.).

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    B. Descril>eHowEach:Pitrtner's·:Contribution··SupportsPrri~ram (111oi11t).

    Applicant completed Attachment F, listing each partner and its commitment to provide services as either: "In-Kind" services; or "Contracted" services. Each partner provides authorizing signature and contact information.

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    A_Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed by the Applicant and partner is provided in the proposal's APPENDIX. An MOU is completed for each key partner providing service.

    The MOU details agreed upon commitments and each partner's role, e.g. how resources will be shared ( e.g., instructional space, materials, equipment); responsibilities for management/oversight; how students are chosen for program; linkages between school day and program; the provision of curriculum, PD and staffing; how/when data/surveys will be collected, compiled & shared. NOTE: This is in addition to the applicant's submission of Attachment F (above) .

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    ReviewerScoringRubric

    V. PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (30 points) A. Goals,Objectives, Performance Measures, Activities and Assessments (8 points) Applicant provides a Table overviewing the Objectives, Activities, Performance Measures and Assessment Strategies for each proposed 21st CCLC Program Goal.

    Three (3) goals required (minimally) - with at least two objectives per goal -along with related activities, performance measures and assessment strategies for each objective. The performance measures must be measurable, specific and challenging, yet achievable.

    1. cademic Goal: Students meet/exceed State/local achievement standards in ELA and in Mathematics. • State assessments (ISTEP, ILEARN) cannot be the only performance measure (e.g.,

    include report card grades, survey data, or local assessments) • If requesting priority points for CCR, STEM or Literacy -- must include goals specific

    to priority point area.

    Students demonstrate improvement in areas such as classroom attendance or performance; or decreased disciplinary actions/other adverse behaviors.

    amily Involvement Goal: Strategies to increase involvement that supports their child's success; or to decrease barriers to parent/guardian involvement.

    • If applicant requested priority points for Family Involvement, must minimally host 5 events annually, excluding parent courses; employs engagement strategies, such as home visits, interviews, surveys, newsletters, or family involvement curriculum

    Additional goals required, if program serves HS or pre-school students; or offers summer programs.

    4. High School Goal: Strategies to increase program participants' accelerated course work (dual credit, AP, IB, etc.), OR increase program participants pursuing a technical track (vocational, CTE, etc.). • Must also show x/% ofregular participants in 4th year of HS that will graduate within six

    months of their "grade-level cohort." 5. Pre-school Goal: Strategies that support early learning and kindergarten readiness (ISTAR

    KR) 6. Summer Program Goals: Include up to three (3) measures relevant to either: participation

    rates; maintain/improve ELA/Math performance from spring to fall; discipline, character development or service projects; career exploration; health & safety; parent engagement; STEM interest/awareness.

    Objectives, activities & measures may differ for elementary, middle and high schools if all are served under the same grant. Programs may choose to develop one Table for the entire program or separate Tables for specific program sites (e.g., elementary and middle/high schools). Ifmore than one table is presented, each must include all required goals.

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    Score: 2-C. Design Requirements (20 total points for Items 1-8)

    Applicants must address the following Design Requirements (Narrative)

    C-1. Requirements of GEP A 427 (1 point) Applicant response submitted as an APPENDIX item.

    Describes the steps applicant will take to ensure equitable access & participation for students with special needs. Broad discretion is allowed, ensuring applicants' ability to address barriers unique to their program. Examples include: (1) applicant proposing an adult literacy project serving LEP adults ( among others) might describe how it intends to distribute a brochure about the program in the language parents/families understand; (2) applicant might describe how it will make materials available on audio tape or in Braille for students who are blind; (3) applicant might indicate how i intends to conduct "outreach" efforts to encourage middle and high school females to enroll in a model science program that has typically served mostly male students .

    0 points .. . . . •·· ···. lpoint Jnfonn•tfon notprovided in the APPENDIX or within Spedfic equitabilit)' issue identified ancl iicl~essed( eithe'r propos•l narr•tive; in Appendix or proposal narrative) to recluce program

    barrier

    Score: C-2. Targeted Students and Their Families (3 points) Applicants must:

    a. Provide a list of Title I and Non-Title I eligible schools to be served by the 21st CCLC program (complete Form 2 entitled List a/Schools to be Served by 21st CCLC, Attachment B);

    b. Describe the criteria and processes for recruiting targeted students and their families to be served from the selected school(s); and

    c. Ifapplicable, provide justification for the eligibility of school with less than 40% poverty. Provide relevant community data demonstrating the need for out-of-school programming. This can include such things as drop-out rates, criminal or delinquency rates, literacy rates, or school improvement status ( comprehensive/targeted).

    Ou supporting studenfretentfon; •nd g~l!eral s.tr•tei;ies for providing acaaemfo- asSistanC_e.

    Reviewer Comments:

    Ifne:,v gra(!.tee: Specifi~ ~ct\vitiesprovidedfo support ~tlldeut reci;ui~'.;ul andatt~ndance and to J.)f_ovide ac_adeinic·aSsist{i.n:Ce:·-·: · · ·

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    Only parti•l infonri~tion provided Identifies Title! micl non-Title(Le.,only A1ac:iu,ie;1tB l:}*tof .·. 1sdi66ls (Atlayhnlent B); and • Scbool~ subruitted;QE. c,n!f l\'\JTatiy tlf";Qtib~s .(ip..n.an-atiye) gem.era! sqppmilllg qriferi~ &process to . . .. ~tt~tegies f~rrecruitlllg ... · recruit stude11ts provided).Ifftsto.l·•.. .stude11ts, ·•· .•Jl1stifies inclJ1siqn

    •$chiJo/s/Attach!llent B not su\,mitted, ofauy schools with!~ss than zero ppiuts. 40%poverty (ifapp/icab/e).

    3 points · Submits Attacbllle11t B.(identifying sc~o?ls)...•·N•1;ative.descd~es sJJ.ec[~c s~·t"girs..forr~crµitlllg.·studfutsf~11d ··•. ju.stifie~..lll~lusio11ofschool~ ,-yjth["ss\.than 40%> po!~W (if r,pJJftcab[(),.

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    Reviewer Comments:

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    Score: 3 C-3. Dissemination of Information (2 points) Applicant desc1ibes how it will disseminate imderstandable and accessible information about the proposed 21st CCLC program to community stakeholders, including: a description of the services, the program location, and how to access the program .

    . . .· ·... 2points.. Opoirifs . ··...·.·.·.· < < lpoi11tJllf9r1pition no( ·. ()u.tlmes g"neral steps t!Je I'rovi(l.essp~9ificstepsio•.ct)ssetnjna\"·•cle/~iled

    pfogramillfC>f)!la#.on.iucludjog:···s,rvife.ae.s~ription,aJJJllifanf "Yil!1~1:e to disseJ!linaie · ·woyideg •programJocation, anclhow.tt;·accessth~. progral11 ··.general progr.alll inf?1mati011/

    Reviewer Comments:

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    Ca4, Communication with Schools (3 Points) Applicant describes its communication plans with schools that students regularly attend and . regular-day teachers by addressing four key areas:

    a) Equitably serving non-public school students and their families, if those students are within the target population of the applicant's 21st CCLCprogram;

    by-Accessing necessary student academic records to monitor objectives and provide \/ statewide evaluation data.

    • In order to ensure the confidentiality of student records, the LEA is responsible for gathering achievement data and securing parental permission for use of data.

    • If the applicant is not an LEA, a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU), signed by the authorized representative of the public/private organization and the school corporation Superintendent, or the Charter School Administrator, must be submitted with this application and the data gathering provision mentioned above must be included among the other commitments made by the LEA to the program. The MOU

    ,,,- must be attached as an Appendix item. I-sharJng·•::··.· . Q!'llJJ)JitJnep.~t9·•~ppxqpriatel)'.Obtain:8\lld 3hadn&iiifol'l1Jati.011s;with.teapJJ.ers.§

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    Reviewer Comments:

    Score: \ C-5, Parental Involvement, Family Literacy, and Related Family Educational Attainment

    3 oints The applicant describes how it will promote parental involvement, family literacy, and related family educational attainment activities for families. Key elements include:

    • Demonstration that family engagement is not a one-time event, but rather a set of day-to-day practices, attitudes, beliefs and interactions that support learning both in- and out-of-school.

    • An evaluation of the community needs and resources for the community learning center. • Comprehensive, but achievable strategies, such as: family literacy initiatives, GED courses

    or workshops that help prepare parents to support their child's academic achievement. • Strategies that also support the needs of working families.

    NOTE: If applicant's priority points are based on Family Engagement: applicant also must minimally host 5 events annually, excluding parent courses; employ engagement strategies, such as home visits, interviews, surveys,

    newsletters, or family involvement curriculum)

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    ·p~ovidf(i.(i~,; ho.w snacks/meals will b.e ~cquired &distrib11tedto. sites; 01t specificafionthat snacks/)II~~ls In.eet USDAand IDOE gl\idelitles

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    Reviewer Comments:

    Score: C-7. WeeklySchedule (5 oiuts) The applicant must provide a tentative weekly schedule of activities proposed for the participating students and their families for EACH program site location (unless program the same at all sites). Key elements should include: • Schedule includes the total number ofhours dedicated to student activities (and, as

    appropriate, parent engagement) - and complies with the required minimum operational hours:

    o 12 hours per week, 4 days per week for Elementary sites L---o 10 hours per week, 4 days per week for Middle School sites o 8 hours per week for High School sites ~

    • Days/hours may be offered before school (1 hr.), afterschool (at least 2 hrs.), both before & after school (1 +2 = 3 hrs.); non-school weekdays, e.g., Saturday (at least 4 hrs.)

    • Elementary and middle school schedules should reflect activities that support academic, behavioral and recreational/enrichment opportunities.

    • A separate schedule must be provided for summer or extended-break operation ( e.g., spring break; intersession; etc.) - if center plans to operate during these times. Summer programs must operate at least 4 hours per day for 4 days per week (for a minimum of 4 weeks and not more than 8 weeks).

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    VI. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (5 POIN'I'S) Applicant describes PD that is specific to all levels of program staff (i.e., director, coordinator, and direct-service staff), based on a needs assessment, and designed to enhance program quality and help the center reach its goals and objectives. Specifically, the applicant describes how:

    • PD needs of various staff members will be assessed. • StaffPD needs will be met. • PD will enhance program quality and align to the applicant's goals and objectives.

    Directors and site coordinators are required to attend IDOE annual trainings and regional workshops (and at least one USDOE Summer Institute meeting within the four-year grant period). Program leaders and direct service staff also must receive PD aligned to their specific needs ( e.g., cultural inclusion; STEM; safe & healthy youth; literacy; behavior modification, First Aid; family engagement strategies).

    0 points l-2 points range Information , Includes one-not ditnensional description provided and plan for pr~viding

    ,PD (e.g.,Jocns issalelf on staff.attendance at State and national :mee~g~ ()r con;f6_r_6#Ce_s_ -but no PD plan is articulatedtcr support specific needs of c:enter' s staff, aligned to its program goals & .obj~ctives)

    . 3-4 point range Includes detailed plan for providing PD; cm1nects PD to P~?gram quality a11d goals ofproject;PD strategies .. center around State/national workshops and trainings, hut also include·anticipated trafuings ( e.g., Frrst Aid, vendor-provided trainirlgs to support staff use of software instructional programs). May include a detailed chart.of planned PD activities.

    5 points Needs ofprogram staff assessed and l;'D is a tiereJ,approach, addressing needs of specific staff roles (i.e., leadership Vs. iristtuc~arial needs). Multiple approaches will support·· 11eedsJState &national work:shops/c

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    Applicant identifies the individual and/or organization that will serve as its local evaluator for the program and describes their relevant qualifications. • Local evaluator must be an individual who is external to the 21st CCLC program and/or

    partners. • Local evaluators generally possess advanced degrees and have previous lmowledge or

    experience in evaluation and research principals, including data collection, survey construction and research design. Strong analytical skills are needed, as well as demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively. Experience with out-of-school time learning a plus.

    1 point 2 points A.pplic:a11tiritends to hlreJocal··• .Lii~aieval11atoiide11tifiecl··. •·. ev~l11a(Qt, but e11fity not}et · (extiirnal to•the progr~m.)JVitli

    . selec;ted . ev&lllation experieric~ Reviewer Comments:

    > ....... >·.······• ;~poJnts i.• Selectedlocal·evaluatrir with demonstrated OXl)ettJs~fadata arni!yses,report\VritiJig,and aftersch\\ol·programkno\Vledge · · ·

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    B ... .E:valuatioiiDilsign .(10 pQints)·.. The description of the evaluation design should include: data to be collected; when it will be collected; what instruments will be used for data collection; and what steps will be taken to use evaluation data to drive program improvement. Key elements of design should include:

    • Evidence ofpartnership between 21 st CCLC program and its local evaluator (e.g., monitoring observations conducted at program site/s; recommendations for improving program delivery; data meetings with program leaders; etc.).

    • Identification of data to be evaluated annually; must minimally include the performance measures and assessments reflected in Section V (table of Goals, Objectives, Program Activities, Performance Measures, and Assessments) of the applicant's proposal.

    • Plan should specify who is responsible for gathering data for achievement, behavioral and parent involvement measures.

    • Annual timeftame for local evaluation efforts, e.g., when site observations will occur; when assessments and surveys will be administered; when local evaluation report will be completed.

    • How local evaluation findings will be shared among stalceholders (e.g., program and LEA staff; parents and youth) and used to inform adjustments needed to improve the program

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    ·Ioca!eiva!Uation . descriptions are.•. cixpetlati"11s niissing.orvaguely

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    eviewer Comments:

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    Score: C. Annual Reporting (2 points) Applicant addresses its obligation to submit annual report/data collection for State evaluation and for federal reporting purposes:

    At the end of each year of the program, the external local program evaluator is required to prepare and submit to IDOE a detailed report that includes the following information:

    • Evidence of program quality (using Indiana's After School Standards and Indiana Academic Standards);

    • Student attendance trends; and • Progress toward each of its performance measures included in Sectio,,n:__V.:-.c.·---..___

    All grantees must complete the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assess ent (IN-QPSA)

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    ------- - -----~-- --------- - --- -- -VIII, SURRORill FOR SillRA\illEGIC PRIORITIES (5 ROINillS) Describe how the proposed project will address the Indiana Academic Standards, including English/Language Arts and mathematics achievement. Applicants have flexibility in their response. Some possible descriptive strategies might include:

    • Proposed program is aligned with the school's cuniculum in the core subject areas of ELA and mathematics, as evidenced through routine collaboration with regular classroom teachers to inform academic focus during extended-learning-time.

    • Proposed program is tied to the (specific) school improvement plan. • Program staff will participate with regular classroom instructors in PD aligned to the

    school or district's instJ.uctional strategies, to ensure coordinated efforts centered around attainment of Indiana Academic Standards.

    • Proposed program using evidenced-based materials/software aligned to Indiana Academic Standards to sup ort students' academic im rovement.

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    IX. SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (5 POINTS) Applicant describes how 21 st CCLC activities will be sustained, once grant funds are no longer available, to ensure continuation of services. This should include:

    • Efforts to increase local capacity; • Specific future funding sources ( e.g., general funds, Title I funds; plans to expand or

    develop additional community partnerships). • Established goal for year one programming to increase capacity, sustainability and/or

    available program resources (time, talent and treasure). 0 points 1 point 3 points

    l!Jform~tionnot Outlirles e)dsting Ouflirles existing provided, partnershlpsJlld a partner.shlp~ and potential

    . ge11eralplanfor par\tlershlp~;and identifies Sl/S!aining program pot~11tia]futm~ fullding levels beyond the sourc°'s (e.g,, general grant, funds/Title I)

    Reviewer Comments:

    Score:

    5 points Orltli.nes existirlgpartnerships, ex~anding partnerships & p9tential pai-lllerships; provides a well-conceived planfocsustainingprogfam levels through ittcreased local capacity and/or fultlfe follding sources. Establishes susfain~bility go"lforYear One · programming.

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    X.SAFE'ITYAND'l'RANSPOR'l'ATION(SPOINTS) - - - --- -- - --------

    Applicant addresses safety issues, such as: • Required criminal background checks conducted for all 21 st CCLC staff (retained on file and

    kept confidential) • How the safety of children will be maintained on-site ( e.g., requiring parent sign- out,

    checking identification) and during off-site activities (if applicable) • How personnel hired to work at the center will meet the minimum requirements set forth by

    the district or agency and that the personnel will have all required and cuffent licenses and certifications, where applicable

    • How a safe facility will be maintained through use oflndiana Afterschool Network Top Ten standards on Safety, Health and Nutrition.

    • Programs located in facilities other than school buildings must demonstrate that the program will be at least as available and accessible as if the program were located in a school building. Such programs should include a Memorandum of Understanding related to facility including classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, computer labs and audio-visual equipment usage, etc.

    Applicant addresses transportation issues, such as: • Describes the location(s) of the 21st CCLC and its activities and how students in the

    program will travel safely to and from the center and home. • Describes how the program will meet the schedule and transportation needs of working

    families. • Ensures that transportation is not a bmTier to students' participation.

    {) poiu,ts . l-2 poiIJ,tfiliige .. . ... 3>4 pciiiitrang~ .. _ < ·•· ... / ilsta:f'fjng safetyplap(background checis•on safety plan(ba.~kgro)illd•chec)c~ on )?tovided .requiteni¢iitf(~.g.; · fil~l/:9nfi4e11ti~l)Ti!i~ti'i9f!age,µ9y> fiWconfidell,t,ial); districtlag~~PY ·

    •··•·•• ·_ · •· crjinit;aJtap){grpunil .··. ~("Wtig requit,111euts.mrt; tequrr1d staffwgro;quh·eill.~Ut~ tnet;J~(juireq i,hecks}liri.d C . . ... .· p;,,ept ,;ign:~iu/out;J\IIOUprovided .• parent sigo-in/out; MOU provfrled r.oruniitsfo •·• (iffacHitynatloc,it~d111 s°'~a6!); (iffacilifynof!ocatedfoschool); provi_ding students' and safe transp9rtatitn1 prvided ,µid safe·transport~tion provided fran~11J1tati.on.home. to/from•center..and,home·thrit .to/fromc:eut~raridhotne..that..meets

    ·. ~~erprngralJl • . mebtd 11~~,is bi'wi,~king faiullies ueed~ ofworking f~]])nies; and addresses use ofJAN ·· · Safe Staridards. ·

    Reviewer Comments:

    Score:

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  • 2018-Cohort 9 RFP: 21" Century Community Learning Centers ReviewerScoringRubric

    XI. BUDGET FORM/NARRATIVE, DETAILS & SUMMARY (5 POINTS) Applicant must submit the entire Budget Workbook, comprised of: Instructions (Tab 1 ); Budget Summaiy (Tab 2); Budget Form/Narrative (Tab 3); and Details (Tab 4).

    A. Budget Form (Tab 3 of Budget Workbook): This document, also !mown as the Budget Narrative, is where applicants describe their projected expenditure of funds. A breakdown of each line item with specific item detail is required on this form, including costs for: staffing; PD (IDOE/federal meetings & conferences, and local training initiatives; subcontractor services; transportation costs; evaluation (up to 6% of each annual grant award); data collection fee for IDOE ($800 or more); equipment & supplies; and optional indirect costs (restricted indirect cost rate, or the default rate of 8%).

    • Expenditures described in budget narrative (Tab 3) must MATCH expenditures on Budget Summary (Tab 2).

    • Budgets exclude in-kind donations which are shown in a separate attached document.

    B. Details: Provides further breakdown ofexpenditures. The primary purpose of this document is to describe how the line item costs ai·e reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served and to theanticipated results.

    C. Grant Budget Summary (Tab 2): This document automatically populates based on fields from the Budget F01m (i.e., each line item's total transfers to the saine line item on the Grant Budget Surnmaiy form).

    1 costs should be reasonable and allocable. • Examples ofunallowable expenses include: entertainment (field trip without IDOE

    approved academic support); preparation of proposal; purchase of facilities or vehicles; land acquisition; capital improvements/permanent renovations; refreshments/snacks (food purchases okay IF considered a "supply" for program cooking class); supplanting federal, State or local funds; membership dues.

    • Exainples ofallowable expenses-with pre-approval by IDOE include: purchase of equipment (e.g., computers, laptops, DVD players, projectors; printers, scanners, phones, TVs, digital cameras, etc.); promotional/marketing items with 21'1 CCLC logo; staff events (e.g., retreats, lock-ins, etc.); out-of-state or overnight field trips with approved academic support.

    • FYI to PEER REVIEWERS: Note any "unallowable" or "allowable expenses-with preapproval by IDOE" in Reviewer Comments.

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  • 2018-Cohort 9 RFP: 21"CcnturyCommunityLeaming Centers Reviewer Scoring Rubric

    }Opfiiits .. 1-2 poiiitrange )' 3-4 l'oin~ ran~e •i•••/::.··:·,.· \~ Pfints '··:. ••··.·.····••SornebU:dget .Budget BJl.age:11arratiye inyliid~s ~II .·· . E>:~mpl~~ pµd$et natrative • Foi'i:11 . aoticipated.Iine'items(e.g.,staffing,•·.. clear])' artic.ulate~ ~TI anticipated:1W:1T~-ti_V~:-,t)1eces•(I!lltjMt f>mp!et"c · :PD;-;~V~Iµ~t_ioxi~-:¢q~tra_?t_~-q_::stfry:ice_s; ·lirfitems (e./{,.~iaf!ill,g, P:P,.·Nartative) a!L .~CllJ'J)l~s: (a) evahiat_i?ii;:_cplltr_a_C,t~d:s1/tyic.eS·;traosl'qrtation). _Nai;r~tives .· ·.· ·

    adeq4ate]y.•~xpl~incoststhat.·areK"Y. anticipateii costs ll()t < • < n;ansportation). :Natra,tives .......•.. · completed not .reflected in .:a.ligne.~to· activities,described in ..$)1.lllllladie.GO$ts(b.at,~r~ clearly, liy ·· 1,µ~g~t (e.g., .... prnpo~ed RFP,. C9sts appellt alizyedtq aqtiyitiesinj~e·· applicant.. . evahiationandPD r~~onableand peD))issfole. (ancl ·•• proposed~P. JI.II cos~ appe!!f

    §rsts 111issmkl; bR . ·3:ollleite~ 111a)' requ.fr~ pre- · • rea?on~lile~dpe'°;issible:N /. W/P4dg~t-in~I4des · appr()y~I 1,y ID()E). Budget err()rs ·on BllpgeJSlJJPpary; costs

    -,:~.o-~,t_ ~t(}_~;~ .ngt _,:: _ . watch thqse Jri ¥odget substaotiated in ·

    %1JJPlll81')' i.~ C"Jllj)let"d C:()Jreqtly · andlllatche~ cost~inBudget · Form/Narrative, · .

    '.Fonn/Narrative, .PR(c)w

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    2018-Cohort 9 RFP: 2l"Centu1yCornmunityLearning Centers

    Reviewer Scoring Rubric

    XII. GRANT PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION (5 POINTS) Grant is organized and follows RFP directions; all materials requested are provided and in order. • Abstract no more than 2 pages • Program Narrative (excluding Abstract, Goals, Objectives & Perfotmance Measures tables;

    Evidence of Previous Success, Budget Workbook) cannot exceed 3 5 pages (benefit ofdoubt) • Proposal double-spaced, using 12-pt Times Roman font (tables/charts single-spaced/1 Opt font)

    • · Opoints 1,~

  • 2018-Cohort 9 RFP: 21" Century Community Learning Centers ReviewerScoringRubric

    SUMMARY of PEER REVIEWER POINTS I. Project Abstract (5 points)

    II. Competitive Priority Points (IO points)

    III. Need for Project (5 points) 5 IV. Partnerships/Collaboration (5 points) s V. Program Design and Implementation (30 points) 2-4 VI. Professional Development Plan ( 5 points)

    VII. Evaluation Plan (15 points) \3 VIII. Support for Strategic Priorities (5 points)

    4 IX. Sustainability Plan (5 points)

    X. Safety and Transportation (5 points)

    XI. Budget Nanative (5 points)

    XII. Proposal Organization (5 POINTS) s

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  • Structure BookmarksApplicants Name pages, Figure• FigureFour ( 4) points awarded to applications that provide hands-on programming, as demonstrated in the g.esign and activity plan, in ONE ofthe following areas. /. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) • CCR (College and Career Readiness for high school programs) • Literacy (strong focus on English/Language Arts) • Family Engagement (minimally hosts 5 events annually, excluding parent courses; employs engagement strategies, such as home visits, interviews, surveys, newsletters, or family involvement Score: FigureFigureFigureFigurea Jicant &.: FigureFigureFigure(2) 1,ehavforal, & (3}family . AtleasUwciobjectivesprovided~ . involvement . goal. ~ctiyities '!Ie aligµecl with each obj~~tfve;perfonnance.me~sure,s · includ~ P:-umericalt~rgets and.are ~ach conµected to ei specific FigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigure· ·........ •··.·· ·.· FigureFigureFigureFigureFigureFigure•9,ltioin.(rangf )'.s.··. ll... o.J..n··..·••.t.•·..ra·····n·g······.•.. •.··.······ l'lanif1ot ·•···•··••••·• . f?Ille ¥~y el.~1J1.~llts.P;f9~i.de.d;(Ofo( ..·· .are.irio]udedm> ··• ins11fficient detail -··. .WcA;tiiuatiph}')89ijy~Y.> ....•.··· .a~sigi{R1aii; ~11t. > ut1de).'standing of · se~~fa) < · ·Ioca!eiva!Uation . descriptions are.•. cixpetlati"11s niissing.orvaguely prese11ted · ·· • i (i'~ iioin.tfl)iige · ·. Plan demonstrates . • lJ/ld",sW£JiPi.!'i}ip~tt~tipns. · Cc with s