How to Write an LSTA GrantHow to Write an LSTA GrantApplications for 2010Applications for 2010
April 30, 2009
Pennsylvania School Librarians AssociationPresented by
Debra E. Kachel, Mansfield Universityand
Nancy L. Henry, Ephrata Middle School
Workshop ObjectivesWorkshop Objectives
K-12 grant categories – 1. Info. Literacy/Laptops 2. Collection Development 3. Dual Enrollment Outcomes and Evaluation Practical Advice Q & A time with PDE
officials
Library Services & Technology Act
Federal funds administered by Commonwealth Libraries
Available for all types of libraries
Competitive; one-year Specific criteria outlined
for each type of grant & library
Due Sept. 11, 2009 Awarded in Feb. 2010
Two Major LSTA Grants That Apply to School Libraries
Information Literacy – $30,000 for a single library to
purchase a laptop lab to integrate info literacy with classroom instruction
Collection Development – $5,000 per library in a district
for print materials to support a PA Academic Standard area
Eligibility for All K-12 LSTA GrantsEligibility for All K-12 LSTA Grants
Any type of school library—public, private, parochial
Must have an existing library and a certified library media specialist
Must have a line item budget for the library collection
Must participate in the ACCESS PA database project & POWER Library
Must comply with CIPA/ Acceptable Internet Use Policy
Must collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy skills & instruction
Library media specialist must be involved in the preparation of the grant
Grant money may not supplant local funds
Information Literacy GrantInformation Literacy Grantaka “The Laptop Lab Grant”aka “The Laptop Lab Grant”
Wireless laptop labWireless laptop lab Approx. 25 laptops , cart, LCD projector, & supplies up to $30,000
Purpose – To teach information literacy skills; part of the library program; under the direction of a school library media specialist
New: Address AASL’s Standards for the 21st Century Learner
Instructional Role of the Librarian and Collaboration with Teachers 25 pts
Wireless Laptop Lab Wireless Laptop Lab ApplicationApplication
Applies to one school in a district; may reapply after 5 yrs.
Only one school per district may apply
In collaboration with teachers Info literacy skills integrated
with classroom content Address the AASL Standards
for the 21st Century Learner Documentation & student
outcomes
Laptop Application must include:
Background infoBudget, books per student, collection age
Letter signed by Superintendent, Principal &
Librarian
Staffing & HoursFTE at that schoolIf 4 days out of a 6-day cycle=.67Or, total hours worked in that school in a
week divided by the hours in the workweek
Ratio of LMS: students (.5 LMS to 500 equals 1:1,000 ratio or .5:500)
Laptop Application must include:
CollaborationLMS & teacher must be present during
activitiesPlanning with teachers; % involvedACCESS PA & POWER LibraryPublic Library cooperation
Planned ActivitiesTie to info literacy & academic
standards
Evaluation plan Includes student outcomesDocuments laptop use
Kachel’s Examples for the Laptop Grant
Abstract
ActivitiesCollaboration/
Integrated Units ChartsEvaluation Plan
Refer to Handout-”Tips for Writing LSTA Grants”
Evaluation Criteria – Info Literacy Evaluation Criteria – Info Literacy GrantGrant
1. Abstract = 3 pts.2. State aid = 14 pts.3. Financial support = 14 pts.4. Hours = 5 pts.5. Collection age = 5 pts.6. Staffing = 14 pts.7. Extended hours = 5 pts.8. Instructional role = 20 pts.9. Cooperation with public library = 5 pts.10. Implementation & Activities = 10 pts.11. Evaluation = 10 pts.
(Refer to pages 15-17 of the grant guidelines)
Based on 100 Based on 100 pointspoints
Collection Development GrantCollection Development Grant
Print MaterialsPrint Materials books, magazines,
books-on -tape, some AV to support an identified
PA Academic Standard $5,000 per school library
Funds may not be spent for: Hardware or software AV equipment and projectors Classroom sets of books or
textbooks
Collection Development ApplicationCollection Development Application
May apply to multiple schools in a district
Each library must submit a separate grant application
Collection development plan based on improving resources for one chosen PA Academic Standard
Collection Development Plan
1. Identify an PA Academic Standard
2. Analyze collection fitting that Standard (age, size, strengths, weaknesses)
3. Predict resources and types needed
Environment & Ecology, Health & Safety, Science & Technology
Will show a sample later
Teacher and/or student survey
For Example:
Collection Development Plan
4. Involve teachers in selection
5. Plan to evaluate effectiveness of new resources
6. Publicity plan
Plan book review day on a staff development time
Survey & circulation data
Write press releases for local media and school publications
For Example:
Kachel’s Collection Analysis Primer
A methodology that can be used to:
Collect data about your library’s print collection
Decide which PA Academic Standard to address
Include teachers in the selection process
Decide what resources will be added to improve teaching & learning within the selected Standard
Evaluate the process and use of new resources
Refer to Handout
Evaluation Criteria – Collection Development Evaluation Criteria – Collection Development GrantGrant
Abstract = 3 pts. State aid = 14 pts. Financial support = 14 pts. Collection age = 5 pts. Library staffing = 14 pts. Hours = 5 pts. Instructional role – (1) info literacy skills integrated with curriculum, (2) documentation of collaboration with
teachers, & (3) Access PA & POWER databases taught = 20 pts. Cooperation with public library = 5 pts. Collection Development Plan = 10 pts. Student outcomes/Evaluation plan = 10 pts.
(Refer to pages 15-18 of LSTA grant guidelines)
Based on 100 pointsBased on 100 points
Additional Requirement for the Additional Requirement for the Collection Development GrantCollection Development Grant
When funded, the school district must supply a collection development policy that:
Includes a weeding policy
Includes procedures for handling a challenge
Is officially approved by the Board or other similar agent
Dual Enrollment ApplicationDual Enrollment Application
Third category in which school libraries can Third category in which school libraries can participateparticipate
A collaborative grant in which academic and high school librarians work together to improve library services to students participating in the dual enrollment program. Lead applicant must be the college library.
Electronic Filing of Grant Electronic Filing of Grant ApplicationsApplications
http://egrants.ed.state.pa.us Click on Library Development Create a login and password
Refer to “How to Apply” section of
each grant application packet.
Save frequently as there is a time-out periodHelp at 717-783-6686 or [email protected]
Issues with Electronic Filing Issues with Electronic Filing
No spell check No special formatting Fill-in blocks or limited text
(no. of characters stated) No multiple copies needed 2 attachments allowed +
Superintendent’s letter Letters must be sent US Mail Save-Save-Save while workingRefer to
e_Grants Handout
Practical Advice on Practical Advice on GrantwritingGrantwriting
Begin with concise description (abstract) Explain your needs Show documentation of collaboration/
integration Discuss Info Literacy Curriculum Document use & instruction of ACCESS PA &
POWER Library databases Goals must be student-centered;
project must show student benefit
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