OPAS Request for Applications

Guide to ETIC/OPAS Grant Opportunities, 2011-2013

April 15, 2013

Welcome! ETIC and the OPAS Initiative are excited again this biennium to offer grant opportunities in In-class pre-engineering, out of school time pre-engineering and computer science, and new this year is Engineering Design in Oregon Science Classrooms, a professional development program for all Oregon science teachers.

**Quick Links**
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Engineering Coaching & Mentoring Program (eCHAMP)
Engineering Design in Oregon Science Classrooms (EDOSC)

Engineering Design in Oregon Science Classrooms (EDOSC)

The EDOSC program is a colloboration of the Oregon University System and the Oregon Department of Education. Engineering Design is a learning process in the current Oregon Science Standards. It sits alongside Science Inquiry as a way for students to learn science content and to understand how science is used to solve real-world problems. The upcoming Next Generation Science Standards take science inquiry and engineering design a step further by articulating scientific and engineering practices and integrating them into performance expectations.

The Oregon University System invites districts and schools in Oregon to apply for $2,000-$20,000 grants to partially support their participation in a professional development program designed to prepare Oregon teachers to incorporate hands-on engineering design projects and processes into their current science curricula.

EDOSC Request for Applications	https://secure.ous.edu/bid/opportunities/701
Applications were due January 18th 2013	Grant applications are closed for EDOSC
EDOSC Features, Advantages & Benefits	EDOSC FAB, November 26, 2012
EDOSC Sample Lessons & Activities	EDOSC Sample Lesson Summary, Dec. 28, 2012
EDOSC Frequently Asked Questions	EDOSC FAQ, Version 1.3, December 11, 2012
EDOSC Sample Lesson Templates	Elementary School Templates Teacher's Guide Word Alert Reading Activity Read Aloud - Think Aloud Exploration Activity Information for Design Activity Design Activity Middle School Templates -- coming soon High School Templates -- coming soon
Contact Information as you have questions	Ken Cone, Ken_Cone@ous.edu and 503-725-2918 Bruce Schafer, Bruce_Schafer@ous.edu and 503-725-2915
Engineering Design Application Pages. Read the entire RFA posted on RFA page at the link above before filling out your application using the forms linked here.	Grant applications are closed for EDOSC
Excel Workbook for preparing budget for grant application Improvements from Version 1 to 2: Calculations of materials cost based on forecasted class size is more precise. Calculation of materials costs for teacher workshops takes into account kits of materials brought home from June 2013 workshop. Estimated costs of introductory activities on first day of workshop are included. In V2.4: correction to formulas that calculate subtotals in section 2 Notes: You can use this file to help prepare the budget for your application. Most budgets can be prepared by filling in the yellow and orange fields on the Budget sheet and then copying the orange and green fields to your application. You can modify the other sheets in the workbook if you find that the costs of materials in your area or online are different from the estimates on those sheets. We recommend you check back here regularly for updates of this worbook. You are not, however, required to use this Workbook or restricted to just modifying the yellow and orange fields if you do. Please let us know if you have questions or issues about this workbook.	EDOSC Budget Workbook 2.4
Grant Report Schedule	Quarter reports due within 15 days after end of quarters that end June 2013, September 2013, December 2013, and March 2014. Final report due by July 31, 2014.
Engineering Design Quarterly Report Template (A condition of the Grant is to provide quarterly updates and a final report.)	EDOSC Quarterly Report Template
EDOSC Final Report Template	EDOSC Final Report Template

Engineering Coaching and Mentoring Program (eCHAMP)

eCHAMP is designed to capture the successful model of K-12 athletics to support and empower the development of high performing high school engineering programs. The program invests in teachers to enable them to champion after-school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (“STEM”) programs. A fundamental goal of the eCHAMP program is to promote school district funding of teacher stipends and startup costs in support of competitive STEM after-school activities.

Any Oregon School District or Oregon private school may apply for this grant.

eCHAMP Request for Applications	no longer available
Applications were due Feb. 15, 2013	Grant applications are closed for eCHAMP
eCHAMP programs for high schools	getreal.ous.edu/echamp
eCHAMP Fact Sheet	eCHAMP Fact Sheet pdf
Contact Information as you have questions	Ken Cone, Ken_Cone@ous.edu and 503-725-2918 Bruce Schafer, Bruce_Schafer@ous.edu and 503-725-2915
eCHAMP Application Pages. Read the entire RFA posted on RFA page at the link above before filling out your application using the forms linked here.	Forms 1 and 2 Applicant Tax Laws & Non-Discrimination Certification.pdf
Grant Progress Report Schedule	Progress reports are due within 15 days after June 30, 2013, October 31, 2013, and March 31, 2014. Final report due by July 31, 2014.
eCHAMP Progress Report Template (A condition of the Grant is to provide progress updates and a final report.)	eCHAMP Progress Report Template.docx
eCHAMP Final Report Template	eCHAMP Final Report Template.docx (coming soon)

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

PLTW is a nationally recognized program offered in many high schools across the country. It gives students the opportunity to learn about engineering and technology in an academically rigorous way while simultaneously teaching them about the connections between engineering and traditional math and sciences courses. The OUS and ETIC want to make it easier for Oregon middle and high schools to adopt PLTW curriculum by underwriting some of the start-up costs. Grantees will be expected to train teachers, purchase equipment, and prepare facilities in preparation for PLTW classes to be conducted during the 2013-2014 school year.

Any Oregon School District or Oregon private school may apply for this grant.
Teachers attend Summer Training Institute at OIT K Falls, July 7-19 for GTT and IED.
Middle and High School Counselor Training at Bend and Wilsonville, in fall 2013, dates tbd.
Must not have PLTW in the target school; preference given to applicants who already have PLTW elsewhere in the district.

PLTW Request for Applications	no longer available
Applications were due Feb. 15, 2013	Grant applications are closed for PLTW
PLTW Curriculum for Middle and High Schools	http://www.pltw.org/
PLTW Fact Sheet	PLTW Fact Sheet
Contact Information as you have questions	Ken Cone, Ken_Cone@ous.edu and 503-725-2918 Bruce Schafer, Bruce_Schafer@ous.edu and 503-725-2915
PLTW Application Pages. Read the entire RFA posted on RFA page at the link above before filling out your application using the forms linked here.	Forms 1 and 2 .docx Applicant Tax Laws & Non-Discrimination Certification.pdf
Grant Progress Report Schedule	Progress reports are due within 15 days after June 30, 2013, October 31, 2013, and March 31, 2014. Final report due by July 31, 2014.
Project Lead The Way Progress Report Template (A condition of the Grant is to provide progress updates and a final report.)	PLTW Progress Report Template.docx
EDOSC Final Report Template	PLTW Final Report Template.docx (coming soon)