The federal Department of Education is calling for peer reviewers to read grant applications for the competitive School Leadership Grant program! Having participated in the Teaching American History grant reviews for this past funding cycle, I can say that it was a great learning experience– a window into the initiatives that school districts and organizations across the country are trying to get started. The time commitment comes in short intense bursts but reviewers are also compensated accordingly. Take a look at the information below:
Call for Peer Reviewers for the FY 2010 Grant Competition
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, (OII)
School Leadership Grant Program
WHO
We are seeking reviewers with expertise in the design, implementation, and/or administration of one or more of the following areas:
- Elementary, middle and secondary school leadership preparation programs
- Professional development and other support activities for new and experienced assistant principals and principals
- Certification and licensure of assistant principals and principals
- Alternative routes to preparing and supporting assistant principals and principals
- Recruiting and retaining assistant principals and principals
- Mentoring, coaching and other support strategies for assistant principals and principals
- Assessment and evaluation of school leadership programs and principal effectiveness
WHAT
Peer reviewers will independently read, score, and provide written comments for grant proposals submitted to the U. S. Department of Education from applicants seeking Federal funding under the School Leadership Program. The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants to assist high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) develop, or enhance innovative programs that recruit, train, and provide support for individuals seeking to become principals and assistant principals. The review process will be conducted electronically. Travel to Washington, DC, will not be necessary. Reviewers will be remunerated for their work.
REVIEWER REQUIREMENTS
· Must be available for scheduled conference calls over a two week review period with fellow reviewers
· Have access to the Internet and a printer
· Have the ability to interact within a web-based environment
· Read reviewer orientation materials
· Participate in all reviewer orientation calls
· Read and score assigned applications
· Prepare written comments on the strengths and weaknesses of each application prior to discussions with other panel reviewers
WHEN
Reviews are expected to be conducted during the months of April and May. April 26th – May 7th will be the applicant reading and scoring period. May 10th – May 24th will be the time period for facilitated conference calls with fellow panelists to discuss and finalize comments and scores.
IF INTERESTED
If you would like to be considered as a peer reviewer, please e-mail a completed copy of the attached application to schoolleadershipmatters@ed.gov by March 19, 2010. In the subject line please indicate “SLP Reviewer.”
Application is here: Reviewer Application
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, please contact Beatriz Ceja or Natasha Garcia of the School Leadership Program at schoolleadershipmatters@ed.gov. For additional information, please visit us on the web at http://www.ed.gov/programs/leadership/index.html.
Natasha Garcia
Management and Program Analyst
School Leadership Program
Office of Innovation and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 4W324
Washington, DC 20202-5910
Phone: (202) 205-3385
Fax: (202) 401-8466
E-mail: Natasha.Garcia@ed.gov
ED Grant Reviewers Needed- School Leadership Grant Program
The federal Department of Education is calling for peer reviewers to read grant applications for the competitive School Leadership Grant program! Having participated in the Teaching American History grant reviews for this past funding cycle, I can say that it was a great learning experience– a window into the initiatives that school districts and organizations across the country are trying to get started. The time commitment comes in short intense bursts but reviewers are also compensated accordingly. Take a look at the information below:
Call for Peer Reviewers for the FY 2010 Grant Competition
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, (OII)
School Leadership Grant Program
WHO
We are seeking reviewers with expertise in the design, implementation, and/or administration of one or more of the following areas:
WHAT
Peer reviewers will independently read, score, and provide written comments for grant proposals submitted to the U. S. Department of Education from applicants seeking Federal funding under the School Leadership Program. The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants to assist high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) develop, or enhance innovative programs that recruit, train, and provide support for individuals seeking to become principals and assistant principals. The review process will be conducted electronically. Travel to Washington, DC, will not be necessary. Reviewers will be remunerated for their work.
REVIEWER REQUIREMENTS
· Must be available for scheduled conference calls over a two week review period with fellow reviewers
· Have access to the Internet and a printer
· Have the ability to interact within a web-based environment
· Read reviewer orientation materials
· Participate in all reviewer orientation calls
· Read and score assigned applications
· Prepare written comments on the strengths and weaknesses of each application prior to discussions with other panel reviewers
WHEN
Reviews are expected to be conducted during the months of April and May. April 26th – May 7th will be the applicant reading and scoring period. May 10th – May 24th will be the time period for facilitated conference calls with fellow panelists to discuss and finalize comments and scores.
IF INTERESTED
If you would like to be considered as a peer reviewer, please e-mail a completed copy of the attached application to schoolleadershipmatters@ed.gov by March 19, 2010. In the subject line please indicate “SLP Reviewer.”
Application is here: Reviewer Application
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, please contact Beatriz Ceja or Natasha Garcia of the School Leadership Program at schoolleadershipmatters@ed.gov. For additional information, please visit us on the web at http://www.ed.gov/programs/leadership/index.html.
Natasha Garcia
Management and Program Analyst
School Leadership Program
Office of Innovation and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 4W324
Washington, DC 20202-5910
Phone: (202) 205-3385
Fax: (202) 401-8466
E-mail: Natasha.Garcia@ed.gov