FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIVISION

PROGRAM SUMMARIES

 

 

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program CFDA #84.185A

The Robert C. Byrd Scholarship program recognizes high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education.  Each year ten new high school students are selected by their schools based on established criteria such as grade point average, teacher recommendations, and essay performance. A total of 40 scholars receive $1,500 for their college education every year. The scholarship pays for four consecutive years of undergraduate study at eligible institutions of higher education.

 

Project Håtsa – Teacher Quality Enhancement CFDA #84.336

Håtsa, a Chamorro word that means “to raise” or “to build”, is a fitting name for this project, which aims to raise teacher standards to improve student performance.  It is the Department of Education, Government of Guam, formerly known as GPSS’ structured framework to develop and implement education reform focusing on teacher certification, teacher preparation, professional growth, supervision, and evaluation, through systemic change.  The Project Overall Outcome is to increase student achievement by ensuring that all teachers receive high quality preparation and induction support that is comprehensive, coherent, and aligned with district and national standards. For more detailed information visit:  http://www.gdoe.net/hatsa/

 

Project Menhalom – Partnerships in Character Education  CFDA # 84.215S

The purpose of this grant is to allow the Department of Education, Government of Guam formerly known as GPSS, to design and implement a character education program that is able to be: (1)integrated into classroom instruction and is consistent with state academic content standards and (2)carried out in conjunction with other education reform efforts that take into consideration the views of parents, students, students with disabilities, and other members of the community. The major goals in achieving an overall outcome of increased academic achievement and positive behavior of all middle school students.

 

Improving Literacy through School Libraries CFDA # 84.364

This program helps schools improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library materials; well-equipped, technologically advanced school library media centers; and professionally certified school library media specialists; allows the purchase and use of advance technology that is integrated into the school curricula to develop and enhance the information literacy, information retrieval, and critical-thinking skills of students, Internet links among library specialist, teachers and administrators.  To provide students with access to school libraries during non-school hours, weekends and summer vacations.

 

Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant Program (T&FASEG) CFDA #84.256A

This grant supports school improvement technology, and professional development.  Uses of this grant include teacher training, curriculum development, instructional materials or general school improvement and reform, and direct educational services.  The Pacific Region Educational Laboratory (PREL) provides technical assistance and makes recommendations for funding to the secretary of education, who conducts a grant competition.

 

Special Education – State Grant Program (Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)) CFDA # 84.027A

 

Special Education – Grants for Infants and Families with Disabilities CFDA # 84.181

 

Project Na’la’la I Lengguahan Chamoru (Let the Chamoru Language Live) CFDA # 84.215K