Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 160-1
Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 160-1-4-.312 - Cultivating Teachers Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the Cultivating Teachers Grant is to provide professional learning and educator recruitment support to increase interest in the field of education in local educational agencies (LEA) that offer courses in the Teaching as a Profession pathway.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to eligible LEAs to (1) provide training on the best practice to reach middle and high students to build connection and awareness of the education profession, (2) provide professional learning opportunities and resources on engaging learning activities that increase the students understanding of the profession of teaching, and (3) create or provide recruitment resources that supports the teacher's ability to invite identified students to participate using best practices. Grant recipients must submit all required completion documentation. Completion data shall include the summary of the activities plan, a detailed expenditure report, including supporting documentation for goods and services provided or received, and artifacts of what was accomplished. The grant awards are one-time funds for use during the fiscal year of the award. There is no allowability for carryover.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). LEAs that offer courses related to the Teaching as a Profession pathway during the grant period are eligible to apply.

4. Criteria for Award. All applications are reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Application materials, including information regarding the deadline, are available on GaDOE's Educator Support and Development webpage. For additional information, please contact Shauntice Wheeler, Title II & Educator Pipeline Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Education, at swheeler@doe.k12.ga.us.