SAS STARTUP GRANT The budget period for the federal start-up SAS grant 408R99 has been extended to December 31, 1999. This means that you have until December 31, 1999 to spend your $34,600. The charter school office and the Division of Grants and Contracts are processing your $4,600 amendment as quickly as possible. You will receive a NOGA (Notice of Grant Award) when your amendment is approved. We will call you if there are any questions with your amendment paperwork.
KATHERINE ANNE PORTER Charter School will be holding their annual Library Festival on Saturday, December 11, 1999 in honor of Texas author Katherine Anne Porter, whose novels and short stories have won many literary awards. The Festival is intended to honor her accomplishments and to encourage potential writers. For more information, please call the school at 888-847-6867.
COMMISSIONER'S LETTER The Resource Center received a letter from Mike Moses concerning the conclusion of his service as Texas Commissioner of Education. We have attached the letter for you to read.
FUNDING FOR EDTECH PILOTS FOR 1999-2001 The availability of grant funds under (RFA) #707-99-023 is authorized by TEC 32.035 to establish demonstration programs to investigate the uses, effectiveness, and feasibility of technologies for education and provide models for effective education using technology. You may obtain a complete copy of the RFA by email at dcc@tmail.tea.state.tx.us or by calling 512-463-9304. For more information contact Nancy Little, Division of Instructional Technology, TEA, at 512-936-2264.
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