Investing in Innovation Fund (i3)

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THE DEPARTMENT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE AND MAKE AVAILABLE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE 2013
HIGHEST-RATED i3 APPLICATIONS.

Validation Applications|| Development Applications

Press release announcing the i3 program's highest-rated applicants.

* Information identified as either personal or proprietary was redacted from these narratives and technical review forms.

Highest-Rated Validation Applications

Select the files below to download individual application narratives and reviewers' comments and scores.

Applicant Information	Application Narratives	Comments and Scores
Applicant Name: Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound, Inc. Project Name: Unlocking Novice Teacher Potential through the Common Core Raw Score: 101.00 Abstract: PDF (22 KB)	Application PDF (1,104KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (192KB)
Applicant Name: Jacksonville State University Project Name: Validating the Collaborative Regional Education (CORE) Comprehensive Model: Technology in Rural Classrooms Raw Score: 100.17 Abstract: PDF (189 KB)	Application PDF (1,088KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (185KB)
Applicant Name: Spurwink Services, Inc. Project Name: Building Assets Reducing Risks: A Proven Strategy to Increase Student Achievement by Improving Teacher Effectiveness Raw Score: 92.67 Abstract: PDF (80 KB)	Application PDF (567KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (194KB)
Applicant Name: SRI International Project Name: Validating the SunBay Middle School Digital Mathematics Program Raw Score: 101.00 Abstract: PDF (33 KB)	Application PDF (505KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (182KB)
Applicant Name: Teachers College, Columbia University Project Name: STEM Early College Expansion Partnership (SECEP) Raw Score: 84.67 Abstract: PDF (8 KB)	Application PDF (405KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (187KB)
Applicant Name: The Regents of the University of California Project Name: The Pathway to Academic Success: A Cognitive Strategies Approach to Text-Based Analytical Writing to Improve Academic Outcomes for Secondary English Learners Raw Score: 94.17 Abstract: PDF (18 KB)	Application PDF (366KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (187KB)
Applicant Name: Waterford Institute Project Name: Working with Utah’s Rural School Districts to Expand and Enhance UPSTART Raw Score: 89.00 Abstract: PDF (133 KB)	Application PDF (393KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (188KB)

Highest-Rated Development Applications

Select the files below to download individual application narratives and reviewers' comments and scores.

Applicant Information	Application Narratives	Comments and Scores
Applicant Name: Cabarrus County Schools Project Name: INSPIRE, Infusing Innovative STEM Practices Into Raw Score: 89.17 Abstract: PDF (16 KB)	Application PDF (552KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (162KB)
Applicant Name: Carroll County Schools Project Name: 12 for Life Raw Score: 94.50 Abstract: PDF (79 KB)	Application PDF (655KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (239KB)
Applicant Name: CASA de Maryland, Inc. Project Name: Learning Together Raw Score: 100.00 Abstract: PDF (171 KB)	Application PDF (1,455KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (160KB)
Applicant Name: Center for Applied Linguistics Project Name: Promoting Educator Networks: Standards-Based Instruction for English Learners (PEN) Raw Score: 89.67 Abstract: PDF (35 KB),/p>	Application PDF (478KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (163KB)
Applicant Name: Challenger Center for Space Science Education Project Name: Enriching Education Through Dynamic Simulation and Technology Raw Score: 85.00 Abstract: PDF (115 KB)	Application PDF (524KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (170KB)
Applicant Name: ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career Project Name: Linked Learning San Bernardino: Accelerating College and Career Readiness in Low Performing Schools Raw Score: 97.67 Abstract: PDF (19 KB)	Application PDF (482KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (167KB)
Applicant Name: Maricopa County Education Service Agency Project Name: Engineering STEM Identity (ESI) Raw Score: 94.33 Abstract: PDF (76 KB)	Application PDF (1,277KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (177KB)
Applicant Name: National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform Project Name: Middle-Grades Leadership Development (MLD) Raw Score: 93.00 Abstract: PDF (16 KB)	Application PDF (249KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (176KB)
Applicant Name: NYC Leadership Academy, Inc. Project Name: Targeted Intensive School Support (TISS) Program Raw Score: 96.33 Abstract: PDF (56 KB)	Application PDF (350KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (166KB)
Applicant Name: Pennsylvania State University Project Name: Enhancing Outcomes of an Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Program with a School Support Model Raw Score: 90.83 Abstract: PDF (16 KB)	Application PDF (180KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (228KB)
Applicant Name: Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles Project Name: Project Exc-EL (Excellence for English Learners) Development Grant Raw Score: 93.67 Abstract: PDF (12 KB)	Application PDF (319KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (165KB)
Applicant Name: Seneca Family of Agencies Project Name: Unconditional Education: Promoting the Success of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Schools Raw Score: 89.67 Abstract: PDF (17 KB)	Application PDF (262KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (164KB)
Applicant Name: Sonoma State University Project Name: Learning by Making: STEM Success for Mendocino County Raw Score: 89.67 Abstract: PDF (12 KB)	Application PDF (1,100KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (162KB)
Applicant Name: The Children's Aid Society Project Name: Parents As Educators: The CAS Parent Leadership Institute Raw Score: 93.00 Abstract: PDF (28 KB)	Application PDF (278KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (232KB)
Applicant Name: The Providence Plan Project Name: Empowering Families Raw Score: 93.50 Abstract: PDF (520 KB)	Application PDF (871KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (163KB)
Applicant Name: United Way of Greater Atlanta Project Name: Project Title - PACE, Partners Advancing Childhood Education Raw Score: 92.67 Abstract: PDF (74 KB)	Application PDF (996KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (172KB)
Applicant Name: University of Massachusetts Boston Project Name: Think College Transition (TCT) Raw Score: 90.33 Abstract: PDF (64KB)	Application PDF (772KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (166KB)
Applicant Name: University Public Schools, Inc. Project Name: Gathering, Reflecting, Owning our Work (GROW) Raw Score: 87.50 Abstract: PDF (200 KB)	Application PDF (444KB)	Reviewers' comments and raw scores. PDF (164KB)

Last Modified: 06/29/2015