Background

=Background on the TEAMS (Technology Experiences Assured for Middle School) Grant=   TEAMS is more than an acronym; TEAMS is a concept that involves working together collaboratively to develop high quality standards-based lesson plans and curriculum units that use technology as a tool and a motivator to engage students in meaningful learning activities and promote student achievement. The goal of the TEAMS grant is to develop and deliver Assured Technology Experiences at Windham Middle School.
 * The original TEAMS grant project received funding from the spring of 2008 through June 30, 2009. However, the project was funded at about one-quarter of the original request which meant that grant activities needed to be modified. Professional development was provided through a one day session with some follow-up "just-in-time" after school sessions during the school year as well as on-site coaching and virtual support, Since the funding was cut, there was no money to purchase a wireless laptop cart which meant that the TEAMS Grant Project Team teachers and students had very limited access to technology. One Assured Experience was developed by Max Echevarria during the original TEAMS grant.
 * The TEAMS2 grant project received funding from the spring of 2009 through September 30, 2010. TEAMS2 received full funding. A new wireless laptop cart was purchased and teachers and students will be able to fully participate in grant activities throughout the 2009-2010 school year. TEAMS Grant Project Team teachers will receive three days of training during the TEAMS2 Summer Institute from 8/10-8/12/09.

Proposals
Below are the MS Word documents of the final grant proposals for the TEAMS and the TEAMS2 grants:
 * **Proposal for 1st Round of EETT grants for 2007-2009**: [|TEAMS Proposal FINAL 4-3-08.doc]
 * **Proposal for 1st Round of EETT grants for 2009-2010**: [|FINALTEAMS2 WMS Proposal 2-6-09.doc]

Request for Proposals
Below are the MS Word documents of the CT State Department of Education Requests for Proposal for the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) funding from the federal government:
 * **RFP for 1st Round of EETT grants for 2007-2009**: [|EETT RFP for 2007_09_local_competitive grants.doc]
 * **RFP for 2nd Round of EETT grants for 2009-2010**: [|EETT RFP for 2009-10 Local Competitive Grants.doc]