Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFP is to maintain a competitive grant program for the purpose of assisting local and regional boards of education, regional educational service centers and nonsectarian, nonprofit organizations with the establishment of interdistrict cooperative programs that increase student achievement and reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. The CSDE is seeking applicants to establish interdistrict cooperative programs, particularly those serving Hartford elementary and secondary students. All programs must focus on two critical themes: 1. Reducing Racial, Ethnic and Economic Isolation – significant, meaningful, wellarticulated programs and activities based on sound research. 2. Increasing High Academic Achievement of All Students in Reading, Writing, Mathematics or Science - Programs that are aligned with current CT Core standards, in particular the CT Core Standards in K-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics, with academically sound enrichment activities as a significant component. Programs and activities must be designed to lead to observable and measurable improvement in student learning and academic achievement.
