6 CAR pt. 187, Appendix A
1. Sections I, II, III and VI are to be completed on the application form. Sections IV and V may be completed by a Word document and attached to the application. (Applications may be submitted on-line.)
2. All responses to sections IV and V should be titled/ labeled for easy reference by the reviewers. Each section should define the goal and include specific measurable objectives for each goal.
3. The budget should differentiate the costs for planning and incentives to staff. The budget should also outline how any projected new revenue would be added to these incentives as well as how to address compensation of staff which may fluctuate due to varying results on the criteria for compensation.
4. The narrative for Section IV “Criteria for Selection” of the application should not exceed ten (10) typed pages, double spaced with a font minimum of twelve (12).
5. The deadline for the application is the end of business (4:30 p.m.) March 3, 2008. Applications postmarked on or prior to March 3, 2008 will be accepted.
(REAP)
I. Name of School, Charter School, or District _______
School / District Address ___________
City _________
Phone Number ____ Fax ____
II. Authorized Administrator ___________
Title _______ Mobile Number _____
III. School / District Demographic: ( Please report data as reported in APSCN)
a) Name of Educational Service Cooperative ___________
b) Congressional District ___________
c) Student Population ___________
d) Grade Levels ___________
e) Percent of the Student Population eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) priced meals: 2005-06 ____ and 2006-07 ____
f) Percent of Student Attendance: 2005-06 ____ and 2006-07 ____
g) Percent of Students Graduating: 2005-06 ____ and 2006-07 ____
h) Average ACT score for: 2005-06 ____ and 2006-07 ____
i) Percent of Licensed Teachers who voted in support of REAP _______
j) Percent of Licensed Teachers who stated they would participate in REAP _______
k) Percent of Licensed Teachers with a Masters Degree _______
l) Percent of Licensed Teachers with a Doctorate Degree _______
m) Percent of Teacher Attendance: 2005-06 __ and 2006-07 __
n) Average number of Professional Development hours per teacher: 2005-06 __ and 2006-07 __
o) Average Years of Experience of Licensed Staff: 2005-06 __ and 2006-07 __
p) Percent of Highly Qualified Teachers in the Core Academic Content Areas: 2005-06 __ and 2006-07 __
IV. Criteria for Selection: (Please address these topics in an accompanying narrative.)
a) Performance Goals of Students with the Implementation of this plan
b) Describe the Selection and Responsibility of individuals' service on the REAP Committee for the School / District
c) Describe the Rigor of the Professional Development Plan by the School / District to enhance student performance
d) Describe how students, families and the community will be involved in the REAP program.
e) Describe the Recruitment and Retention efforts of the school / district to hire and retain highly qualified teachers to enhance student learning.
f) Describe the new Professional Pay Plan and methods for teacher compensation. (This plan must include but is not limited to the following criteria.):
i. Career Advancement Options ii. How the 40% - 60% will be determined for Performance (Gains in student achievement on appropriate assessment instruments); iii. How the 40% -60% will be determined for Knowledge and Skills; iv. How the steps/lanes salary schedule has been reformed; and v. How the plan will be eliminated or phased out if not successful.
g) Describe the Evaluation of the Plan and how the evaluation will be reported to local School Board Members and the Community.
h) Attach a copy of the district's approved comprehensive school improvement plan (ACSIP), as defined in Ark. Code Ann. §§ 6-15-419(9).
V. Implementation:
A. Planning Period:
B. Describe the Phase In Process:
a.
b.
C. Budget: Outline the requested budget for planning and implementation. (This may be an attachment.)
VI. Assurances:
By signing below, I indicate that I understand and agree to abide by the requirements of the Program as set forth in the Arkansas Department of Education's Rules Governing the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program (REAP), a copy of which I have received, and I further understand that my failure to fully comply with the Program Rules could cause the Department to terminate both my individual and my school district's participation in the Program.
Signature Required:
Printed Name and Position of School / District Administrator
Signature of School / District Administrator
Date
*The REAP Application must be postmarked or received by the Arkansas Department of Education on or prior to March 3, 2008, for consideration for the 2007-08 school year.
Send completed Application to: Ms. Beverly A. Williams, Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education, 4 Capitol Mall, Room 204-B, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.
| For Use by the Arkansas Department of Education only: | |
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| Approved by: | Date Approved: |
1. March 3, 2008: Application Deadline to the ADE
2. April 1, 2008: Committee formed to read and evaluate the REAP applications
3. April 30, 2008: Announce the twelve (12) approved REAP Applications
4. May 1, 2008 through May 1, 2009: Required planning and phasing-in process of all approved applications. Quarterly updates due to the ADE on: a. August 1, 2008 b. November 1, 2008 c. February 1, 2009 d. May 1, 2009
5. July 1, 2009 Planned Implementation for all approved REAP programs.