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Proposal to host a Regional Summer Institute (RSI)

In keeping with the goals of the Four Directions Challenge Grant for school empowerment and sustainability of the project, 4D hereby announces that it will not host a summer institute for the Year 2000; however, it will provide support to 4D schools to host regional summer institutes. The purpose of the institutes is to allow schools to reach out to other schools within their community to increase collaboration and interaction. Four Directions would like to encourage schools hosting these institutes to continue the collaboration that begun at the last summer institute with the various strands. Schools wishing to host a RSI need to submit a plan to the Laguna Department of Education by February 15, 2000. The number of schools selected will be approximately four, although the final number will depend on the number of qualifying applications received. Announcement of selections made will be no later than February 29, 2000.

4D will provide support in the following ways:
·    Travel: Travel to and from the site for 4D participants will be funded. Individual RSIs will set their own limitations on number of participants, so it is possible that a school might decide to have their team attend more than one RSI. Four Directions however, will pay travel to one institute per person. Four Directions will not pay for anyone other than a participant from a 4D school. Participant can include school students or community members.
·    University Partner Consultants. Although a high level of expertise exists within our schools, a hosting school may request the attendance and assistance of university staff (as available). Schools must keep in mind however, that the purpose of the RSI is to empower their school in their own community by providing the training themselves. 4D will cover the expense of these partners within our current budgeted resources.
·    Additional funds: Funds for the final year of the project have been reduced from those of past years, however, Four Directions will work to set aside a budgeted amount to be divided among the RSI schools to support their training institutes. The amount available for schools will vary depending on training provided. Procedures for acquisition and accounting will be sent out with the announcement of award for an RSI.
·    Non-use of funds: 4D funds will not be used for purchasing of equipment or for non-4D participants.


Procedure for Submitting Proposals:
Due date: February 15, 2000
Submit to: Laguna DOE

Requirements for proposals:
·    Descriptive narrative. The descriptive narrative should include a brief overview, 1-2 pages, of the objectives and plans for the training institute. It should include a general description of the kinds of classes, experiences, and activities that would be included, although a schedule is not required at this early stage.
·    Dates. Two sets of possible dates should be included. 4D may need to request that one, rather than the other, of the dates be selected to avoid conflicts among the RSIs.
·    Consultant requirements. Who will you need from among university staff to support your plan of operation? This is important information to avoid conflicts and try to meet the needs of all . Please remember, as much as possible, you should use the expertise that exists within your own school and community.
·    Documentation of support. Letters and/or other official documentation of strong support from tribal council, school administration, community, and local 4D team are required.
·    Documentation of physical capability. The ability of the school to meet such physical requirements as technology resources (computers, connectivity), housing, dining, recreation, and accessibility (travel in and out of site), need to be noted.

Please contact the Four Directions Office with any questions you may have. We encourage schools that have the resources to host these institutes to apply. Upon selection, schools will be notified and additional planning and documentation will be required at that time.

Four Directions has received support from the Technology Innovation Challenge program, U.S. Department of Education. It is administered by the Pueblo of Laguna Department of Education.