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2016 Application Form

Softchoice believes technology is a powerful tool in unleashing the potential of our youth. The purpose of the

POWER UP: Technology grants for schools in need (“POWER UP”) program is to enhance learning and engagement

for elementary school students from low-income neighborhoods who may not have equal opportunities to use

21st century technology in the classroom.

Who Can Apply

The POWER UP program is reserved exclusively for state funded elementary schools serving students from Junior

Kindergarten to Grade 8 in the following jurisdictions:

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Dallas, Texas

• Denver, Colorado

• Seattle, Washington

• Los Angeles, California

A total of five U.S. grants, up to a maximum of $10,000 per grant, will be dispersed to the selected applicants in 2016,

subject to the terms and conditions set out below.

Grant Overview

POWER UP funds are for the express purposes of acquiring computer hardware (desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, tablet

devices, etc.), software/apps and related accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, video cameras, etc.) to directly

support learning opportunities for 21st century students.

Use of Funds

The grant money paid out to the selected applicants must be fully utilized prior to December 31, 2016. Grant recipients can

use the funds in the following ways:

• A minimum of 80% of the grant funds are to be used as a credit with Softchoice to acquire computer hardware, software

and related accessories

• The balance of the grant funds can be used for additional resources directly related to supporting the acquired technology, such

as professional development and teacher training, computer services and support, or curriculum and learning materials for

teachers and students

Guidelines

• The deadline for application submissions is November 11, 2016 at midnight (EST). Late submissions will not be accepted.

• The application must be completed in full and must include the authorizing signature of the school principal.

• A scanned PDF version of this form sent electronically is the only valid form of application. Any other documents provided

in lieu of the grant application will not be accepted.

• Submit your POWER UP application to: [email protected]

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School Information

Name of the School:

School Address:

State: Zip Code:

School Telephone Number: School Board:

Grades served: Number of students:

Principal Information

Principal First and Last Name:

Principal Telephone Number: Principal email:

Main Point of Contact for the Application

First and last name:

Telephone number: Email Address:

Title and / or relationship to the school:

How did you find out about the Softchoice POWER UP program? Please check all that apply:

POWER UP website Email

Twitter Softchoice employee

Facebook Electronic program flyer

LinkedIn Friend or Colleague

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School Background & Socio-economic Information

Responses to the following questions are mandatory. Where required, provide additional background information,

references or links to validate your responses.

1. Does your school have a government designation? (I.e. Title 1, Targeted Assistance School etc.)

Yes No

If yes, please provide the designation.

2. What percentage of students participate in a school or government funded breakfast or lunch program?

0 – 10 %

11% - 25%

26 – 40%

41 – 60%

61 – 100%

Approximately how many students in total: _ _ _ _ _ _

Please provide links or other background and references to support your selection.

3. What percentage of students are enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program?

0 – 10 %

11% - 25%

26 – 40%

41 – 60%

61 – 100%

Approximately how many students in total: _ _ _ _ _ _

Please provide links or other background and references to support your selection.

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4. What is the average family income in your community relative to the state average?

0 – 10 % below the state average

11% - 25% below the state average

26 – 40% below the state average

41 – 60% below the state average

61 – 100% below the state average

Please provide links or other background and references to support your selection.

5. Where does your school rank among state standardized test scores?

0%-24% of state (4th quartile)

25% - 49% of state (3rd quartile)

50% – 74% of state (2nd quartile)

75% - 100% of state (1st quartile)

Please provide links or other background and references to support your selection.

6. Provide any additional socio-economic data or background information as it relates to your school and/or community.

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School Technology Overview

The following questions are mandatory. The goal is to understand the current state of technology in your school and the

level of access students have to computing resources.

1. What is the average age of computer systems available to students?

0 – 3 years

3 – 5 years

5 – 7 years

7 years +

2. In a given month, how much time does the average student spend using computers in class, for homework or as part of school curriculum?

0 – 2 hours per month

3 – 5 hours per month

6 – 8 hours per month

9 – 10 hours per month

10 hours + per month

3. How many computers – whether desktops, laptops, tablets or other devices – are available to students in your school?

0 – 20

21 – 30

31 – 40

41 – 50

51+

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Technology Grant Overview

The following questions are mandatory. The goal is to understand the current state of technology in your school and the

level of access students have to computing resources.

1. Describe you how you would use a technology grant of $10,000 to support curriculum, student learning outcomes, and/or

computer literacy programs at your school. Please include the following information:

a. What is the vision? What challenges or opportunities are you seeking to address?

b. In what way will this support school curriculum, learning outcomes, and/or new and existing programs?

c. How many students will be affected by this program and what grades does this include?

d. What is the timeframe for executing this initiative?

e. What outcomes will be achieved? How will you measure success?

2. What is your plan to ensure the grant funding achieves the desired outcome? Please include the following information:

a. How will the technology be supported to ensure maximum use? How will the school avoid having the technology fall into

disrepair? (E.g. dedicated teaching staff with technical knowledge, school IT support personnel, allocating budget to break-fix etc.)

b. Describe the role of the school Principal and staff leadership in ensuring the success of the program.

c. What historical or existing programs would you point to as indications of future success? What results were achieved?

d. If applicable, describe your plan for professional development and training

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3. Which individual or group will be accountable for ensuring the program is implemented and the desired outcomes are

achieved? Please include the following information:

a. Name the person(s) ultimately responsible for the program and related background information.

b. What is their role in implementing the program and ensuring success?

c. Provide examples of their involvement with other similar initiatives.

4. What is the technology required to achieve the vision and desired outcomes? Please include the following information:

a. A comprehensive list of the computer hardware, preferred operating systems, software, learning apps, professional

development/training, accessories and pricing (if known) the grant money will be used to acquire.

b. If the budget required exceeds $10,000, please describe how the difference will be made up. (E.g. existing school

budget, planned fundraising activities, etc.)

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5. What stories, examples, proof points or student testimonials would you like to include to support the case for receiving a technology grant? Consider the following:

a. Speak from the heart! Share stories and aspirations about the role of technology at your school.

b. What would the grant mean to students and staff in their own words?

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Terms and Conditions

• Grant funding is only available to publicly funded elementary schools serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Eight in the

following jurisdictions: Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, California.

• All Grant funds must be utilized in accordance with the Use of Funds and Grant Guidelines set out in the Softchoice POWER UP 2016

Application Form.

• Grant funds may not be used for salaries, staff incentives or gifts or to purchase computer hardware or software for the purposes of

running day to day school operations.

• If grant funds do not cover the entire cost of the program or initiative described in the grant application, the recipient school is

responsible for funding the balance.

• Softchoice is not responsible for the maintenance, warranties or general support of any products or services provided through the

grant.

• The implementation and deployment of the technology provided through the grant is the sole responsibility of the school receiving

the grant.

• Grant recipients shall permit Softchoice employees to make a formal presentation to the school on school premises.

• Grant recipients consent to allow Softchoice to reference the name of the school receiving a grant in marketing communications,

including but not limited to press releases, social media updates such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn as well as updates to the

POWER UP website.

• Grant recipients shall provide two written status reports which shall include photos of the technology in its setting, at the 6 month

and 12 month time following receipt of the grant funding. The report shall detail how the technology is being used, the impact on

students and staff and how it has contributed to curriculum, program and / or learning objectives. Grant recipients give consent to

Softchoice to publish, use, reference and display these reports in whole or through unedited excerpts for internal as well as PR and

marketing purposes.

• Grant signatories certify that the information provided in the grant application is honest and representative of the school and that

they have ensured the accuracy of the information provided.

• Grant signatories certify they have the authority to agree to the terms and conditions laid out under the POWER UP application form.

• While Softchoice’s objectives are as set out in the first paragraph of this document, Softchoice has complete discretion to select

any School as a grant recipient and shall not provide or be obligated in any manner to provide the basis for its selection criteria or

decisions to any party.

• By participating in the POWER UP program, or submitting a Softchoice POWER UP 2016 Application Form, participants agree to be

bound by the terms, conditions and decisions of Softchoice.

• Persons who violate any rule term or condition, may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Softchoice.

• Softchoice in its sole discretion will interpret the application, questionnaire, rules, terms and conditions and resolve any disputes,

conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules, terms and conditions of the POWER UP program and Softchoice’s decisions

concerning such issues shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the POWER UP program is affected by human error or failures of

any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of Softchoice, Softchoice reserves the right to make such other

decisions regarding the outcome as Softchoice deems appropriate. All decisions will be made by Softchoice and are final. Softchoice

has the right to amend or waive any of the rules, terms and conditions in its sole discretion.

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• By participating in the POWER UP program, each participant and grant recipient waives any and all claims of liability against

Softchoice, its employees and agents for any claims, personal injury or loss which may occur in respect of its participation in the

POWER UP program, or from the use of any product or service purchased pursuant to the grant award.

• In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this document should be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the

validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be in any way affected or impaired thereby.

• This agreement shall be governed by the laws in effect in the Province of Ontario, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The

parties hereby irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and the Canadian federal courts

located therein.

School Principal Applicant

Signature: Signature:

Printed Name: Printed Name:

Title: Title:

Date: Date:

2016 Application Form

1. Name of the School: Compton Avenue Elementary
2. School Address: 1515 E. 104th Street
3. State: Los Angeles
4. Zip Code: 90002
5. School Telephone Number: 323 564-5767
6. School Board: LAUSD
7. Grades served: Pre-K-5th
8. Number of students: 369
9. Principal First and Last Name: Lashon Sanford
10. Principal Telephone Number: 323 564-5767
11. Principal email: [email protected]
12. First and last name: Lashon Sanford
13. Telephone number: 323 564-5767
14. Email Address: [email protected]
15. Title and or relationship to the school: Principal
16. How Did You Find Out 1: Off
17. How Did You Find Out 3: Off
18. How Did You Find Out 5: Off
19. How Did You Find Out 7: Off
20. How Did You Find Out 2: Yes
21. How Did You Find Out 4: Off
22. How Did You Find Out 6: Off
23. How Did You Find Out 8: Off
24. Group1: Choice2
25. Group2: 4
26. Approximately how many students in total: 369
27. Group3: 3
28. Approximately how many students in total 1: 369
29. Does your school have a government designation?: Title 1 school
30. What percentage of students participate in a school or government funded breakfast or lunch program?: http://www.ed-data.org/school/Los-Angeles/Los-Angeles-Unified/Compton-Avenue-Elementary question
31. What percentage of students are enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program?: http://schoolinfosheet.lausd.net/budgetreports/linker?app_name=data_sum&cost_center_code=1320501&school_code=3205 http://www.ed-data.org/school/Los-Angeles/Los-Angeles-Unified/Compton-Avenue-Elementary question
32. Group4: Off
33. Group5: Off
34. What is the average family income in your community relative to the state average?: http://www.ed-data.org/school/Los-Angeles/Los-Angeles-Unified/Compton-Avenue-Elementary question
35. Where does your school rank among state standardized test scores?: http://schoolinfosheet.lausd.net/budgetreports/linker app_name=data_sum&cost_center_code=1320501&school_code=3205 http://schoolinfosheet.lausd.net/budgetreports/linker?app_name=data_sum&cost_center_code=1320501&school_code=3205
36. Provide any additional socio-economic data or background information as it relates to your school and/or community: Mostly Students of Hispanic Descent 264 students, or 71.5% of the student population at Compton Avenue Elementary identify as Hispanic, making up the largest segment of the student body. A typical school in Los Angeles is made up of 74.8% Hispanic students, so Compton Avenue Elementary has a very similar ethnic distribution compared to other schools in the city. The demographic breakdown of Compton Avenue Elementary is very different from that of a typical school in the state of California, which is made up of 53.3% Hispanic students on average. Mostly Students of Hispanic Descent 264 students, or 71.5% of the student population at Compton Avenue Elementary identify as Hispanic, making up the largest segment of the student body. A typical school in Los Angeles is made up of 74.8% Hispanic students, so Compton Avenue Elementary has a very similar ethnic distribution compared to other schools in the city. Location Details • Generally speaking, the population in Watts is low income, largely comprised of children and teenagers (under 20) age group, and less educated. • Program Improvement (PI) • This school is considered a low-performing school by California's standards. As of the 2015-16 school year, this school is in its fifth year of PI and has been in the program since 2006-2007. School Performance.
37. Group6: 2
38. Group7: 2
39. Group8: 3
40. Describe you how you would use a technology grant of $10,000 to support curriculum, student learning outcomes, and/or:
41. What is your plan to ensure the grant funding achieves the desired outcome? Please include the following information::
42. Which individual or group will be accountable for ensuring the program is implemented and the desired outcomes are:
43. What is the technology required to achieve the vision and desired outcomes? Please include the following information::
44. What stories, examples, proof points or student testimonials would you like to include to support the case for receiving a:
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