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84.210:  Native Hawaiian Gifted and Talented

Objectives:  To provide financial assistance to: 1) Address the special needs of gifted and talented Native Hawaiian elementary and secondary school students; (2) provide support services to the families of such students; and (3) to develop culturally sensitive instruments for identifying gifted and potentially gifted Native Hawaiian students.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

84.210 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Native Hawaiian educational organizations or educational entities may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Gifted and talented Native Hawaiian elementary and secondary students will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

84.210 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  To participate an organization must submit an application on or before the deadline. Standard application forms furnished by the agency are used. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Funds for this program will be awarded following review and negotiation of an approvable application.

Deadlines:  Deadlines are available from the program office.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 120 days from the closing date.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Renewals are based on approval of the continuation request and the availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  See EDGAR (34 CFR 75 - Section 75.210).

Examples of Funded Projects:  The University of Hawaii at Hilo has established a center for gifted and talented Native Hawaiian children. The center will serve as a catalyst for the development of procedures for identifying and assessing Native Hawaiian gifted and talented children, innovative projects with promise for gifted and talented native Hawaiian children, procedures for integrating these projects into the curricula of appropriate agencies, and support services for the families of gifted and talented Native Hawaiian children. Activities have been developed in four general areas: identification and assessment; teacher workshops; parent workshops; and programs for children.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

84.210 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 84.206 Javits Gifted and Talented Students.

84.210 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The University of Hawaii at Hilo has been awarded a grant to conduct this project in fiscal year 1999.

84.210 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Direct payments) FY 99 $2,000,000; FY 00 est $2,190,000; and FY 01 est $2,200,000.

Budget Account Number:  91-1000-2-1-501.

Authorization:  Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IX, Part B as amended, 20 U.S.C. 7907.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  The Department of Education's General Administrative Regulations, 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 78, and 79 apply.

84.210 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Beth Baggett. Phone: (202) 260-2502. Internet: Madeline_Baggett@ed.gov.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.210 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Grants are provided on an annual basis for up to 60 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for: 1) Identification of the special needs of Native Hawaiian (NH) Gifted and Talented students, particularly with respect to their emotional and psychosocial needs; 2) providing support services to students' families to enable the student's to benefit; 3) conducting educational, psychosocial, and developmental activities that may meet the educational needs of gifted and talented children, including, but not limited to, demonstrating and exploring the use of Native Hawaiian language and exposure to Hawaiian cultural traditions; 4) providing leadership programs designed for replication of promising programs throughout the State of Hawaii, as well as coordination with promising Native American gifted and talented programs; and (5) conducting research and evaluation pertaining to gifted and talented students and their families. No more than seven percent of grant funds may be used for administrative purposes.

84.210 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Specified reporting requirements are included in the grant or contract document.

Audits:  Audits will be periodically conducted by the Department of Education's auditors.

Records:  Records will be maintained as required by EDGAR and 34 CFR 75.730.734.