Section 281.65.6. Grant awards criteria.

       65.6(1)  Criteria points. The following information shall be provided and points shall be awarded to applicants based on the following criteria as stated in the request for proposal:

        1.            Integration of at-risk children with the rest of the school population.

        2.            Limited class size.

        3.            Limited pupil-teacher ratios.

        4.            Provision of parental involvement.

        5.            Demonstration of community support.

        6.            Utilization of services provided by other community agencies.

        7.            Provision of appropriate guidance counseling services.

        8.            Use of teachers with an early childhood endorsement.

        9.            Innovation and comprehension in program design.

        10.           Existence of a plan for program evaluation including, but not limited to, measurement of student outcomes.

        11.           Developmentally appropriate practices.

       65.6(2)  Additional grant components. The following information shall be provided and points shall be awarded to applicants based on the following additional components:

        1.            Program summary.

        2.            Research documentation.

        3.            Identification and documentation of local at-risk population.

        4.            Letters of community support.

        5.            Program budget (administrative costs not to exceed 10 percent of total award).