The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks proposals for projects that establish or build upon previously developed partnerships/collaborations with area schools, school districts, or foster mutually beneficial relationships between UW-Whitewater and the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #2.

All proposals should have the broader intentions of improving PK-12 student learning, the professional development of educators and/or administrators, and the performance of area schools. Proposals that focus on the following will be given special consideration:

• Implementation of Common Core State Standards (particularly in math and reading);
• Curriculum redesign and assessment initiatives that promote the development of 21st Century Skills;
• Development of innovative partnerships or programs in the areas of globalization, use of technology, and meeting the needs of diverse K-12 student populations; and/or
• Proposals that align with the 2012-2014 CESA #2 / University of Wisconsin-Whitewater strategic planning goals.

Program Deadline: 25 November 2013 [Fall 2013 Proposals]

The complete "request for proposals" includes all instructions for developing a proposal.

• All standard forms are included in the "request for proposals" and on this program page.
• Applicants must submit one original hard copy of the proposal to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (2243 Andersen Library) by 4:30 pm on the deadline. 
• The narrative must also be submitted electronically via e-mail to Denise Ehlen, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs (ehlend@uww.edu, 262.472.5212). 
• Proposals should be submitted to the department chairs and college deans in time to allow adequate review in advance of the application deadline.

Applicants should direct questions regarding this program to Seth Meisel, Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, via telephone (262.472.1013) or email (meisels@uww.edu). Applicants should direct questions regarding the application process to Denise Ehlen via telephone (262.472.5212) or email (ehlend@uww.edu).