WorkAbility I Statewide Conference

Funding Description

The WorkAbility I Statewide Conference Grant will provide a comprehensive secondary transition conference for local educational agencies that will include, but is not limited to, workshops for WorkAbility I tools and resources for pre-employment skills training, placement supports for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to employment or postsecondary college or training, independent living, student-centered planning, and coordination of employment transition services with parents, family, and multiple agencies.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	These one-time grant funds are carryover funds to previously awarded grantees. Funds will support the development of a statewide conference that supports local educational agencies to prepare high school students and families for college, career, and life success. Grantee was selected through a supplemental application based on their ability to develop high-quality, evidence-based resources to support improvement in local educational agency systems and practices.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Not applicable
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Item 6100-161-0001, Schedule (1), Provision 3
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2023-24
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	6520 / 8590
Total Available	$111,899
Recipient Amount	$111,899
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	June 1, 2024

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	Michelle Bello, Education Programs Consultant, mbello@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Jaime Dempsey, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, JDempsey@cde.ca.gov
Division	Special Education Division