Plan & Preparation Checklist

Understand intent of K12 SWP

Review fiscal reporting requirements and data upload requirements

Complete CTEIG self-evaluation (use 2020-2021 version until 2021-2022 version becomes available)

Become familiar with Regional Priorities (MS and HS career development, pathway development and priority industry sectors)

Understand and become familiar with regional LMI. Start pulling data that supports your projects

Draft project ideas that combine LEA and regional needs

Meet with college, industry and other collaborative partners; consider consortium grant options

Get staff (i.e. teachers, counselors, admin) and stakeholders on board with SWP goals and project responsibilities

Narrow project ideas and create draft work plan

Create draft budget that mirrors the work plan - keep in mind that R4 is likely to require 100% financial match at 2:1 for most LEAs (ROPs require 1:1 match) Match Guidelines