Date
Wednesday, March 13
12:30pm-4:00pm
Presenter(s)
David R. Johnson, PhD
University of Minnesota
David R. Johnson is an Emma Birkmaier Professor of Educational Leadership and Coordinator of the Evaluation Studies Program in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. His research interests include: investigations of postschool outcomes of former special education students, high school graduation requirements, diploma options, dropout prevention and intervention, postsecondary education and access for individuals with disabilities, cost-benefit analysis of employment programs, and other policy-related research. He has published more than 130 book chapters, journal articles, research monographs, technical reports, and products on topics concerning the secondary education of and transition of youth with disabilities, special education policy, interagency collaboration, and other themes related to his research. His research and evaluation results have been used by U. S. Congressional Committees, State Legislatures, State Education Agencies, and other organizations.
Description
This session is based on the presenters 40 years of experience in successfully securing funding from a wide range of federal, state, local agencies and foundations. The presenter addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to writing and winning competitive grant proposals. The session is for beginners as well as seasoned grant writers. The information covers the entire proposal process from finding a funding source to submitting the application.
Purpose
The purpose of this session is to convey useful and practical information on the fundamentals of writing a competitive proposal.