Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) Grant Technical Assistance

Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) Technical Assistance

Date(s) & Time(s)

May 14, 2025   ~  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Webinar Description

This technical assistance session will provide local education agencies (LEAs) with guidance and support in applying for the Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) grant. This initiative provides funding to New Jersey public LEAs serving students in Grades K-3 to support the selection and implementation of high-quality universal literacy screeners, in alignment with P.L. 2024, c.52.

Through the FOCUS grant, LEAs will receive $10 per K-3 student, based on 2023-2024 enrollment data, to purchase and effectively utilize universal screeners that strengthen early literacy instruction. This grant opportunity is designed to equip educators with the tools and training needed to interpret screening data and apply it to differentiated instructional practices and targeted interventions that address the diverse needs of young learners.

All New Jersey public LEAs serving students in Grades K-3 are eligible to apply.

Webinar Link

A link to access the webinar will be e-mailed to registered participants.

Registration

Registration is open until May 13, 2025.
There are currently 221 seats available.

>> Online Registration

Contact Information

Natalie Dougherty
Learning Equity and Academic Recovery
100 River View Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
6093763612

>> lear@doe.nj.gov