Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 23 CA 014 07172023
The Teaching Advancement Program "Teachers of Tomorrow" (TOT) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia-funded education initiative designed to raise the quality of general education in Georgia by strengthening pre-service teacher education (PSTE) programs and building the professional capacity of in-service teachers and teacher educators. It is positioned as a complement to the existing USAID-funded "Educating the Future Activity," but adds a distinct exchange component, including both an inbound and outbound collaboration element plus a structured study tour. The core idea is to modernize how future teachers are prepared, improve how current educators are supported, and tighten the practical links between universities and schools so that teacher training is grounded in real classroom experience and measurable instructional improvement.
At the center of TOT is an intensive, hands-on professional development package for teacher educators and university faculty, delivered through a mix of in-person sessions and webinars. The training focus includes curriculum development, modern teaching methodologies, student assessment practices, and other practical tools that help educators update both what they teach and how they teach it. The program also places special emphasis on the concept of teacher leadership beginning at the pre-service stage. As part of this, TOT plans to co-develop and introduce a new course (or courses) in teacher leadership and/or instructional leadership and curriculum development, working closely with local teacher educators to ensure the content fits the Georgian context and can be sustained after the grant period.
A major operational goal is to establish or improve practicum models for pre-service teachers. TOT aims to strengthen partnerships between PSTE institutions and local schools so that student teachers can transition more effectively from being university students to being practicing teachers. This includes improving the design and implementation of practicum experiences, building capacity among pre-service faculty to supervise fieldwork, and strengthening the feedback loop through classroom observation, microteaching, and constructive coaching. The program also encourages exploring non-financial incentives and recognition models for schools that host practicums, drawing on international best practices to make school participation attractive and valued without relying on direct payments.
TOT is also built around international exchange in both directions. On the U.S. side, the program will support a two-week study tour for eight Georgian participants, drawing from both pre-service and in-service teachers. During the tour, the delegation will visit U.S.-based universities to learn how teacher education programs are structured, how curricula are designed and maintained, how universities build working partnerships with schools, and how quality assurance and accountability mechanisms operate. Beyond technical learning, the visit is also intended to raise the professional profile of the participants so they can have greater influence when applying lessons learned back home. In the other direction, American partners will travel to Georgia to deliver targeted trainings on the topics above and additional needs identified in consultation with relevant stakeholders and program participants, ensuring the assistance is practical and responsive rather than generic.
The stated program objectives are broad but concrete. They include improving the professional capacity of teacher educators by equipping them with strategies to adapt their teaching practices and update program content; designing and launching new coursework tied to instructional leadership and curriculum development; and addressing weak recruitment into PSTE programs, especially the challenge of attracting motivated and capable candidates who are interested in STEM teaching. The recruitment emphasis explicitly includes reaching students from rural areas and encouraging greater male participation, reflecting labor-market needs as demand for STEM teachers increases while university programs struggle to attract strong candidates. Additional objectives include establishing effective practicum models that can be replicated and building a nationwide alumni network so participants can continue collaborating on shared challenges after the formal program ends.
The types of activities supported under TOT are largely capacity-building and systems-oriented. Supported topics include training and workshops on curriculum and course design, diagnosing and addressing student learning gaps, helping pre-service teachers make the transition into professional teaching roles, and improving practicum supervision through observation techniques and constructive feedback practices. The program may also support mentorship connections that link pre-service and leadership-focused faculty with experienced school leaders, giving university educators direct exposure to practical leadership realities in schools. In addition, TOT can provide opportunities for faculty to engage in professional development through conferences or other learning events, whether virtual or in person, so participants stay current on educational research, methods, and emerging best practices.
Implementation is planned across two Georgian universities, with one institution based in Tbilisi and the other located in a region, reinforcing an intent to reach beyond the capital and support more geographically balanced improvements in teacher preparation. The funding opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more collaborative relationship with the funding agency during implementation. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities). The opportunity was issued by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia under funding opportunity number DOS GEO 23 CA 014 07172023, posted July 17, 2023, with an original closing date of August 17, 2023. The award ceiling is $200,000, and the agency anticipated making up to four awards, suggesting multiple implementers or parallel projects could be funded to achieve similar outcomes across institutions or regions.Apply for DOS GEO 23 CA 014 07172023
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Teaching Advancement Program “Teachers of Tomorrow” (TOT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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What is the Teaching Advancement Program "Teachers of Tomorrow" (TOT)?
TOT is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia-funded education initiative focused on improving the quality of general education in Georgia. It aims to strengthen pre-service teacher education (PSTE) programs and build the professional capacity of in-service teachers and teacher educators, with a strong emphasis on practical, classroom-linked improvements.
Who is funding and issuing this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is DOS GEO 23 CA 014 07172023.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2023, and the original closing date was August 17, 2023.
What type of award is TOT?
TOT is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically involves a collaborative relationship between the award recipient(s) and the funding agency during implementation.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making up to four awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities).
Where will the program be implemented?
Implementation is planned across two Georgian universities: one in Tbilisi and one in a region, reflecting an intent to support improvements beyond the capital and encourage more geographically balanced progress in teacher preparation.
What is the overall purpose of TOT in Georgia?
The core idea is to modernize how future teachers are prepared, improve how current educators are supported, and strengthen the practical links between universities and schools so teacher training is grounded in real classroom experience and measurable instructional improvement.
How does TOT relate to the USAID-funded "Educating the Future Activity"?
TOT is positioned as a complement to the existing USAID-funded "Educating the Future Activity," while adding a distinct exchange component that includes inbound and outbound collaboration plus a structured study tour.
What are the main objectives of the TOT program?
The stated objectives include improving the professional capacity of teacher educators; designing and launching new coursework tied to instructional leadership and curriculum development; addressing weak recruitment into PSTE programs (especially to attract motivated STEM candidates); establishing effective practicum models that can be replicated; and building a nationwide alumni network to sustain collaboration after the formal program ends.
What kinds of professional development will TOT provide?
TOT includes an intensive, hands-on professional development package for teacher educators and university faculty delivered through in-person sessions and webinars. Training topics include curriculum development, modern teaching methodologies, student assessment practices, and other practical tools to update program content and instructional approaches.
Does TOT include work on teacher leadership?
Yes. TOT places special emphasis on teacher leadership beginning at the pre-service stage and plans to co-develop and introduce a new course (or courses) in teacher leadership and/or instructional leadership and curriculum development, in close collaboration with local teacher educators to ensure fit with the Georgian context and sustainability after the grant period.
What is TOT aiming to improve in pre-service teacher practicums?
A major operational goal is to establish or improve practicum models for pre-service teachers by strengthening partnerships between PSTE institutions and local schools and improving the design and implementation of practicum experiences.
How will TOT strengthen practicum supervision and feedback?
The program aims to build capacity among pre-service faculty to supervise fieldwork and strengthen feedback loops through classroom observation, microteaching, and constructive coaching.
Does TOT provide payments to schools that host practicums?
The program encourages exploring non-financial incentives and recognition models for schools that host practicums, drawing on international best practices, rather than relying on direct payments.
What is included in the international exchange component?
TOT includes both outbound and inbound exchange elements. Outbound: a two-week study tour in the United States for Georgian participants. Inbound: American partners traveling to Georgia to deliver targeted trainings based on program topics and additional needs identified with stakeholders and participants.
How long is the U.S. study tour and who participates?
The study tour is planned for two weeks and will include eight Georgian participants drawn from both pre-service and in-service teachers.
What will participants do during the U.S. study tour?
The delegation will visit U.S.-based universities to learn how teacher education programs are structured, how curricula are designed and maintained, how universities build partnerships with schools, and how quality assurance and accountability mechanisms operate.
What is the intended impact of the study tour beyond technical learning?
Beyond technical learning, the visit is intended to raise the professional profile of participants so they can have greater influence when applying lessons learned back in Georgia.
What will the inbound (U.S. to Georgia) collaboration look like?
American partners will travel to Georgia to deliver targeted trainings on the program topics and on additional needs identified through consultation with relevant stakeholders and participants, aiming for practical and responsive support.
What recruitment challenges does TOT aim to address?
TOT aims to address weak recruitment into PSTE programs, especially the challenge of attracting motivated and capable candidates interested in STEM teaching.
Which groups does TOT emphasize in PSTE recruitment efforts?
The recruitment emphasis includes reaching students from rural areas and encouraging greater male participation, reflecting labor-market needs as demand for STEM teachers increases while university programs struggle to attract strong candidates.
What types of activities can be supported under TOT?
Supported activities are primarily capacity-building and systems-oriented. They include trainings and workshops on curriculum and course design; diagnosing and addressing student learning gaps; supporting the transition from pre-service training to professional teaching roles; and improving practicum supervision through observation techniques and constructive feedback practices.
Can TOT support mentorship connections?
Yes. TOT may support mentorship connections that link pre-service and leadership-focused faculty with experienced school leaders to provide direct exposure to practical leadership realities in schools.
Can TOT support conference participation or other professional learning events?
Yes. TOT can provide opportunities for faculty to engage in professional development through conferences or other learning events, whether virtual or in person, to stay current on educational research, methods, and emerging best practices.
What is the expected sustainability approach for new coursework and reforms?
The program plans to co-develop new leadership-related course content with local teacher educators to ensure it fits the Georgian context and can be sustained after the grant period.
Is there an alumni component after the program ends?
Yes. An objective of TOT is to build a nationwide alumni network so participants can continue collaborating on shared challenges after the formal program ends.
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