; and (C) provides time for teachers to share their knowledge and innovation; and (7) provide all educators with the knowledge base and professional skills to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities. (c) Application (1) Applications required An eligible partnership that desires to receive a grant under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents An application submitted under paragraph (1) include— (A) a description of— (i) how the eligible partnership will meet the purposes under subsection (b); (ii) how the partnership will carry out the activities required under subsection (d), including— (I) how the partnership will design, implement, or enhance a year-long and rigorous teaching residency program component; and (II) how the partnership will design, implement, or enhance a rigorous teacher induction and retention program; (iii) a description of the partnership’s plan for continuing the activities carried out under a grant received under this Act after the grant funding ceases; (iv) how the grant will increase the number of profession-ready teachers — (I) in high-need schools operated by high-need local educational agencies (in urban or rural school districts); and (II) in high-need academic subjects; and (v) with respect to the teacher induction and retention program that will be carried out using the grant— (I) the partnership’s capability and commitment to, and the accessibility to and involvement of teachers in, the use of empirically based practice and scientifically valid research on teaching and learning