Educator Grant Program Training

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1 Educator Grant Program Training

2 Welcome & Introductions 2

3 What We ll Cover Who We Are About the Educator Grant Program What s New Getting Started Submitting Your Application What s Next Helpful Hints Questions 3

4 Who We Are Our Mission To support, fund and promote educational excellence, innovation and creativity in Keller ISD. Our Vision To make Keller ISD a district where exceptional opportunities are available to all students. Our Values Passion Innovation Integrity Partnership 4

5 About the Educator Grant Program Supports out-of-the-box teaching ideas that help educators find newer and better ways to educate the children of Keller ISD Designed to facilitate unique and creative approaches that encourage higher levels of student learning, stimulate creativity and expand the existing curriculum. Gave 24 grants totaling approximately $75,000 last year Given more than $421,000 in total 5

6 About the Educator Grant Program Important Dates Activity Timing Grant Workshops and Training Week of Oct. 8 Online Grant Application Submission Period Oct. 10 at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Grant Application Review and Winner Selections Nov. 8 Dec. 13 Grant Patrol / Winner Notifications January 2019 Grant Implementation Period Spring Semester

7 About the Educator Grant Program Guidelines & Requirements The Foundation will consider projects designed to begin in the Spring semester that meet the selection criteria. Project proposals should offer an innovative and creative approach to either an identified classroom need or special student-based project. Project proposals must align with the Keller ISD curriculum and strategic plan. Each applicant must complete and submit an online application form and provide all required information. No paper project proposals will be accepted. Individuals may submit an application for themselves or on behalf of a grade level, subject matter or campus team. 7

8 About the Educator Grant Program Guidelines & Requirements Applicants can submit multiple grants but will be limited to two (2) winning grants. Project proposals may not support an extracurricular activity. Grants are not intended to fund transportation, salary, stipends or other non-educational expenses. Grant awards are based on the demonstrated needs for the project and funds available. The Foundation may not consider project proposals funded by district or state funding. THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL, CAMPUS, MASCOT OR TEACHER SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION EXCEPT THE INFORMATION PAGE. APPLICATIONS WITH THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. 8

9 About the Educator Grant Program Selection Criteria Project Description: Describes project in detail, including target audience, number of students, major goals, objectives and activities. Impact: Identifies the ways in which the grant will enrich student learning. Innovation & Creativity: Project contains strong out-of-the-box and forward-thinking components. It describes how creativity will help stimulate student learning and provide lasting benefits. Research: Includes contemporary (within the last five to seven years), scholarly research to support the project. Evaluation: Clear vision of short- and long-term success, including a defined evaluation process with specific goals and outcomes. Budget: Specific and detailed description of costs and how money will be spent. 9

10 What s New 10

11 What s New 11

12 What s New 12

13 Getting Started Step 1 13

14 Getting Started Step 2 14

15 Getting Started Step 3 15

16 Submitting Your Application 16

17 Submitting Your Application 17

18 Submitting Your Application 18

19 Submitting Your Application 19

20 Submitting Your Application 20

21 Submitting Your Application 21

22 Submitting Your Application 22

23 What s Next 23

24 What s Next 24

25 What s Next Step 1: Principal s Review Step 2: Executive Director Review Step 3: Blind Committee Review 25

26 Helpful Hints 1. Brainstorm Think of a project that will engage your students and help them understand a concept better. Make sure your project is innovative, aligned with district goals and doable. Talk to others who may be interested in collaborating on a project. Look for grant ideas online from other education foundations or other resources. 2. Discuss Your Idea Talk to others about your idea to see if it s innovative and aligned with the district. Other teachers, leadership and curriculum coordinators may all have great ideas! 26

27 Helpful Hints 3. Research Look online for articles that support your project. HINT: Education.com offers free scholarly articles by grade and subject. Create a timeline of your project and what it would take to carry it out. Talk the appropriate people in the district, especially if construction/the facility is involved. 27

28 Helpful Hints 4. Write! Make a rough draft of your grant in a Word or Google document. SIMPLIFY! Write as though the person reading your grant doesn t know anything about education. Start early! Give yourself plenty of time to get through the grant submission process and to get help from others if you need it. Be succinct. Remember, each section is limited to 800 characters. Use bullet points if possible. 28

29 Helpful Hints 5. Budget Research materials and cost. Make sure you re getting the best deal for the items you ll need and using approved vendors. Remember, grants are not intended to fund transportation, salary, stipends, or other non-educational expenses. If you can t find an approved vendor, talk to the person who handles purchasing at your school to fill out a new vendor request. 29

30 Helpful Hints 6. Proofread Recruit others to help you proofread for clarity, grammar and spelling. Double and triple check spelling and punctuation. Grammerly.com can serve as another pair of eyes for free! 7. Turn It In Copy and past your draft into the online application and submit before the deadline. 8. Try Not to Stress! Remember, the Foundation and committee are here to support you. If you are not awarded a grant, don t be upset. Many grant writers apply several times before the perfect the process. 30

31 Questions 31

32 We Appreciate You! If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me by: