CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION FOR TEACHERS PROGRAM GUIDELINES Please read the following guidelines and attached application materials carefully before completing your application for a Classroom Grant for Teachers. PROGRAM GOAL: To provide an incentive program that supports Walton-Verona Independent School teachers in their efforts to implement innovative programs in the classroom. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Any classroom teacher, or team of classroom teachers, employed by the Walton-Verona Board of Education may submit a grant application. Each teacher or team of teachers may submit only one proposal each grant cycle. GRANT REQUIREMENTS: The proposed project must enable the teacher to implement an innovative educational program in the classroom. Innovative is defined as a program that is new to the teacher s instructional program and that the teacher has not been able to implement within the existing budget. Classroom grants are designed to supplement, not supplant the district s tax-based educational program. Each proposed project must include a measure of student success to determine if the participating students have mastered designated learner outcomes as a result of the project. Proposals for equipment and/or field trips will be considered only if the item or trip is an integral part of a broader educational program. Outside consultants and experts will be supported only if they are a necessary part of the overall objective of the project. Teacher stipends to implement or participate in the project will not be considered. TO INSURE THAT THERE ARE NO DUPLICATE REQUESTS YOUR PRINCIPAL MUST SIGN HERE. GRANTS PERTAINING TO TECHNOLOGY MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY BEFORE SUBMITTING THE GRANT PROPOSAL. THIS WILL ENSURE CAPABILITY WITH THE DIRECTOR S COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS AND ENSURE THE NEW TECHNOLOGY IS NOT A DUPLICATE OF CURRENT EQUIPMENT. PLEASE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR SIGN HERE. Page 1
Teachers will implement funded grant projects between August 201 and May 1, 201. A summary report of the program evaluation of student success and verification of grant expenditures will be required by May 1, 2017. If anyone would like to come to a meeting of the WAVE Board to share your project, contact Dr. Storer to set up a time. All unused funds must be returned to the Foundation by May 1, 2017. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications must be submitted to the Foundation no later than 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016. Subdmit a hard copy of the original cover sheet and application to The elementary school office, Attn: Charolette Kemper /WAVE or the high school and middle school teachers should turn their application in to the high school office, Attn: Charolette Kemper/WAVE. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS: The Board of Directors of the Foundation will review grant applications with the applicant s name removed. The members of the Board of Directors will review the grant applications from teachers. Each application will be reviewed, considering the following criteria: 1. Has the potential to have a positive impact on the improved learning of a great number of students. 2. Is practical and realistic, yet creative and innovative. 3. Is clearly stated, i.e. objectives focus on learner outcomes and are measurable activities and timelines are logical. 4. Outlines appropriate procedures to evaluate project impact on the participating students. 5. Includes budget items that are reasonable and necessary to implement the project. GRANT AWARDS Grant recipients will be notified in April. QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please feel free to contact Charolette Kemper if you have any questions. Cakemp4@twc.com. You may also contact Dr. Bob Storer. Page 2
CLASSROOM GRANT FOR TEACHERS COVER SHEET FOR APPLICATION (Please submit original Cover Sheet with application.) Please follow the attached program guidelines and application instructions carefully. 1. Read the Classroom Grant for Teachers Program Guidelines. 2. Type information requested on the Cover Sheet and Application form. 3. Submit the original Cover Sheet and Application form, by Wednesday,March 30th to; Elementary office, Attn: Charolette Kemper or Middle School and High school office, Attn: Charolette Kemper, WAVE Foundation. 4. Proposals must follow the stated program guidelines and format to be considered in the review process. NAME OF TEACHER SUBMITTING APPLICATION: If a team of teachers is submitting the proposal, please list the names of the other participating teachers: NAME OF SCHOOL TITLE OF PROPOSED PROJECT CERTIFICATION I certify that the proposed project is innovative to my instructional program; it will supplement the curriculum of the school; and it is consistent with the school s educational policies, goals, and objectives. I will fully implement the proposed project between August 2016 and May 1, 2017. I will submit to the Foundation a summary report of the program (form provided by the foundation.) Signature of Applicant/Applicants Date e-mail address of applicant Page 3
CLASSROOM GRANTS FOR TEACHERS GRANT APPLICATION FORM Please complete the following application form. Attach additional sheets, appendices, or support material if necessary. TITLE OF PROPOSED PROJECT: (Be certain to use the identical title as on the Cover Sheet.) STUDENT GROUP (Primary school program, grade, etc. NUMBER OF STUDENTS INVOLVED IN PROJECT A. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: B. NEED: C. PROJECT OBJECTIVE (S) AND ACTIVITIES: Page 4
D. EVALUATION: (How will you determine whether your project has successfully met your objective(s)? E. CONTINUATION: (What will happen to the project at the conclusion of the grant? If it is to continue, how will it be funded?) F. BUDGET REQUEST: Request an itemized budget for your project, including a brief description of items to be purchased with grant monies. Item Description Est. Cost Page 5