Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to support professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers*. This grant is for implementation during the 2018-19 school year. The proposal must delineate the teacher(s)' professional development plan and address how the proposed project will improve the teacher(s)' competence and affect students' learning. While this grant does not fund the purchase of technology, proposals including professional development involving the use of technology to enhance student learning are encouraged. Any acquisition of equipment must support the proposed plan but not be the primary focus of the grant. Recipients must have three or more years of teaching experience in grades 6-8. Proposals must address the following: the professional development plan, how it will enhance the applicant(s)' mathematical knowledge, and the anticipated impact on students' learning. (*The definition of a classroom teacher is an individual who spends half or more of his/her work time teaching in the classroom.)
Eligibility: The applicant must be a current (on or before October 13, 2017) Full Individual or E-Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM ) or teach at a school with a current (on or before October 13, 2017) NCTM Pre-K-8 school membership and currently teach mathematics in grades 6-8 at least 50 percent of the school day.
Amount available per project: $3,000
Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: Nov. 3, 2017
District Guidelines: An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development before applying for any grant for Humble ISD. You may access this form by clicking
"here" or going to our website. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.
Link to opportunity: http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Teacher-Professional-Development-Grants-(6-8)/
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