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Innovative Teaching Grants for WISD

The Waco ISD Education Foundation funds creative projects that impact student performance and "raise the power of education" in Waco schools. Since 1999, the Waco ISD Education Foundation has awarded more than a $600, 000 dollars in grants to Waco teachers.

E4 FOCUS AREAS

The Foundation invests in creative educational projects that generate results in four focus areas: Early Childhood Education, Enhanced Programming for Advanced Students, Extended Education for Staff, and Emphasis on Student Performance.

Early Childhood Education
This area encompasses children from age three through the third grade. This area is targeted as a result of research that proves that this age is crucial in the development of the human brain.

Enhanced Programming for Advanced Students
Funding for "at-risk" programs are easy to obtain for students, but it is the belief of the Waco ISD Education Foundation that advanced students are just as important.

Extended Education for Staff
The Waco ISD Education Foundation is formed on the belief that the most important factor in learning is the teacher. Therefore, grant money is awarded to help improve the quality of teaching within the Waco ISD.

Emphasis on Student Performance
These funds enable learning strategies that impact student achievement. The focus is on excellence attained through more experiences for children, and/or community /parental involvement, as well as addressing district/campus improvement plans.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Any individual or group employed by Waco ISD may apply for grants. Any one project may receive a grant up to $7,500. The size and number of awards will be determined by the funds available within the WISD Education Foundation.

Timeline
Applications are available each January and are usually due the first of March. Grant recipients are notified by the end of the school year and funds are disbursed at the beginning of the summer.

2008 Cycle applications now available! Due Feb. 29
2008 Cycle Application & Budget form
2008 Grant Application

Requirements
Recipients are required to complete mid-year and end-of-year reports. Foundation board members will serve as contacts for each grant.

SPONSORING A GRANT

Short Term Grants
Companies or individuals may fund an Innovative Teaching grant by donating at least $1,000 on a multi-year schedule. The donor can choose what type of project they would like to fund, and can participate in the grant award presentation. Examples of this collaboration include the Rapoport Foundation new teacher awards and the Technology for Education Frank Burke Memorial grant.

Endowed Grants: The Society of Legacy Donors
Through the Society of Legacy Donors, a company or individual can become a permament part of the Waco ISD Education Foundation grants. Named endowed grants are available from $10,000 to $100,000+, ranging in a variety of focus areas. Please click here to learn more about the Society of Legacy Donors.

 

 

  DOWNLOADS

2008 Grant Application Due Feb. 29!
List of all grants to date
2007 Grants at a Glance
2006 Grants at a Glance

Link to 2006 Grants page

GRANT HIGHLIGHTS


More than $104K in grants were awarded to 28 WISD teachers in April and May. Check back here often for slideshows about the grant projects as they heppen.

Waco ISD Education Foundation | 254-755-WISD (9473) | PO Box 2369, Waco, TX 76703