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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 $750, 000 dollars in grants to Waco teachers.
FUNDING AREAS
CREATIVE CLASSROOM PROJECTS
Approximately $100,000 will be awarded in grants for classroom projects ($7,500 max); creativity is a priority. Focuses (but not exclusively) on grants for Early Childhood Development, 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.
REWARDS FOR RESULTS
At least one grant up to $7,500; Previous grant winners are encouraged to reapply for continuing funding. Funding is awarded based on compelling results from pilot year.
DISTRICT FOCUS
Up to $10,000 of funding is available for one or multiple projects in an area of concentration for WISD; Subject is chosen by WISD Education Foundation board annually. The 2010-2011 district initiative is Middle School Pre-AP.
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 in Creative Clasroom Grants or Rewards for Results, or up to $10,000 in District Initiative. 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 mid-February. Grant recipients are notified by the end of the
school year and funds are disbursed at the beginning of the summer.
2010 Cycle applications now available! Proposals due Feb. 15 by 9 a.m.
(You will need both the Wordfile & Excel budget form.)
 2010 Cycle Application &  Budget
form
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.
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