2017/2018Teacher Innovation Grant

Proposal Deadline 4:00pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District (formerly known as Bethlehem Area Education Foundation or BAEF) is to Enhance the Learning Opportunities for All Students of the Bethlehem Area School District.

PURPOSE FOR TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS

Teacher Innovation Grants are available to Bethlehem Area School District teachers to implement an innovative project, initiative, teaching strategy, technology application or other effort providing measurable educational outcomes for students. The purpose of this grant program is to enhance student learning and student interest in learning by providing educators an opportunity to exercise their passion for teaching, develop their ideas, partner with colleagues and connect with the wealth of knowledge, expertise and talent within BASD and the community. Projects should enhance the regular curriculum.

FUNDING

Funding requests of any amount up to $1,000 are acceptable.

PROJECT PERIOD

Grant Applications Open – June 1, 2017

Grant Request Due Date – 4:00pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Grant Recipients Announced – September 21st – 23rd

***For grants including technology, the technology will be delivered to schools no later than 12/13/17***

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The following items should be included your Teacher Innovation Grant applications:

  • Proposal Cover Sheet
  • 1-3 Page Proposal Narrative
  • Budget and Budget Narrative (a brief explanation of use of funds)

EVAULATION CRITERIA

Projects will be awarded based on score. To be considered for funding, a project must meet the following criteria (100-point maximum):

1)INNOVATION: The degree of creativity of a new idea and practice to enhance learning in the classroom (25-point maximum)

2)OBJECTIVES & EVUALTION:What will students know or be able to do as a result of this project. Describe the objectives of the project and how each objective will be measured. What are the measurable educational outcomes for students (25-point maximum)

3)CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT: Describe how the project relates to and enhances the regular curriculum (20-point maximum)

4)PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Provide a clear and detailed program description. If applicable, provide dates of project activities (15-point maximum)

5)BUDGET*: Provide a budget and budget narrative that explains the use of funds (15-point maximum)

*Food items that are used as “extras” or student rewards (such as student breakfasts and/or lunches) will not be an approved budget expense and should not be included in grant proposals. Only food that is directly related to the academic outcome of your grant proposal (such as a garden) should be included in your budget.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Submit the application package via BASD mail to:

Julie Bailey

Executive Director

The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District – Mailbox

BASD Education Center

Please contact Julie Bailey with any questions at:

or 610-861-0500 ext. 60255

2017/2018Teacher Innovation Grant

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

Grant Category (please check the appropriate box)

☐STEM ☐Business ☐Reading/Literacy ☐Arts ☐Music ☐Other

Project Title
Purpose of Project
(1-2 Sentences)
Budget Request Amount $
Name of Applicant
School
Grade Level (s)
How many students will participate?
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Signature & Date
LEAD Applicant
Signature & Date
Co-Applicant
Signature & Date
Principal
By Signing, the building Principal supports this project