Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants

Spring 2013: FOCUS ON THE ARTS

“I must study politics and war, that my sons may study mathematics and philosophy…in order to give their children the right to study painting, poetry, music and architecture.”

–John Q. Adams

BACKGROUND:

The Partnership for Erie’s Public Schools (PEPS) is a not-for-profit Local Education Foundation working to support Erie’s Public Schools through alumni connection and mobilization; fundraising and resource development; and volunteer coordination. The organization is governed by a community-based Board of Directors.

In 2012, PEPS received the proceeds from “Rock for the Arts,” a music event organized by Collegiate Academy Senior Andrew Dolan to benefit Arts programs in our public schools. Using matching funds and additional donations, PEPS now seeks to distribute grants to Erie Public School teachers for classroom or out-of-classroom projects related to the Arts.

ELIGIBILITY:

Grant funds may be used for any project relating to the Arts (dance, drama/theatre, music OR visual) to be implemented at any public school in the Erie School District. Priority will be given to projects that also demonstrate a tie-in to the Common Core Standards. Projects must be completed by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

SUBMISSION:

Completed applications must be received no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Applications may be submitted electronically to r may be delivered to the Erie School District’s Central Administration Office, 148 West 21st Street, in care of Matthew Cummings.

GRANT AWARDS:

Grant amounts will range from $500-$1500. Awards will be announced on Friday, March 8, 2013 for immediate distribution and implementation.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

1. Only one application per teacher will be accepted, with the exception of collaborative projects.

2. Full project budgets should be included with each application and should not exceed $1500.

3. Out-of-classroom experiences that focus on the Arts will be considered.

4. Applicants are not limited to Arts teachers. Any Erie Public School teacher with a proposed project that relates to the Arts is encouraged to apply.

5. Each application must include the one page GRANTS APPLICATION FORM and the NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (2 page maximum) to be considered.

6. Questions regarding grant proposals and applications should be directed to Daria Devlin at The Partnership for Erie’s Public Schools or 460-5387

Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants

Spring 2013: FOCUS ON THE ARTS

GRANT APPLICATION FORM:

Project Name:

Teacher Name:

Teacher Contact Information (email and phone):

School:

Principal Name:

Grade Level(s) to be included in Project:

Approximate Number of Students who will Participate:

Amount Requested:

Brief Description of Project (2-3 sentences):

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

Please answer the following questions in no more than two pages. Please number each response, type, and answer the questions in the order listed. Most importantly, please express why this project is important and what it will mean to your students.

  1. What Are you Going To Do?

1a. Describe your project including when and where it will take place, who is involved, and the sequence of activities. Provide details on the artistic components and goals of the project.

1b. Provide information on the students (number, grade levels, school location) who will participate in the project.

1c.If applicable, provide information on how this project will connect to the Common Core Standards.

1d. Provide information on any community and/or parent involvement that will take place as part of your project.

  1. How Will You Make it Work?

2a. Provide evidence that you and/or your partners can successfully implement and manage this project by the end of the current school year.

2b. List key teachers, artists and partners and their qualifications to plan and implement the project.

2c. Provide evidence of an accurate budget for your project.

3. Why Is It Important?

3a. Tell us how and why you think your students will benefit from this project.

3b. Provide general information on how you will measure its success.