The Shallowater Education Foundation understands the ongoing demands of the teaching field means that educators must continue their own professional development. The Foundation has committed 10% of proceeds from annual Kick-Off Events towards supporting professional development.
Professional development grants may be used for workshops, training events, or experiences that will enhance the teacher’s ability to effectively engage their students and improve instruction (excludes college courses). Professional development and training grants are available throughout the year until funds are depleted.
Funds are typically available after the fall start of school.
Guidelines
- Proposals are encouraged that have an applied teaching focus as appropriate to the teacher's discipline.
- Each teacher is eligible to apply for one grant per year.
- Each teacher may apply for up to $1000 in funds that are to cover the cost of workshop fees, travel costs, certifications and so on associated with the training or workshop.
- Excludes Google certification training, which the Shallowater Education Foundation funds separately through an annual technology grant for for every campus. Visit with principal for details.
- Grants will be evaluated in subcommittee and follow a traditional grading rubric.
- Misappropriation of funds may be subject to reporting to Central Office and awardee will become responsible for repayment.
