Conference Project Information

Conference Project Purpose

To provide funds for site visitation of innovative programs or conferences. All visitation occasions must meet with Policy Board approval. Project funds are intended to:

• encourage investigation of new or current programs which could have an impact on teachers, administrators, and/or students.
• encourage investigation of programs which will enhance professional growth. Grant funds are to be used to cover costs of travel and/or special costs incurred during the visitation. Materials purchased will NOT be covered.

Conference Project Specifications

• A. Amount of award not to exceed $500.00.
• B. Visitation must be completed during the current school year.
• C. Expenditures must be accounted for and validated. Receipts requird for reimbursement.
• D. Applicants must complete the required items on application.
• E. Review and award decisions will be the responsibility of the Nassau TRACT Policy Board.
• F. No more than two faculty members per school district will be funded.
• G. No more than one project will be awarded to a teacher each school year
• H. Grant application MUST BE received 10 weeks prior to conference
• I . Receipts must be submitted 7 days after conference
• J. All travel MUST BE completed before April 30
• K. Travel MUST BE within New York State

Conference Project Procedure

Step One: Complete the application.

Step Two: Fill out conference request form, according to school district procedures. Attach a copy of district form to the Nassau TRACT application.

Step Three: After receiving letter of approval from Nassau TRACT, register for your conference. You must pay all fees. Follow absence procedures in accordance with your school district policy. Send receipts or copies to Nassau TRACT, including mileage reimbursement form.

Step Four: Your reimbursement will be mailed to your home address.

Adelphi University- Harvey Hall Rm. 105, Garden City, NY 11530 voice: (516) 877-4353 FAX (516) 877-4055 E-mail: info@nassautract.org

Nassau TRACT Teacher Center

Conference Project Application

Grant applications MUST BE received 10 weeks prior to conference

All travel receipts MUST BE submitted 7 days after conference

Travel MUST BE completed by April 30

Applicant's Name:___________________________ Position: _______________

School Name: ____________________________ School Address:__________

School District: ____________________________ School Phone:____________

Home Address: ____________________________ Home Phone:_____________

Applicant Profile

1- Name and Address to be visited.

2.Date(s) of visitation.

3. Description of the program to be visited.

4. Purpose for the visitation, (Briefly state what you feel this experience has to offer.)

5. Budget anticipated not to exceed $500.00. Registration Fees: $_________

I understand that if I am awarded this project, I must be willing to release information regarding the visitation experience to be printed in the Nassau TRACT Teacher Center Newsletter.

Signature of Applicant: _________________________________

Today's Date_____________________SS#________________

Please return to Directors: Les Cohn and Barbara DelliCarpini- Nassau TRACT Teacher Center

Approved:__________ Denied:________Signature:___________________________

Adelphi University Harvey Hall, Rm.105, Garden City, NY 11530 Voice: (516) 877-4353 FAX (516) 877-4O55

E-mail: info@nassautract.org