Deadline for submitting Special Teacher Projects

October 31, 2009

Who May Apply?
All public and non-public school teachers employed by any member district of Nassau TRACT consortium are eligible to apply, either individually or in collaboration with other staff members. Only one special teacher project per person will be awarded.

How Much May I Apply for?

Projects will be awarded for both projects and materials. Projects can be submitted for up to $2500.00. There will be several super-sized projects of $2500.00 each. Materials will be awarded up to $1500.

What Are Some Suggested Categories for Special Teacher Projects?

  1. Program and/or Curriculum Enhancement or Remediation
    Programs may be developed for specific classroom, grade level or school projects. This may include content areas, the humanities, or improvement of student achievement. Speakers/consultants may be a part of such a proposal.
  2. The Development of Unique Resource Material
    This includes teacher-made materials designed for specific projects, lessons, or units of study.
  3. Teaching and/or learning Process
    Research or the exploration of the teaching or learning process as it applies to your students and/or your role as a teacher. This category includes mentoring in a particular content area.
  4. Collaboration - This includes business, industry, and other educational or cultural institutions.
  5. Special projects may be developed in cooperation with other educational or cultural institutions, business and industry. Both the purpose and collaborative effort of the alliance should be clearly defined in the proposal.
  6. Materials - This category may be used to purchase materials that will enrich the curriculum and/or motivate students. Specifics as to their incorporation must be clearly defined in the proposal.
  7. SUPERSIZE Special Teacher Project – These are to be used for multi-class, grade level, school or district-wide collaborative projects.

When writing your Special Teacher Project

Do not request funding for food or parties.

Projects are for non-administrative professional staff.

Any approvals required by individual districts--i. e. for equipment changes to the classroom--must be submitted along with the application.

Submit an itemized budget of equipment and supplies.

Do not use prices from newspapers and magazines.

Do email les@nassautract.org or barbara@nassautract.org with questions.

Do put each section of the application on a separate page.

Do mark each page with a page number.

Do include a cover sheet dated and signed.

Do ask questions.

Do not include any reference to your school or district.

What are the Responsibilities of a Special Teacher Project Winner to Nassau TRACT?

Winners must keep accurate records of monies spent in conjunction with their project. They must carry out the plan as presented in their proposal and must provide TRACT with a completed project assessment, documented with pictures of student projects. All winners will receive their award through his/her own school district. The purchase of materials and supplies will be done through YOUR school district. When an award is granted please make yourself familair with the purchsing policies of your school district. Your award will be sent directly to your school district business office and you may contact them directly for any specifics for purchasing.

 

Special Teacher Project Format

Page 1 - Submit a one page abstract that includes goals and objectives, number and types of students involved., and a
description of the project. (marked page 1)
Page 2 - Submit a timeline by month. (marked page 2)
Pag e 3 - Submit an itemized budget. (marked page 3)
Pag e 4 - Submit a plan for the evaluation of project. (marked page 4)
When writing your proposal please omit the name and any specific reference identifying your school district.

Special Teacher Project Application
Please complete all parts of the application as specified. We will only accept applications that are typed or word-processed on this or a copy of this form. Deadline: October 31, 2009

Special Teacher Projects must include the following information on the cover sheet

Title of the Project:________________________________________________________

Print your Name:___________________________________________________________

Home Address:____________________________________________________________

School District:_____________________________________________________________

School:___________________________________________________________________

Home Phone:___________________ School Phone:_______________________

Amount of Funding requested:____________________________________

I understand that the awarding of all special teacher project and the amount shall be at the sole discretion of the Nassau TRACT Teacher Center Policy Board Committee. I also understand that, in the event that I am a winner for the project herein described, Nassau TRACT Teacher Center shall have the right to supply others with a description of my project and to disseminate its underlying concepts and/or ideas. I grant Nassau TRACT permission to publish my narative.

Today's Date:________________________________

Applicant's Signature:____________________________________________________

(Please note: Any approvals required by individual districts--i.e. for equipment changes to the classroom--must be submitted along with the application.)