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May 31: Last day to save $75 on registration for 2012 Annual Conference in Boston More Info June 30: Board of Trustees nomination deadline More Info July 22-25: 2012 Summer Conference in Denver More Info |
 Scholarships and grantsThe foundation awards scholarship and grants in five categories. These awards provide recipients opportunities to develop their expertise in leading professional learning within their schools and districts and to engage them in the broader Learning Forward community for ongoing professional collaboration and support.The application deadline has passed for 2012 grants with the exception of the Chidley Fund Academy Scholarships.
Deadline: March 15, 2012 This scholarship fund develops leadership in the field of professional learning by providing two scholarships annually for recipients to participate in Learning Forward's Academy. The scholarship provides each recipient $3,500 to support participation in the academy. Both scholarships are for educators working with large populations of underserved students. One scholarship is for a school-based teacher leader/coach who aspires to a role of leadership in the arena of professional learning. The second scholarship is for a district leader responsible for professional learning at the system level. Learn more about the Learning Forward Academy and apply for the Class of 2014 today! Grant overview Grant application form (Word document) Application scoring rubric Learning Forward Affiliate Grant The purpose of this grant is to provide a Learning Forward affiliate organization with the opportunity to further their work within their respective state/region/province. This grant provides funding to allow an affiliate to create or expand their outreach thus enhancing the focus on professional learning that improves student achievement. The grant, for up to $10,000, funds a multi-year project. Applicants must be officially recognized Learning Forward Affiliate organizations (see the affiliate web page for more information about affiliates). Grant overview Grant application form (Word document) Application scoring rubric Principal as Bridge Builder Grant The Principal as Bridge Builder Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Don Richardson and support the accelerating growth of a principal who has successfully led an underachieving school for two years. Through the support of the foundation, this scholarship supports the principal through Learning Forward Annual Conference participation and individualized executive coaching as he or she converts good performance in his or her school to a new level of superiority of academic learning of staff and students. Grant overview Grant application form (Word document) Application scoring rubric Action planning template (required during first year of grant) Budget planning template (required during first year of grant) Scoring rubric for action & budget plans (used during first year of grant) Learning Forward Team Grant This grant supports teams (grade level, school, and district teams) in an effort to advance Learning Forward’s purpose: Every educator engages in effective professional development every day so that every student achieves. The grant amount is up to $10,000 to support achievement of a challenging goal aligned with the above purpose and may include registration fees for Learning Forward annual and summer conferences for team members. Grant overview Grant application form (Word document) Application scoring rubric Leading for Learning: Sybil Yastrow Superintendent's Grant This three-year, $40,000 district/foundation partnership grant for superintendents was established in honor Sybil Yastrow. The superintendent who is awarded this grant will, in collaboration with a district leadership team, lead his or her district to develop a culture of high-performing professional learning communities to achieve Learning Forward's purpose. Grant overview Grant application form (Word document) Application scoring rubric |
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