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STEP FIVE: Getting Grants
Don't let your school's lack of resources limit your use of technology!
There are lots of grants and interesting corporate partnerships
you can utilize to get the tools you'll need to make technology
integration successful. Look at what Gail VanDeVerg, a 5th grade
teacher, was able to do with a $600 grant from Hawaii Public Schools
Grant Foundation
Grant writting tools:
Grants and Grant Writing
http://www.k12.hi.us/~rfermin/
networking/grant/grant.htm
This site provides an overview of grantwriting. In brief summaries,
it covers the basics, tools and guides, importance of knowing your
opponent and going for the gold (grants, that is).
Grant writting workshop:
Click here to view a one-hour
video featuring Catherine P. Fulford, PhD., UH ETEC and David
Lassner, Director of Information Technoloy Services, UH (You'll
need RealPlayer to view this video. Download
a free copy now!)
Lots of links to various grant opportunities:
U.S. Department of Education Guide to Resources
http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf
The Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs and Resources
is a reference for information about programs and resources administered
by the U.S. Department of Education. You will also find information
on financial assistance offered to state and local education agencies,
institutions of higher education, postsecondary vocational institutions,
public and private nonprofit organizations, and individuals to help
serve a variety of education needs including those of students,
teachers, administrators, and researchers. It also includes information
about laboratories and centers and other research-oriented entities
that produce resources important to education.
The Amazing Teacher Genie
http://www.realkids.com/magic.shtml
If you are a teacher, librarian or educator you are eligible to
make a wish for anything related to the teaching profession. The
cash value cannot exceed $50. No limit on number of individual wishes.
Concentrating on Curriculum Grants for Teachers
http://www.tier.net/bctc/grants.htm
Mini-grants and conference grants available for teachers with good
ideas for their classrooms.
NSTA Science Screen Report Award
http://www.nsta.org/programs/ssreport.shtml
This award is given to one teacher who has creatively used commercially
available films or videotapes to develop a science unit or theme.
The Good Idea Grant
http://www.pshf.org/000195d/pshf.nsf/Good?OpenPage
The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation's showcase for innovation,
creativity, and helping all children to reach high levels of achievement.
Grants ranging from $100 to $3,000.
The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation
http://www.pshf.org/
This is an independent non-profit corporation that is dedicated
to strengthening the quality of public education by creating opportunities
for innovative school-level ideas, and by supporting programs that
benefit students and encourage those in public education to challenge
themselves and grow.
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