The grants included support for innovative projects, new technology, and ongoing professional learning. The largest single grant of $79,000 launches a partnership between the Elementary School and Long island University. The grant establishes an internship program that will benefit teachers, students, and aspiring educators. Another grant of $40,000 allows the District to continue and expand its work with critical and creative thinking. That award supports ongoing consultant assistance. Other grants involve the purchase of document cameras at grade 2 and the installation of filtered water bottle-filling stations throughout the school, responding to a request of students. Additional grants support teacher training for Singapore mathematics, iPad applications for coaches, and various professional development programs.
For the complete list of grants, go here.
