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Professional Development Conference Grants
- PD Committee Application Schedule (When can I apply? When is decision made?)
- Conference, Travel, & Meal Reimbursement Guidelines (District specifications)
- Frontline Reimbursement Instructions (When I’m ready, how do I submit for reimbursement of approved expenses?)
Professional Development Conference Grants
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1.Log into your Frontline account. 2. Help for signing into Frontline can be found in this document. 3. On the left side of your screen you will find the Professional Development menu. 4. Select “PD Conference Request” - located in the “Forms” section 5. Complete the form with all of the information for your PD request. If you are part of a group application, EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP must complete their own PD Conference Request form while logged into their own Frontline account.
6. You may save your application as a draft if you would like to continue at another time. 7. Once you submit, your request will be delivered to your administrator and then the Professional Development Committee, if applicable. 8. Your application status will be updated through Frontline after the PD Committee meeting.
Apply for a grant up to $1,200 for PD such as:
What’s covered? Programming that significantly improves student outcomes.
What's not covered?
What might not be covered…
As part of this request you will be asked to…
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The PD Committee considers the following when a School-Year Grant is requested:
- Grants are given to teachers for workdays within vacation periods during the school year
- Grants cannot be given for days when school is in session
- Teachers are paid at a rate of $600 for each 6-hour day worked
- Grants may be requested for experimental projects involving development of methods and materials, personal skills development, improved teacher-student relationships, subject matter research
- Grants may also be given for the development of a new course or other professional activity with specific supervisor approval
- Teachers may request one or two days to work on their project
- The Committee may grant either one or two days as they see fit
- These grants may be awarded yearly in addition to any conference grant monies awarded
This program enables teachers to call in their own experts, to seek outside advice on teaching and curriculum issues, and to organize workshops that meet their specific needs. Funds are used for workshop leader/visiting scholar fees and related expenses.
Funds may be used in many ways. Teachers may wish to invite a guest speaker from a STI course, a consultant who has previously worked in the district, or a subject-matter specialist with whom they would like to work.
A workshop may involve exploration or use of specific equipment, new materials or activities pertinent to a group of teachers, a grade level or a department. A workshop may be given by an outside leader.
General Information
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Eligibility Any member of the professional staff (who meets the criteria) may apply, but preference will be given to probationary and tenured teachers.
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Length of Project Visiting Scholar/Consultant visits will generally be in the range of 1 to 3 days.
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Commitment Recipients of grants will share the results of their work with other staff members.
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Absence from School A "Request of Excuse of Absence" form must be submitted with the application. The Principal and the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel must approve an absence from school. If an application is not approved, a reason will be given. Disapproved applications may be forwarded to the Professional Development committee by the teacher. The committee may, at its discretion, confer with the Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Personnel.
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Follow-up upon completion of the grant, the recipient(s) shall provide a typed Summary Statement of the work accomplished. This statement should not exceed 1/2 page and will be submitted via Frontline.
Criteria for Selection
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It is important to remember that a clear, thoughtful and well-written proposal which states the purpose and means taken to achieve that purpose is essential.
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There should be evidence that the project can be completed in the time requested and that you will follow up and do what is stated.
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There should be evidence of careful planning. You should be specific about how you will spend the time and what you hope to accomplish.
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The PD Committee shall be mindful of, but not bound by, the desirability of maintaining a reasonable distribution of grants among the grade levels and subject areas in the District.
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All other things being equal, preference is given to those who have not recently/previously received Professional Development funds.
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There must be a relationship between the purpose of the grant and your teaching.
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There should be evidence that the grant does not duplicate work available either in the District (i.e. STI) or from publishers. It should be original/creative and of some demonstrated need.
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Credentials of proposed visiting scholars/workshop leaders should be submitted with the applications.
Available during May application window
- Instructions for applying for a Summer Professional Development Grant can be found here
- Frontline Application Form
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Professional Development Conference Grants
- PD Committee Application Schedule (When can I apply? When is decision made?)
- Conference, Travel, & Meal Reimbursement Guidelines (District specifications)
- Frontline Reimbursement Instructions (When I’m ready, how do I submit for reimbursement of approved expenses?)
Professional Development Conference Grants
1.Log into your Frontline account.
2. Help for signing into Frontline can be found in this document.
3. On the left side of your screen you will find the Professional Development menu.
4. Select “PD Conference Request” - located in the “Forms” section
5. Complete the form with all of the information for your PD request. If you are part of a group application, EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP must complete their own PD Conference Request form while logged into their own Frontline account.
a. Your first step is to select the funding option…
b. If you are applying for funds solely from the PD Grant Committee, choose, “Professional Development Fund Only.”
c. If you are planning to utilize a budget IN ADDITION TO the PD Grant (such as a building or department budget), you should select, “Combination of Sources.”
6. You may save your application as a draft if you would like to continue at another time.
7. Once you submit, your request will be delivered to your administrator and then the Professional Development Committee, if applicable.
8. Your application status will be updated through Frontline after the PD Committee meeting.
Apply for a grant up to $1,200 for PD such as:
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Conference registration and travel, local collegial groups, etc.
What’s covered?
Programming that significantly improves student outcomes.
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Specialized conferences
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ASCD, NCTM, NSTA, ISTE, etc
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Trainings
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LHRIC/BOCES
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curriculum-based workshops and conferences
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What's not covered?
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Registration for activities/courses where credit is recieved to be used for salary advancement
What might not be covered…
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Activities without clear connection(s) to student outcomes as connected to profile of a graduate
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Activities that may be better served as a STI course or is already offered in the STI Catalog of PD opportunities
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Activities after May 31…
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June 1 begins the new PD Grant year for applications
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You are not able to use double-dip and use 2 years worth of funds for activities in June
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As part of this request you will be asked to…
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Fill out a proposal questionnaire
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Wait for approval
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Your Frontline application status will update after the PD Grant Committee meets
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Upon completion of activity:
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Use these instructions to submit for reimbursement of pre-approved expenses
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Complete a follow-up feedback survey in Frontline about your experience
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The PD Committee considers the following when a School-Year Grant is requested:
- Grants are given to teachers for workdays within vacation periods during the school year
- Grants cannot be given for days when school is in session
- Teachers are paid at a rate of $600 for each 6-hour day worked
- Grants may be requested for experimental projects involving development of methods and materials, personal skills development, improved teacher-student relationships, subject matter research
- Grants may also be given for the development of a new course or other professional activity with specific supervisor approval
- Teachers may request one or two days to work on their project
- The Committee may grant either one or two days as they see fit
- These grants may be awarded yearly in addition to any conference grant monies awarded
-
This program enables teachers to call in their own experts, to seek outside advice on teaching and curriculum issues, and to organize workshops that meet their specific needs. Funds are used for workshop leader/visiting scholar fees and related expenses.
Funds may be used in many ways. Teachers may wish to invite a guest speaker from a STI course, a consultant who has previously worked in the district, or a subject-matter specialist with whom they would like to work.
A workshop may involve exploration or use of specific equipment, new materials or activities pertinent to a group of teachers, a grade level or a department. A workshop may be given by an outside leader.
General Information
-
Eligibility Any member of the professional staff (who meets the criteria) may apply, but preference will be given to probationary and tenured teachers.
-
Length of Project Visiting Scholar/Consultant visits will generally be in the range of 1 to 3 days.
-
Commitment Recipients of grants will share the results of their work with other staff members.
-
Absence from School A "Request of Excuse of Absence" form must be submitted with the application. The Principal and the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel must approve an absence from school. If an application is not approved, a reason will be given. Disapproved applications may be forwarded to the Professional Development committee by the teacher. The committee may, at its discretion, confer with the Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Personnel.
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Follow-up upon completion of the grant, the recipient(s) shall provide a typed Summary Statement of the work accomplished. This statement should not exceed 1/2 page and will be submitted via Frontline.
Criteria for Selection
-
It is important to remember that a clear, thoughtful and well-written proposal which states the purpose and means taken to achieve that purpose is essential.
-
There should be evidence that the project can be completed in the time requested and that you will follow up and do what is stated.
-
There should be evidence of careful planning. You should be specific about how you will spend the time and what you hope to accomplish.
-
The PD Committee shall be mindful of, but not bound by, the desirability of maintaining a reasonable distribution of grants among the grade levels and subject areas in the District.
-
All other things being equal, preference is given to those who have not recently/previously received Professional Development funds.
-
There must be a relationship between the purpose of the grant and your teaching.
-
There should be evidence that the grant does not duplicate work available either in the District (i.e. STI) or from publishers. It should be original/creative and of some demonstrated need.
-
Credentials of proposed visiting scholars/workshop leaders should be submitted with the applications.
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Available during May application window
- Instructions for applying for a Summer Professional Development Grant can be found here
- Frontline Application Form