AVerVision Lesson Plan Contest

Type: Corporate
Agency: AVerVision
Program: AVerVision Lesson Plan Contest
Eligibility:

Official Rules

• Entries must be fully completed or may be void
• Only one file can be uploaded per entry
• Entrants agree to be bound by the official rules
• Prizes unclaimed within three months after the close of the contest will be awarded to the next runner up
• Entrants must be 18 years old or older, void where prohibited by law
• Participants may request official rules by mail
• AVerMedia is not responsible for lost entries or injuries sustained from prizes
• Winners list will be provided following the close of the contest
• Taxes may be required based on MSRP of prizes, and Tax form 1099 will be provided upon winner's request
• Entry into the contest is an official affidavit affirming entrant's eligibility and a publicity and liability release
• All records relating to the contest will be maintained by AVerMedia for a minimum of three years after completion of the contest
• AVerMedia employees and their family members are ineligible to participate

Purpose:

Enter to Win one of SIX Prize packages including $1,000 for your Classroom Technology and a NEW AVerVision Document Camera!

SIX Grand Prize Packages: $1,000 to be used to implement classroom technology and a new AVerVision CP300 Document Camera!

Submit a full, written lesson plan relating to one of the following subjects while integrating the use of a document camera into the lesson plan itself:

Mathematics
Science
History / Social Studies
English / Language Arts
Art / Music
Other

Lesson plans must include a document camera as the primary demonstration tool in the lesson itself, and be directly related to one of the above subjects. Integrating document cameras with other technologies may also be described (e.g. interactive whiteboards, automated response systems, computers, etc).

Name: N/A
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Maximum Award: $1000 value +
Number Of Awards: 6
Period: One year.


More Information:

You will first need to register (Click here to register). Once registered, upload your lesson plan in either MS Word or PDF format, then submit.

Submissions can only be made through the official contest webpage located at the www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation website.

URL: http://www.aver.com/presentation/promotion_lesson_plan.asp

Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award

Type: Foundations
Agency: National Council for the Social Studies
Program: Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award
Eligibility:

• NCSS membership is required.
• Full-time social studies teacher or social studies teacher educators currently engaged with K-12 students.
• "Reach for the Stars" projects that represent excellence and innovation in social studies education and have the potential of serving as a model for other teachers.

Purpose: The purpose of the $2,500 grant is to help a social studies educator make his or her dream of innovative social studies a reality. Grants will be given to assist classroom teachers in: 1) developing and implementing imaginative, innovative, and illustrative social studies teaching strategies; and 2) supporting student implementation of innovative social studies, citizenship projects, field experiences, and community connections.

Name: N/A
Deadline: May 01, 2008
Maximum Award: Up to $2,500
Number Of Awards: Few
Period: Award.


More Information: For more information on NCSS Awards and Grants, please contact Prema Parmar, Program Manager at excellence@ncss.org or Phone: 301-588-1800, x106

URL: http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/grants/mcauliffe/

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund

Type: Foundations
Agency: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund
Program: Prospective Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarships
Eligibility: A person currently completing his/her sophomore year of college, scheduling for full-time study at a four- or five-year college or university in the next academic year, and pursuing a career goal of becoming a certified teacher of secondary school mathematics. Applicants must be student members of NCTM.

Purpose:

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college students preparing for teaching secondary school mathematics. For 2008-2009, one scholarship, with a maximum value of $10,000, will be awarded to a person currently completing their sophomore year of college, scheduling for full-time study at a four- or five-year college or university in the next academic year, and pursuing a career goal of becoming a certified teacher of secondary school mathematics. These scholarships are named in recognition of the outstanding contributions to mathematics education made by professors Frank Demana and Bert K. Waits of the Ohio State University.

Name: N/A
Deadline: May 09, 2008
Maximum Award: $10,000
Number Of Awards: 1
Period: One year.


More Information: Questions? Call: Call 800-235-7566

URL: http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1338

2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award

Type: Foundations
Agency: The Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
Program: 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed and active elementary or secondary school teachers employed by accredited schools for at least five years. Teachers may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.

Purpose: To recognize teachers who have changed the lives of students and communities in which they live.

Name: N/A
Deadline: May 01, 2008
Maximum Award: $5,000
Number Of Awards: 3 to 5
Period: October 27-29


More Information:

Guidelines, applications, and a list of previous winners are available at http://www.turnaround.org/about/awards.asp.

For more information, contact:
Michele Drayton
Public Relations Manager
312-242-6044
mdrayton@turnaround.org

URL: http://www.turnaround.org/about/awards.asp

Jordan Fundamentals Grant Programs

Type: Foundations
Agency: Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc.,
Program: Jordan Fundamentals Grant Programs
Eligibility: Applicants must be public school teachers or paraprofessionals working with students in grades 1 through 12. Jordan Fundamentals will consider grants in all 50 States and the District of Columbia

Purpose:

Each year, a significant number of projects will be funded as "Innovation Grants" with individual teacher approaches that attempt to engage students in school using either experimental or traditional strategies effectively. These projects should incorporate a number of critical components:

Address at least one or more of the grant Program Objectives

Provide multiple examples of how the program will be Effective

Address specific student needs

Will rely on at least one specific Brand Truth's as guiding principles

Inspiration Grants, averaging $10,000, will be awarded to teams of teachers to support scaling-up the implementation of approaches, originally developed with Innovation Grants. Requests larger than $10,000 for Innovation Grants will be considered if the proposal scope is appropriately in alignment with the requested amount. These projects should incorporate a number of critical components:

• Projects should demonstrate the potential for being Effective, Replicable and Sustainable
• Address at least two or more of the grant Program Objectives
• Address specific student needs
• Will rely on at least two of the Brand Truth's as guiding principles

Name: Inspiration Grants
Deadline: March 30, 2008
Maximum Award: $10,000
Number Of Awards: Multiple
Period: One year.

Name: Innovation Grants
Deadline: March 30, 2008
Maximum Award: $10,001 +
Number Of Awards: Multiple
Period: One year.


More Information: NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
If you need help registering, logging in or are having TECHNICAL problems with the online application contact support@cybergrants.com

If you need help with the CONTENT or GUIDELINES of the application Check Frequently Asked Questions.

URL: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamentals/guidelines.html

Corporate Education Grants

1. AVerVision Lesson Plan Contest
   

Colleges and University Education Grants

Fellowship Education Grants

State Education Grants

Federal Education Grants

1. Teaching Ambassador Fellowship
   

Foundation Education Grants

1. MetLife Foundation Ambassadors In Education Award
2. Motorola Lincoln Grants
3. Jordan Fundamentals Grant Programs
4. 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
5. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund
6. Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award
   

MetLife Foundation Ambassadors In Education Award

Type: Foundations

Agency: MetLife Foundation

Program: MetLife Foundation Ambassadors In Education Award

Eligibility:

All principals at the middle and
high school levels in the following school districts are eligible:

• Atlanta Public Schools

• Baltimore City Public Schools
• Boston Public Schools
• Charlotte/Mecklenburg Public Schools
• Chicago Public Schools
• Dallas Independent Schools
• Dayton Public Schools
• Denver Public Schools
• Des Moines Public Schools
• Detroit Public Schools
• Greenville County Schools (South
  Carolina)
• Hartford Public Schools
• Long Beach Unified Schools
• Los Angeles Unified Schools
• Minneapolis Public Schools
• New York City Public Schools
• Oakland Unified Schools
• Philadelphia, School District of
• Saint Louis Public Schools
• San Antonio Independent
  School District
• San Francisco Unified Schools
• Tampa, School
  District of Hillsborough
  County
• Tulsa Public Schools
• Washington, D.C.,
  District of Columbia Public Schools

Purpose:

Do you know a school principal who is an
outstanding leader in your community? If so, nominate that special person for
the MetLife Foundation Ambassadors In Education Award. You can help that school
earn a $5,000 grant!

Name: N/A

Deadline: March 07, 2008

Maximum Award: $5,000

Number Of Awards: Multiple

Period: Award.

More Information:

Nomination Form

Please visit

www.ncl.org
for additional information, including additional nomination forms and best
practices that reflect the accomplishments of past winners. You also can call
Gary Chandler or Gloria Rubio-Cortes at 303-571-4343 for additional assistance.

URL:

http://www.ncl.org/

Teaching Ambassador Fellowship

Type:
Federal

Agency:
U.S Dept. of Education

Program:
Teaching Ambassador Fellowship

Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for the 2008-2009 Teaching Ambassador Fellowship, you must:
Currently teach in a United States K-12 public school. This includes public charter schools.

Have been teaching for at least three years (experience may include private and public schools, as long as you are currently teaching in a public school). If the 2007-2008 school year is your third year teaching, you are eligible.
Be a Highly Qualified Teacher according to your State's regulations.
Be a United States citizen.

Obtain a statement of support from your principal indicating that your school/district will be willing to sign an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) agreement for your participation in the program.
As a condition of participating in the Fellowship program, the school must guarantee the teacher a position of like seniority, pay, etc. on the termination of this assignment, and must agree that the teacher may retain benefits with the school during the period of employment with the U.S. Department of Education.

The IPA mobility program provides for the temporary assignment of skilled personnel to or from state and local governments and certain other organizations to facilitate cooperation between the Federal government and the non-Federal entity and provide mutual benefits, for limited periods without loss of employee rights and benefits. Further information about the IPA program is available on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/programs/ipa/assignF.asp and http://www.opm.gov/programs/ipa/Mobility.asp.

Desirable applicants will:
Have demonstrated meaningful impact on student achievement
Have a record of leadership in the school and community settings
Show potential for continued contribution to the field of education

Purpose: The Teaching Ambassador Fellowship empowers teacher leaders from our nation's public schools to contribute their knowledge and experience to the national dialogue about public education, and provides them an opportunity to learn more about education policy.

Vision: Teachers will collaborate with colleagues in schools as well as the education community at the district, state, and federal levels to explore the most effective strategies and policies for educational improvement.

Name: N/A
Deadline: April 07, 2008
Maximum Award: Fellowship
Number Of Awards: 50
Period: 2008-2009 school year


More Information: Contacts

Mailing Address:
Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-8173
Email:
TeacherFellowship@ed.gov
Program Contact:
Jocelyn Pickford
202-708-5772
Application Contact:
Desi Avila
Phone: 202-205-4288
Fax: 202-401-7638
URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship/index.html

Motorola Lincoln Grants

Type:
Foundations
Source:
Motorola Foundation and the Chicago History Museum
Program:
Motorola Lincoln Grants
Eligibility:
Individuals or organizations, including civic, educational and cultural organizations nationwide.
Purpose:
Motorola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motorola, will partner with the Chicago History Museum to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Working in collaboration, the groups will identify projects developed by civic, educational and cultural organizations that actively engage the public in the lessons from Lincoln's life.

“Lincoln’s quest for education despite the most humble of origins reminds us all of our potential. His determination motivates us. His courage and leadership in the most difficult of times inspires us,” said Eileen Sweeney, director of Motorola Foundation. “Motorola is proud to fund programs that bring to life Lincoln’s powerful legacy of education and excellence.”

The $750,000 grant program will fund programs that focus on three themes:

Bringing History into the Future Motorola Lincoln Grants will support individuals or organizations using new technologies to educate students or their broader communities – particularly in civics, history, social studies -- or disciplines such as the fine arts. Preference will be given to those integrating lessons from Lincoln’s life.
Engaging in Current Events In recognition of Lincoln’s engagement of the public in shaping policy, Motorola Lincoln Grants will support programs engaging young people or community members in national and local public policy issues and providing creative forums and innovative tools to facilitate debate and dialogue in the online and physical worlds.
Leadership Skills Lincoln’s legacy as an agent of change will be honored with support of organizations that are creating change – of perceptions or actions -- in their communities with leadership programs for young people or the underserved that are based on collaboration, problem-solving and project management skills.


Name: N/A

Deadline: March 30, 2008

Maximum Award: Total all:$750,000

Number Of Awards: Multiple

Period: One year.

More Information:
Applicants must apply for spring grants by March 30, 2008. The fall application deadline is July 30, 2008.

To submit an application or for more information on the Lincoln grant program, please visit http://www.cybergrants.com/motorola/lincolngrant.

The main contact phone number for the Foundation is (847) 576-6200.

URL: http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=1505&x_proposal_type_id=10220