Check out what’s going on in the four areas AACPS Division of Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI): Curriculum & Instruction (C&I); Advanced Studies & Programs (ASP); Partnerships, Development& Marketing (PDM); and Professional Growth & Development (PGD). Throughout the year, this page will feature highlights on professional development opportunities, curricular support, grant and engagement opportunities, Triple E updates, instructional strategies, awards & recognitions, Programs of Choice offerings, and family outreach events.
April 2017
Forever Grateful for the Support of Ms. Dalgleish
"All of the teachers at Freetown Elementary are very kind and treat all the students with respect. Ms. Amanda Dalgleish especially helped us through a hard [transition] and I will be forever grateful."--Chrystyna Sullivan, Parent
PNC Foundation
Deadline: The duration of the match campaign depends on the number of project requests and donations. Funds: Matching grants up to $500. Total project requests should be under $1,000. Eligibility: Public pre-K and Head Start classrooms. Description: The PNC Foundation and DonorsChoose.org solicit applications for the PNC Grow Up Great grants program. [...]
TNTP
Deadline: TBA. Funds: Awards are given in the amounts of $1,000 (six) and $25,000 (four). Eligibility: PreK-12 teachers that work in schools with at least 40 percent of students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. Description: TNTP's Fishman Prize honors public school teachers for their ability to create challenging and engaging [...]
The Coca-Cola Foundation – Community Giving
Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Each award based on your request. Description: The Coca-Cola Foundation is our Company's primary international philanthropic arm. The Foundation was established in the U.S. as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Foundations grants are awarded throughout the year based on our priorities, tax requirements, legal compliance and approval by [...]
March 2017
Agilent Technologies Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing. Funds: In 2014, the foundation awarded grants ranging from $300 - $671,000. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Description: The Agilent Technologies Foundation seeks to increase the quality of science and math instruction at the middle and high school levels and increase the availability of highly qualified teachers, including those from historically underrepresented groups. [...]
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Deadline: Varies by applicant's location. See website for list of deadlines. Funds: Complimentary two-year membership in NAGT, award plaque, and $500 in travel funds to attend the Geological Society of American's annual meeting or $500 in classroom improvement funds. Eligibility: Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount [...]
Sunoco Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing for letter of inquiry. Funds: Grants in 2015 ranged from $500 - $500,000. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Description: The Sunoco Foundation provides support in the following three areas: Fueling Minds: to education and develop skills for the workforce. Fueling the Planet: to promote environmental stewardship and responsibility. Fueling Communities: to make them [...]
Sony USA Foundation
Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Varies, but previous grants have ranged from $500 - $62,000. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Description: The Sony USA Foundation provides support in the areas of arts, culture, technology, and the environment, with a particular emphasis on education each of those areas. Contact: Sony USA Foundation Inc., Attn: Communications and Public [...]
Youth Service America
Deadline: TBA. Funds: $500 grants. In addition, select grantees will have a chance to be recognized by Disney ABC Television Group or their local ABC affiliate. Eligibility: Youths ages 5-18. All applicants are required to have a sponsoring organization or school. Description: Youth Service America and the Walt Disney Company [...]
How My Music Teacher Has Helped Me
"In fourth grade, I decided to start playing the saxophone. My teacher was Mrs. Emily James, and she was a fantastic teacher."--Nicholas, Grade 8