"Restorative Questions provide a framework that helps adults as they guide students through a reflection of their actions, what harm they caused, and how they can repair that harm. This helps them be part of creating an honorable pathway back to the classroom – and to learning!"--Kathy Rockefeller
As a new "Guest Performer/Artist" with the Performing and Visual Arts program in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, I look forward to exploring digital storytelling as a way to combine multiple disciplines and enhance learning experiences.
Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry.
Funds: Average grant amount is $10,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, or a consortia that includes one.
Description: The Cornell Douglass Foundation provides support for the following:
Contact: Cornell Douglass Foundation. 4701 Sangamore Road, Suite 133 South, Bethesda MD 20816; (301) 229-3008
Email: cdf@cornelldouglas.org
“My life has constantly been affected by my teachers, my family, and my friends. I owe all my success to them, not because they taught me, but because they have continued to inspire me and support my life.”—Donchell, 12th Grade Student
AmazonSmile is a easy way to give back to your community while shopping through the same selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features you know through Amazon.com. When you shop through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
The 21st Century Education Foundation, AACPS’ non-profit partner, is registered as an AmazonSmile charity.
Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-2037551 and sign in using your Amazon UserName and Password. A percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to the 21st Century Education Foundation to support our AACPS students and schools.
Keep in mind you must always login through the AmazonSmile site for your organization to receive credit for your purchase.
After 25 years in the classroom my father transitioned into another position within the board of education as an Internship Coach. I decided to apply for the Automotive Refinishing Instructor position that my father held for the past 25 years. As a family we were very excited that I was selected for the position… I don’t think I’d be happy doing anything else. You have to find passion in what you do, and I feel that passion. I enjoy going to work every day. There are always going to be problems in any career you choose, but you have to find the joy in it. If there is no joy, there’s no point.
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: In-kind shade structure grants (valued up to $8,000), which includes the cost for a shade structure and installation.
Eligibility: Public schools and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must primarily provide services for children under the age of 18.
Description: The American Academy of Dermatology solicits applications for the Shade Structure Grant Program.
The program awards grants to public schools and nonprofit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces.
Web: www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/programs/shade-structure-program/eligibility-application
"Our Student Government Association sponsors a quarterly award where students in grades 1-5 can vote for the Sunshine Award, which recognizes a staff member who is excellent, caring, and supportive of the students...the votes for [Principal] Mr. Gordon show the students think he is kind and supportive."--Barbara Holcomb, School Counselor
From making sure the right teacher is in every classroom to ensure that those teachers have all of the data they need to focus on instruction, AACPS depends on the work of Human Resources and Student Data over the summer to make sure we are ready to start the first day of school.
Throughout the month of November we will be spotlighting the Office of Student Services.
This office’s goal is to provide students, parents, and AACPS staff with the resources to help students succeed. Through the efforts of school counselors, psychologists, pupil personnel workers, special education teachers and teaching assistants as well as staff in the offices of student leadership and involvement, human relations, and home and hospital teaching, we strive to assist students achieve at the highest possible level and supports public schools in their efforts.
For more information about this office, go to their website at: www.aacps.org/studentservices.
Thank you for putting together a nomination for the Teacher of the Year award. Below are some frequently asked questions about submitting your complete nomination online.
“A pertinent question to ask during this month where we recognize administrators is what experience prepared you for the challenges of the position? Of course the numerous workshops, books/articles read and years worked in the classroom helped. But in my particular case, my many years coaching on the sideline provided me with incredible advantages that translated to the skills I would need as an administrator.”—Kevin Buckley, Principal
Russell Shlagel, owner of Shlagel Farms, began his partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools in the fall of 2015. With over 100 acres in Waldorf, MD, this farm produces fruits and vegetables for the community and Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Pumpkin, butternut squash, peppers and acorn squash are just a few of the AACPS favorites." ~Russell Shlagel, Local Farmer & AACPS Partner
Mark Chang always had a heart for public service. With the support and encouragement of his teachers and classmates, Mark found his niche in Glen Burnie High School’s Student Government Association. Now, as a Maryland Delegate for District 32, Mark is able to continue following his passion for giving back to the community that gave so much to him.
Funder: Educator of America Technology Grant
Available Funds: Unspecified
Deadline: Rolling
Summary: Educators of America are driven to not only supply teachers and educators with the classroom technology they need, but also train them to use it in the most effective ways possible. If you are a teacher that is in need of an effective technological tool that will assist in bettering student achievement, not only in your classroom, but throughout your entire institution, take the time to fill out our grant application. Our classroom technology grant applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and responses are given accordingly (January, April, July, October).
Website: https://www.educatorsusa.org/educator-and-technology-grants
