IMPACT II

Disseminator Grant Application

APPLY TO BE A DISSEMINATOR IF YOU HAVE DEVELOPED A SUCCESSFUL TEACHING IDEA OR PROJECT
THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH OTHER EDUCATORS.
BE FEATURED IN THE NEXT IDEAS WITH IMPACT CATALOG.

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ELIGIBILITY

All Miami-Dade County Public Schools educators working with students in any subject area.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The project must fit into the curriculum. It may be a social issues project, business/ industry-related project, multicultural project or any other innovative project.
The project must demonstrate student improvement.
The project must have a high potential for adaptation at low cost and involve easily accessible materials. Adapting the project should cost from $50 to $400 or involve more expensive, but already available, school resources.
When two or more teachers are submitting an idea together, only one application should be used that includes information on all teachers involved.
An original project that has been implemented successfully for more than one year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application below must be received by May 1st.

IMPACT II NETWORK BENEFITS

IMPACT II assists teachers in marketing their ideas to other teachers.
Teachers' ideas are highlighted in the Idea catalog, which is sent to 19,000 Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers and are online at www.TeachNet.org.
Disseminators are honored at events attended by leaders from the educational and business communities. Teachers gain recognition among their colleagues and the community.
Disseminators receive training in presentation skills and networking strategies.
Disseminators are eligible to receive funding for substitute coverage.
IMPACT II teachers are part of the national Teachers Network based in New York City.

For more information, contact:
Lorna Valle, Program Manager
The Education Fund
305-892-5099 ext. 18

NOTE: The following application has two sections: Information & Curriculum Idea Profile.

All questions must be completed for consideration.

Remember the deadline for the application is May 1st.
In addition, A high-resolution digital photo representing your project must be e-mailed to lvalle@educationfund.org.

* Required Fields

General Information First Name:* Last Name:*
Email:*
School:* School Address:*
School Phone:* School Mail Code:*
School Fax:*
Home Address:* Home Zip Code:*
Home Phone:*
Project Title: (Short & Creative)*
Does your Principal support this application?*

yes
no

Curriculum Idea Profile

The questions below create a consistent format within which you may create a profile of your project. If you are selected, this ONE-page profile will be used as the primary copy in showcasing your idea in next year’s Ideas with IMPACT catalog.

Curriculum Area(s): List one or two areas of major focus.*
Title of Project (Interesting & Descriptive)*
The Project: Describe your project clearly and concisely. Start with a one-sentence description of the purpose of the project. Elaborate with examples of what students do and learn. Provide at least one detailed example of a classroom activity. Explain what is innovative about how the project affected a particular student.*
Standards: List the national, state or district standards your project addresses. (ex: LA.B.2.12-Writes for a specific occasion, audience and purpose.)*
The Students: Tell how many students participate in the project, including grade or age, level of achievement and how often they meet. State whether or not the project can be adapted to other ages or achievement levels, and/or used with larger or smaller groups.*
The Staff: Give your teaching experience; mention awards and/or grants. How long have you used the project? Do you need assistants (paraprofessionals, volunteers)?*
Materials: Describe the setup (space, equipment) and materials needed (books, supplies). Mention materials you have prepared for teachers interested in adapting your project.*
Resources: Include such resources as field trips, use of school media center, public library, the Internet, contributions and loans from parents or institutions, and guest speakers.*
Overall Value: Write a few sentences that sell your project. Describe the project’s best features, innovative aspects and contributions to student achievement (cognitive and affective). Explain why teachers would want to adapt it for their classes.*
More Information: Your name, your e-mail address, school, school address (include zip code and mail code), school telephone number, school fax number, principal’s name.*

Photograph

Remember to e-mail lvalle@educationfund.org with a color photograph suitable for reproduction that projects a visual statement of your project. Try to include a close-up photo of 1-3 students working on a project. Deadline for photo submission is March 15th.

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