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At the heart of every successful student experience is an inspired, passionate, and highly trained teacher. The Asheville City Schools Foundation supports and retains excellent teachers through the grants and scholarships described below. Each year, we provide more than $60,000 in funds directly to teachers and classrooms to implement excellent teaching, inspire new projects and increase student achievement and enthusiasm.
We provide additional supports through Academic Coaches and Emergency Assistance. Both of these programs allow teachers to access additional supports for struggling students. The Asheville City Schools Foundation raises more $25,000 annually to “fund” the academic coaching and emergency assistance. |
| Grants | Deadlines |
| Foundation Innovation Fellowships | June 15, 2010 |
| Progress Energy “Energy Education and Conservation” | June 15, 2010
September 16, 2010
January 27, 2011 |
| Parsec Financial Math Literacy Grants | June 15, 2010
September 16, 2010
January 27, 2011 |
| Micro Grants | (only 9/16/10 & 1/27/11) |
| Teacher Scholarships | October 14, 2010
February 24, 2011
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| TAPAS (Teaching Artists) | Ongoing |
The “ACS Foundation Innovation Fellows Program” is a comprehensive approach to retaining early/mid career professionals by allowing teachers to design and implement innovative approaches to addressing the achievement gap in their classrooms.
What do teachers get out of this program?
- Professional development of their own choosing and design
- Funds ranging from $500 - $5000 for classroom materials & project supplies
- Additional planning time
- Leadership opportunities
- A community of “Fellows”
This opportunity is made possible by a generous grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the Beattie Foundation, and the Asheville City Schools.
Deadline: Applicants will be selected once per year. Completed application packets are due in the Foundation office by 4PM on June 15, 2010. The application is here:
Foundation Fellows Application |
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Overview:
Project grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $200 - $5,000 to implement projects that fit in one of these four areas: Innovation, Arts Education, Energy Education and Conservation, and Closing the Achievement Gap. These grants are funded by generous and committed individuals and business in the community, special events, and grants.
Although the primary applicants of the projects grants must be Asheville City Schools Employees, parents, family members and community members are encouraged to partner with teachers and staff in creating these projects.
Process:
Here’s how to apply in 2010-2011:
- Read the application materials found in the full application below.
- Read the excellent proposals submitted by past applicants that are attached here.
- Create a team, and identify an additional funding source in your building, with your PTO, or in the community.
- If invited, submit a full proposal by June 15 at 4PM. Complete either the general Project Grant Application or Energy Education Proposal as appropriate.
- Present your proposal to the Allocations Committee on June 21.
- Receive notification of funding status by June 30, 2010.
All staff awarded grants are committed to implementing the project fully as described, accounting for funds, and evaluating the project.
Create a new project grant. We encourage the community to consider supporting this valuable program with a donation. Donors can name and designate project grants. Please contact Leah Ferguson to discuss creating a new teacher project grant
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| Application Form - |
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| Evaluation Form - |
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Successful Grant Example –
Wee Nurture Children |
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Progress Energy Education and Conservation Grants fund innovative classroom projects that increase students’ energy knowledge and awareness. School employees may apply on behalf on behalf of a classroom, department, or school. Requests may range from $100 - $3000.
Deadlines: June 15, 2010, September 16, 2010, and January 27, 2011
| Progress Energy Energy Education Application |
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| Energy Education Grant Example – Car Conversion |
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Who can apply for a Teaching Artist residency?
Teaching Artist residencies will be awarded using a grant process. Applications must be submitted by a lead teacher, but we encourage parents and PTO members to support teachers by interviewing artists, gathering materials and
filling other supportive roles.
Here’s how to apply:
- Read the catalogue, and identify artists who are aligned with the grade-level and subject area appropriate for your classroom.
- Contact Kate Pett at ACSF for assistance, or contact the artist directly.
- Talk with the artist about the need you have in your classroom, and be open to their great ideas about how to connect their artistry with your curriculum.
- Complete the application after you have talked with the artist and Kate.
- Enjoy a fantastic experience in your classroom as you build a relationship with a teaching artist.
- Complete a brief evaluation of the residency and submit it to ACSF.
| TAPAS Artists Catalog |
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| TAPAS Application |
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These are grants for innovative efforts to increase math achievement by involving families, new hands-on extensions, or project-based curriculum that increases the relevance of math instruction to everyday life. School employees may apply on behalf on behalf of a classroom, department, or school. Requests may range from $200 - $500.
These are grants for up to $200 for materials and costs related to bringing a classroom project to life. Projects most likely to be funded are new, experiential, student-centered, and may purchase durable materials.
Deadlines: September 16, 2010 and January 27, 2011.
The application is attached here:
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The Teacher Scholarship Program of the Asheville City Schools Foundation exists to help employees of the Asheville City School System pursue educational goals. Educational goals might include earning an additional degree or licensure or attending enrichment classes, seminars, or workshops.
This year the Asheville City Schools Foundation will award two “Lee H. Edwards High School Scholars” with up to $1500 each. The Scholars will be chosen from the general pool of scholarship applicants, and the deadlines and applications are the same as with other Teacher Scholarships. Other scholarships usually range from $200-$300, and ten scholarships of this type will be awarded this year.
Deadlines: Completed scholarship applications are due to the ACSF office by October 16, 2009, and February 12, 2010.
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We train Student Academic Coaches to mentor and support students by assisting them with a wide variety of tasks that support educational success
including: organizational skills, navigation of the requirements for graduation, relationship building with teachers and school personnel, preparing
for exams, homework help, and other necessary tasks for school success. Our Academic Coaches work with students during the school day. If one of
your students would benefit from an Academic Coach, please fill out the request form
and email it to terri.wells@asheville.k12.nc.us or send interoffice
courier to Terri Wells at ACSF. |
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