Grant Opportunities

The Institute for Education and the Arts is posting information about upcoming grants.

$6,500 for arts teachers

Grant Title: Surdna Foundation Arts Teachers Fellowship Program
Organization: Surdna Foundation
Eligibility: Full- and part-time high school arts teachers
Value: $6,500; number of awards varies
Deadline:November 17, 2006
Contact: http://www.surdna.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=326426&attrib_id=1204

"The Surdna Foundation announces the seventh year of a national initiative to support the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in specialized, public arts high schools. Surdna recognizes that arts teachers often lack the time and resources to reconnect with other arts professionals and with the artistic processes they teach. Through the program, fellows will design individualized courses of study that will provide both immersion in their own creative work and the opportunity to interact with other professional artists in their fields. Surdna believes that this approach to professional development will enhance the effectiveness of arts teachers and will directly benefit the young people they teach. All fellows accompanied by school leaders will convene in fall 2007 to share experiences and discuss relevant issues and concerns. (Convocation expenses will be paid by Surdna.) Fellows will also be expected to work with colleagues and school administrators to carry out post-fellowship plans, and submit a report on the impact of the fellowship."

$22,500 for teachers who support visual learning and technology

Grant Title: 2007 Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning
Organization: Inspiration Software
Eligibility: Educators
Value: 30 awards of $750 each
Deadline: January 11, 2007
Contact: http://www.inspiration.com/scholarship

"Educators are encouraged to apply online or download scholarship forms. Inspired Teacher Scholarships support professional development activities for educators who champion the integration of visual learning and technology into the curriculum. Scholarships will be awarded in February 2007."

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