Funding Amount

$250 per hour of formal training; $50 per hour of flexible support; $500 stipend for attending Summer Institute

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Status: Application period has ended for current cycle; future cycles expected annually”

Overview

ASSISTments is recruiting and training experienced users to become ASSISTments Certified Trainers (ACTs) to deliver training and support to schools and districts nationwide.

Focus Areas:

  • Training schools and districts on ASSISTments platform
  • Professional development delivery
  • Supporting implementation of ASSISTments at scale
  • Developing teacher leadership

Compensation:

  • Formal Training: $250 per hour
  • Flexible Support: $50 per hour
  • Summer Institute Stipend: $500 (for attending two-day training institute)

What's Provided to ACTs:

  • Certified Trainer Summer Institute (two-day virtual institute)
  • Training on product updates and changes
  • Occasional required webinars for ACTs
  • Opportunities for paid training delivery
  • Potential to grow into additional paid opportunities

Benefits of Becoming an ACT:

  • Earn money for training delivery
  • Develop as a leader
  • Grow knowledge of ASSISTments
  • Potential for expanded opportunities

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong, regular ASSISTments user with deep knowledge of platform
  • Expertise in:
    • Finding and assigning content
    • Student experience features
    • Interpreting data reports (assignment, student details, skill builder)
    • Using data to plan next steps and engage students in discussion
    • Introducing platform to students and setting them up for success

Preferred Expertise (beyond requirements):

  • Experience leveraging ASSISTments with core curricula (Illustrative Math, Eureka Math/EngageNY, Open Up Resources)
  • Maximizing ASSISTments with Canvas or Google Classroom
  • Best practices for specific grade bands (elementary, middle, high school)
  • Some experience leading training, professional development, coaching teachers, or other leadership roles

Required Certifications:

  • Must complete ASSISTments Certified Educator program by July 1 (if not already certified)

How Training Works:

  • All training and support delivered virtually
  • Flexible - ACTs choose which training opportunities to lead on first-come, first-serve basis
  • Based on availability and capacity
  • Opportunities shared when schools/districts request training

How to Apply

Application Process

Note: Current application period has ended. Check back for future cycles (typically annual).

To Apply (when cycle opens):

  1. Complete the ASSISTments Certified Trainer application
  2. Application deadline provided at time of call for applications
  3. If selected, participate in 15-30 minute phone interview

If Selected for Program:

  1. Required: Attend two-day virtual Certified Trainer Summer Institute
    • Dates: July 12 and 13
    • Format: Virtual
    • Receive $500 stipend for attendance
    • Preparation for delivering ASSISTments training
  2. Ongoing Requirements:
    • Attend occasional required one-hour webinars
    • Stay current on product updates
    • Learn updates to training decks
  3. Training Delivery:
    • Choose training opportunities from schools/districts (first-come, first-serve)
    • Deliver virtual training
    • Provide flexible support hours
    • Track hours for compensation

Contact for More Information:

  • Check ASSISTments website for future application announcements
  • Subscribe to mailing list for updates

What Assistments Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

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3
Total given
$1.09M
Median grant
$471K
Range
$133K–$486K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 45%, District of Columbia 43%, North Carolina 12%. Top recipient cities: Worcester, MA; Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC.

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Fields of Work

  • Teacher development
  • Professional development

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