Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants

Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: Up to US $6,000
Last Updated: September 14, 2025

Summary

The Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants, provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aim to enhance the mathematics content knowledge of dedicated elementary school teachers. This initiative focuses on developing teacher-leaders who will deliver ongoing professional development to fellow educators, thereby strengthening instructional practices. Eligible applicants include experienced classroom teachers or full-time mathematics coaches committed to improving mathematics education. The program supports projects that align with enhancing the mathematics learning environment.

Overview

Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants Purpose The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary school teacher who has a demonstrated commitment to mathematics teaching and learning. Proposal The desired outcome of the funded project is the development of an elementary school mathematics teacher with mathematics content expertise.The grant recipient will be expected to provide ongoing professional development to teachers within the school or district to strengthen their mathematical understandings and instructional practices.The professional development must include sustained in-service programs focusing on improving the content knowledge of the elementary teachers within the school or district and working with teachers in their classrooms through demonstration teaching or co-teaching.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible ApplicantsThe applicant must be a classroom (elementary school) teacher with at least three years of experience and have mathematics as a regular teaching responsibility OR Note: The definition of a classroom teacher is an individual who spends half or more of his/her work time teaching in the classroom; the individual could be a math teacher who meets the classroom requirement.be a full-time mathematics coach. No person(s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust in the same academic year.Organizational AwardFor the purposes of MET grants, an organization is defined to be a school, school district, university, or non-profit mathematics education organization. Only one teacher per school may receive the award.The applicant must have the support of the school principal in becoming a mathematics teacher-leader within her or his school or district.Project activities are to be completed between June 1 and May 31.Funds may be used for the following:College or university coursework specific to the mathematics content needs of the grant recipient, and appropriate to the improvement of the mathematics program at the recipient's school or district.Registration fees for attendance at local, state, and national conferences, academies, and other professional development programs aligned with the goals of the grant.Teacher stipends for participation in in-service programs led by the grant recipient and not occurring during the regular school day.Materials for teachers to use in their classrooms directly related to the in-service programs they attend focusing on mathematics content and led by the grant recipient.Stipend or salary for the grant recipient's time in conducting in-service programs. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) Essential or Premium member of NCTM.

Ineligibility

Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply.No indirect costs are permitted.Funds may not be used for the following:Substitute service of any type.Travel and lodging at conferences.Food and rental fees for rooms for in-service programs.Stipends for planning of in-service programs