Innovative Teaching Grant

The Crosby Education Foundation offers teachers the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects that promote higher levels of student learning.

Geographic Scope: Crosby ISD, Texas

Eligibility:

• Individuals or teams of individuals employed by Crosby ISD
• Must be involved in the instruction of students
• Instructional approaches or projects designed to begin by the semester after the grant is awarded

Funding Focus:

• Instructional and classroom materials
• Activities or materials that support higher levels of student academic achievement
• Projects that enhance student academic performance
• Support for District/Campus Improvement Plan objectives and goals

Award Amounts:

• Up to $1,500 for individual teacher-initiated programs or projects
• Up to $5,000 for teams of teachers initiating a program or project
• Number of awards depends on funds available from the Crosby Education Foundation

Selection Criteria:

• Degree to which the grant supports District/School Board Goals, Campus Improvement Plan(s), and/or specific quantifiable student learning needs identified through campus or district data
• Degree to which student academic performance is emphasized with evidence of direct student benefit
• Incorporation of sound evaluation procedures with measurable indicators of success
• Creative or innovative approach to accomplishing objectives
• Clarity and logic of proposal including clearly stated, attainable, and measurable goals

Important Requirements:

• Do not use the name of your campus in the application
• Grants must fund projects that cannot be provided in school and district budgets
• Objectives and outcomes should be consistent with school and district goals
• Projects must be fully implemented by the end of the following semester
• Recipients must submit a final report before applying for another grant
• Recipients should share successful procedures in staff development sessions and send thank you to donors
• Grant funding stays with the campus (may transfer with recipient to new campus within district, but cannot be taken when leaving district employment)

Contact Information:

• Phone: 281-328-9200 (ext. 1209)
• Email: cef@crosbyeducationfoundation.org
• Address: 333 Red Summit Dr. Crosby, TX 77532

Application Process

1. Application Form: Complete application forms available in Eduphoria
2. Submission: All applications must be completed in their entirety and submitted by the deadline selected by the Crosby Education Foundation Board of Directors
3. Campus Principal Review: Applications reviewed and approved by campus Principal in Eduphoria
4. Technology Review: For applications including technology requests, the District Technology Lead will review and approve the proposed technology in Eduphoria
5. Committee Review: Applications reviewed and commented on by the CEF Grant Application Review Committee (comprised of at least four CEF members)
6. Board Approval: Committee recommendation submitted to Crosby Education Foundation Board of Directors for approval and funding
7. Notification: Applicants notified of decisions by date specified by committee

Required Components

Statement of Need:

• Describe the area of student achievement to be addressed
• Include data supporting the need
• Explain how grant addresses district and campus goals
• Keep statement simple and straightforward
• Show relationship to District/Campus Action Plan(s)

Objectives:

• Limit the number of objectives
• Imply or state evaluation in objective statements
• Be specific

Description of Proposed Project/Activity:

• Describe the problem or issue addressed
• Show how project supports the purpose
• List steps to be followed in project implementation
• Relate project to need and objectives
• Be specific

Evaluation:

• Relate to stated objectives
• Indicate how success will be measured
• Include pictures with stated objectives

Tips for Success

• Research carefully and be realistic when creating budget
• Small grants are just as likely to be awarded as large grants
• Ensure objectives and outcomes are consistent with school and district goals