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Summer Design Program (SDP)

CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Professional Development Grants STEM Education Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Summer Design Program (SDP)

Overview: A professional development and school innovation program offered by the Chicago Public Education Fund that supports principals and school leaders in redesigning their schools through design thinking methodology.

Geographic Scope: Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Focus Areas:

School redesign and innovation

Design thinking implementation

Professional development enhancement

Technology integration in instruction

Personalized learning

Curriculum development

STEM education

Blended learning models

Teacher collaboration and planning

Eligibility:

Principals and school leadership teams from Chicago Public Schools

Schools can form teams to participate

What the Program Includes:

Summer design workshops and learning experiences

Support from consultants (e.g., Furman Brown of Sensible Innovation, LEAP Innovations)

Assistance with school redesign planning

Technology and financial support

Collaborative problem-solving with peer school leaders

Post-program follow-up support

Program Examples: Participants have used the SDP to:

Integrate science and math departments into unified STEM programs

Redesign professional development for teachers

Implement blended learning models

Develop personalized instruction strategies

Create collaborative lesson planning protocols

Enhance scheduling and planning time for teachers

Status: Active program; applications for SDP 2016 were launching as of January 2016

How to Apply

Application Process

Steps:
1. Submit an application demonstrating your school's innovation goals and vision
2. Form a school team to participate
3. Proposed application deadline timing: Applications typically launch in late January with summer program delivery

Required Materials:

School leadership and teacher team representation

Description of innovation goals and challenges to address

Commitment to participate in summer workshops

Note: The website indicates applications would be launched "later this month" (January 2016) with details to follow. Specific application form details are not provided in the available content.

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