Teacher Leadership Grants
Since 1983, Wake Education Partnership has been awarding grants to Wake County public school teachers and support personnel through our teacher grant programs.
For 2008, we are excited to offer a new focus for our grants: Teacher Leadership. With two grant types to select from, we hope you will find that one of our grant opportunities meets the professional development needs at your school and challenges you and your students in new and exciting ways!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible to apply for a Teacher Leadership grant?
Teacher Leadership grants are open to all Wake County Public School teachers, teachers’ assistants, school psychologists or counselors, social workers, IRTs and media specialists.
2. When will I receive the funds to implement my grant?
Recipients will be notified in May 2008 and will receive funding at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year to implement their grants.
3. When can I apply?
Online applications will be available at our website in January 2008.
4. What kinds of grants are offered through the Teacher Leadership grants program?
This year’s grants will focus on meeting the professional development needs at your school through the following grant offerings:
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY GRANTS – Designed to provide assistance to developing or established professional learning communities (PLCs), these grants will allow those charged with student instruction to organize into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and the district.
Amount: Up to $5,000 for school-wide teams or Up to $2,500 for grade-level or subject-area teams
LEADERSHIP GRANTS – Designed to advance concepts taught through Triangle Leadership Academy (TLA), these grants would allow TLA participants to implement and practice strategies taught through TLA coursework in a school-based environment.
Amount: Up to $5,000
5. Can I write a grant with other teachers from my school?
Yes! Collaboration is not only encouraged, it is required. One teacher must assume the role of Grant Facilitator. However, there must be buy-in from school administration and staff. This is explained in greater detail on subsequent pages.
6. How do I get started?
The following step-by-step guide may be useful:
a. Check our website often for updates. All relevant application information, as well as workshop dates and additional resources will be posted online as they become available.
b. Gather a group of teachers to discuss your innovative ideas.
c. Discuss the project with your principal and get his/her support.
d. Select two or three teachers to write the grant.
e. Select one grant facilitator.
f. Attend a grant writing workshop.
7. Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please contact Candace Wolfenbarger at 919-821-7609 x 31.
Click here for more information or to begin your application.