2011-2012
Mini-Grants
Adolescent Classroom Literature Grant Application
Grants of up to $500.00
are available for teachers for a thoughtfully presented classroom literacy project
and/or library collection that increases children’s access to print, including multicultural
texts that inspire learning in the classroom.
Celebrate Literacy
Award
The Celebrate Literacy Award recognizes
organizations, institutions, and individuals that have made significant contributions
at the local, state or national level. We hope the celebration will familiarize
the public with literacy activities in the community and call attention to the work
that is being done by the schools, the Kentucky Reading Association and the International
Reading Association to promote literacy.
New Teacher Conference Grant
Grants of up to $500.00
are available
for new teachers or teachers early in their career (years 1-3) to attend the annual Kentucky
Reading Association conference. This opportunity is designed to encourage new teachers
to join a professional organization and become actively involved in the statewide
network of teachers, educators, and administrators dedicated to improving literacy
for learners across the Commonwealth.
P-5 Classroom Literature Grant Application
Grants of up to $500.00
are available for teachers for a thoughtfully presented classroom literacy project
and/or library collection that increases children’s access to print, including multicultural
texts that inspire learning in the classroom.
For more information about the mini-grants,
please contact Rebecca Woosley at
rebecca.woosley@education.ky.gov.