2010-2011
Mini-Grants
Adolescent Classroom Literature Grant Application
Grants of up to $1,000.00 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.
Experienced Teacher Education Grant Application
Grants of up to $2,000.00 are available
for teachers who are interested in pursuing an
advanced degree in reading or becoming
a Nationally Board Certified Teacher in reading/language arts.
New Teacher Conference Grant
Grants of up to $1,000.00 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 $1,000.00 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.
University Research Grant
Grants of up to $5,000.00 for research
expenses are available for
Kentucky
advanced doctoral students, or college/university faculty members in carrying out
a literacy research project in the state of
Kentucky
.
For more information about the mini-grants,
please contact Jenni Aberli at jenni.aberli@jefferson.kyschools.us.