Innovation Grants (iGrants)2011-2012

The Why

“We actively cast a wide learning net because innovations often arise when ideas in a seemingly unrelated field are applied to our field.”

• To push our thinking about professional development beyond traditional activities.

• To expand the notion of how teachers grow as professionals.

OUTCOME:faculty experiences that evidence

pursuit of direct impact on student learning

do something, anything, targeted at making a substantive impact on how EPS students learn

iGrant Progression

Start of School-

March 12th

Use $250 for experience focused on impacting

student learning

October 14th

Also: Integration, Assessment, and/or PNAIS Conference

Friday, March 12th

Innovation Day

Each faculty member/faculty group presents or creates an experience for faculty

iGrants (2011-12)Overview

Up to $250 Grant Per Faculty MemberFunds are intended for faculty experiences that evidence

Pursuit of direct impact on student learning.

GuidelinesFunds may be used any time from the start of school year through March 9, 2012 PDD.Expenses to be covered – food, travel, and lodging in pursuit of a professional experience.

*Funds are not intended for equipment or other such consumable items.

Faculty may pursue individual interests or work in groups.

DatesOctober 14, 2011—Release for iGrant activities which can include PNAIS Conference attendance*Personal Days are not intended for iGrant activities

March 9, 2012 PDD—A Culminating Innovation Day is scheduled for second half of PDD when each individual or group will give a presentation or create an activity for the full faculty based on their experience (9 minutes maximum).