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Collaborative Teaching and Learning Grant
Collaborative teaching is a fluid process where teaching configurations change and respond to curricular and students’ needs in multi-classroom settings. Collaborative Teaching Grants are intended for situations where two or more educators take responsibility for planning, teaching, monitoring, or using the funds from a grant to work across classrooms to leverage efficiencies, create unique learning opportunities, or share resources and materials. The use of the grant funds may be for classroom equipment, or to support a dynamic process that the educators configure to fit their instructional plans and the learning needs of their students. Because instructional planning determines how and when to use these teaching configurations the funds are intended to support predetermined goals.
Mini-Grant
The Olympia School District Education Foundation, through its mini-grant program, provides incentive funding for OSD teachers, therapists, librarians, administrators, or other staff members as they develop activities to enhance education. This program will provide funds for special projects, research, or educational materials which will enhance the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of Olympia School District students. There is no preconceived criterion for projects except that students should receive an on-going benefit from the grant. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt once your proposal has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation within one week, it is your responsibility to follow-up with the Mini-grant Coordinator at info@osdef.org
Extended Learning Grant
The Olympia School District Education Foundation believes that academically enriched before- and after-school programs are an integral part of student achievement. Extended Learning Grants are intended for activities that allow students to practice their academic skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Extended learning opportunities respond to standards-based reforms such as the increased emphasis on the WASL as well as aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act. These initiatives have increased the need to provide additional time and opportunity for students -- particularly those at risk for academic failure -- to meet challenging academic standards. As we continue to see further restrictions in public funds available for public education, the Foundation works closely with the school district to identify and fund programs that enhance the quality of education and create the greatest opportunities for our students.
Artist-in-Residence Grant
The Artist in Residence Grant is designed to support contracting a teaching artist to participate in the planning, design, and instruction of an arts education or arts-in-education project that meets the specific needs of the school. These programs provide students and teachers with direct hands-on arts experiences through personal interaction with working artists. The residency design allows the artist to explore his/her discipline with students, teachers and community members through a variety of components that may include teacher workshops, classes, lectures and discussions, rehearsals, performances, or community events. Our new Artists-in-Residence Program is currently serving all grade levels in the district and all schools are encouraged to apply.
Science and Technology Grant
Science and Technology Grants are intended to provide quality mathematics, science, and technology education for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Grants may support the acquisition of science and technology related equipment and materials. Additionally, grant supported focused projects may work to integrate technology into teaching and learning, to improve, broaden, and deepen the interdisciplinary and pedagogical knowledge of teachers, administrators, and others who play significant roles in providing quality mathematics, science, or technology education for students.