New in 2010
SPPS Foundation (Travelers) Academic Intervention Grants
Note: competition closed for 2010. A complete list of grantees will be posted by June 30, 2010. Academic Intervention Grants are targeted to community-based organizations serving educational and youth intentional academic intervention work of community-based non-profits in St. Paul. The Foundation will select organizations/programs to work on organizational capacity building to implementation of research-informed academic interventions, alignment with SPPS curriculum and instruction, or evaluation of impact (e.g., impact of tutoring interventions on student achievement). For the 2010 competition, grant applications will be sought by invitation only. For more information, contact Karen Woodward, klw [at] sppsfoundation [dot] org or by phone at: 651.325.4209. Funding provided to the SPPS Foundation for Academic Intervention Grants by Travelers.
Inspired Educator Grants for Student Success
The Inspired Educator Grants for Student Success program supports excellence in teaching and learning and is intended to make a significant difference in the quality of the Saint Paul Public School District’s education programs. The 2010 funding cycle will open in August 2010. The SPPS Foundation will invite applications for pilot projects from SPPS Professional Learning Community (PLC) teams to enhance implementation of district curriculum. For 2010, we anticipate awarding four to five grants of up to $4, 000 per PLC team. Grant Guidelines (click here).
Celebrating Excellence-
Our purpose is to inspire and engage staff, students, schools, and the community to support district efforts to raise expectations and educate all students for success. The SPPS Foundation will do this by hosting and funding events including recognition programs that inspire and celebrate the success of staff, students, schools, and the community.
inspire.
Imagine a community that honors and supports the accomplishments of its teachers, staff and schools.
innovate.
How do we do this? The Foundation is playing a role in bringing community resources to bear in the recognition of teachers, staff, and schools.
involve.
What can you do? Get involved by attending school and district events. Click here for the latest news and events. Looking for ways to honor and celebrate excellence? Write a letter to the editor or submit a story to your neighborhood newspaper. Write "thank you" letters to staff at your child's school about the great things they are doing. Assist with the distict all-staff picnic in August. Utilize your firm's public relations resources to highlight SPPS success stories.
invest.
How can you invest? Join with us in recognizing and honoring excellence in Saint Paul Public Schools by sponsoring an event or community gathering. Contact us to learn more about how to invest in the SPPS Foundation.
Click here to complete the volunteer application or contact Kara at 651-325-4205 (or by email at tutor [at] sppsfoundation [dot] org).
Click here to learn more about how to make your tax-deductable donation.
