The Foundation provides funding for teachers, as well as other administrative CRCSD staff, to receive financial assistance for professional development. Funds may be applied to conference registrations, para-professional degree completion, certifications, graduate degree work, summer workshops, or for the purchase of materials for innovative curricular projects. Staff must contractually commit to the CRCSD for at least one year following the completion of the professional development coursework.
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Professional Excellence Grants
Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:
Articulation of purpose
Relationship to student learning goals
Description of impact on students and student learning
Overall impression and clarity of application
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International Conference Attendance
Underwriting of fees to attend professional national and international conferences allows for teachers to refine skills, learn new methodologies, and bring that education back to the classroom.
“Through the Foundation’s support, I’ve been able to augment my professional development. This has allowed me to continue fostering strong student/teacher relationships with the youth at Harding.”
- — Chad Bakkum,
- Teacher, Harding Middle School
