Professional Development Grants

The Foundation provides grants for educators to receive funding for professional educational development.  In 2024, the Professional Development Grants Program is partially underwitten by GreenState Credit Union.

The Howard Kucera Memorial Grant (one awarded annually in the amount of $500) — made possible by a donation from the Howard Kucera estate.  This grant may apply toward tuition and textbooks for a class offered by an accredited college or university to further a certified employee’s education in his/her field.  Preference will be given to coursework that supports professional goals, as well as student learning goals.

The Joy Bayshore Memorial Grant (one awarded annually in the amount of $250) — made possible by a donation from the Joy Bayshore estate.  This grant may apply toward the purchase of materials for an innovative curricular project(s).

The Mary Bagge Andres Memorial Grant (one awarded annually in the amount of $250) — funded by a donation from the family of Mary Bagge Andres.  This grant is for a first or second year teacher who has shown an interest in implementing positive behavior supports into their classroom practice. Funds are awarded to pay for a PBIS conference fee or materials/resources.

CRCSF Grants (up to four awarded annually in the amount of $250/per) to apply toward conference registrations, professional internships, workshops, summer intensives, certification fees, etc.

Applicants may be either certified and/or classified employees.  It is required that the recipient of a grant must return to the district for at least one year following the completion of the professional growth activity. 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

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2023! Check back April 2024, at which time you can click this link to apply:  https://goo.gl/qizbZB