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General Information I.
Grants Policies 1. To award grants once a year in the spring, for initiatives contemplated
for the following academic calendar year; 2. To
encourage and support collaborative efforts among teachers, administrators, parents, and community
organizations; 3. To maintain a focus on innovation while linking the grants
to system-wide goals; 4. To support major grants that impact a significant
number of students; 5. To support grants that demonstrate potential
for lasting benefit; 6. To conduct an extensive outreach program
to the faculty, administration and to the public; & 7. To provide feedback to grant applicants through BEVERLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s
grants review process. II.
Application Procedures Applicants are required to submit a
200-word (or less) “CONCEPT PAPER” for a grant proposal idea. Grant proposals should include the following
information: a. A brief description of the project; b. The ultimate goal and several objectives of the project and any activities attached to it; c. Demonstration of how this project is innovative and/or collaborative (does
it affect multi-grades/cross school); d. The estimated number of students involved; and e. A preliminary cost of the project (your best estimate – including equipment).
An original concept paper and four copies (double sided) should be received at the BEVERLY
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OFFICE, PO Box 407, Beverly, MA 01915 no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday,
April 28, 2010. THE
BEVERLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (BEF) will announce the Grant Awards on Monday, June 14, 2010.
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III. Proposal Considerations
Proposals are encouraged which demonstrate innovation, are collaborative, have a potentially broad impact upon the school system, and support the goals and on-going priorities of the Beverly Public School system. Equal
consideration is given to proposals which are designed for an individual classroom or program. All proposals should promote
rigor, provide challenge for all students, and enrich students’ growth. The replicability of a proposal,
whether collaborative or individual, is alsoconsidered.
1Innovation: change, expansion, adaptation, enhancement, improvement, challenge, risk, or a new
technique which is supported in the literature. 2Collaboration: working together in a joint
effort. This can be among and/or between schools, departments, classes, disciplines. Any combination of parents, students,
faculty, administration, and community groups may collaborate. However, at least one representative from the faculty must
be involved in every collaborative proposal. For example:• Special
Education and classroom teachers• School Improvement Councils and
a teacher• Two or more teachers at different grade levels• Parents and teachers•
Specialists and classroom teachers• Students and teachers. 3Broad Impact: proposals that will impact a significant number of students/teachers over an extended
time. Proposals are encouraged which support the goal of establishing collegial cross
school and cross grade projects or which assist in transitional issues from elementary to middle school, or middle school
to high school.
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IV. Some Topic Ideas for 2010
The following suggested topics are not meant to preclude other topics, but are encouraged
by the School Department. Proposals are encouraged which address a wide variety
of curriculum-based topics. BEF will support the wonderfully creative ideas of our teachers. 1) Science and mathematics, particularly in its application to everyday living (how
do we use science and mathematics and
in conjunction with technology and engineering); 2) Literacy
at the K-5 level and at the middle school level (proposals which support reading and literacy); 3)
Professional development, particularly at the middle schools and high school (proposals which develop new strategies of teaching that deal with the application
of technology, which rethink the
areas of directed studies, and academic support centers); and 4)
Technology and standards-based responses to MCAS and study skills at the high school level.
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V.
Grant Awards
The Beverly Education Foundation has set no limit on the number of grants that may be funded this grant cycle.
All funding of Teacher Grant Proposals is subject to availability of funds and comparison with other grants.
The Beverly Education Foundation reserves the right to partially fund proposals in some cases
should it deem it to be appropriate.
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VI. 2009 Grantmaking Schedule
Wednesday, April 28, 2010: Application Deadline
(5:00 p.m.) Monday, June 14, 2010: Grant Awards Announced
Grants
are awarded for programs and initiatives intended for the 2010-2011 academic year.
VII. Proposal Review After
initial screening, The BEVERLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Grants Committee may contact applicants for further information
before recommending and making a final decision on the proposal. The BEVERLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Grants
Committee then makes its recommendations on proposals to the Board, which has final approval.
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Teacher
Grants Awarded for 2008-2009 School Year 5 grants totaling
$3,643.64 were awarded in June of 2008 for the school year 2008-2009 as follows:
1.
"Beverly High School Multiple Visit Partnership at the Peabody Essex Museum", a project
proposed by Paula Borsetti, advanced placement studio art teacher at Beverly High School, to continue to allow students access
to the considerable resources of the Peabody Essex Museum so they may become familiar with using a museum as a resource for
research and inspiration in constructing their portfolios; $750.00. 2. "Literacy
for Struggling Readers", a project proposed by Barbara Maver, Literacy Consultant Teacher for K-6 , Centerville
Elementary School to continue to implement the reading program commenced in 2006 and to provide the last series of Flyleaf
decodable texts for struggling readers in grades 2-5 throughout the district; $643.64. 3.
"Reading Across the Curriculum" a project proposed by Susan Snyder, Principal of Hannah
Elementary School to allow 3rd graders access to science books at their instructional reading level, $800.00. 4.
"Braidy the StoryBraid: Evidence-Based Process for Language Development", a project proposed
by Roberta Steinhorn, Speech and Language Pathlogist, and Manuela Zerilli, Learning Disabilities Specialist, along with first
grade teachers Karen Place, Linda Putur, and Sheila Sullivan at Ayers Ryal-side Elementary School to promote language and
literacy skills in 1st grade through oral language development, $700.00. 5. "Playaway
Audio Books", a project proposed by Alexandra Woznick, Library Media Specialist at Briscoe Middle School
to improve reading skills and literacy of reluctant readers in grades 6-8 through the use of Playaway audiobooks, $750.00.
4 Teacher/Parent
grants totaling $3,029.75 were awarded in June of 2009 for the school year 2009-2010 as follows:
1. "Beverly High School Multiple Visit Partnership at the Peabody Essex Museum", a
project proposed by Paula Borsetti, advanced placement studio art teacher at Beverly High School, to continue to allow students
access to the considerable resources of the Peabody Essex Museum so they may become familiar with using a museum as a resource
for research and inspiration in constructing their portfolios; $750.00. 2. "Literacy for
Struggling Readers", a project proposed by Barbara Maver, Literacy Consultant Teacher for K-6 , Centerville
Elementary School to continue to implement the reading program commenced in 2006 and to provide the last series of Flyleaf
decodable texts for struggling readers in grades 2-5 throughout the district; $643.64. 3. "Reading
Across the Curriculum" a project proposed by Susan Snyder, Principal of Hannah Elementary School to allow
3rd graders access to science books at their instructional reading level, $800.00. 4. "Braidy
the StoryBraid: Evidence-Based Process for Language Development", a project proposed by Roberta Steinhorn,
Speech and Language Pathlogist, and Manuela Zerilli, Learning Disabilities Specialist, along with first grade teachers Karen
Place, Linda Putur, and Sheila Sullivan at Ayers Ryal-side Elementary School to promote language and literacy skills in 1st
grade through oral language development, $700.00. 5. "Playaway Audio Books", a
project proposed by Alexandra Woznick, Library Media Specialist at Briscoe Middle School to improve reading skills and literacy
of reluctant readers in grades 6-8 through the use of Playaway audiobooks, $750.00.
The Beverly Education Foundation, Inc. is a private non-profit organization supporting
Beverly Public Education.
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