Patterson Family Foundation Grant
In April of 2024 our district completed an application to the Patterson Family Foundation for a Rural Educator Development Grant. Below is a description of the grant, as stated on their website:
These competitive grants offer funding assistance to school districts that want to help paraprofessionals, substitutes, and other district employees receive education, training, and licensing to become fully certified teachers. Grant funds may be used to help currently unlicensed staff pursue a bachelor’s degree in an education field, cover fees for certification and licensing costs, or other related costs. Funds may also be used to provide allowances or reimbursement for existing licensed teachers who want to pursue additional certification in high-need, hard-to-fill positions teaching subjects such as special education, math, science, and kindergarten education. Awards for selected schools are anticipated in the range of $10,000 to $100,000.
On July 31, 2024 we were notified that our district was awarded a $100,000 grant. We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our classified employees. There are two forms potential recipients will need to complete.
Form 1 - This is a pre-approval form so applicants know if they will be reimbursed before they start their classes. To access this form, click here.
Form 2 - This is a reimbursement form for applicants to receive funds for credits earned. To access this form, click here.