2. Innovation Grants (iGrants)
The Why
“We actively cast a wide learning net because innovations often arise when
ideas in a seemingly unrelated field are applied to our field.”
-Independent School Magazine, Fall 2010
Push our thinking about professional development beyond the traditional
conferences and seminars.
Expand the notion of how teachers grow as professionals.
The What The How
March 4, 2011: A day to pursue innovative In groups or alone, take Friday (or Thursday
ideas outside the world of secondary night through Sunday evening)
education.
• The goal is to travel beyond our daily Use your $250 Grant to do anything that inspires
paradigm, past the halls of school, to your best thinking.
gain insight into our practice through Seek an alternate environment and alternate
another lens. ideas whether that is attending an arts festival,
visiting a company or walking in the woods.
3. iGrants: To Inspire and To Innovate
NAME:
The Why
You decide.
The What
What are you going to do?
Where are you going?
Who will you be with?
The How
How are you going to arrange this? (travel, collaborate, etc.)
Important Note: To be reimbursed you MUST submit receipts and a
reimbursement requests Matt Delaney who will forward them to the business
office. You do not have to have your ideas or expenditures pre-approved.
4. Grant Parameters/Reimbursement Guidelines
Grant funds are focused on supporting faculty activities connected to
innovation (e.g. travel costs, meals, experiences).
*Funds are not intended to purchase concrete items.
Grant funds are provided for activities on March 4, 2010. (March 3rd-6th)
Expenditures made in advance or after these dates can be reimbursed at
anytime. (see e-mail about reimbursement process)
Please come see Matt or Sam if you have any questions or you would like to
brainstorm ideas. We’re excited—people are planning so many cool things.
We would prefer to connect with you one-on-one.
