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Programs
Teacher Mini-Grants, sponsored by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Do you have an idea that you believe will improve your students’ achievement? Consider applying for a Teacher Mini-Grant.
Eligibility
- Open to all K-12 Dallas ISD professional classroom teachers of record
- Quick and easy application process and reporting guidelines
- Grant checks written directly to teachers
- Maximum award is $500
Deadline
Applications must be postmarked or received by 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, 2009.
- Mail to the Dallas Education Foundation, 3700 Ross Ave., Box 108, Dallas, TX 75204 or
- Fax to (972) 925-3525 or
- E-mail to LindJohnson@dallasisd.org.
Operation Front Door
The Dallas ISD and Mayor Tom Leppert are working together to attract corporate support for campus improvements with Operation Front Door. Grants are managed by the Dallas Education Foundation, a separate 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation. Donors work with the district to select a school and plan improvements to the school environment. The DEF monitors expenses and provides donors with detailed reports of how their funds have been used.
Some of the partnerships are:
- Atmos Energy and Madison High School
- Southwest Airlines and Rusk Middle School
- ACS (Affiliated Computer Services) and Spence Middle School
Texas Instruments Foundation Innovation in STEM Teaching Award 2009
Dallas ISD classroom teachers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in grades 7 to 12 will be honored and rewarded through an awards program sponsored by the Texas Instruments Foundation.
Seven recipients will each receive a cash award of $10,000, of which $5,000 is directly awarded to the classroom teacher and the other $5,000 to be used at the discretion of the teacher for professional development and/or instructional technology.
The Texas Instruments Foundation has created this award to honor innovative classroom teachers who are greatly enhancing student achievement and increasing interest in STEM classrooms.