Professional Learning & Training

Grant Programs

 

Contact:
Linda Ferguson,
Specialist
Linda.Ferguson1@fcps.edu
703-204-4067
2334 Gallows Rd.
Dunn Loring, VA 22027

The Teachers Network--IMPACT II: A national teachers' network that recognizes and rewards creative teachers, disseminates information about successful teaching strategies that teachers have developed, and supports and encourages teachers in their continuing professional development.

Apple Federal Credit Union Grant: Apple Federal Credit Union has served teachers since 1956 and has broadened its field of membership to include educators, students, and their families througout Northern Virginia. Over the years Apple FCU has helped students, schools, organizations, and school divisions in a number of ways. Apple's commitment to education and community service remains strong. Recognizing the challenges teachers face in acheiving their primary mission of student achievement, Apple FCU makes this grant available to use for instructonal-related programs or initiatives.

Washington Post Grants: Opportunities for teachers to enrich the standard curriculum in ways that directly and positively affect students' day-to-day classroom experiences are provided. Applications are available in September. For Grants in Education, please contact Gayle Giger of the Washington Post at 202-334-7743.

 

Other Grant Information

Mini Grants (Financial Services: Grants Development): Although Grants Development primarily focuses is on large system-wide initiatives, Grants Development maintains a list of minigrants and  helps secure funds for new and innovative programs and to assist all who seek to supplement or expand programs and services that benefit FCPS students and their families. http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/fs/budget/grants/ (Note: These are FCPS Intranet accessible sites only.)

If you have questions, contact us, and we'll help you find the answers.

Programs

Fulbright Exchange Program: Provides opportunities for qualified educators to participate in direct exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries.

 
Last update: July 2, 2008
Curator: Oscar Calagua, oscar.calagua@fcps.edu
General Questions: Shannon Watson (703) 204-4077