Two amazing opportunities for Chicago teachers - Hurry!

From the Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE):

Apply for a $300 CFE Study Group Team Member Grant! 
Applications are due postmarked by Friday, April 20, 2007!!!

What are Study Group Team Member Grants?
$300 Team Member Grants provide teachers interested in participating in 12 hours of Study Group Meetings with the coaching and support needed to learn and implement new teaching strategies.  Study Groups are led by fellow CPS teachers who have been awarded CFE Coach Grants to mentor teams of 6-8 teachers in an area of expertise that they have developed.

How Can I Apply?
Teachers can apply by looking through the Study Group Grant Catalog and completing an application based on the Study Group Instructional Strategy that they are interested in adapting and implementing in their classroom. Catalogs are available at all CPS schools, and on our website at www.cfegrants.org

From the Chicago Schools Alliance:

Apply now to be on a Practice-Based Inquiry School Visit Team!

• Spend a week focused on learning and teaching
• See how another school operates up-close and in-depth
• Get trained in and use Practice-based Inquiry®
• Have great conversations with fellow professionals
• Help improve a school’s practices
• Get CPDU credits

WHO?
Experienced teachers (with a minimum of 2-5 years classroom teaching experience in the grade levels of the host school).
The final team selected will represent a diverse mix of grade levels, disciplines, and experiences.  At least one team member will be an administrator.  Teachers from AMPS schools are especially invited to participate.

WHEN & WHERE?
North Grand HS (4338 W. Wabansia): HS teachers wanted Apr 30 to May 4.
Chavez ES (4747 S. Marshfield): Elementary teachers wanted May 7 to May 11.

Visit days begin no later than 8:00 a.m.  and end by 5:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Wednesday night’s dinner/work session ends by 8:30 p.m.

HOW?
Teachers must be nominated by their principals.  Ask your principal to nominate you!
Email Kim Zalent, kzalent@bpichicago.org, the following information:
1.  Name, school, contact information (email and phone - work and cell).
2.  A paragraph or two about your qualifications and experience, as well as the reason you are applying and what you think you will contribute to this visit.  Be sure to include the number of years you have taught, the grade level, subject areas and type of schools (e.g. start-up, student population, location.).  Again, one or two paragraphs is fine. Attach your resume if you have one.
3.  Principal’s nomination can be in the same email or separate.

If in doubt, apply! Call Kim Zalent, (312) 641-5570, with any questions.  More information is available at www.chicagoschoolsalliance.org.

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