ISTA Foundation Educator Learning Grant
Sponsored by American Fidelity and Security Benefit
The ISTA Foundation Educator Learning Grant is open to school districts and corporations, in partnership with their ISTA local affiliate, that are serviced by American Fidelity and/or Security Benefit products and services. The grant should fund high-quality professional development of interest to educators within the district or corporation.
The grant application must be jointly submitted by the school district or corporation superintendent with endorsement by the ISTA local association president. Applications must include detailed professional development programming, budget and program evaluation criteria. While not required, grant applications related to racial and social justice topics are strongly encouraged. All professional development funded through this grant must occur during duty time, unless otherwise agreed to by the local association and the school district or corporation.
The maximum award amount is $10,000. The grant application is April 15 – June 30. The grant will be awarded in August. Professional development and funding must be expended by the June following grant award.
Questions? Contact Diana Crum.
This scholarship is open to ISTA members who are candidates for National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The ISTA Foundation accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis beginning Sept. 1. The scholarship is awarded on a first come, first served basis as applications are received, provided the applicant meets all scholarship criteria.
Eligible: ISTA ESP members
This award recognizes extraordinary efforts by education support professionals (ESP) on behalf of kids. Nominees must be an ISTA ESP member (in good standing) working in a public education support position who are youth-oriented and have gone beyond the usual expectations of their job description. Nominations will be evaluated by a selection committee appointed by the ISTA president. Follow-up interviews by phone or in-person with nominees or references may be included in the process.
Nomination deadline is April 29 with the award presentation to be scheduled at an ISTA event, determined by the ISTA president. The honoree will be Indiana’s candidate for the NEA/ESP of the Year Award and will receive funding to attend the NEA ESP Conference.
Questions? Contact Andy Borrelli.
PURPOSE
The Outstanding Treasurer Award was established to reward well‐trained, effective local and district council treasurers and to recognize them for their service and dedication to their associations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for an Outstanding Treasurer Award, a treasurer must comply with the criteria outlined in the nomination form which covers membership dues remittal, financial records and training.
SELECTION OF RECIPIENT Treasurers who meet all the criteria for the award and are nominated by their local presidents or district council chairs automatically receive the award. PRESENTATION Each recipient is recognized at a local or district event and receives a certificate and a letter of recognition from the ISTA treasurer.
LOCAL PRESIDENT/DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIR
To earn this prestigious award, your treasurer must have met the following qualifications during the current fiscal year:
• The local treasurer has forwarded ISTA and NEA membership dues in accordance with the ISTA Bylaws with no outstanding charges to the local Association by ISTA during the fiscal year.
• The local association or district council has a properly adopted financial budget.
• Financial reports were prepared and given at least once during the fiscal year.
• The treasurer attended at least one treasurer’s workshop within the past two fiscal years.
• The local president or district council chair verifies that all the above activities have been accomplished to the benefit of the members.
Eligible: Local associations and District Councils
This grant is open to a local association, two or more local associations jointly or a District Council to initiate creative projects/programs, which enhance public education in our local communities. The $500 grant is awarded annually, and as funding permits, grant renewal may be considered.
Criteria for selection includes the project/program’s link to the community, the applicant’s commitment to the project/program, the promotion and enhancement of public education and the ongoing effort to support public education. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 30 with all supportive materials included. The Issues and Concerns communications subcommittee will review applications and make recommendations to the board of directors for grants to be awarded by Jan. 15.
Questions? Contact John O'Neal.
Eligible: Local associations and/or District Councils
This grant is open to local associations and District Councils to provide professional development to their members. For the purposes of this grant, professional development is any program or process that results in developing the skills of educators, increases student learning or improves school or classroom quality.
The grant provides a disbursement of $1 for every member in the local association or District Council, whichever applies. Annual funding for this grant is limited.
Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Professional Practices & Standards Committee will review and approve grant applications quarterly by the following dates: Nov. 15, Feb. 15, May 15 and Aug. 15. The grant summary form must be submitted 30 days after the last grant activity is completed, or by Aug. 31, whichever is sooner.
Questions? Contact Angela Miller.
Only locals or district councils may apply for this grant. Individual members are not eligible.
Grants will be approved by the Professional Practices & Standards Committee by the following dates:
Nov. 15 Feb. 15 May 15 Aug.15
