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SCOLT Professional Development Outreach Fund

The primary goal of this initiative is to make Teachers of the Year available to provide professional development for other language teachers in their states who cannot get to conferences. The TOY award recognizes unique skills. This fund provides a practical way to share such skills.

The secondary goal – which is equally important – is to showcase our TOYs and provide leadership development for them. In addition it is designed to provide an opportunity for publicity and world language advocacy.

Grant funds are to be used to enable a State Teacher of the Year to provide Professional Development in schools or school districts in his/her state for one year from notification of funding. The SCOLT nominee for the ACTFL award can receive an extra year of eligibility. The TOY from one state can also be made available to a neighboring state if that state does not have a TOY for that year.

Funds will be made available on a competitive basis from the SCOLT Professional Development Fund through an online application. Amounts may vary, but it is suggested that up to $150.00 be provided for each PD day to cover mileage (at 14¢ per mile), a substitute (if necessary) and possibly a small stipend. Up to two days per state could be funded at this rate.

Applications are to be submitted by school districts, a state department of education, or a state language organization, including single language organizations or private school organizations. That body will then be responsible for managing the project.

Applications are rolling, but must be submitted at least two months prior to the professional development date. Also, there is a limited amount of funds each year so the amount of awards given is based on available funds.

State (Please use capital letter abbreviation) *
Teacher of the Year Information
Name of TOY * First Last
Language(s) Taught *
Email of TOY *
School address of TOY
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
School / Work Phone Number of TOY ### - ### - ####
Principal Name * First Last
Principal Email Address *
Principal Phone Number ### - ### - ####
Name for TOY’s District Language Supervisor if applicable. First Last
District Language Supervisor's email
Sponsoring Organization
(State Department of Education, District Office, School, State/Language Organization)
Name *
Name and full contact information for the person in that organization who will be taking responsibility along with the TOY for the Professional Development event *
Location, audience, and proposed date of the event *
Full description of the event – including purpose and format *
Detailed description of how the funds will be used, including supplies, substitute if necessary, travel, stipend (max $150.00 per day up to two days). *
How will this event be publicized in local media? Feel free to attach any additional documentation below. *
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Sponsoring Organization (State Department of Education, District Office, School, State/Language Organization)

Sponsoring Organization
(State Department of Education, District Office, School, State/Language Organization)