The Jackson R-2 School Foundation Teaching and Learning Grant (TLG) was established to provide funds to classroom teachers to help expand student learning opportunities. Funding amounts for individual projects will generally range from $100 to $300, and $500 for a team of two or more teachers.  

View the 2011-2012 Teaching & Learning Grant Recipients

Who Can Apply?

• Teachers or teams of teachers

-     employed by the Jackson Public School District

-     who are involved in the instruction of students

-     or related support services benefiting students.

How much money is available?

• The Foundation raises funds each year for this grant program so the amounts may vary, but generally $10,000 is awarded.

• Funding amounts for individual projects will generally range from $100 to $300, and $500 for a team of two or more teachers.

What proposals are eligible?

• Instructional approaches or projects

-     designed to begin and end during the applicable school year,

-     and which meet the selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

• Proposal has the building principal's endorsement;

• Proposal connects to the district curriculum objectives;

• Proposal represents a creative or innovative approach to teaching;

• Proposal is clear and logical including the following:

-      clear description of activities;

-      clear description of the anticipated impact;

-      clear description of evaluation procedures (how you will know whether the project was successful); and

-      clear description of budget.

          See Critique Sheet.

Responsibilities of Grant Recipients

• Use the awards for the purposes intended.

• Prepare a brief final report for sharing with other teachers and for the Foundation.

• Agree to share successful procedures in staff development sessions.

General Timeline

• Grant Applications Due - 3rd week of October
• Grants Evaluated by the Foundation - 4th week of October
• Grants Awarded - 1st week of November
  • See the Cover Page for specific dates

Foundation TLG Application 2011.doc
TLG Critique Sheet.doc