Two grants of $200 each are available annually to KSWLA members for a classroom project need.
Any creative idea is worthy, but we do not fund teacher training or travel. The application process is simple: Fill out the application by clicking the button below and include:
a goal statement;
a budget; and
a project description.
Preference will be given to proposals with clear intent related to language-learning standard implementation that will impact ALL learners. The grant will be awarded at the KSWLA Conference. Recipients will report on completed projects by presenting a session at the following Conference or by writing an article for the Newsletter.
Deadline for grant proposals is June 1st. For more information, contact the KSWLA Past President (kswlapastpresident@gmail.com).
Rubric
| Goal Statement | Budget | Project Description | Benefits to Students |
Exceeds Expectations | Goals of the project are clearly stated with examples of how students would meet the goals. Statement also includes standards or best practices. | N/A | Project description is professionally written and shows clear intent to implement standards AND to improve classroom culture, interculturality, and language acquisition/proficiency-oriented instruction. Provides research to show the value of the fulfilled need. | Project shows clear evidence of how it will be beneficial to ALL students. |
Meets Expectations | Goals of the project are clearly stated with examples of how students would meet the goals. | At or below $200 | Project description is professionally written and shows clear intent to implement standards AND to improve classroom culture, interculturality, or language acquisition/proficiency-oriented instruction. | Project shows clear evidence of how it will be beneficial to MOST students. |
Approaching expectations | Goals of the project are stated which infer how students would meet the goals. | N/A | Project description is professionally written and infers intent to implement standards OR to improve classroom culture, interculturality, or language acquisition/proficiency-oriented instruction. | Project shows clear evidence of how it will be beneficial to SOME students. |
Below Expectations | No clear goals expressed. | N/A | Project description is not professionally written and does not address standards, etc. | Project shows clear evidence of how it will be beneficial to FEW students. |
Previous Recipients
2022
No applicant
2021
Cynthia Hershberger, Mathetes Christian High School
2020
No applicant
2019
Kassy Miller, Louisburg High School "Enhancing Technology Integration and Non-Textbook-Related Resources
Bonnie Orozco, Ellsworth High School"Digital Media Access and Presentational Communication"
2018