PS+268+TMI+Grant+Application


 * TMI Application for //Writing Matters or Voices and Choices//**

The Office of Instructional Technology is proud to announce its support of Teaching Matters’ web-based curricula and professional development series designed for middle schools. For a preview of these two programs go to [|http://www.writingmatters.org] or http://www.teachingmatters.org/social_studies.htm

The OIT and TMI have secured partial funding to offer this matching grant opportunity to //all// our iTeach/iLearn schools. Schools that take part in this **three-way match** will be responsible for a payment of $6,676 to Teaching Matters which represents a savings of more than $10,500!

In order to qualify for this additional support, please complete the following questions and email your responses to jcondliffe@teachingmatters.org with “iTiL Matching Grant” in the subject line. **The email must come from the account of your building principal.**

The deadline for response is **Friday, November 9th at 5 PM.** Confirmation will be made by Teaching Matters by November 14th, 2007.

School Name:PS/IS 268 School DBN:29Q268 School Phone:718 206-3240 Grades Served:K - 8
 * School** **Information**

Principal Name:Lissa Grant Stewart Principal Phone:718 206-3240 Principal Email:Lgrants@schools.nyc.gov Tech Coach Name:Gloria Nelson Tech Coach Phone:718 206-3240 ext. 3060 Tech Coach Email:gnelson@schools.nyc.gov


 * Application**

1. __What__ literacy curriculum does your school currently implement? (If “Balanced Literacy”, please explain how your program works.)

Balanced Literacy: We are part of the Teachers College Reading and Writing project. Our teachers use the workshop method to teach.

2. What are the most common challenges in teaching writing/social studies in your school?

Our most challenging aspect of teaching is motivating students, developing effective quality mini-lessons and differentiating the lessons to meet the needs of each student.

3. Briefly explain at least one way your school currently integrates technology with core instruction.

Our students have laptops and are able to use them to gather information from the internet. Also, they are able to create pwer-point presentations and take notes.

4. Please indicate school progress in achieving the professional development goals of the iTeach/iLearn initiative.

Our teachers are currently using technology as an instructional tool. They feel comfortable about using a smartboard and projectr.

5. List names of literacy or social studies teachers and coaches (up to five) who will participate in this project if your school receives this award. For coaches, write “C” for grade.

Name Grade Email 1.Christine Carpenter - Grade 6 Soc. St. / ELA 2.Shari Marks - Grade 7 ELA 3.Michelle - Caliendo Grade 8 ELA 4.Gloria Nelson Coach 5.Nancy Sainville - Gr. 7,8 Soc. St.

6. Please indicate what TMI package you would like to bring to your school.

Two Literacy Units of Study: Response to Literature and Feature Articles One Soc. St. Unit of Study: The Civil Rights


 * NB: The full-day teacher institute is an essential feature of the program and your participation requires that teachers be available to attend. The Institute for //Response to Literature will// be held on November 29th at Teaching Matters. The Institute for Voices and Choices will be held on either January 9th or 10th.


 * Costs associated with hiring substitute teachers will be absorbed by the school.


 * Principal Sign-off**

If my school is accepted into the program, I will arrange for teachers to attend the full-day professional development institute that precedes implementation and will cover the costs involved. I understand that the onsite professional development that teachers are provided will be at no cost to the school.

Sending this application under the school principal's email account confirms that I understand that if my school is accepted into the program, I will arrange for teachers to attend the full-day professional development institute that precedes implementation and will cover the costs involved. I understand that the onsite professional development that teachers are provided will be at no cost to the school.
 * Principal Sign-off**

Thank you for your interest. Lissa Grant Stewart Submission Directions This application must be completed and emailed from the building **principal’s** email account with the subject “iTiL Grant” to jcondliffe@teachingmatters.org by **Friday, November 9th at 5 PM.**

Contact Jane Condliffe if you have questions concerning the program or the application itself.

Contact Information: Email: jcondliffe@teachingmatters.org Phone: 212-870-3505