WINDOWS ON THE WORLD TRAVEL GRANTS

 

WOW Grant Guidelines:

• Travel must be completed after the spring semester ends and before the teacher’s contract begins in the fall semester.

• PreK-12 licensed teachers at a public school located within the boundaries of Thompson School District will be eligible. Awardee must be willing to participate on the selection committee for new candidates for up to three years following their award.

• Teacher applicants must be licensed employees, in good standing, of Thompson School District at the time of application. If employment status changes after a grant is awarded and before time of travel, the grant would be forfeited.

• Applicants must have completed a minimum of a one-year employment contract with TSD to be eligible to apply.

• The $4,500 award can be used for transportation, lodging, food, classes, and other associated travel expenses relevant to the grant. Additional travel undertaken by the teacher outside of the grant purpose will not be funded by the WOW Grant.

• The WOW Grant is not intended as a salary.

• The WOW Grant cannot be used for travel to a conference UNLESS the conference is just one part of a longer stay in a country/location. To be true to the spirit of the WOW grant, the recipient needs to experience the local culture and sites, not the inside of a conference hotel. REMINDER: The WOW Travel Grant awards up to $4,500.00. Any additional expenses will be your responsibility.

• The WOW Grant cannot be used for a teacher to accompany a student travel experience as a chaperone.

• Travel carries both personal and financial risks. Recipient will agree to purchase adequate travel insurance. TEF and TSD will not be responsible for any cancellation, accident or illness resulting from WOW grant travel.

 

What are the selection requirements and criteria for WOW Grant applications?

• Unique and dynamic educational experiences that will support student achievement, opportunities or well-being

• Clarity of objectives and project proposal

• Itemized budget proposal for the travel experience

• WOW Grant finalists will be required to participate in a personal interview with members of the selection committee

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Questions? Contact Thompson Education Foundation at info@thompsontef.org or at 970-613-5074.