MSU College of Education and Human Services

Center of Pedagogy
Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal
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MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant

The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal is offering the MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant for the 2008-2009 school year. The purpose of this grant is to encourage teachers to enhance student learning. To accomplish this, a teacher can experiment with new teaching strategies, improve skills, develop a class project, etc. This grant is for a teacher who would like to work on a specific short-term project. All you need is an idea. Here are a few examples to start you thinking:

  • Forensics-Express Yourself!
  • Using Art to Explore Nature
  • Literacy Centers in the Classroom
  • Using Political Cartoons to Teach Social Studies
  • Ecosystems-Estuary Explorers

Projects will be funded in the range of $100 – $200, depending on the project. Funding will only be used for resources. The grant will give you a chance to try out a new initiative. If you think about it, you try out new ideas every year. Why not take this opportunity to receive some funding for your idea.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the requirements for Network funding. If you have any questions after reading this, please call Cheryl Hopper at 973-655-7641.

Proposals will be submitted electronically. The RFP is available online at http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/njner.shtml There will be two submission dates for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

Early submission: proposals will be accepted through June 20, 2008, with notification of awards made by July 22, 2008.

Regular submission: proposals will be accepted through September 26, 2008, with notification of awards made by October 12, 2008.

We are offering two submission dates to accommodate everyone. If you already have an idea and want to work on it over the summer, the early submission date should be considered. If you think of an idea over the summer, you can apply in September.

A committee will review all proposals. Selection will be based on how strongly the project affects student learning and achievement. Grants will be distributed throughout the Network.

Proposal requirements:

  1. Active Clinical Faculty status is required.
  2. A brief written report will be due at the completion of the project, but no later than June 1, 2009. The report will include a log of expenditures and receipts.
  3. Complete the following information to apply:
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Clearly describe the project. Specifically indicate the goal(s)/objective(s) that demonstrate(s) how your idea enhances student learning and achievement.
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