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Kenneth Kidd Grant Award

2007 Grant Awardees

East Milton Elementary

Santa Rosa County

Ft. White High School

 Columbia County

Hillcrest Elementary

Polk County

Hillcrest Elementary

Polk County

Kenneth Kidd Grant

FCTM sponsors mini-grants of up to $500 for projects to improve mathematics education.

The Board is looking for high quality projects which will improve mathematics education at any level. Projects which have been funded in the past include writing guidelines for competitions at the elementary level, developing monthly activities for each grade level in an elementary school, organizing community resources, etc. Project ideas will be judged on originality, uniqueness, and the potential impact on teachers and students.

Any FCTM member with four years of experience in the State of Florida may apply. The deadline for applications is April 15th. The person receiving the grant will be required to present a session or workshop at the annual convention and report the results of the project at the Annual FCTM Business Meeting.

The KPK grant committee consists of the President-elect or Past President (Chairperson) and the Vice presidents for Elementary, Middle Grades, Senior High, and College. This Committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the Board for approval.

To apply, send the following information to the name and address listed below.

Name __________________________________________

Address _______________________________________

City ______________________ State ____ Zip ________

Phone _____________

1. Experience teaching mathematics (beginning with current year)
   School (name, city, and state), Level, Dates
2. Narrative (500 words maximum) to include:
   • a. specific objective(s)
   • b. description of products (if any)
   • c. how you will determine the success of your grant
3. Budget outline including proposed timeline for expenditure or grant funds
4. Please attach a letter of reference supporting the grant award (from principal, department chair, math supervisor or college professor)

I understand that if I am granted the award, my acceptance requires a short presentation by me at the annual business meeting and a session or workshop during the FCTM Fall Conference, following the end of the project.

(signature) _______________________  (date) _____________

Please return no later than April 15th to:

Renee Henry
FCTM Grants and Awards Chair
2981 Blairstone Court
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:  850-878-2563
FAX:  850-878-4707

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Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grant Award

2007 Awardees

Application

Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grant

Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grants: Any Florida college or university full-time pre-service educator in his/her junior or senior year may apply for this grant.  The grant will reimburse awardees up to $500 for transportation, room, and registration expenses to attend FCTM’s Annual Fall Conference; receipts are required for reimbursement. Pre-service educators who receive this grant will be required to write about their experiences in a form suitable for one of FCTM’s publications prior to reimbursement. Manuscripts and receipts must be received no later than December 1, 2006. Up to four grants may be awarded each year; except in unusual circumstances, it is expected that all awardees will be from different institutions.

Name               _________________________________________________

Address            _________________________________________________

                        _________________________________________________

Phone               _________________________________________________

Email                _________________________________________________

University/College Attending                  _____________________________

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form.

1.         Describe the type of teacher of mathematics (PreK to 12) you would like to become.

2.         Explain how attending the FCTM conference will help you attain your goal as a teacher of mathematics.

3.         How will you share what you have learned with other pre-service mathematics educators at your university/college? 

To submit, include this application with the following attachments:

• your answers to questions 1-3
• a copy of your transcript
• a copy of your fall schedule indicating your full-time status
• a letter of recommendation from a mathematics or mathematics education professor at your institution

Applicant Signature ____________________________________________

Please return no later than September 1^st  to:

Renee Henry
FCTM Grants and Awards Chair
2981 Blairstone Court
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:  850-878-2563
FAX:  850-878-4707

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Tom Denmark Teacher Enhancement Fund

2007 Grant Awardees

Tom Denmark Teacher Enhancement Grant

FCTM President Gerry Greer announced the establishment of the Tom Denmark Teacher Enhancement Fund at the October Fall Conference. Dr. Tom Denmark, a longtime active FCTM member, recognizes the importance of teacher inservice in improving mathematics education. Therefore, the FCTM Board has established four annual grants in his name. The money for this fund comes from proceeds from the 1997 FCTM Conference and the Board has chosen to use this money to encourage more participation at future conferences as a way of providing good mathematics staff development for our members. It is the Board's hope that many FCTM members will apply for these grants. Additional information and a copy of the grant application instructions follows below.

Enhancement Grants for four teachers to attend the annual FCTM Conference will be awarded, one each, to a Primary (Pre-K-2) teacher, an Intermediate (3-5) teacher, a Middle School (6-8) teacher and a High School (9-12) teacher. Recipients of these awards will be notified by June 1 of their selection. They will be required to submit a report on their session and workshop experiences encountered at the annual conference along with their receipts for reimbursement, no later than November 30. The FCTM Treasurer will send a check to each recipient upon receipt of these materials.

Cost: Each recipient of the grant will be reimbursed up to $500. This will help cover the cost of registration, room and transportation to attend the FCTM Annual Conference. Any additional monetary expenses over the $500 grant that are incurred by the recipient will be at their own expense. It is hoped that if additional funding is necessary the recipients may seek support from their Principal or District for the additional funds, such as, inservice dollars or other staff development sources of funding.

**This money may not to be used for FCTM dues, food or substitute pay. Principal`s support for release time and substitute coverage must be acquired by applicant (see part 4 of the application process).

Who May Apply:

1. Any full time classroom teacher currently certified and teaching in the state of Florida may apply.
2. Applicants must have at least a bachelor`s degree.
3. Applicants must be teaching mathematics at the time of the application and anticipate teaching mathematics during the following year.
4. Applicants must be members of FCTM.
5. Current FCTM Board Members and past recipients of this award may not apply.

Process:

Interested teachers are invited to submit a proposal. Use separate sheets of paper (please organize as outlined below) to provide the required information. Material must be typewritten and double-spaced on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, one side only. Please do not photo reduce the pages. If more than the maximum number of pages is submitted, the extra ones will be excluded.

1. Personal Information (Two pages maximum)
   • Teacher`s name, home address, home telephone and fax numbers and email address (if available)
   • Teacher`s school/work location, Principal`s/Supervisor`s name, school/work address, school/work telephone number and fax number, and email address (if available)
   • Outcome. Explain what you hope to gain from the experience if selected. State how you will use your experience to benefit others in mathematics education in your local area (sharing/dissemination process).

2. Background and Experience (Two pages maximum)
   • Formal Education. Give institution, type of degree, major, minor, and date each degree was granted.
   • Continuing Education. Include activities that have helped you, directly or indirectly to become a more effective teacher.
   • Teaching Experience. Give the school(s), teaching assignments, dates, and any other information that accurately portrays your teaching career.
   • Professional Activities. Include district in-service training and participation in professional organizations. Include research interests and publications where appropriate.

3. Attach a copy of your teaching certificate.

4. Letter of Support (One page maximum).

The principal`s letter of support must verify that release time and substitute pay will be provided for attendance at the annual FCTM Conference and that an opportunity will be provided for the recipient to share and disseminate information with others in the school and/or district about his/her experience.

******Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15th******

Send materials to:

Renee Henry
FCTM Grants and Awards Chair
2981 Blairstone Court
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:  850-878-2563
FAX:  850-878-4707

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The Sunshine State Scholars Program is a new mathematics/science assessment for high school seniors throughout Florida. The format will be similar to the original PRIDE program. During the Fall Semester each school district will select a single District Scholar in mathematics and science to represent the district, however, the District Scholar must be identified by December 1. Early in January the District Scholars in each region will participate in a common assessment to identify the Regional Scholar. The regions are the six regions associated with the Area Centers for Educational Enhancement. During the first part of March the six Regional Scholars will meet in Tallahassee for the purpose of picking the Sunshine State Scholar in Mathematics and Science. Unlike the original PRIDE program where mathematics and science were evaluated separately, the regional and State assessments will now focus on a blend of mathematics and science topics. A memo from the Department of Education that describes this program and which establishes the administrative procedures will be sent to the superintendents by the middle of September. The purpose of this announcement is to allow you to begin planning as soon as possible. This program provides additional recognition for the excellent mathematics and science students in Florida. As teachers of these students we can be proud of their accomplishments. For further information contact any of the following people.

http://www.unf.edu/dept/sunshine/index.html

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