What is ISP
ISP is an education program, funded by Sourcewell to support innovative classroom grants across Region 5 through partnerships with local communities.
ISP Mission
To create resources that stimulate educational opportunities by encouraging community partnerships.
ISP Vision
An established community of educators who use innovation to enhance the educational opportunities for students in Central Minnesota.
Examples of Classroom Grants Funded by ISP
STEM
Maker Space Lab Equipment
Mini programmable robots for coding
Lego engineering sets
Architectural design projects
SCIENCE
Live Animals- habitats (raising Bearded Dragons and hatching butterflies)
Lab equipment
Greenhouse construction
Hydroponic growing gardens
Field study materials
MUSIC/ART/PE
Musical Instruments (Ukulele, African drums)
Yoga mats, FitBit devices, art supplies
Archery
TECHNOLOGY
GoPro cameras and broadcasting equipment for daily student news shows
Sound system for theater department
Classroom software
Online Math and Spelling programs
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Multi day Deep Portage trip for scientific surveying and team building
Portable planetarium
Hands on learning activities and materials
High interest books at all reading levels
