Eligibility

• All teachers and support staff at GNS are eligible to apply but they must have a minimum of one academic year of service at the school.

• Each school division (JS, MS, SS) will have access to $2500 in funding. If you would like to partner up with somebody in another division, you can apply for a combined grant of $5000.

Grant Application Process

• The grant application period will be announced in the Fall of each academic year.

• Applications will be reviewed and recipients determined by the GNS Ed.Tech. PLC

• Grant recipients will be determined and funding provided prior to Winter Break

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Innovation: The project should demonstrate a novel and creative approach to teaching or learning.

• Alignment: The project must align with the school's mission and educational goals.

• Feasibility: The project should be practical and have a clear plan for implementation.

• Technology Integration: The use of technology should enhance the learning experience.

• Pedagogical Impact: The project should contribute to student engagement, critical thinking, and academic growth.

• Risk Assessment: The applicant should identify potential challenges and have strategies to mitigate them.

• Measurable Outcomes: The project should have clear metrics for success and ways to assess the impact on students.

• Collaboration: Encouragement of collaboration with other teachers, staff, and students within the school.

• Sustainability: Consideration of the project's long-term impact on students and the school community.

Members of the GNS Educational Technology PLC will determine the grant recipients by evaluating each application in relation to the above criteria.

Project Timeline & Outcomes

Grant recipients should plan to launch their projects in January and conclude them by May.

Recipients will need to submit a final report at the conclusion of the project, detailing the outcomes and impact on students.

They will also be asked to present their projects at a school-wide event or staff meeting.

Professional Development

Grant recipients are encouraged to seek professional development opportunities that will enhance their skills and knowledge related to the project, wherever possible.

Apply Now

Click the link below to make a copy of the application form.

Once completed, share your application form with Jon Hamlin via Google Docs

Staff Meeting Slideshow