Created by Katie Riemenschneider…Heights Elementary School IB-PYP

Ms. Joan

For IB Teachers Must Directly Involve IB Students/Teachers IB Authorized School FLIBS Member Schools Grant Items become property of the IB School Projects Completed by End of School Year Receipts & Reflection due by July 1, Only 1 Grant May be Won by a Single Applicant Only 2 Grants May be Won by a Single School Up to $1,000 Each Grant

Up to $1,000 Describe Professional Development Example: I would like to attend The Arthur & Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Use this same area to describe the special things you will experience & how this will impact your IB students!

I would like to attend ___________________________. Suggestions to include: Florida State Standards/Common Core Standards/IB Standards connections. The conference will provide ___________________. In addition, ______________ As a result of attending this conference, I plan to __________ I will also integrate ____________ in our curriculum. The product of the unit will include _______________________. Make sure the reader completely understands where you are going & why it is special. Example Response for “Describe Professional Dev. Grant”

Simply list how you will spend the $1,000 Arthur & Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators (July 8, July 10, early AM-evening each day) $0 (I was selected for National Scholarship) Hotel for Conference (check in July 7- check out July 11, 2012) (4 nights X $205 per night/summer rates) $ Authentic WWII Boxcar Delivered to School Campus for 2 Weeks (includes WWII Boxcar delivery & pick-up, school- wide assembly with Holocaust survivors and museum director speaking, and an additional museum exhibit for campus display) $ (additional $270 provided by PTO = $450 total) Educational Materials (books) for Media CenterIncluded in Conference Electronic Teaching Materials & Student Curriculum MaterialsIncluded in Conference TOTAL $1,000

How will this enhance your professional development? Suggestions to include: Being selected to attend ________ will help me impact the X students share this information with X teachers collaborating with X

Goal: Impact IB Students & Staff Suggestions to include: Curriculum/Sunshine State Standards. Integrate this by ________ Make real-world connections Why seeking assistance and resources The students will benefit through X Accurate and current information Primary/Secondary resources Assemblies Exhibits Community Events

Suggestions: Clearly articulate which IB Learner Profile trait(s) will be purposefully developed It is not the # of LP, but the development of those selected. Be specific

Describe your “Excellence” Idea & the creativity it brings to the classroom

Suggestions to include: Describe the classroom project with enthusiasm Clearly articulate how this will enhance your IB Unit What creative things will students be doing? Collaborating with community partners? IB Community & Service/outreach? Real World Issues? How many students involved? Which subjects involved? Innovation & Creativity is a PLUS!!

Day at ECHO student field trip$ Kiddie Swimming Pools (4 x $ )$48.00 Rakes & Hoes (4 X $16.00)$64.00 Bus Transportation to ECHO$ Wood Picket Garden Fence (for school edible garden) Seeds for various vegetables and herbs (variety) $92.00 $91.00 TOTAL $1,000 Simply list the items you will purchase

Ideas: Collaborate with ___________ Learn how to create X How will students impact others? IB Community & Service project included? Analyzing real world statistics? Develop the IB Learner profile Real world problem solving Learn how to X

Applying real world skills Assessment used IB standards IB Unit Plan Sunshine State Standards /Common Core Create an X (product) Solution Reflect Posters Able to offer real-world solutions Measureable, IB Assessment, Journals, Outcomes

You don’t need to include every IB Learner Profile Trait…include those that are purposefully covered.

Due January 31, 2014