Teacher Professional Development Grant (PK-5)

The Teacher Professional Development Grant (PK-5) supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. Applicants must currently be a grades 6-8 classroom teacher with three or more years of teaching experience, also for 6-8 level. The definition of a classroom teacher is an individual who spends half or more of their work time teaching mathematics. The applicant must be a current (on the day of the application) Essential or Premium member of NCTM. Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply. The proposal must delineate the teacher(s)' professional development plan and address how the proposed project will improve the teacher(s)' competence and affect students' learning. While this grant does not fund the purchase of technology, proposals including professional development involving the use of technology to enhance student learning are encouraged. Proposals must address the professional development plan, how it will enhance the applicant(s)' mathematical knowledge, and the anticipated impact on students' learning. Applicants must submit a letter of support from the principal of their school, which confirms the teaching status of the applicant(s) and indicates strong support for the proposal and the applicant's ability to accomplish it. Please visit the award's website for more information.