CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
Volunteer Interest & Information Survey
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Thank you for your inquiry about volunteering with CFE!  Please mark the volunteer opportunities that might interest you.  As specific volunteer needs arise, we will contact you with more information.  This survey does not create a commitment to participate in a particular activity; rather, it helps us know what programs and volunteer opportunities you would like to hear more about
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SMALL GRANTS
Over 400 CFE Small Grants are awarded each year to Chicago Public School (CPS) elementary teachers to implement innovative, creative classroom ideas that enhance student learning. Classroom observations usually take place during school hours and last only about thirty minutes to an hour. Scheduling is extremely flexible and you work directly with the teacher to facilitate your schedules.
Review Small Grant application & select grant winners (Late October: day & evening sessions).
Observe Small Grant winning projects in action in the classroom (February - June).

STUDY GROUP GRANTS
Study Group Grants provide experienced teachers (Study Group Coaches) the opportunity to lead a Study Group around a proven Instructional Strategy with 4-6 teachers (Study Group Team Members) who are willing to implement and adapt the strategy in their own classroom. Review sessions operate in a round table discussion and the observations are similar to the Small Grant observation model.
Review & discuss Study Group Coach Grant applications & select grant winners (January: weekday morning and afternoon sessions). *prior teaching/and/or CFE grant reading assistance required.
Review & discuss Study Group Team Grant applications & select grant winners (May: weekday morning, afternoon and evening sessions).
Observe Study Group Teams & Grant-winner Classrooms in action in the classroom (Fall: flexible hours).
Act as a Study Group Grant Liaison and be an integral part of our Study Group Grants (Spring: flexible hours).

CREATIVE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP
The Creative Classrooms Workshop is a professional development opportunity by and for Chicago teachers. Every year, approximately 600-800 CPS teachers attend to learn from CFE’s most exemplary grant winners and exchange professional experiences, ideas and techniques with other teachers while finding new ways to help Chicago students learn.
Assist the day of the workshop (October)
Help plan Creative Classrooms (Committee meets monthly January – September)

TEACHERS NETWORK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

TNLI is part of a nation-wide program that trains exemplary teachers to conduct action research in their schools and provides a venue for these teachers to share recommendations for improving student learning with colleagues and local educational leaders.
Review TNLI Fellow applications (June/July: Weekdays) *prior teaching/and/or CFE grant reading assistance required.
Read and edit TNLI Fellow action research report drafts (May).
Attend forums/presentations to learn about TNLI Fellow action research findings & ways teachers can increase student achievement.

OUTREACH EFFORTS
Represent CFE and reach out to schools by helping to keep them informed of the latest grant opportunities.
Visit a school and give a brief presentation to promote CFE programs to the faculty (Weekdays: Aug, Sept, and March).

OFFICE PROJECTS
Prepare mailings. Prepare grant applications for review. File grant materials.
Provide technical assistance (Access database maintenance).
Basic data entry (evaluation data, database updates).