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STUDY GROUP TEAM MEMBER GRANT & APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Due: 11:59pm on May 8, 2011

Please click HERE to view our Study Group Catalog online.



Professional Development "For Teachers, By Teachers":

Are you a CPS elementary school teacher interested in expanding your toolbox of teaching methods?  Do you learn best in a collaborative, supportive environment?  If YES, then apply to become one of Chicago Foundation for Education's nearly 200 Study Group Team Members! 

CFE's Study Group Program brings together PreK-8th Grade CPS educators ("Team Members") to learn effective teaching methods from their peers ("Coaches").  As an applicant, you select from our ONLINE CATALOG of twenty-nine Study Groups, choosing a strategy that addresses both the needs of your classroom and your personal goals for professional development.  

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be Chicago Public School educators and be either ISBE certified or recognized as "highly-qualified" as specified by NCLB.  CFE recognizes all educators in schools working directly with students as teachers.  Thus, librarians, social workers, team leaders, technology coaches, etc. are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact us at (312) 670-2323 or via CFE@CFEgrants.org.


CFE Study Group Team Member Award Information:

Team Member Benefits

  • Learn, adapt and implement an instructional strategy that has been proven to increase academic achievement
  • Receive ongoing mentoring from your Coach and support from your CPS colleagues
  • Earn up to 10 CPDUs
  • Receive $300 to purchase instructional materials for your classroom

Team Member Responsibilities

  • Attend CFE's Study Group Kick-Off Dinner on Tuesday, June 7 and December 2011
  • Attend 12 hours of Study Group meetings between June 7 and December 2011.  
    • Meeting dates/times/locations are determined as a group
    • At least one meeting will be scheduled before the school year begins in the Fall (must have some availability over summer)
  • Complete all Study Group Team Member assignments/reports and participate in group discussion in a meaningful way.
  • Adapt and implement your Study Group Teaching Method in Fall 2011.
  • Return your Final Report and Expense Report to CFE in December 2011.

Award Criteria:

Study Group Team Member applications are reviewed and rated on the following criteria:

  • Study Group Method Benefit to Students (30%)
  • Study Group Method Connection to Professional Goals (30%)
  • Values Study Group Model of Learning (20%)
  • Commitment to Study Group (10%)
  • Overall Presentation of Application (10%)

 

How to Apply:

1.  Click HERE to browse through the 2011 Study Group Catalog and learn more about the Teaching Methods available. 

2.  Complete all sections of the application thoroughly.

3.  Be sure to save your work often (click "Save Draft and Continue Later").  When finished, be sure to submit your application (click "Save and Final Submit").  Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 8, 2011.