Grant Guidelines

Eligibility: Certified professional educators employed by the West Hartford Board of Education are eligible to apply for the Lighthouse Technology Grant for implementation within the West Hartford Public Schools

Available grants: two $5,000 grants to support the integration of technology in our schools

Grant funds may be used to purchase: computer hardware (desktop – laptop – handheld), software, peripherals (printer – scanner – digital camera, etc.), professional development and / or specialized training

Application process:

1. Download, complete, and print an application
2. Acquire the signature of Department Supervisor and Principal
3. Submit application to:
   
   Lighthouse Technology Grant
   Office of Curriculum and Instruction/Education Center
   West Hartford Public Schools
   28 South Main Street
   West Hartford, Connecticut  06107
    
4. Application due date: March 9, 2004

Grant application expectations:

• Sharing of the best practices through department, grade level, building meetings, CSI course offerings
• Culminating Project/Program Report with outcomes and recommendations. Based on this report, written curriculum work may be required. (Additional funds will be provided to support curriculum writing/revision.)

Grant application suggestions:

• Collaborative projects or programs are encouraged
• Projects/Programs should  focus on student use and learning
  (how will students benefit?)
• Link expectations of project/program to National / State Standards

Grant Application/Selection Timeline:

• Application Due Date:  March 9, 2004
• Grants to be awarded and activities to commence:  Spring 2004

Questions:  Please contact the Office of Curriculum & Instruction

• Contact Person: Mary Ann Ayers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

• E-Mail: MaryAnne_Ayers@whps.org

• Telephone: (860) 523-3531