Community Partnership Grant Program

Description

From the American Studies Association website:

"The American Studies Association is pleased to invite individual and institutional members of the association to apply to the ASA Community Partnership Program for grants to support collaborative interdisciplinary community projects utilizing American Studies pedagogy, curriculum, research, and other resources. The grants will support projects developed in collaboration with community-based organizations, school districts, public libraries, local historical societies, community museums, and other non-profit entities. Local communities have a wide range of educational and cultural needs that have not been met through traditional academic or community-based programs because of language, cultural and other barriers. The grants are intended to bridge this gap by more fully engaging American Studies practitioners in genuine collaborations with community organizations and the constituents they serve to provide new cultural and educational opportunities."

Sponsoring Organization
American Studies Association
Eligibility Requirements

"This request for proposals is intended for all individual and institutional members of the American Studies Association. In addition, ASA regional chapters, committees, boards, and task forces may apply, provided they demonstrate substantial ASA member involvement. Previous recipients of grants may apply but preference will be given to those undertaking new initiatives. The grants are not intended to serve as an ongoing source of funding but rather as seed money to start projects that will then be sustained by other local resources. Proposals must demonstrate a strong working relationship with local organizations providing American studies resources and materials to their constituents. This request for proposals is not intended for use by national or international organizations."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"The ASA intends to award a limited number of grants ranging from $500.00 to $3,000.00."
Website
http://www.theasa.net/prizes_and_grants/pages/community_partnership_grant_progr…

Global Education Award

Description

The purpose of this award is to honor a current elementary or secondary teacher who conveys to his/her students an appreciation of diverse cultures, and infuses a global awareness via the instructional process throughout the school year.

Sponsoring Organization
ProQuest Information and Learning; Florida Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility Requirements

Must be a current elementary or secondary teacher.

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"$500 cash prize, plus $500 in media center materials."
Website
http://www.fcss.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Awards.proquest_global
Location
FL

Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award

Description

From the Florida Council for the Social Studies website:

"This award recognizes and celebrates the enthusiasm beginning teachers bring to the social studies profession. Educators who have taught for three (3) years or less may be nominated for this award."

Sponsoring Organization
Florida Council for the Social Studies; Holt McDougal
Eligibility Requirements

"An applicant must currently be teaching social studies if an elementary teacher, or teaching social studies for the majority of the day if a 6-12 teacher. He/she can have no more than three years experience in the classroom at the time of application."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"First Place Award: $250 Cash award for professional development, $250 stipend to support attendance at the FCSS Annual Conference, FCSS membership for one year, publication of lesson plan in the FCSS E-Newsletter. Runner's Up Award: $100 Cash award for professional development, FCSS membership for one year."
Website
http://www.fcss.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Awards.Warren_Tracy
Location
FL

Helen Finken Award

Description

From the Iowa Council for the Social Studies website:

"This award recognizes teachers in their first three years of teaching Social Studies, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in Social Studies Education. This award is given in memory of Helen Finken, an outstanding teacher and long time member and officer of ICSS."

Sponsoring Organization
Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must have three or fewer years of teaching experience, submit two lesson plans and examples of Iowa Teaching Standard #8, and be a member of the Iowa Council for Social Studies.

Application Deadline
Award Amount
"Recipients receive an award and registration for the conference at which they will receive the award, plus ICSS and NCSS membership for one year."
Website
http://www.uni.edu/icss/awards.html
Location
IA

Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda

Description

From the First Division Museum website:

"Join us as award-winning Army Times reporter Sean Naylor provides the most comprehensive picture of the largest battle of the Afghan war to date—Operation Anaconda. One of only eight journalists allowed to accompany the troops into battle, his first-hand insider information is chronicled in his book, Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. What was intended as a grand gesture turned into a missed opportunity to crush what remained of Al Qaida in Afghanistan in March 2002.

Operation Anaconda was conducted by a force of about 2,000 soldiers, more than half of which were US conventional forces, Special Forces, and Special Operating Forces commanded by Major General Buster Hagenbeck of the 10th Mountain Division, headquartered at Fort Drum, New York. Coalition forces from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, and Norway joined United States troops in Operation Anaconda. Operation Anaconda was part of the ongoing effort in Afghanistan to root out Taliban and al-Qaida forces holed up in the Pakitia Province area of the country.

A book signing will follow."

Contact name
Melissa Tyer (email)
Contact email
mtyer@firstdivisionmuseum.org
Sponsoring Organization
First Division Museum
Phone number
630-260-8227
Target Audience
Illinois educators
Start Date
Cost
Free
Course Credit
"Up to 1.5 CPDUs are available for most events."
Contact Title
Museum Educator
Website
http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/events/schedule/date_with_history_8.aspx

Happy Days Are Here Again: The Great Depression and Recovery in North Carolina

Description

From the North Carolina Museum of History website:

"The stock market rises and falls. A shaky economy means job losses, business closings, changed lives. Is it 1929 or 2009? Lessons from the past can help us cope with hard times today. How do government and businesses stimulate growth? How do people reshape their lives as they hope for returning prosperity? Topics include work, social programs, home life, food, entertainment, and recreation.

Join fellow educators for an engaging four-day program in Raleigh as we explore the Great Depression and the New Deal, the effect on North Carolina, and its comparison to the economic crisis of today. Take a variety of resources, including primary source material from this relevant period, back to your classroom. Interact with speakers, participate in discussions, and try new hands-on activities."

Contact email
charlotte.sullivan@ncdcr.gov
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
North Carolina Museum of History
Phone number
919-807-7995
Target Audience
"For all grade levels; particularly relevant to middle grades social studies and high school United States history"
Start Date
Cost
$40
Course Credit
"Participants who complete the institute will receive a certificate for thirty (30) contact hours. Please check with your school district to verify eligibility."
Duration
Four days
End Date
Website
http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/edu/ProfDev.html

Washington State Council for the Social Studies K-8 Conference

Description

From the Washington Council for the Social Studies website:

"David Buerge, Seattle historian, author and educator will be the keynote speaker: 'Native Americans of the Seattle Area' is the topic."

Website
http://wscss.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=15W…
Sponsoring Organization
Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Contact email
oraleekramer@earthlink.net
Location
Seattle, WA
Contact name
Oralee Kramer
Phone number
206-431-1582
Start Date

Odyssey Award

Description

From the Michigan History Foundation website:

"Each year, the Michigan History Foundation presents the Odyssey Award to up to three educators who excel at teaching Michigan history. Each honoree is invited to attend the Jingle Ball to receive a plaque made of Michigan agate and a $500 check."

Sponsoring Organization
Michigan History Foundation
Eligibility Requirements

"All Michigan educators are eligible for the Odyssey Award."

Application Deadline
Award Amount
$500
Website
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273_36345-87944--,00.html
Location
MI

Teaching Through Art: A Sense of Place

Description

Participants will engage in a week of creating art and learning new teaching strategies for bringing enriching art experiences into the classroom. Using the uniquely beautiful photographs of Ansel Adams as a jumping off point, participants will use a combination of art techniques, poetry, and music to explore a sense of place through the lens of art, history, and culture. Artist studio visits and special events further enhance this learning experience.

Sponsoring Organization
Maryhill Museum of Art
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$185 non-credit; $350, 3-credit hours through Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University; $245, 30 clock hours through Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University and Washington State Education Service District #105
Course Credit
Teachers can earn credit or clock hours through the Graduate School of Education/Continuing Education at Portland State University and through Washington ESD 105.
Duration
Five days
End Date
Website
http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/2009.html#artInstitute
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