IRA Routman Teacher Recognition Grant - International Reading Association

Grant Name: IRA Routman Teacher Recognition Grant

Funding Organization: International Reading Association

Grant Cycle: November 15, 2011

Address:

International Reading Association
IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recogniton Grant
800 Barksdale Road
Newark DE 19711

Website: http://www.reading.org/Resources/AwardsandGrants/teachers_routman.aspx

Email: committees@reading.org

Eligibility:

The International Reading Association will honor an outstanding mainstream, elementary classroom teacher dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of reading and writing, across the curriculum in real world contexts in grades K–6 (ages 5–12). At least 60% of the school's students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. The grant may not be used for purchase of commercial programs.

All applicants must be IRA members, and at least 60% of the school’s students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. 

How to Apply: Apply online at http://fs6.formsite.com/intntlreading/form49/index.html or if you are unable to upload your materials, send them to the address above.

Application Materials:

1. A three-page (maximum) proposal outlining how you will support, improve, enhance, and accelerate teaching and learning for students.  For example, funds may be used for, but are not limited to:  building a classroom library, attending the IRA annual convention to increase professional knowledge, creating a home school partnership, increasing collegial collaboration, improving reading and writing in authentic literacy contexts, or publishing student work. 
2. A one-page personal statement (beliefs statements and how your beliefs align with your practices including your professional vision for this project.) 
3. Upto three (3) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation should be from a principal, superintendent, and/or curriculum coordinator, one letter should be from a peer. Each recommendation must include the participant’s leadership skills, collegial interactions, effective teaching practices, successful teaching/learning/relationships with students and an understanding of the intentions and/or support of the project detailed by the applicant. 
4. Include a budget outline.