TRA Grants

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TENNESSEE READING IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

What:

TRI grants of up to $400 will be given by the Tennessee Reading Association for the purpose of

improving reading instruction.

The applicant must submit an idea for improving reading instruction by experimenting withnew techniques and/or materials, developing innovative programs or whatever the chosen

proposals require.

Who:

The applicant must be a Tennessee educator who is a member of the International Reading

Association at all levels (IRA, TRA, and a local council). Former recipients are eligible to re-

apply after five years.

How:

An application form can be obtained from the local reading council president. (on following page)

The complete application should be emailed or mailed to the above address, postmarked no later

than January 31, 2015. A committee of TRA members will review the proposals and make

their selections. Grants will be awarded in April 2015.

Proposals will be carried out within a time frame determined by the applicant. Proposals,

including the final report, must be concluded by May 2015.

Grantee responsibilities are as follows:

Keep receipts from expenses and return unused funds to TRA.

Prepare a short final report.

Share final results by being interview for possible article, writing an article, or making

a

presentation at a TRA conference.


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TENNESSEE READING ASSOCIATION GRANT PROPOSAL

Grant recipients must be members of local, state, and international organizations (must be

member of all three organizations). Former grant recipients are eligible to re-apply after five

years.

Do not put your name, the name or location of your school, or anything else that might identify

you on the grant proposal.

Include the following information on a separate sheet: Name

Address

Home Phone

School

Local Council and Number

IRA Membership Number

Letter from your Council President stating that you are a member

Please limit your proposal to three pages or less.

1. What is the primary focus of your proposal to improve reading?

2.

What are your specific goals?3. Summarize your proposal plans in one or two paragraphs.

4. How many students will be affected by this proposal?

5. How will you determine if your project was successful?

6. What is the time frame for this project?

7. Itemize your budget to the best of your ability.

8. How are you willing to share your results with other TRA members (summary in

Reading Matters, summary in the Tennessee Reading Teacher,presenting at a state

conference)?

Please type the answers to these questions on separate sheets and email: Sherry Scott

[email protected].

Deadline: Grant proposal must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2015.

A committee will read your proposal.


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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This $500 scholarship is available to any and all students who qualify. The scholarship is for

one year and is non-renewable.

Criteria for Eligibility:

1.

College junior, senior, or graduate student.2. Undergraduate Major: Education, with an interest in reading education.

Graduate Major: Education, with a reading concentration.

3. Grade point average of 3.0/B or better.

4. Must be a member of a local council.

5. Must be a member of Tennessee Reading Association.

6. Application must be received by June 1, 2015.

Procedure:

1. Complete the application form on the following page.

2. Submit proof of academic standing: copy of most recent transcript. (A student

copy will meet this requirement.)

3. Submit a word-processed, original response to the following topic: Why do

you want to learn more about literacy instruction?

1.

Response should be limited to two double-spaced pages.

2. Response must be signed by the applicant.

4. Submit a completed Reference Form.

5. Email or mail all materials, postmarked no later than June 1, 2015, to:

Sherry Scott [email protected].

6. Decision date will be July 2015.

A screening committee will review each application.Decisions made by the committee are final.

All submitted materials are the property of the Tennessee Reading Association.


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GENERAL INFORMATION

AND CERTIFICATION OF ACADEMIC STANDING

Personal Information

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________

Institution of Current Enrollment ____________________________________________

Major and/or Concentration__________________________________________________

Certificate of Academic Standing

I certify that _________________________________________________ is currently enrolled at (Applicants Name)

___________________________________ and has a current overall GPA of__________. (Institution)

Date _________________ Faculty Advisor Signature______________________________

Reference Form

(To be completed by a faculty member.)

Name of Applicant____________________________________________________________

1.Name of sponsoring faculty member or chair of applicants major program:

________________________________________________________________________

2. Position and Department _______________________________________________

3. Institution ____________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________

4. Is the applicant enrolled in a degree program? Yes ________ No __________

5. How long have you known this applicant?________________________________

6. In what capacity have you known this applicant?___________________________

Date _________________ Signature ______________________________


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TRA STATE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This scholarship, in the amount of up to $250, is available to any and all educators who qualify.

The scholarship is for one conference and is non-renewable. Award recipients may apply funds

to the following purposes:

Full Conference RegistrationHotel Accommodations (receipts must be submitted) Travel (receipts must be submitted)

Criteria for Eligibility:

1. Professional educator.

2. Must be a member of a local council.

3. Must be a member of Tennessee Reading Association.

4. Application must be received by September 15, 2014.

Procedure:

1. Complete the attached application form.

2. Submit a Reference Form.

3. Submit a word-processed, original response to the following topic: Why do

you believe it is important that you attend this conference, and how will the

information/experience/ideas you gain be reflected in your professional activities?

1.

Response should be limited to two double-spaced pages.

2. Response must be signed by applicant.

4. Decision date will be October 15, 2014.

5. Mail all materials, postmarked no later than September 15, 2014, to:

Sherry Scott [email protected].

A screening committee will review each application.

The decision of the committee is final.All submitted materials are the property of the Tennessee Reading Association.


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TRA STATE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP REFERENCE FORM

(Please print or keyboard.)

Name of Applicant ______________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________

Name and Number of Sponsoring Reading Council ____________________________

Name of Person Providing Reference__________________________________________

How long have you known this applicant? ____________________________________

In what capacity have you known this applicant? _______________________________

In your opinion, would new knowledge be reflected in this persons professional activities

following this conference? ________ Yes ________ No

Date _________________ Signature ______________________________


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TRA Community Service Project Grant Application 2014-2015

Name of person making application: Name of local council:

Contact information (e-mail &/or phone #):

1. Briefly describe your project.

2. How many students (people) were impacted by your project?

3. Were other community groups involved in carrying out this project? If so, identify them and

describe their role.

4. What expenses were incurred? Tell the amount and for what.

This application should be postmarked by March 10th. Mail or e-mail to: Sherry Scott

[email protected].

Also, the IRA Local Council Community Service Award application must be postmarked by October 31 and received by

November 7. That application is on the IRA website, listed in the alphabetical listing of awards under L for Local.

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