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Up to $20,000 for out-of-school time educators working with kids & parents

Do you know a fantastic educator who goes above and beyond to engage not just the student, but also families, in learning?

The National Center for Families Learning is seeking applicants for the 2019 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year competition, which will provide up to $20,000 to school or community-based educators who have a demonstrated record of success using two-generation strategies, involving multiple generations in the learning process. Applications are due by June 14.

One winning educator will receive a $20,000 grant and the opportunity to showcase the two generational approach’s positive impact on the community. A second place prize of $5,000 will also be awarded.

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Scope:

  • Serve parents and children using a strong two-generation approach to helping them learn together in innovative ways.
  • Implement innovative ideas for expanding their program to benefit families and/or to engage more families.
  • Serve communities and families with high literacy and socioeconomic needs.

Eligibility:

  • Winning educators must work for a school- or community-based program that engages families in the educational process.
  • Winning educators will be asked to participate in NCFL’s extensive outreach activities to promote their practices and programs, including, but not limited to, participation in the 2019 NCFL Families Learning Conference.
  • Award funds must be expended on the designated family engagement project between December 2019 and December 2020.
  • Award winners will commit to sharing project and family stories with NCFL on an ongoing basis, particularly through requested communications throughout the year, including NCFL social media platforms and an end-of-year report.
  • Each family educator must be nominated by someone who knows the nominee’s work well and has extensive knowledge of the nominee’s strengths, approaches, and collective positive impact on behalf of children and families.
  • Programs may nominate up to two family educators using separate nomination forms. Self-nominations will be disqualified

For more information, contact Karen Richardson at KRichardson@familieslearning.org.

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