Links to Learning -Assistance League of Capistrano Valley

     Links to learning is a program designed to provide support for CVUSD Middle School enrichment programs. Classroom teachers, school counselors, and media specialists are encouraged to apply for grants from $50 to $500 per application. You may request funds for student enrichment such as equipment, field trips, or classroom aids not funded, but approved, by the School District. Total grants per year can total up to $10,000 or more. Applications are available in your school's office. A copy of the application on file in the District personnel office and also by email from CUEA. Deadline for applications is usually around September 14th of each year and awarded on October 1. If you have any questions, please contact your school liason, or email CUEA for more information.

AAUW Fellowship

     The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women has made the Eleanor Roosevelt Teachers Fellowship its Educational Foundation focus. They are committed to raising funds and providing fellowships for California teachers, as well as enrichment opportunities for girls in math, science, and technology.
     Are you a women K-12 public school teacher of math, science, and/or technology? Are you dedicated to educational equity for girls?
     The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation invites you to apply for an Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowship. Funding of $1,000 to $9,000 supports:

- Professional development

-An innovative curriculum project designed to encourage girls' interests and achievements in math, science, and/or technology.

- Fellows also receive an expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a five-day summer Teacher Institute. This intensive series of workshops and discussions helps educators create classrooms where all students are encouraged to succeed.

     To find out about previously funded projects or for applications, visit the Foundation's website at;

or write;

     Applications must be postmarked by January 10, of the current year and are for the fellowship year July 1, through August 31.

     To support our local effort, please write checks to AAUW-EF and mail to Lynda Zimmer, C/O Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley AAUW, 23071 Tiagua, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Your donations are tax deductible.

National Foundation for the Improvement of Education/
The Jordan Brand

The National Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) and The Jordan Brand (Michael Jordan) will be awarding grants of $2,500 for outstanding teaching and student learning in public secondary schools that serve economically disadvantaged students.
      Michael Jordan's commitment to the fundamental values necessary for personal excellence and his passionate belief that education offers choice and opportunity, led to the development of the Jordan Fundamentals. Michael and The Jordan Brand want to recognize those teachers who, despite challenging situations, strive above and beyond traditional lesson planning to motivate and inspire their students.

• Funds must be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation or other costs required to implement and assess the proposed lessons.
  
• Eligibility is limited to teachers who work with students in any grades 6-12 in a U.S. public secondary school.
  
• At least 40% of the school's student population must be eligible for free or reduced lunches.

Applications may be submitted at any time. The deadline is usually May 15 of each year.

      For more information on grants offered by NFIE visit their web site:

     or call (202) 822-7840.

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