Teacher: Jeremy Dorsey
School: Alamosa High School
District: RE11-J
District Website: https://ahs.alamosaschools.org/
School Address: 805 Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101
Grade Level: Grades 9-12, Social Studies
Region: San Luis Valley
Project Title: Elevating Our Craft
Category: Teacher Professional Development
Amount Requested: $1,000

Project Description:
I am requesting funds to attend the National Conference for Social Studies. Having taught in Alamosa for three years, I believe my students deserve the best. Our student population includes a large percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced lunches and often seek an outlet for creativity and personal identity in the classroom. This project will help cover the remaining costs for myself and my department to attend this conference in Boston. Our goal is to improve our course work and inspire students to engage with local, national, and global issues, leading to positive community impact.

Proposal:
Our district is currently experiencing a budget shortage, requiring us to seek external funding for professional development. The social studies department has allocated its entire budget to attend the National Conference for Social Studies and is contributing personal funds as well. This grant would lighten the financial burden and enable us to bring back new and exciting teaching strategies to better engage students. Our aim is to boost student confidence, improve AP program success, and spark interest in world issues that can lead to community involvement and professional success.

Budget Breakdown:

Registration costs for 3-4 attendees: $1,000
Department matching funds: $1,000
Out-of-pocket contributions will cover remaining expenses.

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Website: flms.weld8.org

Address: 201 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Grade Level: 6-8 Science

Region: Northeast

Project Title: Send Me to the Moon!

Category: Teacher Professional Development

Funding Amount Requested: $2,000

Project Description:
I am requesting funds to attend the annual SEEC (Space Exploration Educators Conference) at NASA Space Center in Houston, TX. This conference offers curated sessions from NASA experts and educators, providing invaluable insights and resources to enhance my space education curriculum. Participating in this conference will allow me to network with fellow educators who share a passion for space education, learn innovative and immersive lessons, and bring back experiences to share with my students and the wider community. This opportunity will help me enrich my classroom with knowledge directly from NASA, making space science more accessible and exciting for my students.

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Impact:
Attending the SEEC conference will allow me to bring innovative and up-to-date space science lessons to my students. The knowledge and skills I gain will help foster excitement and curiosity about space exploration. My goal is to inspire students by sharing my firsthand experiences from the conference and giving them a broader understanding of space science and its potential.

Use of Funds:
- Flight and hotel: $1,600
- Food: $400 for 5 days and 4 nights
- Conference registration fees are included in the total

Website: weldre5j.k12.co.us/roosevelt

Address: 3394 Roosevelt Parkway, Johnstown, CO 80534

Grade Level: 9-12, Culinary Arts

Region: Northeast

Project Title: ProStart PD

Category: Teacher Professional Development

Funding Amount Requested: $1,200

Project Description:
As a ProStart educator, I am starting up a brand new program here at Roosevelt High School. I am super excited to do so, but have found great benefit in attending the ProStart Professional Development Summer Institute. The programs build upon each other, and I would feel fortunate to learn more to become an even better instructor to my students as I build this program.

Impact:
This professional development opportunity will help me grow as an educator and ensure that I can effectively teach and support my students in our new ProStart program. The knowledge gained will improve the quality of the program, benefiting current and future students as they explore culinary arts and prepare for careers in the industry.

Use of Funds:
The requested $1,200 will be used to cover the cost of the flight ($400) and registration ($800) for the ProStart Professional Development Summer Institute. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing my skills as an educator while building the program.