Grants to Fund Participation in High-Quality Professional Development (The next application deadline is June 1, 2007.) NEA Foundation grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes:
SAE International and Ford Motor Company Fund, have launched a program to provide scholarships to outstanding High School Seniors, seeking to pursue a bachelor/associate degree in engineering or technology, and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall of 2007.
A 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale is required. Two letters of reference are required; one must come from a Ford PAS instructor. One $2,500 SAE/Ford PAS scholarship will be awarded for the freshman year only.
If you qualify please feel free to submit an application, as the deadline of June 1st is quickly approaching!
To apply, you may obtain an application at the following web site: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/details.htm#ford_pas
As educators, we want all students to succeed in the classroom and the real world. We want to actively engage students in learning so that they can develop core knowledge and skills they can bring to college or the workplace. The Ford PAS program and curriculum are designed to make these connections by providing high-quality interdisciplinary learning experiences that challenge students academically. Whether you are new to Ford PAS or have some experience with the program and curriculum, we invite you to participate in the institute and/or workshop to explore in depth the Ford PAS approach to teaching and learning with educators from across the nation who share a common commitment to advancing student learning. We encourage all educators and welcome teachers of English language arts, business, social studies, manufacturing, engineering, math, science, and other subject areas.
Join the Ford PAS professional learning community and receive graduate credit or a certificate entitling you to professional development points. Space is limited, so apply today!Before I began Ford PAS group projects I thought that I was a follower, was not an especially good problem-solver, and did not have leadership skills. The experience of having to work in a group to solve real-world problems has taught me that I can think through the problems, determine what is needed to solve them, break down the work so each person can make a contribution, and use each person’s ideas to produce workable solutions.—Ford PAS student (Atlanta)
Application Deadline: May 25, 2007
Institute Fee: $150 per participant / $200 per two-person team
Business Theme Workshop Fee: $100 per participant / $150 per two-person team