COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.
BOX 2120
PRINS.
MEMO NO. 25
October 18, 2005
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Linda M. Wallinger Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
College Board
Award Programs for Schools and Teachers |
The College Board is currently seeking
applications for the following two award programs.
2006 Inspiration Award
The College Board 2006 Inspiration Awards celebrate
America's most improved high schools.
Three winning schools will receive $25,000 each, and five honorable
mention schools will receive $1,000 each.
Winning schools initiate unique programs and create partnerships among
teachers, parents, community organizations, and local businesses to help more
students attend college. The Inspiration
Awards are open to all secondary schools (public and nonpublic) in which 40
percent or more of the students receive free or reduced-price lunches. Schools should be able to demonstrate
significant and consistent growth across the entire student population in: a)
participation in rigorous curricula, such as the Advanced Placement Programs
(AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or other honors courses; b)
Participation in PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or ACT program assessments that demonstrate
preparation for attending college; and c) the percentage of students accepted
to two- or four-year institutions of higher education
For additional information or to download an
Inspiration Awards application, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/about/association/inspiration.html. The deadline for application submissions is
November 18, 2005. Award winners will be
announced in April 2006.
Bob Costas Grants for the
Teaching of Writing
Six grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to
teachers who inspire students to write.
The grants will help teachers continue a current project or start
something new. Projects can be carried
out in school, through an after‑school writing workshop, or during a
summer program. Activities might include
a student newspaper or website; a creative writing group for aspiring poets or
songwriters; a program for integrating writing and mathematics; a workshop in
science fiction or sports writing; or an activity using student writers to help
senior citizens record their life stories.
Any project qualifies if it introduces young people to the joy of
writing. Public and nonpublic school
teachers of grades 6 through 12 from all subject areas are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be postmarked on or before
November 18, 2005. All application
material should be submitted together in one mailing.
For additional information or to download the
guidelines, timeline, and application go to http://click.collegeboard.com:80/2154616.33135.0.15771. Awards will be presented at each College
Board Regional Forum meeting in February 2006.
The Virginia Department of Education encourages
Virginia educators to consider applying for these awards. If you have questions, please contact Faye Rollings-Carter (Faye.Rollings-Carter@doe.virginia.gov),
associate director, Office of Middle and High School Instruction, at (804)
225-2593.
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