2025 – 2026

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

Jennifer Otradovec, Chair, MO
Cindi Thompson, MO
Lenora Gunnoe, OH
Donna Geno, MS

GRANTS!  For your next project, check out this website for Grants available:  https://grantstation.com/

Contact Grantwriting Ad Hoc Committee Chair Chris Hockert with questions.

EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  
5 Ways To Make Teacher Professional Development Effective [With Examples] by Maria Kampen, April 24, 2019

TEACHERS and MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE PANDEMIC

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-mental-health-has-suffered-in-the-pandemic-heres-how-districts-can-help/2021/05

Guide to Financial Assistance for Future Teachers includes comprehensive information in several areas:

  • Financial aid basics, including FAFSA
  • The TEACH Grant and other ways to pay for college
  • Loan forgiveness programs
  • An outline of additional funding options for teaching and education students