Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council
Ardis Egan Scholarship
Applications Due January 30, 2012
Application
For over 40 years, the Los Altos/Mountain View PTA Council has been granting scholarships to teachers made possible through donations from the Egan family and through annual contributions from our PTAs and PTSAs. The PTA Council is pleased to have the opportunity to support those teachers who are looking for ways to further their professional knowledge and skills. We encourage you to apply for this outstanding opportunity!
The Ardis Egan Scholarship
All teachers in the Los Altos, Mountain View Whisman, and Mountain View - Los Altos High School districts, who meet the requirements below, are eligible to apply for a scholarship of up to $250 ($500 for groups) to help defray the cost of professional development. This includes taking a course, attending a conference or workshop, or any other activity that enhances teaching skills and professional growth. Please note that the scholarship may not be used for incidental expenses such as food, although it may be used to cover housing expenses if you travel for your event. In addition, it may not be used for classroom supplies, materials, or equipment.
Requirements for Teachers
You must:
- have your teaching credential
- have taught in the LASD, MVWSD, and/or MVLA High School district for a minimum of 2 consecutive years
- not have received an Ardis Egan Scholarship last school year (except for group applications)
- intend to teach in one of the above districts next school year
Eligible schools include Almond, Alta Vista, Blach, Bubb, Castro, Covington, Crittenden, Egan, Freestyle High, Gardner Bullis, Graham, Huff, Landels, Los Altos High School, Loyola, Monta Loma, Mountain View High School, Oak, Santa Rita, Springer, Stevenson, and Theuerkauf.
Applying as a Group
Pooling resources may enable teachers to hire a speaker or trainer to address issues in a group setting. For example, the speaker may be an expert on how to teach math or science, or may be qualified to speak about social issues in the school environment. Past group scholarships have gone to help defray the cost of expert speakers and working with ADHD and gifted children in the classroom.
Applications
The application may be found at the PTA Council web site at http://www.ptac.mvwsd.org/, and then follow the link to Egan Scholarships. Please complete the application and email it to your district’s Egan Scholarship Committee representative. The committee will review all applications. Superintendents of Curriculum (Alyssa Gallagher-LASD, Dr. Mary Lairon-MVWSD, and Brigitte Sarraf-MVLAHSD) will be consulted on an as needed basis to verify teacher eligibility.
Scholarship Priorities
The scholarship committee will look closely at all scholarship applications. Priority will be given to applications that will be used for development in the following areas: technology and computer classes, developing writing techniques, science, math and science curriculum, student health and wellness, working with gifted and special needs students in the classroom, CLAD certificates, National Board certification, Spanish classes, and literacy immersion.
Scholarship Amounts
Individual scholarships can be up to $250.00. Groups may be granted up to $500.00. The amount of the award may be dependent upon the number of applications received. Awards in the past have typically ranged from $100-$250 and sometimes partial funding is granted. In evaluating applications, preference is given to areas that relate directly to the classroom in the priority areas listed and to teachers who have not previously received an Egan scholarship.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this school year (July 1, 2010– June 30, 2011) is Monday, January 31st, 2011. The committee will meet to review applications in February. All applicants will be notified by the end of February regarding their status. If remaining funds are available, a second deadline will be announced before the end of the school year.
Recipient Recognition
The committee will reply to every applicant and award recipients will be recognized in the program for the Council Annual Luncheon held in May.
For answers to questions or for further information, please contact the member of the Scholarship Committee that represents your district:
LASD: Kim Gavenman at kgavenman@gmail.com
MVLA High School District: Karen Shannon at kashannon56@yahoo.com
MVWSD: Joe Mitchner at jsmhome@comcast.net
Egan
Scholarship application summary
Ardis G.
Egan
Superintendent,
LASD, 1943-1964
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