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What
is the LEF Summer Fellowship Program?
The Summer Fellowship
provides an opportunity for teachers with professional status
to pursue professional development opportunities that will have
a positive impact on student learning.
The purpose of Summer Fellowships is to enable individual or groups of certified staff members to spend time during the summer months attending professional development courses, seminars or workshops directly relating to their teaching positions. The grant may be used to cover economy-level travel costs associated with this coursework. Fellowship proposals for opportunities that are only available during other school vacations will be considered.
The application
must indicate how the Fellowship will improve the applicant's
professional practice and enhance student learning. If a group of teachers seek the same Summer Fellowship
opportunity or wish to collaborate on a single project, each member
of the group must submit a separate, individualized application.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
You are eligible to apply if you are a certified staff member
with professional status currently working in a Lexington public
school and you will be returning as a Lexington public school
certified staff member in the academic year 2012-2013.
How Do I Apply for a Summer Fellowship?
To apply for an LEF Summer Fellowship, please download (see left) and complete an application form. The form is available in both .DOC and .PDF formats. Your proposal should be no longer than two pages.
Be as detailed and specific as possible. Summer Fellowships may
be granted for a maximum of $4000 per fellowship.
What Should be Included in an Application?
The proposal must include:
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The purpose of your fellowship; |
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How the fellowship will improve your
professional practice and enhance your students’
learning; |
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A description of how you will share the results of
your fellowship; e.g., by presenting a paper or
conducting a workshop for colleagues, or meeting
with your curriculum leader to discuss results; |
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The dollar amount, up to $4,000, that you are requesting;
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A detailed breakdown of how you will spend your
fellowship monies; |
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Expenses can include tuition, registration
fees, economy travel, purchases of materials or supplies, and room
and board at LPS rates.
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Expenses cannot include stipends or funding
for degree/certificate programs.
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Information about any time-sensitive deadlines
(registration or tuition costs, for example)
pertaining to your request; |
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A statement from your principal, department head,
or superintendent certifying that your request for
funding is not covered by the school system’s
operating budget. |
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Two copies of a letter of support in a sealed
envelope from your principal, department head,
curriculum leader or superintendent. |
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A statement certifying that (1) you are currently a Lexington
Public School certified staff member with professional status,
and (2) you will be returning as a Lexington Public School
certified staff member for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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What Are the Funding Criteria?
LEF will fund fellowship proposals based on merit and
availability of funds, giving particular attention to how
the program/project will enhance student learning and
improve professional practice. Grant monies must be used for
the purposes stated in the applicant’s proposal. Any
deviation from the spending plans contemplated in the
proposal must be submitted for approval in writing (e-mail
is acceptable) to a member of LEF’s Programs Team (see
below).
When and Where Are Proposals Due?
Grant proposals must be received on or before
(Note: Early decisions for time-sensitive opportunities are possible...)
Friday, February 27, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
Please submit 2 copies of your application.
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One hard copy with the letter(s) of support and
background information to: |
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LEF,
c/o LPS Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Lexington, MA
02420
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One electronic copy of the application with cover
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apply@lexedfoundation.org |
You will be sent confirmation that LEF has received the
electronic copy.
When Will Applicants Be Notified?
Applicants will be notified by Monday,March 5, 2012 (or sooner if requested), for the
2011 Summer Fellowship program. Successful applicants will earn
the title of “LEF Summer Fellow”.
What Are the Responsibilities of
LEF Summer Fellow?
LEF Summer Fellows are required to:
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Complete the activities described in their proposals
before the end of the fellowship period; |
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Submit
a one-page report about the fellowship to LEF’s Programs
Team, by September 30, 2012;
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Share discoveries from their fellowship with their
principal, department head, and colleagues; |
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Seek approval from LEF of any changes in the
implementation or focus of their project; |
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Work with LEF to showcase the fellowship in the
community; |
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Include the following statement when writing about
your fellowship:
"This fellowship is supported by a grant from the
Lexington Education Foundation." |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact your school
liaison from the LEF Programs Team:
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