Guidelines for Teacher Innovation Grant Submissions

Are you a TUFSD teacher planning to apply for a 2022-23 Teacher Innovation Grant? Please read these guidelines before you make your submission. ​

Teacher Innovation Grants should…

1. Directly support the educational objectives expressed in the mission statements of the
Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and TUFSD.

2. Be meaningful, enriching the educational experience of students within TUFSD.

3. Have a broad impact, affecting a significant number of students or be a pilot of a program
that may ultimately impact a significant number of students.

4. Foster innovation in teaching practices and/or student learning and educational experience.

5. Align with the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns “Vision and Goals” for
teaching and learning, which promote active student learning and strong student collaboration.

6. Include clear implementation plans, timetable, and budget.

7. Identify realistic and appropriate project assessments, which are measurable wherever
possible.

8. Be carefully reviewed and approved by the school’s principal.