MINI+GRANT

MINI GRANT


 * Arts Educator 2.0 - Mini Grant Application

Date: May 4, 2009

Cindy Gregg Email Address: greggc.washington.k12.pa.us

Washington Park IntermediateSchool 801 East Wheeling Street Washington, PA 15301

School Phone Number: 724-223-5000 Grade Level(s) : 3-5, Elementary Life Skills Subject Area(s) : Music

Summary of PPDP Goals:** I plan to attend the American Orff Schulwerk Conference, November 11-14, 2009, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to revitalize my teaching and to refresh my Orff techniques. I do have Level 1 and 2 Certifications from Duquesne University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, respectively.

I hope to receive $500 to offset the school district's cost in order to approve attendance at the conference. This will also give me the opportunity to use some of the technology that I am learning in Arts Educator 2.0 to highlight my students' accomplishments when I return. I can also download some of the lessons that I observe at the Conference to help me to remember some of the ideas that are presented.
 * Statement of Need:**

Although the costs have not yet been publicized, these are the rates, based on last year's fees ($256 airfare, $250 registration, $520 room rate, $200 for meals, totaling $1226), so the $500 would be greatly appreciated.
 * Documentation of costs:**

I will present copies of receipts from the Conference Registration, as well as hotel and transportation costs for the AOSA convention. Furthermore, a paper discribing the sessions must be presented to my Superintendent upon return from the conference to be on file with the School Board.

I have received a letter permitting me to attend the American Orff Schulwerk Conference, from my superintendent, which I submitted at Thursday's (May 7) class.

The AOSA Conference lasts 4 days (Registration usually begins in August). The costs are not yet on the American Orff Schulwerk website; although the costs will most likely exceed $1000.
 * Expected Time Frame:**


 * Assurance & Signatures**

I, Cindy Gregg agree to:


 * spend my mini grant funds as specified in my application above.
 * to submit all original receipts to the grant director within 10 days of the conference.
 * to provide IU1 with a written summary of the impact of those funds.
 * to return any unused mini-grant funds to IU1 no later than November 30, 2009.
 * and to pay out of pocket for any items that I purchase, which are not fully disclosed on my mini-grant application.

Participant Signature and date: //Cindy Gregg//, May 4, 2009 Faculty Signature and date