Professional development
Professional development
Earth Science Teacher Education Project
Professional development for high school earth science teachers and sixth-grade teachers is available through Minnesota’s Earth Science Teacher Education Project. ESTEP is available at little to no cost to educators thanks to grant funding. For more information on the offerings, locations and registration, go to www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi/ESTEP.html.
Grants
2022-23 Education Minnesota Foundation grants
The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has multiple grants available this year. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to www.edmnfoundation.org. There’s a grant waiting for you!
Professional Development Grants for teachers, ESPs and higher education faculty
Awarded twice a year, ESPs and teachers may request up to $1,500, and higher education faculty may request up to $3,000 to take the lead in acquiring and sharing new skills and knowledge. A Professional Development Grant can also be used for groups to either attend professional development or be trained at their worksite. Deadline: April 7
Second-Year Classroom Grants
Previous classroom-focused grant recipients may request up to $3,000 to expand on their original objectives, and who have the potential to realize additional goals based on the learning and outcomes of their first grant. Deadline: April 7
