IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Grant

The International Reading Association will honor an outstanding mainstream, elementary classroom teacher dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of reading and writing, across the curriculum in real world contexts in grades K‑6 (ages 5-12). The US$2,500 grant may not be used for purchase of commercial programs. This grant is supported by Regie Routman.

Eligibility

All applicants must be IRA members, and at least 60% of the school’s students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Deadline is November 15, 2013.

Applicant Information

* First Name

Middle Name or Initial

* Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

* IRA membership number

* E-mail address

* Confirm e-mail address

* Grade you are currently teaching

Name of School:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

The application must include the following items:

A three-page (maximum) proposal outlining how you will support, improve, enhance, and accelerate teaching and learning for students. For example, funds may be used for, but are not limited to: building a classroom library, attending the IRA annual convention to increase professional knowledge, creating a home school partnership, increasing collegial collaboration, improving reading and writing in authentic literacy contexts, or publishing student work.
A one-page personal statement (beliefs statements and how your beliefs align with your practices including your professional vision for this project.)
Upto three (3) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation should be from a principal, superintendent, and/or curriculum coordinator, one letter should be from a peer. Each recommendation must include the participant’s leadership skills, collegial interactions, effective teaching practices, successful teaching/learning/relationships with students and an understanding of the intentions and/or support of the project detailed by the applicant.
Include a budget outline.

To upload your files please click on 'browse' to locate your document in your files than click on 'upload' to attach to form.

If you are unable to upload, please send them via:

Mail (regular or express)
International Reading Association
IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recogniton Grant
800 Barksdale Road
Newark DE 19711

Proposal

Budget Outline

Personal Statement

First Letter

Second Letter

Third Letter

Additional Information

* I am currently an elementary classroom teacher.

Yes

No

* Are at least 60% of your school's students eligible for free or reduced lunch?

Yes

No

* The nominee gives permission for the committee to contact people who have provided documentation should additional information be required.

Yes

No

* Has the nominee/applicant been nominated for or applied for another IRA award this year?

Yes

No

Checklist

Use this checklist to be sure you have completed and submitted all sections of your application correctly before clicking on 'Submit'.

Completed Application form

Proposal

Budget Outline

Personal Statement (maximum of 1 page)

Three (3) letters of recommendations

Submitted information to IRA by November 15, 2013

* Indicates Response Required