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 * Standard 10:** Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.


 * Evidence:** [[file:Grant Proposal.docx]]


 * Description:** This proposal was written as an application for a local area grant. The grant is setup by the area ASM International group, whose primary goal is to help schools improve the student’s learning experience and awareness of materials and material testing. They have funded multiple grants in the past and have played a role as an advocate for student learning and development.


 * Rationale:** The grant writing process, which was thoroughly completed for this proposal, is an extension of the school and student environment into the community. The proposal describes a variety of strategies and integrations into the classroom, using the support of the grant funds. This relationship between school and industry are vital to the production of an authentic learning environment and experience. When writing this proposal I found myself discussing my ideas and question on curriculum modification with various teachers and local employees of the trade. The most interesting piece, in my eyes, of this grant proposal was the correlation drawn between the mission statements of the grantor’s organization, the scholarship goals, and the mission of our school. They aligned perfectly, and this proposal along with the proposed curriculum modifications brings all three together. I have dedicated numerous hours researching, developing curriculum, and discussing ideas with colleagues, which makes me very excited for the upcoming application opening.

This is a perfect example of the above statement. This grant recognizes the school as part of the local community and is calling upon a community organization to step in and be involved with student development. The importance here is that first the students receive a high quality experience in school, but also that the community that they will soon become a contributing factor to is taking ownership in their citizen’s development.
 * __KSD’s Alignment:__**
 * 10. K.1 The teacher understands schools as organizations within the larger community context and understands the operations of the relevant aspects of the system(s) within which s/he works.**

The grant proposal is directly identifying a source of additional financial support for student and curriculum development. The grant is then requesting funding based on need, and identifying how the resources will be distrusted within the program to purchase materials/equipment to further develop classroom environment.
 * 10. S.3 The teacher can identify and use community resources to foster student learning.**

The grant writing process would have been much more challenging had I tried to complete it by myself. I found the importance of bouncing ideas off of my fellow teachers, but more significantly discussing project ideas and outcomes with industry members. These communications helped me really see the big picture and gain a greater appreciation for the continuance of these relationships in order to foster a continuously improving student environment.
 * 10. D.5 The teacher is willing to work with other professionals to improve the overall learning environment for students.**