Educator for a Day Grants

Host an Educator for a Day event, and your school could receive a $5,000 grant

In honor of American Education Week (November 16-22, 2008), Walden University is awarding $5,000 grants to three P–12 schools that are nominated by a teacher or administrator in that school and that are participating in the Educator for a Day program on Thursday, November 20.

By opening your classrooms for a day to members of your community, you will introduce others to the rewards of teaching while bringing recognition to your own school. Join Walden in celebrating this event, and your school could receive much-needed additional resources to support an initiative of your choice.

Nominate your school for a $5,000 grant today. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Monday, October 27, 2008.

• Download the nomination form (doc)
• Email nomination forms or questions to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu
• Read the eligibility criteria

What Is Educator for a Day?
Educator for a Day will be held November 20, 2008, as part of the National Education Association’s (NEA) celebration of American Education Week. For one day, members of the community—including individuals interested in transitioning into a teaching career—are invited into the classroom as “guest educators” to help perform the daily duties of America’s teachers under the supervision of a teacher.

For information about how you and your school can get involved, please visit the NEA’s Web site.

Who Is Eligible for a $5,000 Grant from Walden University?
You may nominate your school for a $5,000 grant from Walden University if you and your school are participating in the NEA’s Educator for a Day program. Any teacher or administrator from a public or private P–12 school may submit a nomination. Read the eligibility requirements.

How Do I Nominate a School?
It’s easy! Tell us what makes your school exceptional by completing the nomination form on or before the extended deadline of October 27, 2008. All information must be provided, and all questions must be answered, to complete your nomination. Each response must not exceed 1,000 characters (approximately 200 words).

1. Download the nomination form.
2. Email the completed form to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu.

How Will Schools Be Selected?
A panel of judges, composed of educators and members of the Walden University community, will select three schools to each receive a $5,000 grant. The selection will be based on the nominator’s demonstrated passion for and knowledge of teaching as well as the impact the grant would have on the school’s ability to make it a better place for students to learn and for teachers to work. Walden University will notify winning educators on November 3, 2008, so that plans and logistics can be made for on-site promotion of the Educator for a Day event to be held on November 20, 2008.

Email nomination forms and questions to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu.

About Walden’s College of Education
Walden is an accredited institution that, for 38 years, has provided an engaging learning experience for educators. In January 2008, Walden was ranked for a second time by U.S. News & World Report as having the largest online graduate program in education by enrollment. And Walden’s The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is the choice of more than 29,000 students and alumni.

Learn about our teacher preparation programs that are uniquely designed to help working professionals transition into a career in teaching.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

*Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.