The NEHS Chapter Advisor Enrichment Fund offers a dynamic opportunity for NEHS Chapter Advisors to elevate their teaching practice through immersive literary experiences tailored to their upcoming curriculum. This fund is dedicated to enhancing the quality of English Language Arts education by deepening Advisors’ subject expertise, fostering innovative teaching approaches, and promoting professional growth.
Advisors can design their own academic or research experiences, directly engaging with texts and authors they will teach in the upcoming academic year. This initiative not only enriches classroom instruction but also encourages Advisors to explore diverse perspectives and inclusive teaching strategies.
Through the Chapter Advisor Enrichment Fund, NEHS reaffirms its commitment to supporting educators in their continuous pursuit of excellence, ensuring that high school classrooms remain vibrant spaces for literary exploration and academic achievement.
Awards
The NEHS Advisory Council grants awards up to a maximum of $1,500 from a $3,000 annual fund.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a registered Chapter Advisor of a currently active chapter.
- Applicants may not contend for a grant within two years of a previous application.
Application Requirements
Applicants must upload a Word document (.doc/.docx) of no more than 750 words including the following information:
- A short third-person single paragraph overview of the Chapter Advisor’s proposed trip/research experience. Example:
Mr. Brown would like to travel to New Orleans between July 15 and August 1, 2024. His travels would include research and engage in a rigorous summer study of the works of Tennessee Williams at institutions located within the city of New Orleans. His goal as an educator is to broaden his knowledge of the works of Tennessee Williams and the New Orleanian cultural context that inspired his writing. Mr. Brown will teach A Streetcar Named Desire in the fall semester and will be able to share his new knowledge and experiences with his students. Mr. Brown believes that this unique experience will serve to support teaching and learning in his classroom for years to come.
- A detailed description of how the experience will benefit the teacher as a professional and impact their students and their school community.
- Tentative itinerary, location(s), and detailed description of proposed activity/activities.
- Budget amounts necessary to participate in the activity/activities (e.g., registration, transportation, miscellaneous costs, etc.)
Application Process
- All submissions must be made via the NEHS AwardSpring platform during the Spring Awards Cycle.
- Applicants must complete demographic data questions prior to submitting their documentation.
- The Chapter Advisor must upload a Microsoft Word file (.doc/.docx) of the 750-word (max.) written narrative, itinerary, and budget.
- All applicants must include a 150-word (max.) third-person biography and high-resolution portrait photo.
- Applicants must agree that they are willing to provide a written report and photos detailing the impact the grant has had on them, which can be used by NEHS to promote this and other opportunities in future years should they win an award.
Evaluation Process
All applications will be evaluated by at least three members of the NEHS evaluation team.
All applications will be evaluated against a rubric containing (but not limited to) the following categories:
- Clarity of objectives
- Relevance to future teaching
- Feasibility and quality of planning
- Potential impact on students
- Budget and cost-effectiveness
- Innovation and creativity
