NEHS offers a range of awards and grants to support Chapter Advisor teachers, recognizing their dedication and enhancing their teaching practices through immersive literary experiences, diverse literature, innovative lesson plans, professional development, and exceptional contributions to academic excellence and community engagement.
Chapter Advisor Enrichment Fund
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.
David Wendelin Classroom Library Grants
Designed to enrich English education, the David Wendelin Classroom Library Grants support NEHS schools by providing a wide array of engaging literature across genres—from classic to contemporary works.
The Hebestreit Award for Adventure Writing
This award invites NEHS Chapter Advisors to reflect on the meaningful adventures they have undertaken.
John L. Manear Outstanding Advisor Award
Bestowed annually, these awards celebrate Chapter Advisors who go above and beyond, generously contributing their time and talent to cultivate a culture of academic excellence and community engagement among NEHS student members.
NCTE-NEHS ELA Innovation Award
Teachers are invited to showcase their most innovative lesson plans and classroom resources, highlighting their commitment to creating dynamic learning experiences.
NEHS-SAAM Summer Institute Scholarships
NEHS collaborates with the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) to offer Chapter Advisors an enriching professional development opportunity through the SAAM Summer Institutes: Teaching the Humanities through Art.
Professional Support Grants
NEHS honors the dedication of Chapter Advisors who work to improve teaching and positively impact students. To support their professional growth, NEHS provides Professional Support Grants to help educators expand their expertise in English Language Arts and related fields.
