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<p>Acknowledgments ix</p> <p>The Authors xi</p> <p>About UNITE xiii</p> <p>Foreword xv<br /> <i>Gregory Michie</i></p> <p>Introduction xvii</p> <p>First Period: Grants 101 1</p> <p>Second Period: Composition 19</p> <p>Third Period: Creative Writing 37</p> <p>Fourth Period: Economics 67</p> <p>Fifth Period: Personal Finance 93</p> <p>Sixth Period: Statistics 107</p> <p>Seventh Period: Communication 127</p> <p><b>Appendix A: Templates and Worksheets 139</b></p> <p>Project or Program Planning Template 139</p> <p>Proficient Example: Needs Statement 141</p> <p>Example of a Likert Survey Template 143</p> <p>Practice Worksheet: Word Count I 144</p> <p>Practice Worksheet: Word Count II 146</p> <p>Practice Worksheet: Needs Statement 148</p> <p>Practice Worksheet: Budget Categories: Fourth Period 149</p> <p>Practice Worksheet: Ledger Activity: Fifth Period 151</p> <p>Answer Worksheet: Word Counts I and II 153</p> <p>Answer Worksheet: Needs Statement 155</p> <p>Answer Worksheet: Budget Categories: Fourth Period 157</p> <p>Answer Worksheet: Ledger Activity: Fifth Period 159</p> <p><b>Appendix B: Resources 161</b></p> <p>Comprehensive Chapter Review Guide 161</p> <p>Exit Ticket Answers 165</p> <p>Fifty Classroom and School Grants 167</p> <p>Flowchart: The Grant-Writing Process 170</p> <p>Grant-Reviewing Committee: Proposal Evaluation Rubric 171</p> <p>Request for Proposal: Health Awareness Evaluation Rubric 171</p> <p>Complete Proposal: Instructional Unit 173</p> <p>Example of a Classroom Instructional Unit Grant 182</p> <p>Example of a Teacher Travel Grant 186</p> <p>Example of a Final Report of a Grant-Supported Program 194</p> <p>Index 197</p>

<p><b>Dakota Pawlicki </b>is founder and board president of UNITE (Urban Needs in Teacher Education). The co-author of a multimillion-dollar federal Teacher Quality Partnership grant received in 2009, he works in urban teacher preparation for Illinois State University.</p> <p><b>Chase James,</b> executive director of UNITE and history department chair at Collins Academy High School in Chicago, has experience writing and editing grant proposals ranging from small classroom projects to multimillion-dollar programsfor schools and nonprofits.</p>

<p>Find, apply for, and win grant dollars</p> <p>A proven, step-by-step process</p> <p>Worksheets, templates, and real-world examples</p> <p>The Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants</p> <p>From the nonprofit organization UNITE comes an easy-to-use guide to creating and winning education grants. Pawlicki and James, experts in educational grant writing and teachers of a popular course on the topic among teachers throughout the Midwest, offer a proven, step-by-step method for researching, writing, and applying for grants. This must-have resource is filled with real-world examples of successful grant proposals and outlines the basics of grant writing, including insider information on the most reliable sources for securing education funding.</p> <p><i>The Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants</i> is based on UNITE's celebrated "Grant Writing Teacher" Professional Development series. Written to be a practical tool, the book includes advice from grant-winning teachers and a wealth of worksheets and proposal templates (many of which are downloadable from the publisher's web site) to help instill confidence about navigating this often daunting process.</p> <p>Praise for <i>The Insider's Guide to Winning Education Grants</i></p> <p>"This book is a valuable step-by-step funding resource guide for all teachers. With years of valuable experience, the authors provide concrete ideas and practical advice that will quickly benefit everyone looking for additional financial support for classroom projects and school programs." —Dr. John Kosirog, superintendent, Union Ridge School District 86, Harwood Heights, IL</p> <p>"In a time when teachers are being asked to do more with less, Pawlicki and James have put together this DIY guide for successful grant writing. With its practical tips, high quality examples, and guided practice, teachers and administrators alike will certainly find themselves going back to dog-eared pages again and again as they plan, write, implement, and win funding for innovative programs." —Sara Haas, assistant principal, Chicago Public Schools</p> <p>"Packed with examples and step-by-step directions for grant writing, this book is a must-have for teachers and administrators wanting to secure additional funding for their classrooms and schools." —Dr. Nicole P. Rummel, director of Instruction, El Paso-Gridley, IL CUSD 11 Schools</p>

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