Dr. Julie Stafford Professional Development Grant
WMEF awards grants of up to $1,500 to encourage and support an individual or teams of mathematics educators to take course work or to attend conferences and/or workshops. The focus of the courses, workshops, and/or conferences should center on the enhancement of instructional methods, promotion of the effective teaching of mathematics at all levels (PK-16) and the improvement of student interest and scholastic achievement in mathematics.
Please note: WMEF offers a grant specifically geared toward attendance at the WMC Annual Conference. The Stafford Grants will be awarded to applicants who are looking to attend other professional development opportunities.
Applications are due by December 1st (for needs beginning January 1st) and July 1st (for needs beginning August 1st).
Interested teachers, grade level groups and districts are invited to use the resources linked below to submit a proposal. All forms are fillable pdfs that you can type in, save to your computer, and then attach to an email.
Dr. Julie Stafford Grant Application Directions
Dr. Julie Stafford Grant Application Rubric (for selection committee use)