Learning excellence grants are intended to enhance student learning experience directly. Smaller grant requests may benefit a single classroom while larger grants benefit a larger number of students or a grade/subject area. Funding is subject to availability, as well as a comparison of other grants during the cycle. Partial grants may be awarded.

The FBE is committed to supporting teachers and staff with ongoing professional development. Each year the BPS administration proposes a series of professional development initiatives, whose value is integral to the ongoing training of teachers and staff. The goal of professional development programs is to improve teachers’ knowledge and understanding of what constitutes quality instruction while linking improvements in teaching to progress in student achievement.

This program funds large-scale projects that enhance the educational experience for the entire student body. Requests come from the Superintendent’s office. Previous Special Initiatives include district-wide staff development initiatives, larger-scale curriculum programs, small capital projects, equipment purchases and facility improvements.

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