Educator Enrichment Program

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Educators/administrators of deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 0–22 (high school completion)

Who teach music and arts
Who teach core subjects, most especially reading and language arts
Who have facilities, supplies and resources, but are needing additional resources for classroom enrichment

Aid the Silent considers applications for financial support from educators who work with deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 2-18

On necessary independent speech therapy sessions or American Sign Language lessons
On language acquisition and literacy
In the study and performance of music
In the study and creation of the arts
Are willing to work in collaboration with Aid the Silent retrieving data
Are willing to report Aid the Silent on the pre-and post-program implementation to assure its success

FAQs

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
We have a rolling deadline. You may apply anytime the need arises.

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AS AN EDUCATOR?
Applications are accepted infinitely on a case-by-case basis.

ARE THERE ANY GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS ON WHO CAN BE AWARDED?
While we assist educators all over the United States, the majority of our funding will be awarded to our local communities in Texas. We suggest you apply anyway.

HOW ARE FUNDS DISPERSED?
Funds are distributed directly to the school or district.

Aid the Silent DOES NOT fund computers and/or laptops for classroom or teacher’s personal use. Computers and laptops are considered general purpose educational equipment and should be funded directly through the school system. Tablets will be considered on a limited basis for specific programs related to deaf students for communication purposes where federal and state funding do not apply.

EDUCATOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION

Applicant's Name:

Title/Position:

School Name:

School Email:

School Phone:

School Address:

Ages of children you teach:

Grade:

Do you teach only deaf/hard-of-hearing children?

YesNo

Do you teach children who have additional special needs?

YesNo

If so, explain their needs:

Do you teach children who have behavioral accommodations in place?

YesNo

If so, explain their needs:

Estimated number of children served:

Demographics: how many do you served per ethnicity? (leave blank if doesn't apply)

African American

Native American

Asian American

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Latino/Hispanic

White (not of Hispanic origin)

Black (not of Hispanic origin)

Other

Estimated number of children who use ASL to communicate:

Estimated number of children who use spoken language to communicate:

Estimated number of children who use another form of communication:

If so, please explain form of communication used:

Amount requested:

Description of how funds will be used:

Optional: If you could be granted anything you need in your classroom, what woud it be: