Grant opportunity: K-5 emerging teacher leaders

The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary school teacher who has a demonstrated commitment to mathematics teaching and learning. The applicant must have the support of the school principal in becoming a mathematics teacher-leader within her or his school or district. For the 2012–2013 school year, grants with a maximum of $6,000 each will be awarded. Only one teacher per school may receive the award. The desired outcome of the funded project is the development of an elementary school mathematics teacher with mathematics content expertise.
The applicant must

1. be a classroom (elementary school) teacher with at least three years of experience and
   
2. have mathematics as a regular teaching responsibility.

For more information, please visit: http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1310
The application packet must be postmarked by November 11, 2011.