The Teacher and School Leader Incentive Fund is a grant program aimed at helping states, local educational agencies, and nonprofits develop or improve systems that reward teachers and school leaders for boosting student performance, especially in high-need schools. It also supports studying these systems' effectiveness. Projects that align with state educational priorities or enhance student learning outcomes may receive extra points.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, private higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, and Native American tribal organizations. It's particularly aimed at those looking to improve teacher and school leader compensation systems in high-need schools.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being one of the eligible applicant types
- Failure to demonstrate a focus on high-need schools
- Lack of a performance-based compensation system proposal
- Not addressing student growth or achievement gaps
- Missing cost-sharing/matching funds
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Evidence of past success in similar projects
- Letters of support from stakeholders
- Documentation of eligibility
- Performance metrics for proposed systems
- Plan for evaluating system effectiveness
Cautions
- Competitive preference points favor state educational agencies