DAEG: Grant Information
Barbara Harrington Grants
The Barbara Harrington Fund was established in 1984 to honor
Barbara Harrington, retired teacher and founder of The Idea Program for gifted
students in
Who is eligible?
All teachers in the
Grant amounts
Typically $200 to $1000. We may provide partial support for higher
cost projects.
What costs will the grants cover?
Tuition or workshop fees; development work; materials. We do not
generally fund travel expenses, such as transportation or room and board.
What activities do we support?
· Study and
projects that enhance teaching, extend curriculum, and enrich the classroom.
· Materials collected for the
classroom.
· Teacher courses, conferences,
workshops and conventions (beyond in-service training) that enhance your
teaching.
· Research and development for
enrichment within the regular classroom, such as special projects and unusual
field trips that encourage higher level thinking skills.
· Development for extracurricular
programs in your specialty that challenge and enrich students.
What activities are not eligible for grants?
· Purchase
of equipment
· Credit courses in graduate or
post-graduate degree programs
· Travel
Process
All grant
applications are due Wednesday, April 28, 2010, and all grant applications will
receive a reply. The DAEG funding committee will award grants based on the
funds available and the merit of the work proposed. Grant awards will be
announced at the end of May.
History
The Barbara Harrington Fund was established in 1984 by Darien
Advocates for Education of the Gifted (DAEG) to honor Barbara Harrington,
retired Darien teacher and founder of the Idea Program. The Fund is supported
by contributions from DAEG members.
DAEG Contacts
If you have questions before you submit your application, we
invite you to contact us for guidance or other information:
Margot Congdon
203-656-4581
Carolyn Langelier
203-655-1486
Deadline
Mail your completed application to:
Margot Congdon, 85 Pembroke Road, Darien CT 06820 or e-mail to: margotc@optonline.net or cckc@optonline.net for receipt no later than Wednesday,
April 28, 2010.
DAEG Special Fund
- supports grants to
teachers, para-professionals, and parents for extra-curricular enrichment
programs.