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__** MIAMI-DADE COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (MDCSS) **__ __** 2012-2013 TEACHER INCENTIVE MINI-GRANT **__ See below for more information and qualifications. Download an application here:

Do you have a great idea/lesson/activity/project you do in your classroom? If so, The Miami Dade County Council for the Social Studies would like to honor that idea. The Miami Dade County Council for the Social Studies is awarding **//one//** **//$500//** grant for a teacher with an innovative/creative classroom idea.


 * Open only to K-12 Social Studies Teachers who are members of Miami Dade County Council for the Social Studies
 * Quick and easy reporting requirements
 * Grant checks written directly to teachers
 * Recipients recognized at our annual MDCSS Teacher of the Year Dinner
 * Deadline for applications is **­­­­­­­­ October 26th**

Madelin Vinat Vice President of Programs, Miami Dade Council for the Social Studies G.W. Carver Middle School 4901 Lincoln Drive Miami, Fl. 33133 mvinat@dadeschools.net Please read through these procedures & considerations before starting your application:
 * Teachers will be notified of the council’s decision on or by **November 9th**
 * Winning teacher must submit all grant requirements by **March 22nd**


 * Evidence of project completion must be provided (i.e. pictures, students’ samples, or videos).
 * The Miami Dade Council for the Social Studies reserves the right to publicize all grant programs.
 * Applicant's name or school name should //not// appear in the text of grant. Include name only in the general information section.
 * Each teacher may submit only one proposal.


 * Teachers who have been awarded the grant before cannot reapply.


 * Grants will be judged on the following criteria:


 * o Usage of Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
 * o Creative/innovative presentation of content
 * o Usage of differentiated instruction
 * o Ability to be shared and adapted by other educators

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**//Madelin Vinat//** **//Vice President of Programs, Miami Dade Council for the Social Studies//** **//G.W. Carver Middle School//** **//mvinat@dadeschools.net//**