FELLOWSHIPS

Nick Hart was awarded a grant to attend the Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Conference. (Awarded 2022-23)

Kathryn Jones was awarded a grant for the Orton Gillingham Practicum through Commonwealth Learning Center. (Awarded 2021-22)

Catherine Murphy and Sara Fenzel were each awarded grants to attend a Landmark Outreach course instructing ELL students with Learning Disabilities. (Awarded 2021-22)

ELL teacher Catherine Murphy will complete an online course on Evaluation and Leadership for ELL Equity, with an eye to strengthening collaboration between ELL specialists and classroom teachers across the district to make course content accessible to all English language learners. (Awarded 2017-18)

PROGRAM GRANTS

Francine Hannan was awarded a Program Grant for a Decodable Text Library and Resources at Fiske Elementary School. Click here for more information. (Awarded 2023-24)

Recess is for Everyone. To promote inclusivity, responsibility, cooperation, and social emotional learning, Harrington, Fiske, and Estabrook Schools will purchase physically accessible alternative games and equipment and provide training to teachers, support personnel and students to offer games and activities at recess that are accessible to students who have physical, social-emotional or communication impairments. Project Director: Julie Goff, Physical Therapist (Awarded 2018-19)

SCHOOL COMMUNITY GRANTS

Fiske School was awarded a School Community Grant to purchase books their shared book collection. (Awarded 2023-24)

Fiske School was awarded a School Community Grant to fund a professional development series for staff and families with a focus on understanding the development of the executive control skills. (Awarded 2022-23)

Fiske School was awarded a grant for a Front Lobby Display Monitor so students, staff and families can be warmly welcomed and kept abreast of school and district activities, events, and shared values. (Awarded 2021-22)

Fiske School was awarded a grant for the Fiske Equity Team to visit METCO headquarters to foster better collaboration between METCO, families, and FIske staff to work toward the value of "We All Belong." (Awarded 2021-22)