Dear Idaho teachers:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is pleased to announce that we are
accepting applications for the 2008 INL Math, Science, and Technology
Teacher Mini Grant Program. The INL Mini Grant program is designed to
recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds to
enhance public and private elementary, middle school, and high school
science, mathematics, and technology programs.

Teachers can apply for up to \$2,000 dollars (per-grant) to provide for
and support the enhancement of teaching math, science, and technology.
This grant cycle has \$70,000 available for teachers. The intent of the
grants is not to provide travel, busing, or field trips. However, if
they are required please justify. The grant is also not intended to
cover school/district projects. Please submit only one grant per
teacher. Select from one of the three grant categories:

-   Category 1 - Technology or Lab Equipment

-   Category 2 - Material for Special Projects

-   Category 3 - Professional Development

A grant application must include the completed application information
form and the appropriate category description form. Incomplete grant
application packets will not be considered for award.

**INL Math, Science and Technology Teacher Mini Grant applications MUST
be received in our office by close of business on March 31, 2008**.
Applications must be mailed to INL. Faxed copies will not be accepted.

**If you are selected for a grant, a one-page report of the
outcomes/results of your grant is due on or before March 31, 2009**. The
report must include the following: 1) Describe the overall effectiveness
of the grant proceeds. 2) Explain how the activities directly related to
your objective. 3) Adequately describe project assessment tools. 4)
Mechanism developed to measure student learning. Failure to submit the
follow- up report by March 31, 2009 will disqualify you for future INL
grants**.**

A panel of judges will evaluate grant applications based on the
following criteria:

-   Goals and objectives are clearly stated and measurable.

-   Project directly involves students.

-   Correlation to the Idaho Standards

-   Evaluation component/enhanced student learning.

-   Budget is reasonable, appropriate, and specific equipment costs are
    identified with vendor quotes.

We encourage you to take advantage of this worthwhile program. If you
have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Jeff Benson, (208) 526-3841, <jeff.benson@inl.gov>

Cheryl Burgess (208) 334-1058, <cheryl.burgess@inl.gov>

Brenda Greenhalgh (208) 526-9399, <brenda.greenhalgh@inl.gov>

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**Proposal cost** (not to exceed \$2,000):

Mr. Ms.

Teachers Name

(Only one grant will be accepted for each teacher and only one teacher
should be listed on each grant)

Teachers School Email Teachers Home Email

Project Title/Category

Teacher's Subject & Grade Level

School Name School Phone:

School Address (Street or P.O. Box)

City, State, Zip

Principal's Name

**[NOTE: Only submit original application - no additional copies
necessary.]{.underline}**

**Signature of Teacher Date Signature of Principal Date**

**Mail completed application to:**

Brenda Greenhalgh

Idaho National Laboratory

2525 North Fremont

PO Box 1625

Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3790

Applications MUST be received in our office by close of business on
**March 31, 2008**. **[No faxed copies accepted.]{.underline}**

**Category 1 - Equipment**

Project Title

Grade Level and Subject Area

Number of Students

**Project Summary**

(Briefly describe the reason for equipment request.
**[Justify]{.underline} the need for the equipment and supporting
documentation on how it will enhance student interest in science, math,
or technology**. (Maximum of 300 words.)

**Goals and Objectives**

(List how learning objectives and curriculum concepts will be enhanced.
This section will be evaluated on the following criteria: student
learning objectives clearly stated and measurable, project directly
involves students, clearly identified content standards project
addresses, encourages students to develop higher-order thinking skills
and habits of mind, and work requires students to develop organizational
and self-management skills.) (Maximum of 300 words)

**Student Involvement**

(Describe how students will be involved. This section will be evaluated
on the following criteria: project is designed to capture students'
interest, benefits large numbers of students, students reflect regularly
on their learning using clear project criteria that they have help set,
and there are opportunities for regular assessment of student work
through a range of methods.) (Maximum of 300 words)

**Project Budget**

(Provide an itemized list of equipment costs. Make sure your budget is
reasonable, appropriate and specific equipment costs are identified with
vendor quotes. Materials described will show usefulness over long
periods and benefit the learning process.)

**[Item Supplier Estimated Cost]{.underline}**

**Category 2 -- Material for Special Projects**

Project Title

Grade Level and Subject Area

Number of Students

**Project Summary**

(Briefly describe the special project. Provide supporting documentation
on how the project will enhance student interest in science, math, or
technology. Maximum of 300 words.)

**Goals and Objectives**

(List how learning objectives and curriculum concepts will be enhanced.
This section will be evaluated on the following criteria: student
learning objectives clearly stated and measurable, project directly
involves students, clearly identified content standards, project
addresses and encourages students to develop higher-order thinking
skills and habits of mind, and work requires students to develop
organizational and self-management skills.) (Maximum of 300 words)

**Student Involvement**

(Describe how students will be involved. This section will be evaluated
on the following criteria: project is designed to capture students'
interest, benefits large numbers of students, students reflect regularly
on their learning, using clear project criteria that they have help set
(middle school & high school students), and there are opportunities for
regular assessment of student work through a range of methods.) (Maximum
of 300 words)

**Project Budget**

(Provide an itemized list of materials and estimated cost of
material/supplies. Your budget must be reasonable, appropriate, and
specific. Materials described should provide repeated usage and benefit
the learning process.)

**[Item Supplier Estimated Cost]{.underline}**

**Category 3 -- Professional Development**

Professional Development Title
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Grade Level and Subject Area
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If the grant is for teacher professional development, the following
criteria must be met:

-   The university course, conference, or workshop should be highly
    intensive

-   The development mechanism must be rigorous (at least two credits)

-   There must be a direct relationship to enhancing math, science, and
    technology curriculum

**Project Summary**

(Briefly describe the course/workshop. Describe the benefits you hope to
gain from the course. Maximum of 300 words.)

**Goals and Objectives**

(List how learning objectives and curriculum concepts will be enhanced
and the Idaho Standards that will be addressed by the course. (Maximum
of 300 words)

**Project Budget**

(Provide an itemized list of course/workshop costs. Make sure your
budget is reasonable, appropriate and specific. No more than 25% of
grant can be used to defray travel expenses)

**[Item Supplier Estimated Cost]{.underline}**