Additionally, they are able to interact with business people about careers and current academic and skill requirements. These connections assist and encourage educators to use applied or contextual instruction, to integrate academic and workplace competencies, and to understand employer expectations and workforce needs. Externships provide educators with information to make their curriculum or counseling more relevant. Many school districts throughout the United States provide some form of one-day externship.
Grant dollars pay for substitutes when needed.
Grant Dollars will provide for substitute teachers. The focus group for these grant dollars will be used on science, math, and counselors in secondary education. Others may apply, but priority will go to these focus groups.