TIP functions at Yelm Extension School for the purpose of improving learning. This grant includes multiple computers, keyboards and peripherals, enriching the learning location where students spend the majority of their day. Contact Nancy Sedlacek and Jill Johnson. The grant provides funds to support a new teacher mentoring program. Beginning teachers are partnered with experienced teachers.
Funds pay for joint planning times, workshops, etc.
In addition, curriculum, materials, and activities are funded, along with counseling time and an art consultant. The District provides teachers an opportunity to apply for mini-grants to fund special projects. Assessment improvement is also a part of this grant.