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Resources for Classrooms Program

Description of Program

The Resources for Classrooms Program is designed to support teachers in high needs urban schools with materials for the classroom and provide opportunities for engaging instruction.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a current cooperating teacher hosting a student teacher from Teachers College (TC) or
• Be a current student teacher in a teacher certification program at TC or 
• Be a current Peace Corps Fellows from TC
• ALL candidates MUST work in a high needs urban school i.e. at least 50% of students receive free or reduced lunch

Types of Materials

The materials must be consumed by the students and used in a classroom setting. If a teacher leaves, the materials must remain in the school. Basic supplies for small scale projects such as booklets or markers for publication of student work or large scale projects that require a digital camera for documenting children’s work, etc. will be approved. Items such as photocopy machines, pedagogical books designed for teachers, etc. will not be approved since they will not be used directly inside of a classroom.

How to Put in a Request

Resource Request Form-Link 

• Teacher submits a “Resource Request Form”
• Teacher receives approval or notice of disapproval for the project within 10 days
• If approved, teacher purchases all materials within30 days or loses funding
• Teacher submits original itemized receipts to the Office of Teacher Education
• Teacher receives a reimbursement check within 30 days of receipt submission
• End of school year: All winners showcase their projects at Teachers College Cooperating Teacher Appreciation Ceremony 

Terms of Funding

A teacher can request a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $500 for a class project. Funds must be used for materials inside the classroom.  Costs associated with field trips or after school activities are not eligible.

Evaluation Methods

A visit will be made on the day the project is taking place or sometime thereafter by a representative from the Office of Teacher Education (OTE). Photos will be taken upon permission to be used for the presentations at the end of the year. Participation at the end of the year showcase will be required of all winners; non-participation in the showcase will disqualify an individual from receiving future funding from the Office of Teacher Education through this program.

End of Year Showcase Participation

All winners will be invited to participate in a showcase at Teachers Collegeat the end of the school year. An overview of the project including the goals and objectives, process, and end results should be shared. Participation in the showcase is a requirement in order to be eligible for funding in the next academic year. In addition, this is a wonderful item to put on a resume!

Please contact Julia Yu at yu@tc.edu or at 212.678.3978 with any questions or concerns.

Good luck!

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