Teachers Network
of Santa Barbara County
Leadership Opportunities
2008-2009
NEW! Care & Share II
$250 for ALL 3rd Grade Classes!
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The Teachers Network is a national non-profit organization. Visit their website at teachersnetwork.org
Teacher Recognition Events:
Grant Recognition Dinner
February 26, 2009
Education Celebration
May 27, 2009
Teachers Network Leadership Institute
The national Teachers Network Leadership Institute (TNLI) is a diverse group of public school teachers from across the country--representing all grade levels and subject areas. MetLife Fellows conduct action research projects, prepare reports documenting their findings, disseminate their work and take action to implement their policy recommendations. They also read and discuss shared journal articles, research educational policy issues and prepare policy papers. Each MetLife Fellow receives up to a $1,000 fellowship.
TNLI Action Research--Studies focus on real issues and the impact of policy within teachers' own classrooms and schools. The research addresses the direct link between policymaking and its effects on student learning.
TNLI is a project of the National Teachers Network, funded by the MetLife Foundation. It provides teachers nationwide the opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to influence policy locally, statewide, and nationally.
Application due September 26, 2008.
Teachers selected to become MetLife Fellows will:
• increase knowledge of major challenges facing the teaching profession through readings and discussions with policy experts;
• participate in conducting action research and influencing policy in the five areas listed above;
• become members of a local and national on-line community;
• improve leadership skills;
• represent teachers as spokespersons for policy issues;
• be awarded up to a $1,000 fellowship.
We are seeking a diverse group of teachers who are active in their school communities and have a track record of working for educational change.
APPLY ONLINE:
1. Click here to download the TNLI/MetLife Fellow application. It will appear on your desktop as a word form. * (Grant Application)
2. Use your computer to complete this fill-in application. Using this form will ensure that your application meets all the format requirements. If you need assistance with the form or you do not have Word, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you with the application.
If you would like more information about TNLI in Santa Barbara County or nationwide, please contact Louise Fisher at the Santa Barbara County Education Office.