HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN ILLINOIS AWARD
Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for this award as the deadline was April 1. We are excited by the overwhelming response that we received for this award and look forward to reviewing all of your proposals.
The Federation is very pleased to announce the first annual High Performing Community Schools in Illinois Award. The High Performing Community Schools in Illinois Award will recognize the entire community school effort in this state while focusing attention on ten stellar community schools that have exhibited excellence in the development, implementation, and proven outcomes of a community school. Click here to download a copy of the RFP.
Who's eligible?
The Federation encourages community schools around the state to apply for this award. The Federation recognizes that there are many schools in Illinois who are engaged in the outcomes, guiding principles and basic structure, but do not yet call themselves community schools. The Federation urges all schools serving as community schools, with or without the name, to apply for this award.
Who should apply?
The application can be submitted by either the school or the lead partner organization, but it should be done collaboratively between the school and program director/resource coordinator.
What's the deadline for applying?
All applications must be received by 4:00pm on April 1, 2008.
Three (3) copies of your complete application should be sent to:
Suzanne Armato
Federation for Community Schools
8247 Cambridge Court
Downer Grove, IL 60516
Please note that applications should not be sent to the Federation's office. Applications sent to the Federation's office will not be considered.
How much will each award be worth?
Each award will be $10,000.
How many awards will be given?
A total of ten (10) community schools will receive the awards.
When will the awards be announced?
The awards will be announced at the annual community schools conference on June 6, 2008.
The timeline for the RFP process is as follows:
February 27, 2008 RFP Distributed
April 1, 2008 - RFP Applications Due
April 7-15, 2008 - Possible School Site Visits
April 15 - May 15, 2008 - RFP Applications Reviewed
June 2, 2008 - Award Winners Announced
Click here to download a copy of the RFP.
Questions regarding this award should be directed to Suzanne Armato or Havilah Darnieder.
The Federation would like to gratefully acknowledge the JP Morgan Chase Foundation and the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation for their very generous support of the High Performing Community Schools in Illinois Award.
