The top three goal areas that we have chosen to fund within the schools are STEM (curriculum/activities in the classroom), teacher incentives, and Professional Development. Here are the specific ways we help fund these areas.

 

 

DEx Awards (Demon Excellence Awards)

GOAL: $100,000 annually

DPSF has reinvented the teacher grant program, but with a much simpler application process. There are three types of DEx Awards that can be applied for:

• Classroom - Designed for classroom enrichment such as new teaching material, specialized curriculum or supplies for STEM projects. $1,000 max

• Collaborative - Designed for a group that would like to bring something special to their grade levels such as special projects or educational field trips. $3,000 max

• Professional Development - Designed to fund training opportunities that may not be budgeted and that will promote and encourage innovative student learning. As our students grow into STEM and technology-based learning, our teachers must also grow their knowledge. $2,500 max

 

We committed a minimum of $35,000 to fund DEx awards for the 2021/22 school year, expecting it to stretch at least one semester. – our teachers have BIG needs that cannot be fulfilled by the school budget. DPSF would like to be able to give $100,000 annually in DEx Awards.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DEx AWARDS, HERE

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Sustainable School Supply Closet at Each School Site

GOAL: Identify Community Partners

DPSF is seeking partners to help fill supply closets at each school site. DPSF will facilitate incoming supplies from businesses/organizations to ensure supplies are distributed appropriately, fulfilling the greatest need.