The Jerry Ellis Professional Development Fund is ready to receive applications!

Applicant Eligibility:

Suggested types of eligible professional development opportunities:

The proposed training must relate to Educational Opportunity work, participants they serve, and the work an applicant currently performs or plans to perform in the near future.
The PD is offered by a legitimate/credible organization
Types / topics that would be eligible:
- Direct Service: Enhanced skills and knowledge serving the following: participants, parents, schools and partners
- Individual skill development for professional/career goals: management and leadership, supervision, technology, grant writing, advocacy, etc.
- Program Development, Operations and Enhancement: building/strengthening partners and stakeholders, PR, strategic planning, organizational structure and operations (record keeping, compliance, etc).
AMLI or state/regional conference support IF their institution can’t fund the cost. We suggest that this gets funded ONLY in unusual circumstances. These may include:
- Frozen program funds by DOE or institution
- Administrative specialists seeking technical training
- Newly hired staff without program funds to support PD

Range of Awards:

Depending on how much the board allocates in a given year, we propose a range of $500-$1500 per award.

Timeline / Process:

For now, the application process will follow the NEOA fiscal year, will have no deadline and will be awarded on a rolling basis depending on available funds.
We suggest that applicants apply at least 2 months before they need the funds.

Expectations:

Will be clearly articulated for Awardees to report back to the NEOA board on their outcomes from attending the PD event and how they can share their learnings.