Peer Review and Mentoring Grants

Program Description: Wisconsin's Peer Review and Mentoring Grants are competitive grants funded through a state allocation. Priority is given to proposals which have a strong focus on:

1. Induction program activities directed at improving student learning in high-need schools. For the purposes of this grant, high-need schools are those that have a student population where 30% or higher qualify for free and reduced lunch.
2. Induction programs which include differentiated support for administrators and pupil services initial educators.
3. Induction programs that include mentor training in the Professional Development Plan (PDP) process.
4. Induction programs not previously funded.
5. Professional development activities that aim at improving the implementation of two or more of the Wisconsin Induction Guideline components.
6. Induction programs that have strong evaluation plans.

Amount of Funds Available: Applications will be reviewed by teams of educators and the maximum amount awarded for any one proposal is $25,000. It is important to fund as many grant proposals as possible so few projects do receive the full funding of $25,000. The average grant award for 2008-09 was $17,000.

Who is Eligible to Apply: Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA), consortia of two or more school districts, or consortia consisting of CESAs and school districts.

Application Due Date: Applications are usually due in May and notification of funding is sent out in July.

Legislation: Wisconsin Statute 115.405

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2009-10 Peer Review and Mentoring Grant

2009-10 Grant Recipients

2008-09 Peer Review and Mentoring Grant

2008-09 Grant Recipients
2008-09 Summary of Information

For questions about this information, contact Mary J. Benzine (608) 266-0954

Last updated on 10/21/2009 9:00:12 AM