Phyllis Arnold Professional Development Subsidy
The Phyllis Arnold Professional Development Subsidy is an annual subsidy that will help Canadian
teachers to participate in conferences or professional-development courses in geography.
Mrs. Arnold received the 2001 Geographic Literacy Award from the Canadian Council for Geographic
Education, and used her award, along with a personal donation, to create the Phyllis Arnold
Endowment fund. Teachers across Canada can apply for the Phyllis Arnold Professional Development
Subsidy to facilitate their work in the classroom, school, district, and community. Arnold
Subsidy applications are accepted yearly in the spring from any current teacher in an accredited
K-12 school within Canada.
Amounts and Deadlines
Each year, the Canadian Council for Geographic Education plans to make approximately $500
in personal subsidies to reward you for making an even greater impact in your classroom, school,
district, and/or community through geographic professional development education. This
award is given to assist in the participation of geographic professional development in the
current school year.
Applications for each school year must be received by close
of business (5 P.M. ET) May 1st. Subsidies will be announced by June 1st.
Application Guidelines and How to Apply
Applications must be forwarded to the Chair of the CCGE Awards committee, briefly explaining
why the nominee is to be considered. In order to be eligible for the Arnold Subsidy each applicant
must be a member of the CCGE. Applications will be given favourable consideration if they
can demonstrate the need of the professional development to the applicant and the willingness
of the applicant to replicate learning in the classroom situation.
Every application must be filled in completely and must be mailed to:
CCGE Awards Committee
The Canadian Council for Geographic Education
Suite 200, 1155 Lola Street
Ottawa (Ontario)
K1K 4C1
NOTE : Applications may also be faxed to (613) 744-0947
Selection Process
Each application will be reviewed by the CCGE Awards Committee against the requirements
outlined in these guidelines and for clarity. The committee will assess applications that
meet initial requirements and make recommendations for funding subsidies. Announcements and
letters of intent will be issued to the award winner. It is expected that final decisions
will be made within four weeks of the application deadline.
Reporting
Acceptance of an Arnold Professional Development Subsidy entails the applicant will be pursuing
geographic professional development during the application year. Recipients are required
to submit a very brief summative report (no more than 200 words) in their application detailing
the professional development to be attended and how they intend to implement the strategies
they will learn into the classroom.
Downloads:
Application guidelines (Adobe PDF document)
Application form (Adobe PDF document)
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