Catalog | Apply | Dates and Deadlines
Overview
CFE Study Group Coach Grants are awarded to experienced PreK-8th grade teachers interested in sharing a Teaching Approach with colleagues across the Chicago public school system. CFE considers a Teaching Approach to be a
particular methodology or thematic project involving multiple teaching strategies that has been proven to increase student achievement. Teaching Approaches may be focused within one core subject area or integrated across the curriculum. A majority of Study Groups are district-wide, but a limited number of area- and school-based applicants will be selected.
Each Coach mentors a team (Study Group) of 6-8 teachers (Team Members) in implementing this teaching approach in their own classrooms. Coaches do not need to recruit Team Members; they will be selected in May through a separate application process.
After participating in a two-day training, Coaches develop a Study Group curriculum that includes scholarly articles, student work samples, and videos. Additionally, individual experiences are analyzed and used to adapt strategies to classroom and student needs. Peer feedback and reflection on progress are hallmarks of the Study Group process.
CFE Study Group Catalog
For profiles of our Study Group Coach Grant Winners and descriptions of their 35 Study Group descriptions, visit the 2013 CFE Study Group Catalog.
Apply
Applications for 2014 Study Group Coach Grants will be available in January.
Dates and Deadlines
- Mandatory Study Group Coach Training: May 2 and 9, 2013
- Mandatory Study Group Orientation Dinner: June 6, 2013
- Study Group Meetings: Schedules Determined by Individual Groups (one meeting held over the summer; remainder of meetings held in fall)
- Implementation and Continued Collaboration: Fall 2013
- Application Available: January 2014
- Application Due: February 2014
- Award Notification via email: March 1, 2013
