QwestOverview2009-2010

Integration Mini-Grant Program.
**The purpose of these mini-grants is to:** • Recognize Arizona PreK to 12th grade teachers who are using technology in innovative ways with students and focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) • Increase awareness of how teachers are using technology in the classroom • Models best practices with technology integration to improve student achievement in science, technology, engineering and math

• Round 1 – December 16, 2009 • Round 2 – February 17, 2010
 * Application 2009-2010 Deadline:**

Current AzTEA members who are Arizona certified PreK- 12 school teachers are eligible to receive a maximum of one Mini-Grant award per individual application. A collaborative project may include previous winners, but not in the lead role. (This includes public, charter, and private school certified PreK-12 teachers.) Applicants who are not selected for an award in the December deadline may reapply for the February submission deadline.
 * Eligibility:**

The Qwest Foundation for Education Grant requires that the Mini-Grants be awarded through a competitive proposal process. Each Selection Committee member will receive 7-10 applications to read. Committee members will score the applications based on a scoring rubric that requires: • Clear project goals, objectives & outcomes • Alignment to the Arizona Technology Standards • How technology is used in innovative ways with students tied to STEM • How the project will impact student performance • Budget is in-line with project goals, objectives & outcomes
 * Selection Criteria:**

All proposals will be read and judged by a statewide committee comprised of PreK-12 educators. Full Applications requires the following: • Signed Assurance Sheet • One page Persuasive introduction • Two-Three Project narrative • One page Budget narrative • One page Budget sheet (maximum $10,000) Pages must be double-spaced, 12 point font and ¾ inch margins. Total pages for a complete application is seven.
 * Selection Committee:**

Educators who are awarded a Qwest/AzTEA Classroom Technology Integration Competitive Mini-Grant must agree to participate in a panel or poster session at the January – Teaching and Technology Conference, Tucson; or the May – WOW Conference, Phoenix.
 * Required Presentation:**

AzTEA will notify awarded grants at the AzTEA Teaching and Technology Conference, January 23, 2010, Tucson, and at the AzTEA Awards Banquet at MEC, March 15-17, 2010, Tempe. Award recipients not in attendance will receive notification by U.S. Postal Mail.
 * Award Notification:**

Follow all guidelines, complete the assurance sheet, include all application pages. The application must be signed by the superintendent, principal and teacher or teacher team. Note: Applications posted marked after deadline date will not be accepted. Mail full signed application to: Rick Baker, AzTEA President AzTEA (AZ Technology in Education Alliance) PMB 292 1753 E. Broadway, Ste #101 Tempe, AZ 85282
 * Submitting an Application:**

Additional Information: • Call – 800.613.4524 (leave message) • Email – qwestawards@aztea.org • http://www.aztea.org/content/qwest-grant