Continued Teacher Training & INservice
Continued teacher training and inservice is critical to staying current in best teaching practices and ideas. Training can take the form of inservice & training as well as in district, state and national seminars. Travel is an enriching experience all on its own. But with a grant or scholarship, educators not only get to explore an interesting place or topic; they get to bring that valuable experience back to their own classrooms. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to historic sites, interview experts, research alongside field professionals or even learn an artisanal craft, travel grants and fellowships can make your goals a reality.
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Teacher inservice & Training
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Travel seminars
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This document was compiled by the Council of State Social Studies Supervisors. Most of the opportunities are offered free or low cost, some opportunities do have a cost.
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At the White House History Teacher Institute (WHHTI), you will discover the wider history of this iconic building and explore how you can use these stories to enhance your classroom.
This immersive teacher professional development is a five-day summer program in Washington, D.C. The Institute features discussions with historians, local site visits, inquiry-based learning activities, special speakers, exclusive access to resources, and networking with fellow educators from across the country. |
Explore new voices and historical perspectives that are rapidly changing the way we understand and teach Indigenous and colonial history and its continued significance today. Join Plimoth Plantation and expert faculty from tribal communities, colleges, and universities across the country for a two-week NEH Summer Institute for Teachers
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NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for K-12 educators and higher education faculty to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1,200-$3,300 help cover expenses for these one- to four-week programs.
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education. Its mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources.
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The Driven 2 Teach program takes teachers out of the classroom and to the very places where history happened – they travel there so they can teach it here. Those experiences then elevate and enhance history for their students.
The goal of Driven 2 Teach is to make American history come alive in the classroom by taking Utah public school teachers to important historical sites. The hands-on seminars are designed to inform, inspire, and support excellent classroom teaching. |
Science & math
Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators
Money is available to help fund teachers’ professional trips. Here are some resources to help you find and apply for grants and fellowships. |
Grosvenor Teacher Fellows are an integral part of the National Geographic community, working to further students’ understanding of the planet and empower them to generate solutions for a healthier and more sustainable future. They help ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global awareness.
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NEA members only. Travel the World With Grants Just for Educators
These scholarships for educators can pay for your travel expenses and make you, and your students, richer for the experience. |
College & ED Grants
•Tip 1: Before you go ASK
Most colleges have specialized scholarships available for all kinds of circumstances and specialty areas. Make an appointment with the Finacial Aid office on campus and see what's available for you.
• Tip 2: Go to your local library and ASK.
Local organzations, Rotary Club, Lions Club, City of Orem etc... offer scholarships, this information is generally available at the local library... so ASK.
• Tip 3: Get off our high horse...
Harvard doesn't need you, and more than likely they're not going to pay for you to go. Check out your local community colleges and ASK what they have available for scholarships and grants.
• Tip 4: Steer away from for profit universities...
they often charge an arm and a leg. ASK & COMPARE before you enroll.
Most colleges have specialized scholarships available for all kinds of circumstances and specialty areas. Make an appointment with the Finacial Aid office on campus and see what's available for you.
• Tip 2: Go to your local library and ASK.
Local organzations, Rotary Club, Lions Club, City of Orem etc... offer scholarships, this information is generally available at the local library... so ASK.
• Tip 3: Get off our high horse...
Harvard doesn't need you, and more than likely they're not going to pay for you to go. Check out your local community colleges and ASK what they have available for scholarships and grants.
• Tip 4: Steer away from for profit universities...
they often charge an arm and a leg. ASK & COMPARE before you enroll.
Online resources available to help you
graduate degree
Angel Ed is a crowd funding platform connecting students of all ages committed to higher education with individual and corporate donors invested in bringing about a brighter tomorrow. Angel Ed will advance education by making higher education accessible to everyone.
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University of the People (UoPeople) is the Education Revolution! It is the first non-profit, American-accredited, tuition-free online university
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Use These 5 Strategies to Pay for Graduate School
Students can use financial aid, their employer and a tax credit to get help with paying for grad school. |
Ways to pay for graduate school
These tips can help you figure out how to pay for your graduate degree. |
If you feel like higher education is the right step for you, there are a few ways to pursue a graduate education without taking out any student loans.
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The Utah State Board of Education, in partnership with UEN, has begun offering endorsement courses fora number of content areas online.
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Student loan forgiveness
Wondering whether you can get your federal student loans forgiven for your service as a teacher?
Learn about the forgiveness program to see whether you qualify. |