The Association for Childhood Education International offers a variety of grants and awards. All eligible ACEI members and Branches are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.
Jacqueline Blackwell Adopt A Teacher Program
The Adopt A Teacher Program recognizes and supports the work of ACEI members who are teachers of children, youth, college interns or teachers. Through this formal arrangement, an ACEI member initiates a "special adoption" of a teacher in his or her local area. Each selected teacher will receive $500 (U.S. currency) at next ACEI Annual Conference.
Using the suggestions and questions outlined in the Adopt A Teacher Program, the adopter and adoptee will create a written agreement that demonstrates how this team will work together during the current academic year. The agreement also will include a section that highlights how children, youth, college interns, or families will benefit from this formal agreement.
Outstanding Member Service Award
This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by
an ACEI member to the betterment of children, the field of education, and ACEI.
Winners, approved by the Executive Board, are recognized at the Annual Conference
Business Meeting. The deadline for nominations is February 15. Click
here for an application form. Note: This award should not be confused with
similar awards that ACEI Branches bestow to recognize the accomplishments of
local members.
Elizabeth Breathwaite Mini-Grant
Two mini-grants of $500 each are available annually to ACEI members for the
implementation of outstanding educational experiences for children. Project
descriptions are evaluated on the basis of quality and importance to children's
education. Funded proposals must be described in an article to be published
by ACEI or presented at the Annual Conference. Priority will be given to those
who have not been awarded a grant in the past three years. Project proposals,
including a description and potential outcomes, must reach ACEI Headquarters
by February 15. Click here for an application
form.
Elizabeth Breathwaite Student Leadership Award
Student Leadership Awards ($300) are available to college students who are ACEI
members. The award must be used to help defray the costs of attending the Annual
Conference. In addition, the awardees' conference registration fee will be waived.
Winners are recognized in the ACEI Exchange, as well as at the conference.
Criteria to select finalists include: evidence of leadership and participation
in professional, social and civic activities; school activities; letters of
recommendatio; interest in teaching or child-related occupations; and ACEI activities.
Application deadline: November 15. Click
here for guidelines to see if you qualify for this award and to obtain an
application form.
ACEI Friends of Children Award
This award was established to honor a non ACEI member who works outside the
field of education, whose work has had a significant impact on the quality of
life of children, and who demonstrates a commitment to children on a national
or international level. Nominations should be submitted by an ACEI member to
Headquarters by February 15. This award will be presented at the Annual
Conference. Click here for an application form
and guidelines.
Nancy Bartlett Hitch Student Scholarship Award
This award was established to help deserving students have additional opportunities
for personal and professional growth. It is intended to honor both those who
have made outstanding contributions to the development and extension of ACEI,
as well as those who have made contributions to the advancement of children's
education. Application deadline: November 15. Click here for guidelines to see
if you qualify for this award and to obtain an application form.
Patty Smith Hill Award
This award is intended to recognize one truly outstanding ACEI member each year
who has contributed significantly to the betterment of ACEI and children. Final
selection is made by the Executive Board. The qualifications include membership
in ACEI for 20 years or more; exemplary, consistent contributions to the organization;
and achievements in the field of childhood education that have brought recognition
to ACEI. Required nomination materials include: a letter of nomination, current
curriculum vitae, and a summary of contributions to ACEI. The winner will be
announced at the Annual Conference. This award may be presented posthumously.
Nomination deadline: February 15. Click here
for a form and guidelines.
Roll of Honor
Deceased ACEI members who served the Association with distinction and contributed
significantly to the betterment of children can be nominated to have their names
inscribe on the Roll of Honor and included in the Book of Remembrances.
To nominate an individual, please submit a contribution to the ACEI Memorial
Endowment Fund, a letter of intent, and a completed recommendation form to ACEI
Headquarters. Nominees are approved by the Executive Board. Click
here for an application form.
ACEI Chapter Recognition Awards
Local Conference Grant
In keeping with ACEI's commitment to supporting State and Local Chapters, a $1,000 grant is available
for Chapters, that are in good standing, to host a State or
Local Conference. Priority will be given to those applicants who have not been awarded a grant
in the past three years. Click here for an application form.
International Development Fund Grant
Provides money to those wanting to start or revitalize an ACEI chapter outside
the USA. Applicants must demonstrate potential for chapter development and growth.
All Chapter activities that use IDF grant money must be in full support of ACEI's
mission and philosophy and also serve to attract new members. Completed applications
should be sent to ACEI Headquarters by March 15, along with any supporting
documentation. To be considered for a grant, an applicant must submit to
ACEI Headquarters an official charter, list of officers, and a list of
other chapter members. These materials can be submitted at the same time that
you mail your IDF application. If you need help, contact ACEI Headquarters for
a Start-Up Kit and sample Constitution. The ACEI Executive
Board will determine which applicants will be awarded an IDF grant. Awarded
grants may be up to $1,000. Click here for guidelines
and an application form.
Presidents' Council Grant
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