Kirkland Fellowship
The Kirkland Fellowship is given to teachers in the Clinton Central School District with at least five years of teaching experience who seek to improve the effectiveness of their teaching to all students and to contribute to the advancement of teaching in our public schools. Applicants are reviewed by a five member selection committee involving representatives from the district, Hamilton College, and the Hayes and/or Couper family.
The award may be used to attend a school, institute, workshop or training program to stay current of new developments in a particular field, to increase knowledge of a certain subject matter, for original research with intent to publish or to learn new teaching methodologies. The award may also be used for independent study or the implementation of a special project or curriculum not underwritten by an annual school district budget. It is hoped that there will be ample opportunity for teachers to benefit from the interaction and exchange of ideas with other professionals.
The expectation is that the effects of the Fellowship experience would include refreshment and rejuvenation for the recipient as well as identifiable benefits for students in the classroom deriving from stimulus provided by the teacher.
Application Process
Teachers who are interested in applying should submit the following to the School Superintendent:
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An abstract summarizing what will be done with the grant award and how it will improve the applicant’s teaching skills and contribute to the advancement of teaching in our public schools.
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A detailed budget outlining the expenses of the project or training.
In the case of several strong applications, priority will be given to applicants who have never received a Kirkland Fellowship or have only received the award one time previously. While fellowship awards have averaged about $2,000, greater amounts have been given for outstanding proposals.
Upon completion of training and/or study made possible through this stipend, Kirkland Fellows will be expected to provide a brief written summary of how their teaching skills have been enhanced and expanded. It is also anticipated that members of the selection committee for the Kirkland Fellowship will have an opportunity to meet informally with Kirkland Fellows to discuss further the ideas, issues, knowledge and benefits derived from such study or training.
Deadline for submission is May 12, 2023