Grant Information & Templates

The following information and resources will be valuable in writing a comprehensive grant and approaching resource opportunities.

Student Response Research

Turning Technologies offers a continually updated list of previous and current research studies on proving the positive impact of student response has on student achievement. These resources are located in TurningTalk – our active user community. Check out the K-12 Research of Student Response.

Also browse users blogs and forums for innovative classroom uses of student response as well as first hand experiences.

• Dr. Tina Sartori’s Blog on Student Achievement Using Student Response
• K-12 Forums
• K-12 Blogs
• K-12 News Articles & External Blogs
• Case Studies

Advice & Tips on Grant Writing

As you begin the process of writing a proposal the following basic tips should be helpful in the process:

• Don’t be intimidated – go for it
• Don’t just chase the money – “goodness of fit”
  • You should be able to meet a defined need or address a problem
  • Your needs must match up with the funding source
  • Your asking amount should be within the limits of the funding source
• Follow directions – most important tip
  • Pay attention to font, page limits, spacing etc.
  • Address each criteria of application completely – answer all questions
  • Meet all deadlines
• Keep the reader in mind
  • Don’t make them guess or search for your information
  • Use their words from the application to frame your responses
• Check everything twice
  • Have appropriate attachments if requested
  • Provide accurate budget information – check your math
  • Check for writing mistakes – spelling/grammar etc.
• Make sure budget is appropriate
  • Ask for exactly the amount you can justify that you need
  • Provide in-kind or matching resources if needed