At the Woodland Hills Foundation, Public education is the single-most important institution and a vital part of the community fabric. Identifying and delivering improvement opportunities not just for students but for faculty and staff is foundational – we can only develop world class students with world class faculty and staff.
We want you, the teachers and staff at the Woodland Hills School District, to see the Foundation as a resource.
In order to help you reach your goals for your classroom, we have two resources available to help fund your special projects and ideas!
But which one is right for you?
Mini-Grants vs. Dream Book:
Which one is right for you?
Mini-Grants
MINI-GRANTS = INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Mini-Grants are modest cash awards that help educators make a positive difference in the learning experience of their students. More importantly, Mini-Grants support, encourage, and facilitate great teaching ideas. Since 2002, the Woodland Hills Foundation has funded 200 Mini-Grants totaling over $115,000.
The focus of the Mini-Grants is to encourage innovative teaching ideas. As such, the focus of these grants should NOT be to purchase equipment (e.g. iPads), but rather the idea aimed at improving the learning environment for the student. The Foundation understands that grant requests may include equipment or software, but these requests will only be considered within the context of the original, innovative teaching idea.
Applications open at the beginning of September with a deadline of early October. Winning projects are announced in early December.
To view successful Mini-Grant project summaries, click the link below:
Dream Book
DREAM BOOK = EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
As Public Education dollars are getting stretched further and further, there are needs in the schools that are not being met. As part of the Woodland Hills Foundation mission, we have created a Dream Book for the Woodland Hills School District. Teachers and principals throughout the district are invited to share what programs, teaching innovations and supplies they simply cannot get because there isn’t money in the budget. Educators can make a Dream Request for equipment and supplies that would enhance the teaching and learning experiences in Woodland Hills.
Then the Foundation shares these Dreams with our network of donors and contributes to Dreams when there is money in our own budget. Once the Dream is fulfilled, the Foundation then purchases the supplies and equipment and has them shipped directly to the schools.
Applications are open year-round. You may apply as many times as you wish but cannot apply for a new Dream until your current Dream is fulfilled.
To view successful Dream Book project summaries, click the link below:
Learn more about the Dream Book