Colorado Society of School Psychologists – CSSP New Practitioner Mini-Grant

Description of Mini-Grant

The Colorado Society of School Psychologists has a mini-grant program designed to support new practitioners. The CSSP New Practitioner Mini-Grant is completely dependent on private donations and proceeds from the CSSP silent auction held at the annual fall conference.

For the 2013-2014 school year, $800 is available for mini-grants, with maximum amount awarded per grant of $400. Mini-grant funds may be used for the following purposes: materials to support direct instruction in a classroom; education and training materials; relevant professional development activities/workshops; assessment materials, items which help meet the basic needs of children; therapeutic curricula; video tapes and/or games; and books for children. Grants may not be used for CSSP fall conference registration fees.

Qualifications

New practitioners with the following qualifications are eligible to apply for a mini-grant:

● Currently working in the field of school psychology in a school in Colorado

● Less than 3 years of experience and/or graduation from a school psychology graduate program within the last 3 years.

● Current member of the Colorado Society of School Psychologists

In addition, by accepting this mini-grant, the awardees will give back to CSSP through involvement in ONE of the following:

1. Volunteer at least 4 hours at the CSSP Annual Conference

2. Join a CSSP Program Committee or become a Board Member

3. Write an article for the CSSP newsletter about your work as a school psychologist that makes a difference in the lives of children.

Application Requirements

New practitioners meeting the above qualifications may apply for a mini-grant by

October 15th, 2013 by completing the application questions and sending their responses, along with their curriculum vita/resume to: Natalie Koncz at nkoncz@gmail.com

E-mail submission of your application will speed up the review process and therefore, it is recommended and preferred. If you are unable to submit your application by email please send one copy of the application materials to:

Natalie Koncz

3186 S. Emerson Street

Englewood, CO 80113

Application Questions

1. Briefly discuss how you will use the funds to affect the lives of children.

2. Describe how the funds will help you achieve one or more of your professional goals.