NFAR Teacher's Award Program 2021
Awards granted on December 1st
Description:
Autism affects one in every 54 children in the United States, and a growing number of students each year in classrooms across San Diego County. Autism often affects the way the individual receives and processes information. A person with autism may also have sensory issues that interfere with learning.
NFAR established a Program in 2005 that awards funding to educators to support the specialized academic needs of their students with autism. These awards give educators a vehicle for piloting different teaching tools, as well as funding of technology and programs that address key areas of concern for students with autism, such as social skills training, developing effective communication skills for verbal and non-verbal students, as well as reducing sensory and behavioral issues that interfere with learning.
Restrictions:
- Educators that may apply include Autism Specialists, Classroom Teachers, Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Resource Teachers.
- Funds are to be used for educational programs within the greater San Diego area, Grades Pre-K – Transition and Specialized College Programs
- Educational programs, materials, and equipment requested must be for the benefit of current students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (May benefit other students too, but must include those with an autism diagnosis.)
- NOTE: Educators can be awarded up to three consecutive years in a row. Then, they must wait a year before applying again, This only applies to those that have been awarded funding.
Timing:
To assist educators and the students they serve, the NFAR Teachers' Grant application period will be as follows:.
NFAR Teacher’s Applications opens: Aug 1
Applications are due: Sep 30
Teacher Awards Announced: Dec 1
Contact Information:
For questions about this application, please contact Grants Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.