Education Foundations in school districts along the Treasure Coast and PBC

  The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization comprised of business leaders, community volunteers, and school officials with the common goal of enriching and enhancing the quality of education for students and educators in Martin County's public schools.The Foundation strives to increase community involvement and financial support of the educational process, encourage effective instruction, strengthen student  motivation, promote  academic  achievement, and create initiatives that support dedicated and creative teachers; thus, supporting excellence in education!As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs including classroom enrichment grants, mentoring programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. These resources exceed the funding capabilities of the school board. www.EducationFoundationMC.org    The Education Foundation of Indian River County (EF-IRC), an independent and self-funded organization, exists to fulfill unmet funding gaps of the School District of Indian River County through six core programs that link and engage community leaders in the process of supporting public education.During the 2011-2012 school year the EF-IRC infused over $600,000 in program services and awarded over $400,000 in college scholarships and academic awards at the Indian River Regional Science & Engineering Fair. In addition, the EF-IRC and the SDIRC partnered to receive the Impact 100 grant to fund a secure computer networks system for students that will allow them access to an enhanced learning environment. In summary, over one million dollars in program services and scholarships were awarded during the 2011-2012 school year.  www.edfoundationirc.org    The St. Lucie Education Foundation has kicked off its “Get on the Bus” campaign to enhance community awareness of its variety of initiatives to benefit public education in St. Lucie County and encourage community involvement in those programs. The local initiative is part of the statewide foundation consortium drive to increase support of public education through local foundations.The local Education Foundation provides multiple vehicles for individuals and organizations to make a positive difference in education through volunteer efforts, contributions, and celebrations of teachers and students. The Foundation has earmarked funds for use by teachers to fund creative classroom projects that provide a unique and result-oriented learning experience for students, as well as provide scholarships for students. www.educationfoundationstlucie.orgREF:  Lucie Links Newsletter (SLCSD) Feb. 2013View the list »
Foundations are dedicated to the success of K-12 grade Florida students.

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With funding for educational programs sometimes coming by way of roller coaster rides (up then down then bottoms around to a sudden no go). Education Foundations in Florida school districts have established themselves as assets to the communities that enable students and teachers to partake in opportunities in activities/events that may not be covered by regular funding or shortages in individual school budgets. Education Foundations are actively functioning to serve school districts along the Treasure Coast of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties.

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The Florida Education Foundation is a not for profit corporation incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, and approved by the Florida Department of State, and is a Department of Education direct-support organization, as defined under Florida Statutes, Section 1001.24(1), whose purpose is to lead in education enhancements statewide.

The Foundation is dedicated to the success of public prekindergarten through twelfth grade Florida students. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to encourage collaboration among parents, business people, community members and Florida's public schools to improve student performance.

The Foundation serves as the catalyst that promotes excellence for Florida's public PreK-12 education by fostering the development of community and private sector resources.

The Foundation is dedicated to leading and/or being a partner in several statewide initiatives, including Macy's Florida Teacher of the Year, Sunshine State Scholars, the Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards, District Data Leader of the Year, Principals' Summit, and others.

In addition, the Foundation serves as fiscal agent for several statewide grants, including

•AT&T K-2 Reading Assessments Grant

•AT&T Career & Technical Training Grant

•The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation National Student Clearinghouse Student Data for High Schools Pilot

•The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teacher Student Data Link

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  •   The St. Lucie Education Foundation has kicked off its “Get on the Bus” campaign to enhance community awareness of its variety of initiatives to benefit public education in St. Lucie County and encourage community involvement in those programs. The local initiative is part of the statewide foundation consortium drive to increase support of public education through local foundations.The local Education Foundation provides multiple vehicles for individuals and organizations to make a positive difference in education through volunteer efforts, contributions, and celebrations of teachers and students. The Foundation has earmarked funds for use by teachers to fund creative classroom projects that provide a unique and result-oriented learning experience for students, as well as provide scholarships for students. www.educationfoundationstlucie.orgREF:  Lucie Links Newsletter (SLCSD) Feb. 2013
  •   The Education Foundation of Indian River County (EF-IRC), an independent and self-funded organization, exists to fulfill unmet funding gaps of the School District of Indian River County through six core programs that link and engage community leaders in the process of supporting public education.During the 2011-2012 school year the EF-IRC infused over $600,000 in program services and awarded over $400,000 in college scholarships and academic awards at the Indian River Regional Science & Engineering Fair. In addition, the EF-IRC and the SDIRC partnered to receive the Impact 100 grant to fund a secure computer networks system for students that will allow them access to an enhanced learning environment. In summary, over one million dollars in program services and scholarships were awarded during the 2011-2012 school year.  www.edfoundationirc.org  
  •   The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), community investment organization comprised of business leaders, community volunteers, and school officials with the common goal of enriching and enhancing the quality of education for students and educators in Martin County's public schools.The Foundation strives to increase community involvement and financial support of the educational process, encourage effective instruction, strengthen student  motivation, promote  academic  achievement, and create initiatives that support dedicated and creative teachers; thus, supporting excellence in education!As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs including classroom enrichment grants, mentoring programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. These resources exceed the funding capabilities of the school board. www.EducationFoundationMC.org  
  •   The Foundation currently administers eleven programs in Palm Beach County.  Funding for these programs is obtained through individual donations, corporate support, grants and fundraising activities.  A few of the foundation’s programs are listed here ( go to website to view all) www.palmbeachschools.org/edfoundation/• ARTS in EducationInitiated to provide funding for an Arts Integration model at Egret Lake Elementary, Palmetto Park Elementary and Berkshire Elementary, this program serves to incorporate the arts into the core curriculum thus improving the academic abilities of students. •Beginning Teacher & Mentor Teacher of the Year AwardThe Beginning Teacher of the Year Award and the Mentor Teacher of the Year Award are presented annually to an outstanding elementary, middle, and high school first year and mentor teacher employed by the Palm Beach County School District, who have been recommended by their principal for demonstrating excellence.• Career EducationFunds are used to support the School District’s efforts to prepare and train students to become self-sufficient adults through meaningful employment.• The Citi Building Bridges to College and Career InitiativeSupports programs that build capacity of high school career centers to increase college enrollment rates, build awareness of career opportunities and develop an understanding about options for financing a college education.• Leadership InstituteIn support of the School District’s efforts to improve principal, assistant principal and area superintendent leadership, the Leadership Institute supports the professional development needs of current and future leaders.• License for Learning Mini-Grants Through funding from the Support Education tags, classroom grants are awarded for educational programs to support the development of programs that enhance educational opportunities for students.• Literacy Achievement InitiativeThe goal is to diagnose the need for additional reading and comprehension assistance and provide programs that have a successful track record of improving academic performance• Mission GraduationReceiving a high school diploma is beyond the reach of over 4,000 juniors and seniors who have not passed the FCAT. Initial efforts focused on specialized tutorial classes available throughout area high schools and taught by District teachers.• Winner Scholarship FundThe Fund is designed to inspire students from the second through fifth grade to continue their education after high school graduation, and to show families that higher education is a real possibility in their children’s future. www.palmbeachschools.org/edfoundation/www.palmbeachschools.org 
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