Adopt-a-School

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In this time when science and math education are more important than ever, schools are being forced to tighten budgets and cancel field trips. Imagination Station has introduced our Adopt-a-School program, an exciting new initiative that will help provide access to the science center for 2nd-6th grade classrooms in need of financial assistance.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the wonder of science. It is our goal to help as many students as possible! So we asked corporations, foundations and individuals to step forward and help bridge the budgetary gap and they have generously responded. Limited funds have been raised and teachers from schools in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan are now able to apply.

How to Apply

Teachers interested in applying for Adopt-a-School field trip access must apply online through the application provided below. Applications to receive Adopt-a-School funding will be accepted from February 15-March 15, 2012. Funding will be awarded based on financial and academic needs of students, the educational goal of the proposed field trip and the availability of field trip funding within your district.

A Review Committee, consisting of educators and community leaders, will review all completed applications. Decisions will be made within 2 weeks of application deadline and all applicants will be notified on Friday, March 30, 2012.

A few things to know and prepare before applying:

• Applications are due by March 15, 2012 at 5pm
• Applications are accepted online only
• Only 2nd-6th grade teachers are eligible to apply
• Notification of awarded access will be given on Friday, March 30, 2012 by email
• Field trips must be fulfilled between April 17, 2012-June 1, 2012
• Ohio Teachers must know the percentage of economically disadvantaged students and percentage of 5th graders proficient in science in their school. Available on Ohio Department of Education website
• Michigan teachers must know the percentage of free or reduced lunch students and percentage of 5th graders proficient in science in their school. Information must be obtained through the principal of their school
• For additional questions, please refer to our list of Adopt-a-School FAQs

Imagination Station is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.