September 11, 2007                                                 
Call 1-800-311-7770 for more information

Education Announcement:
PEN Offers Teacher Scholarships and Classroom Mini-Grants

The Professional Educators Network is offering scholarships, classroom mini-grants, and  the Professional Educator of the Year Award to teachers across the state.  The deadline is October 1 for scholarships and grants, December 1 for Professional Educator of the Year and all Florida K-12 teachers are encouraged to apply.

For teacher scholarships, each candidate submits a resume and a short application explaining how scholarship funds will help advance his or her own professional career.  For classroom mini-grants, teachers submit a short application describing the proposed class project, the necessary budget, and the academic benefit for students.  Grants range from $250 to $500 each. The Professional Educator of Year Award is a $2500 Cash Award and recognizes an outstanding educator showing excellence in their teaching methods. 

For more information about the Professional Educators Network and its programs, visit http://www.penfl.org, call toll free 1-800-311-7770, or send an email to admin@penfl.org.

Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of every student, the Professional Educators Network is the premier educators’ network that advances the teaching profession through teacher advocacy and protection, professional development and promoting excellence in education so that educators receive the respect, recognition and reward they deserve.  PEN welcomes professionals from all education entities.  http://www.penfl.org.