The Classroom Teacher Scholarship is designed to provide tuition assistance to classroom teachers. It aims to assist teachers who are taking graduate coursework or seeking alternative certification from an accredited university or alternative certification program.

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The Social Studies Scholarship aims to empower experienced social studies teachers (1 or more years of experience). As such, this scholarship can be applied to additional coursework and/or instructional materials for the recipient.  

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This scholarship is intended to provide assistance to instructional support staff seeking teacher certification through university coursework or an alternative certification program. 

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These scholarships are given in honor of Polly Broussard and in memory of the late Deborah Nelson for their years of service and dedication to both the students of Louisiana and A+PEL. Polly Broussard is one of the original founders of A+PEL and has also served as A+PEL’s Executive Director. Presently, Polly Broussard continues her service to A+PEL as Director of Legal Services. Deborah Nelson served for many years as a teacher and principal, before serving A+PEL as its first Director of University Programs.  This scholarship is awarded to a traditional pre-service/resident education student once in the spring and once in the fall.

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A+PEL supports all avenues of professional development for teachers. A+PEL will reimburse up to $500 for the costs associated with a teacher attending an external professional development seminar or conference. Conferences can be either state or national conferences such as AERA or LACUE.

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A+PEL supports teachers through the National Board Certification process through the partial payment of course fees. National Boards represent an intensive professional development experience and a significant recognition of a teacher as a successful professional. 

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This grant reimburses up to $500 of the cost of instructional resources and classroom supplies for classroom teachers. A+PEL realizes that an increasing number of classroom expenses, which were once covered by school, district, or state funds, are being personally paid for by teachers.

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This grant reimburses up to $500 for instructional resources and classroom supplies for first-year teachers. A+PEL realizes that an increasing number of classroom expenses, which were once covered by school, district, or state funds, are being personally paid for by teachers. As a first-year teacher, individuals may be in particular need of assistance in setting up their classroom.

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This grant reimburses up to $500 for the cost of instructional resources and classroom supplies for instructional support staff. A+PEL realizes that an increasing number of classroom expenses, which were once covered by school, district, or state funds, are being personally paid for by members in the classroom.

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