A. Content

The purpose of the two page summary is to detail your fellowship in terms of what you learned and how you plan to incorporate that knowledge into your classroom and school community. Please address each of the following sections. The questions are given to help you think about your fellowship's impact. The questions are not meant to restrict your responses.

Please Note: We understand that at the time of completion of this report you will not have spent a great deal of time in your classroom. We would like to know what you have already accomplished, as well as what you plan to accomplish, as you integrate your fellowship learning into your classroom.

I. Section One: Project Summary (Character Limits: Template 1: 450 - Template 2: 1,500)

In narrative form, describe your fellowship. Tell the reader where you went and why. What inspired you to propose your fellowship? What inspired you while you were on your fellowship? It may be helpful to return to the "Key Questions" addressed within your FFT proposal. Make sure to address specific points of interest.

II. Section Two: Professional and Personal Growth (Character Limits: Template 1: 450 - Template 2: 850)

How were you personally challenged on this fellowship? Did you overcome any fears or obstacles? How was your passion for learning affected? How have you grown as a person? Professionally, did you learn new skills to teach? How have your instructional strategies changed? Have you been able to bring more authentic experiences and work to the classroom?

III. Section Three: Benefits to Students and School Community (Character Limits: Template 1: 450 - Template 2: 850)

How has your fellowship influenced your classroom and school community? Has your fellowship allowed for the following in your classroom or school community:

• Authentic artifacts/stories to enrich students study and participation
• A deepened sensitivity for new/challenging learners
• An increased credibility with students and families from different cultures
• Collaboration with your peers
• Cross-curricular instruction / sharing
• Positive role modeling for students and peers
• New leadership roles within your school community
• Changes in instructional practice
• Engaging in original research
• Use of experts from community

IV: Section Four: Works in Progress (Character Limits: Template 1: 450 - Template 2: 850)

How has your fellowship spurred you to action? Are you presenting your experience to peers during an in-service? Are there any events at your campus or district based on your fellowship? Are your students doing presentations based on new material from your fellowship experience? Are you being published or recognized for your work in the classroom?

B. Formatting

You will be required at the end of the tutorial to login with the e-mail and password that you used to apply for the grant. If you do not remember your login information feel free to e-mail us at onlineapp@fundforteachers.org.

Once you have logged in you will be asked to pick a 2 page summary format. There are two formats (Samples provided below under downloads), one allows the content to be formatted in paragraph form and the other displays the content in a bulleted format. Be aware of the character limits specific to each template provided in the Content Section.

After selecting your format you will then be asked to insert your content and your photographs. You will be required to include a minimum of 8 photos. IMPORTANT: Photos should be of you on your fellowship, not the scenery! Photos of you in action or in frame with important locations recommended. Also consider photos of your classroom or students engaging in activities around your fellowship.

Once you have filled in your text and uploaded your photos you will be asked to submit. Keep in mind that there is no spell check; please make sure you edit your work.

The following must be included in your summary:

• Project Title (Your title should motivate or intrigue the reader.)
• Your Name, City and year of fellowship
• PHOTOS (a minimum of 8)
• Photo Captions (character limit 80)
• Quote (This quote from you or your team mates)

When your report has been submitted successfully you will receive an e-mail confirmation. You must print this confirmation and submit it with your reports.

If you have any technical problems in the creation of this document please do not hesitate to contact us at onlineapp@fundforteachers.org or 1.800.681.2667.

Downloads:
Two Page Summary Template 1
Two Page Summary Template 2
Two Page Summary Report Technical Guidelines

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