Letter of Interest Grant Opportunity for Recruiting and Preparing Principals via Residency
| Date: | August 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Letter of Interest Grant Opportunity for Recruiting and Preparing Principals via Residency |
| Category: | Local Education Agency Grants |
| Next Steps: | Apply for grants on the TEA Grants Opportunity Page |
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is pleased to announce the opening of the grant opportunity for the 2022–2023 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 5.
The 2022–2023 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 5 can be used by districts to implement a full-time, year-long residency for their aspiring principals and cover associated preparation and certification costs. The grant supports the TEA’s Strategic Priority 1 to recruit, support, and retain teachers and principals.
| Item | 2022–2023 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 5 Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Request for applications published |
August 2, 2021 |
| Submit questions about the application to be addressed in the webinar |
By August 13, 2021 |
| Recorded webinar available |
August 23, 2021 |
| FAQ period: Submit final questions about the application |
August 13, 2021-September 6, 2021 |
| FAQ posted |
September 13, 2021 |
| Due date for applications (submission by email only) | October 1, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time |
Additional detailed information about the grant application is available on the TEA Grant Opportunities Page. We encourage all eligible applicants to consider applying.
Any further questions about the 2022–2023 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 5 guidelines should be emailed to Ebony Love (principalresidency@tea.texas.gov) by September 6, 2021. Questions that are submitted will be answered through a separate Frequently Asked Questions publication for the grant program.
Sincerely,
Melissa Yoder
Director, Educator Residencies and Talent Pipelines