Programs
A Higher Purpose
Established in 1987 as
a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, the KPSF is solely dedicated
to meeting the needs of teachers and students inside and
outside of the classroom. With
over 15 years of service to our schools, the KPSF has built
a solid foundation of support under our schools. Initiating
teacher grants and ultimately expanding into the Advanced
Placement Incentive Program for our students, the KPSF
build on past successes while continually looking toward
the future in order to fund programs identified and aligned
with KISD’s clear vision.
In the upcoming year, under the Exemplary Education Endowment,
the KPSF has offered to expand funding in these specific
areas.
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Endowed Science
Chair
Stepping Up Science!
KISD’s ever-present goal to stand “exemplary” as
a district and in all subjects in all grade levels
is now strengthened and supported by the Foundation. An
answered call for support, beginning with science will
see the KPSF piloting a program to add an Endowed Science
Chair in the near future. Funding in this area
will launch us toward success in science by:
- Assisting science teachers in all grades
- Providing
enrichment and encouragement and meeting the academic
and interest needs of our students in this important
academic area
- Elevating our science scores and focusing
more attention toward science
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Advanced Placement Incentive Program
Sky’s the Limit!
KISD believes it pays to take the right classes, literally
and figuratively. Each year, thousands of students
in high schools across the country enroll in the rigorous
program of college-level courses for students who are
serious about getting ahead. Two years ago, KISD
started the Advanced Placement (AP) Incentive Program,
which rewards students with monetary scholarships for
scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam. KPSF’s
support of this exciting program specifically benefits
our Tivy High School students in many ways, including:
- Encourages participation in the AP program
- Offers
students incentives to take the AP exams
- Allows students
to jump start their college experience by graduating
with college credit under their belt, as well as
having gained experience with college level curriculum
- Ensures
scholarship funding for the rising number of students
participating in the program
By offering financial incentives, our sponsors and
supporters prove to our students how much they believe
in our students’ ability to take advanced placement
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National Board Certification Program
The Cream of the Crop
KISD recognizes the growing challenges facing public
education and are in full favor of ideas, programs,
and strategies to enhance and elevate teaching and
learning across the district. KPSF’s support
of this district initiative is beneficial in the following
ways:
- Raises the level of achievement and caliber of teachers
Helps teachers who successfully complete the rigorous
certification process to move beyond State certification
into a national level of certification
- Causes teachers
to analyze their work, improve their skills, define
their teaching standards, and reflect on the impact
their teaching has on student learning
Thanks to the KPSF, teachers will receive 100% funding
for tuition, materials, and the actual exam which varies
from state to state but averages over $2,500. Now,
a strong district, can just get stronger, and this
new program is a win-win for all students and all staff. |
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A continued priority for the foundation and legacy
continued is support for teachers across the district. The
KPSF’s Instructional Grants program, created in
1989, provides funds for instructional initiatives that
may extend beyond the classroom to include professional
development, personnel, materials, and equipment to further
promote instruction in pre-K through 12th grades and
aligns with the District’s Improvement Plan. The
number of grants awarded each year depend directly upon
available funds raised each year. As a donor, you
can guarantee that our teachers receive the tools they
need to be successful. 2006-2007 application
coming soon. Visit grants site here. |
In a time of financial uncertainty related to funding for
public education, the commitment, belief, and vision of the
KPSF becomes all too important. But the Foundation’s
unwavering support for our schools, staff, and children exemplify
a “sky’s the limit” attitude that
attracts the support from private foundations, supportive
Kerrville businesses, KISD employees, and community members
across the board.
Together, the KPSF and KISD soar to new heights in a mission
not impossible, but one where dreams really do come true!
Current and Continued Programs
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