The Princeton R-V School District has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation through the Rural School District Educator Development 2024 Grant program. This funding will provide essential support for paraprofessionals, substitutes, and other district employees seeking education, training, and licensing to become fully certified teachers.
The Rural School District Educator Development 2024 Grant is aimed at assisting rural school districts in enhancing their educational workforce by offering funding assistance for professional development and certification. This initiative is particularly valuable in helping rural districts address teacher shortages by enabling local district employees to achieve full teaching credentials.
The grant funds will be used to assist current staff members working towards additional certifications, as well as new employees pursuing initial certification. This investment in the district’s educators is expected to have a lasting impact on the quality of education for students, ensuring they are taught by highly qualified professionals who are deeply connected to the community.
