The Columbia REN can support your team with the design, implementation, and funding of a change project that will promote educator empowerment, teacher leadership, and a sense of belonging through school cultures and climates. Projects could include (but may not be limited to):

• Participation compensation

• Substitute costs

• Literature and other training materials

• Expert facilitators/coaches

• Other related costs
   

Funded projects will be prioritized according to alignment with Columbia REN priorities (see rubric for project criteria details):

• Educator Learning Communities focused on cultivating inclusive school/classroom cultures.

• Support for BIPOC educators

• Support for New Teachers

• Support for mentors

• Other ideas that create the conditions for educators to feel supported!

***Columbia REN funding is not intended for pre-existing programs. Project ideas will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Tell us about your change idea.