Creative Funding
Top Ways to Fund Your GYTO Experience
Funding Options
We want educators everywhere to be able to experience the magic of a Get Your Teach On conference or professional development experience. We understand costs can be a concern, which is why our team works diligently to keep our conferences as affordable as possible, while also providing an unforgettable professional development experience with research-backed workshops, high-quality inspirational keynote speakers, and more. Below are just a few ways to fund your Get Your Teach On experience.
Title I
Title I funds are primarily designated to support schools with high numbers of low-income students in meeting educational goals and improving academic achievement. Title I funds can be used for a variety of purposes aimed at supporting student learning and school improvement efforts, such as providing professional development for educators. Many schools and district use Title I funds for professional development conferences like Get Your Teach On by demonstrating how attending such conferences directly aligns with improving teaching practices, addressing the needs of low-income students, and ultimately enhancing student achievement.
Title II
Title II funds can be used to pay for professional development activities for teachers, including conferences like Get Your Teach On. Title II of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) specifically allocates funds for improving teacher quality and enhancing educator effectiveness. Professional development conferences can provide valuable opportunities for teachers to gain new knowledge, skills, and strategies to improve their instructional practices and positively impact student learning outcomes. Many times, the school district manages the use of these funds, not individual schools. School administrators should reach out to their school district contacts about using Title II funds to send their educators to the conference.
ESSER
Did you know ESSER funds are still available? The final round of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is set to end soon, but it’s still available. States must commit the funds by September 2024. Many districts have available funds and risk losing any unused funds in September. If funds are obligated by the end of September, they can still be spent through the end of December or through March 2026 if an extension is granted.
Grants
Many Get Your Teach On attendees use grants to fund their conference registration and travel. Start by exploring grant opportunities tailored to educators, offered by educational foundations, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and government agencies. Carefully review eligibility criteria and align your proposal with your teaching objectives, student needs, and school improvement goals. Craft a compelling grant proposal that clearly articulates the relevance of the conference to your professional growth and its potential impact on student learning. Be diligent in preparing necessary documentation and submit your application well before deadlines. Grant Watch is a great resource for finding grants.
Crowd Funding & PTA
Many teachers effectively crowd fund and leverage their school's PTA to cover the registration costs for Get Your Teach On by initiating a targeted fundraising campaign. You can start by outlining the benefits of attending the conference, emphasizing how it will enhance your teaching practices and positively impact student learning. Through platforms like GoFundMe you can reach out to friends, family, and community members, inviting them to contribute towards the conference registration fee. Further, many schools collaborate with their PTA to organize fundraising events, with proceeds dedicated to covering the conference expenses. By engaging both the broader community and the PTA, teachers can rally support and secure the necessary funds to access valuable professional development opportunities.
Payment Plans
Get Your Teach On offers payment plans on all conferences. We require a small deposit (a percentage of the registration fee) to hold your seat. From there, the final payment won’t be due until approximately 90 days prior to the start of the conference. A credit card is required for this option, and your card will be automatically charged the final payment.
Payment Options
Check
Checks should be made payable to Hope King Teaching Resources Inc. Our W-9 and billing address are provided during the registration process. Need extra time to pay due to budget challenges? No problem! Email our Business Office at billing@getyourteachon.com to make arrangements.
Credit Card
We accept all major credit cards. Attendees paying by credit card are subject to a small electronic ticketing fee.
ACH / Wire
Please contact our accounting team at billing@getyourteachon.com if you need to pay using ACH, wire, or other electronic transfers.
Purchase Order
Purchase orders may be sent as a way to hold a conference registration. However, payment must be received via check, credit card, or wire transfer prior to the conference.
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