ISLMA Lauretta McCusker, O.P., D.L.S. Professional Development Grant

Rationale:
The ISLMA Lauretta McCusker, O.P., D.L.S. Professional Development Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to ISLMA members who wish to participate in professional workshops, conferences and coursework related to the school library media profession.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant shall be a current member of ISLMA.
2. The applicant shall be currently working in a school library or enrolled in a library/information science program leading to school library media certification.
3. Professional Grant recipients may re-apply after two years.

Application and Selection:
1. Applicants may apply for either a specific or anticipated activity.
2. Applicants must complete the application form in its entirety and submit it by mail, fax or online. (Online applications must be followed by paper copies with signatures.)

Mail application to:
Lauren Ochs
Warrensburg-Latham High School
425 W. North Street
Warrensburg, IL 62573

3. Applications must be postmarked between November 15th and February 1st of to be considered by the Grants and Awards Committee by February 15th.
4. Preference will be given to ISLMA sponsored events.
5. Applications will be considered by postmark date if necessary.
6. If all funds are not expended, a second reading date will be announced.

Award:
A total of $3000.00 is available for awards annually. Awards will be granted up to the following amounts: One day activity - $100.00; Two day activity - $250.00; Three or more days activity or coursework - $500.00.

The Voucher System:
Applicants awarded a professional development grant will receive a voucher entitling them to reimbursement of legitimate expenses related to the activity. Vouchers are valid for a 12-month period beginning March 1. To be reimbursed, the recipient will be responsible for submitting documentation of expenses within thirty days following the event.

Reimbursable Expenses:
Registration/tuition fees, mileage, meals, lodging, materials required for activity and substitute fees.

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List of Past ISLMA Lauretta McCusker, O.P., D.L.S. Professional Development Grant Award Winners