Submissions will be selected according to the following criteria:

Submission Requirements

  1. General Information
  • Name
  • School
  • Position
  • Short Biography
    • Please write a brief (2-3 sentences) biography we can use if we publish your submission. This should be a general bio about you as an educator (not a description of why you are applying for the grant).
  • Your Photo
    • Please upload a photo of you that we can use if we publish your submission. Do not include anyone except yourself in this photo. School photos work great!
    • File Types Accepted: .png, .jpg., .gif, .pdf; max file size 10MB
  1. Submission Details

Note: Submissions may be either a “Tips and Tricks” video or a sample Activity Plan. AdoptAClassroom.org reserves the right to revise your submission for clarity or communication purposes.

  • Submission Title
  • Brief Description of Submission
    • Please write a 2-3 sentence description of the activity you are submitting so that teachers can read about it in our Resource Library before viewing it.
  • Target Grade Level(s)
  • Target Subject Area(s): (e.g. English Language Arts, Biology, Music)
  • Subject Topic(s) (e.g. Close Reading, Genetics, Chords)
  • Your Teacher Leader content (submit one of the following):
    • Video

Upload a short (no more than 3 minutes) video highlighting materials you purchased with AdoptAClassroom.org funds and explaining how you use them to promote student engagement and learning in social-emotional wellness. If you are having trouble uploading your video, please email [email protected]. If you are including a student in this video, they will need this release form signed by a parent or guardian. 

  • Format Details: maximum file size: 2.9GB; file types accepted: mov, mp4, avi, mkv, webm
  • Written Activity Plan

An action plan for an activity you have done using materials from AdoptAClassroom.org. It should include an explanation of how the activity supports student engagement and learning in social-emotional wellness in the classroom, along with a document providing detailed step-by-step instructions to other educators on how to execute the activity in their classroom. To prepare to fill out the form, applicants can also fill in this template and may submit additional documents as needed. If you are including a student in any materials, they will need this release form signed by a parent or guardian. 

  • Intended Student Learning Outcome(s) / Objective(s) / Skills
  • Materials Used from AdoptAClassroom.org’s Marketplace and/or Other Materials Used
  • Directions
  • Additional Planning Notes for Educators
  • Upload any other supplemental materials you created yourself, if needed (graphic organizers, slides, etc.).
  • Accepted Formats: maximum file size: 10MB; file types accepted: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, ppt
  • Please Note: You must submit materials and activities that you own. Any submissions that include copyrighted materials will not be considered for the grant.

Grading Criteria

PointsOption 1: Video SubmissionOption 2: Activity Plan Submission
Content (2 points)Video Includes: Introduction, educator name, position, grade band

Mentions specific item(s) purchased from/available in the AAC Marketplace and the vendor

Explains/demonstrates how the item has made a difference in the classroom/instructionIs a minimum of one minute and does not exceed three minutes		Submission includes: Completed Application Form

Adequately completes all sections of Activity Template: Teacher information, grade level

Identifies materials purchased/available on the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace, including the vendor

Includes teacher created supplemental materials if needed (graphic organizers, powerpoints, etc.)

Clear step-by-step directions
Quality (6 points)Clarity (2 points) Picture and sound quality Clarity of message (how easily can another AdoptAClassroom.org teacher incorporate these tips?)

Tips (3 points) Provides at least one tip for using the highlighted item and describes full process (more credit for additional tips)

Provides parameters for using these tips (e.g. grade level, content where appropriate)

Creative and innovative (e.g. supports high student engagement, teacher time-management, has multiple applications)

Relatable to Teachers (1 point) Is engaging and relatable to potential AdoptAClassroom.org teacher viewers		Clarity (2 points) Submission is legible (clear formatting, etc.) Does not require additional materials other teachers might not have (eg. specific text book)Is clear and replicable in other classrooms (Includes step-by-step directions for execution from beginning to end of the activity. Could a first-year teacher follow the plan?)

Is created by the teacher and is not from a copyrighted source.

Content (3 points) Is grade-level appropriate. Cites any external sources (websites, etc.) Supports student engagement and learning in Social-Emotional Wellness

Relatable to Teachers (1 point) Is the activity engaging and relatable to potential AdoptAClassroom.org teacher viewers?
Creativity (2 points)Features materials bought with AdoptAClassroom.org funds/available on the AAC Marketplace

Additional point possible for unique and engaging presentation		Features materials bought with AdoptAClassroom.org funds/available on the AAC Marketplace

Additional point possible for unique and engaging content

Each application will be evaluated by at least two AdoptAClassroom.org staff and scored out of a total of 10 points. 

Submit your application by May 1, 2023 here.