Planning and implementing your EIR grant requires you and your team to think about several aspects of the work. Here you’ll find guidance on a wide variety of foundational work, such as how to:
EIR Grantastic! – Find Your Way through TA
In this episode of EIR Grantastic, host Amy Detgen discusses the various technical assistance (TA) resources available to EIR grantees with guest Ben Harper. They explore the different kinds of…
EIR Grantastic! – The PD Meeting! Make the Most of It
Ginger Murray, Senior Project Director at AnLar, discusses the upcoming Project Directors Meeting with Patrice Williams. They explore the meeting’s purpose, the importance of networking, and how attendees can maximize…
EIR Grantastic! – Communication Tools for Success
Nancy Gannon speaks with the Circle Up Project team, including members from CAST and Aldine ISD, about the critical role of communication in grant success. The team discusses strategies like…
EIR Grantastic! – Strong Team, Strong Implementation: Aligning Goals
Dr. Shalika Robie speaks with Tamara Cooper, Senior Manager of Federal Grants at the New Teacher Center (NTC). They discuss the planning process for grants, common challenges faced in professional…
EIR Grantastic! – Strong Team, Strong Implementation: Getting Started
In this episode, Dr. Erum Nadeem discusses essential strategies for grant readiness, focusing on the importance of strong teams, community asset mapping, and ensuring buy-in for sustainable interventions. The conversation…
EIR Grantastic! – Educator Well-Being: Step Into It
In this episode, host Amy Detgen discusses the RISE program, which focuses on enhancing educator well-being through social-emotional skill development and increasing resiliency. Guests Essie Hengeveld and Sarah DiGiacomo share…
EIR Grantastic! – Educator Well-Being: Shifting the Ecosystem
Dr. Julia Mahfouz and Amy Detgen explore the systemic changes needed in schools to support teacher well-being. They discuss the importance of principal support, innovative approaches like job crafting and…
EIR Grantastic! – Recruitment: A Wide Net
In this conversation, Jessica Navarro, the Director of Partnerships for MIPLAN, discusses the importance of building relationships and maintaining connections in the recruitment process. She emphasizes the need to cast…
EIR Grantastic! – Recruitment: In Their Shoes
Joanna Garner, executive director of the Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University, shares her insights on recruitment strategies for her EIR project. She emphasizes the importance of understanding…