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Office of Program Development

The primary responsibility of the Program Development Office is to oversee and support current and developing program initiatives for both students and staff in the three school districts. Specifically this means working with other school leaders in the design of new academic and non-academic opportunities for students as well as career development opportunities for both professional and non-professional staff. Current district programs managed through the Office of Program Development include our professional development programs, our K-12 teacher induction programs, our secondary summer school program, and our partnerships with area colleges (particularly Amherst College). The other primary function of this office is the programmatic as well as financial oversight of all grants awarded to the districts. This grant management responsibility also includes investigating pursuing new grant opportunities and networking within the school system and with external agencies in order to optimize grant support for schools and programs.

Office Staff:

• Leah Carver, Grants Manager
  362-1822
• Sharon Gross, Administrative Assistant
  362-1828

General Information

Current projects in the program development department include:

1. Establishment of a Parents as Teachers program for parents of children from infancy to three years of age;

2. The launch of the new Amherst Regional Alumni Association;

3. The design and implementation a K-12 mentor program for new teachers ;

4. The collaboration with school staff, college, and community leaders on the design of the Pipeline Project (to better ensure academic success for all students).

Links:

• Department Overview
• Grant Guidelines
• Home Education--Philosphy & Application Form