Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation

The Foundation awarded 22 Teacher Grants in 2024 totalling $23627. These grant awards will be disbursed in 2025. Balance of $59,883 funded in 2024 was for prior years' grants. All full time teachers in Wylie ISD are eligible and encouraged to apply. A committee of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates' request based on the potential to involve a great number of students and consistency with Wylie ISD's goal of increasing student achievement. The Major Objectives of the request are evaluated for definable and obtainable objectives and responsiveness to a stated need. The Activities/Implementation Plan is evaluated to assure that the project's methods are research based and are instructionally sound. Methods for Evaluation of the completed project are required.The teacher grant checks are mailed directly to Wylie ISD's accountant for the benefit of the awarded teachers. The teachers purchase items approved in the grant and present receipts for reimbursement to Wylie ISD.