Clay County Education Foundation

Resiliency Through Community. The Foundation promotes resiliency characteristics, leading to better academic performance and emotional well-being. By connecting students and their families to school and community resources, the Foundation works to create a safe and positive learning environment. Activities include mentoring, teacher-led grants, and professional development for staff.

Other Programs. Other programs include Grants 4 Great Ideas, a classroom grant program designed to fund creative and innovative teaching strategies that enhance student learning in literacy and STEM. In addition, the Foundation partners with community groups to award scholarships to deserving Clay County seniors. A partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation maximizes scholarships. Finally, the Foundation supports students through literacy initiatives.

Future Ready. The Foundation strives to increase students postsecondary success. The Foundation supports school-based college and career coaches, counselors, and students in the Career and Technical Education programs to ensure students are prepared to take the next steps after high school.

Apple Awards. The Foundation celebrates excellence in education by recognizing each Clay County District schools top teacher, rookie teacher, and school-related employees of the year.