Nominating Educator FAQs
What's included in my nominees' notification packets?
- Congratulatory letter
- Registration information
- Lone Star Leadership Academy Brochure
- Fundraising Guide
Some educators that have their nominees' notification packets mailed to their attention at their school hold a special event to distribute the nomination notification packets:
- Some hold a special meeting at school with nominees all together to explain what they're receiving and so the students know which other students from their school were nominated.
- Some hold a special parent meeting so parents receive the packets directly. This provides the opportunity for the nominating educator to share information about the experience for which the students were nominated and answer any questions.
If you have a special way you notify your nominees, we'd love to hear from you!
I want to hold a parent meeting. What should I cover?
The Lone Star Leadership Academy FAQs (Spanish version of Lone Star Leadership Academy FAQs) provides details and answers most questions parents may have about the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps.
Do schools/districts ever provide financial aid to students for participation in the Lone Star Leadership Academy?
The answer varies from school to school and district to district. Requesting sponsorship from school PTAs and district education foundations is a fundraising idea provided in each nominee's notification packet. If you have numerous nominees, it may benefit them to work together and make a unified request to these groups. Other individual and group fundraising ideas are provided in a Fundraising Guide in each nominees' notification packet.
Are there any scholarship opportunities for which my nominees can apply?
Yes. Details are available at Financial Aid, but here are some highlights.
- Gifted and talented students may apply for $400 TAGT scholarships. (Applications usually due in February each year)
- Students on free or reduced meal plans may apply for $100 Education in Action scholarships. (Available on a first-come, first-served basis)
- SYTA Youth Foundation offers scholarships of up to $1,000.
Do you offer a Spanish version of any Lone Star Leadership Academy documents?
Yes. Visit our Spanish Documents page for links to Lone Star Leadership Academy documents available in Spanish.
What summer employment opportunities do you offer educators?
Education in Action hires outstanding teachers to work as facilitators on our summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Because of the academic nature of the camps, all facilitators are Texas educators. Maybe you know some of our current summer staff members! Learn more and apply online!