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Altoona Area School District Foundation |
The Goals
- To enhance educational the opportunities for all students in the Altoona Area School District.
- To increase public involvement in the schools.
- To promote classroom excellence and innovation.
The Projects
Venture Grants for Teachers
The foundation will award grants of up to $1,000 to teachers to aid them in designing and developing educational materials and innovative projects to enhance student learning.
Educator-in-Residence
The Foundation will bring distinguished speakers, musicians, artists and the like to the school district to share their expertise with students, staff and community.
Funding Requests
The Foundation will also provide funding for academic and cultural enrichment projects for the benefit of all district students.
The Mission
The purpose of the Foundation is to develop, promote and finance educational programs, activities and projects for the Altoona Area School District.
Additional information on our policies, history and board can be found by clicking on one of the buttons below, or contacting our Executive Director, Tom Bradley.
Digital Divide Program
For the past seven years, the AASD Foundation has provided the necessary funding so school computer labs at Altoona Area Junior High School can be open extended hours for students both before and after school.
Teachers monitor the labs and assist students with projects and questions. Training classes for interested parents can be arranged on an as-needed basis.
Contact
Executive Director |
