Be sure to get verbal approval from your supervisor (regarding the PD your cost estimation) PRIOR to applying for PD funding using the PD Request Form. Any inquiries regarding PD can be sent to Fran and Alessandra via pd.manager@burkes.org. Posting a reflection after attending any PD is an important part of the process that let's your supervisor know you attended the opportunity and shares your learning with the Burke's community.
Idea Lab Application
Idea Lab Days are specified on-campus work days with coaching support to pursue and develop an innovative curricular idea, either individually or collaboratively. Idea Lab Days provide a $300 daily stipend for new curriculum materials or unit/lesson development and are on June 10th/11th and August 18th/19th, 2026 at Burke’s from 8:30am-3:30pm.
Applications for next year will open in May 2027.
Summer Grant Application
Summer Grants are awarded to faculty to design and refine curriculum, either individually or collaboratively.
Summer Grants provide a $250 daily stipend for new curriculum development work that occurs
during summer months.
Applications for next year will open in May 2027.
Burke’s Renewal Grants provide eligible school employees opportunity for personal and professional renewal and enrichment that will be beneficial to the individual and enrich the school community.
​The 2027 Renewal Grant application will open in November 2026.
Renewal Grant
Apply for Funding for the National Board Certification process
National Board Certification is a journey you may be interested in. Once you have spoken to your supervisor about this, you can use this form to request funding support for the National Board Certification process. Both May Wong and Lisa Mandelstein are Board Certified if you would like to learn more from them about the process.
