Author: Caise McHale (Page 3 of 5)

Do you have an innovative or new teaching idea for a school program, initiative, tool or learning aid? The West Geauga Educational Foundation (WGEF) is a non-profit group that provides funds to help introduce new and innovative learning methods to students at West Geauga schools. Over the past 30 years, the foundation has provided more than $500,000 in funds to support educational programs.

Twice during the school year (November and February), WGEF reviews applications from teachers, administrators, students and parents, to determine which programs to fund that will enrich and enhance educational experiences for West Geauga students.

Some programs the foundation has funded over the past two years include: Google Virtual Field Trips for Westwood & Lindsey Elementary Schools; 21st Century Classroom for Lindsey; Aquaponics Global Food Production for West Geauga High School; iPad Pros for the Middle School and IXL Online Learning Tool for all West Geauga Schools.

Anyone in West Geauga School District can apply for a grant. The West Geauga Educational Foundation has $20,000 available for grant funding this 2019-2020 school year. If you’re interested in applying for a grant for your innovative or new teaching idea, complete and submit our application which can be found at wgef.org by November 15, 2019. Contact Caise McHale at 216-789-4842 or [email protected] with any questions.

The college application is the gateway for students to get into the college of their choice. There are a lot of moving parts that go into applying to college – the application, tests, transcripts, recommendation letters and essays – all key elements of the process. What do college admissions officers look for in an applicant? How can a student standout? Where to start?

Participating West Geauga incoming seniors had the opportunity to learn first-hand in August during Kickstart App Day 2019! While most of the application process requires students to complete basic paperwork, knowing tips on what will capture an admissions counselor’s attention and how to write an essay that will set them apart from other applicants is paramount.

App Day 2019 began with a review of college application examples– students were divided into small groups to review and discuss the differences between standard and stand-out submissions. Students were then able to meet one-on-one with admissions officers to get feedback on their draft essays. And finally, mock interviews were available for interested students.

Theresa Kulp, West Geauga Educational Foundation Board Member and App Day organizer stated, “This is a wonderful opportunity for West Geauga’s rising seniors to have an actual college admissions counselor provide feedback on their entrance essay as well as learn about what types of activities and achievements stand out in a college application.”

The West Geauga Educational Foundation (WGEF), an independent non-profit group that funds innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the West Geauga School System has organized this event for the past six years. In addition to putting on App Day each year, WGEF organized and sponsored the inaugural Kickstart College Fair and has offered College Prep practice tests over the past few years.

Events like this and our annual pancake breakfast help us raise the funds needed to support the new and innovative programs in our district Mark your calendar for breakfast at the Chesterland McDonalds, where once again the West Geauga Educational Foundation, is serving breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Visit wgef.org to learn more.