Grant Development and Writing
Terra Science and Education offers grant development and writing services. Our team includes experienced grant writers and editors who have been PI’s, Co-Pi’s, and program directors on
over $15 million dollars of funded projects from the National Science Foundation, the
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Education, New York State, and multiple
private foundations.
We specialize in grants focusing on science, engineering, and education. Terra has experience in
project development, management, and evaluation and can provide these services to you. We
are flexible and can work within your budget to address your grant needs. Terra charges are
based on negotiated hourly rate. Terra Science and Education:
- Will work with you to develop your proposal based on a project design provided by your
agency.
- Will work with you to develop a proposal budget based on a project design provided by
your organization.
- Will work with you to develop any other required documents as needed for submission.
- Will work with you to create management and evaluation plans if needed.
- Will do all copy editing for the proposal and related documents.
- Will work with you to submit the proposal to the granting organization.
Contact Dr. Richard Beal to set up a meeting to discuss the details of your needs.
Terra Science and Education created Terra STEM Scholars Program to connect STEM scholars with schools in their areas to increase STEM engagement in schools and help teachers to identify the experts in their region. Terra connects STEM experts to school classrooms.
The Terra STEM Scholars is made up of local college faculty, STEM practitioners, and graduate students who are ready to interact with school students and their teachers. Scholars can share their expertise through interactive lectures, classroom activities, field experiences, tours, or job shadowing. Extended mentoring opportunities can also be explored in select cases.
School Registration
School participation is FREE! If you are interested in participating in our program and invite one of the volunteered STEM scholars, please send an email to our Dr. Rick Beal (
[email protected]) with the following information:
School Name, Age/Grade level, Interested STEM Area, Interested specific topic (if there is), Month of the year when the Scholar is expected, and any other related information to make the Scholar better prepared.
Scholar Registration
Terra Science and Education is looking for STEM experts in the Central New York Region to participate in The Terra STEM Scholars Program.
Participation is fun and easy! Terra will help you design a student engagement experience that is right for you. Terra will also act as an intermediary between you and schools to protect your valuable time.
Scholars can expect one volunteered presentation per year, and additional visits in a year will be paid up to $100. You may choose how many engagements you would like to do in a year. Terra will place you within 25 miles of your home or work address.
If you have further questions before committing, please email Dr. Rick Beal ([email protected]).
If you are ready to volunteer please Register here!
Terra Science and Education is happy to announce the founding of the Terra Traveling STEM Show. In this program Terra provides STEM educational programing to summer camps organized by area schools and community groups. Terra Traveling STEM Shows can be 1 to 5 days in length and we can fit our programming to meet your STEM content and scheduling needs.
Terra Traveling STEM Shows are presented by the Terra STEM Scholars which is made up of local college faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and STEM practitioners who are ready to bring STEM to kids.
One week of programing costs approximately $7,000.
Contact our program coordinator for more information or fill out this Interest Form.
Contact
Dr. Richard Beal
[email protected]
1-315-422-2902
Overview
Terra Science and Education is available to host Teacher and School Leader
Professional Development Programming. Terra is recognized as an Official Continuing
Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credit provider by the New York Department of
Education.
Terra professional development is rigorous, current, relevant and appropriate for the
professionals in the target audience. Terra continually updates and validates its
activities based on emerging research, identified best practices, and student feedback.
Terra specializes in professional development focused on education, educational
administration, and numerous STEM topics. We can work with you to deliver the
professional development experience that you need!
Professional Development Resources
Terra Science and Education has an office at 835 West Genesee Street in Syracuse, NY that contain several meeting rooms. We also rent programming space from area hotels or from partnering school districts. Our biggest strength is in the experience of our staff:
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Contract Instructors
Terra Science and Education has a vast network of instructors who specialize in education, educational administration, and various STEM topics. Instructors go through a rigorous process of evaluation before approval. Instructors must have a least one of the following:
- A Masters or Doctorate degree in education or content related to the training
- New York State Teachers Certification
- 10 years of experience in informal education/outreach/college extension
- Be a NYS Principal or Trainer for a NYS approved school district
Post Event Evaluation
Events are evaluated using a standardized evaluation form which was developed based on the work of a former collaborator with a doctorate in Instructional Design, Design, and Evaluation from Syracuse University (see evaluation form). The results are synthesized by Terra Science and Education staff and shared with the presenter. The workshop/activity is improved using the results and additional feedback from Terra staff after review. Terra also requires presenters to develop a short self-reflective paragraph after the event. Workshops are periodically monitored by Terra staff and feedback is given to the presenter.
Records
Terra retains verification of completion (this may be electronic and/or paper records) and copies of all program and promotional materials used for each CTLE activity, for not less than eight years from the date of completion of the activity. These records are subject to review by the Department, and the sponsor agrees to make these records available to the Department or its designee during regular business hours at a specified location.
Terra’s educational programming is open to local public and private schools.
Terra Science and Education offers new school development including charter schools for writing/managing school proposals. Our team includes experienced school developers, charter school proposal writers, new school program implementers, and establishing new schools, including budgeting, board development, staff recruitment.
We are flexible and can work within your budget to address your grant needs. Terra charges are based on negotiated hourly rate. We may offer all or any of the following services based on your need. Terra Science and Education:
- Will work with you to develop your proposal based on a project design provided by your team.
- Will work with you to develop a proposed school budget based on a project design provided by your organization.
- Will work with you to develop any other required documents as needed for submission.
- Will work with you to create management and evaluation plans if needed.
- Will guide your team sharing best practices in the field to help you develop a better school program
- Will work with you to submit the proposal
- Will work with you to prepare you for the board interview process.
- Will provide school management and board meeting professional development.
Contact Dr. Richard Beal to set up a meeting to discuss the details of your needs.
