Cape Hatteras Secondary School Librarian Evan Ferguson visited Yellowstone National Park in 2024 thanks to a professional development grant from DEF. Evan studied sustainable tourism and climate change impacts while at Yellowstone.

Professional Development Scholarships

Professional Development Scholarships are available to all Dare County Schools educators, including administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff. This funding is designed to support your continuing education and personal growth.

• Funding requests may be based on anticipated costs for professional development or as reimbursement.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between November 1 and March 1, or until the budgeted funds run out.

• We will be in touch within two weeks of receipt of your application.

• Maximum request for individual experiences = $1500 

• Maximum requests for group experiences = $3000.

• You may now apply as an individual or a group. Group applications should be submitted by a lead teacher or supervisor.

Certification and Tuition Reimbursement

Dare Education Foundation will consider partial reimbursements to DCS educators pursuing a National Board Certification, Higher Education, or Certification Exams. Please submit an application, and we will look forward to reviewing your request!

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between November 1 and March 1, or until the funds run out.

• National Boards Initial: $190/component or up to $380 for two components max per school year

• National Boards Renewal: $300

• Praxis or similar certification exam: Up to $150 per exam, or up to $300 for two exams per school year

• Tuition: $150 per completed course, up to $450 for three courses per school year; please include course titles

• courses must be completed prior to the reimbursement request