1. 2011 GLMA Mable Wyche Underwood Grant
Application Form
My School is an…
____ Elementary School Grades/Age of Students: ________
__X_ Middle School Grades/Age of Students: 6-8/11-14
____ High School Grades/Age of Students: ________
____ Other Specify:__________________ Grades/Age of Students: _______
Title of Project: _______I’m Having Fun Reading!!____________________________________________
Brief Description of Project
(List objectives and describe benefits to students)
The Kindle is a creative and innovative technology instrument. A Kindle is an electronic book
that allows text to speech, and search capabilities. The Kindle can hold about 1500 books. It is a
hand-held instrument. The reader is able to read directly off the screen. The instrument can be
used by student or educator. The Kindle includes an in-line dictionary that appears at the bottom
of the screen. The main purpose of the Kindle will be to assist struggling readers. The
struggling readers will include students that are below grade level and students with learning
disabilities. Although, the main purpose will be for struggling readers, any student will be eager
to use the technology. On grade level or gifted students will benefit from the Kindle. The
Kindle will assist with bringing new and exciting lessons to the classroom. It is part of an ever
changing part of the classroom and society. The Kindle can be used in stations in the classrooms
or Media Center.
*To incorporate technology into the classroom.
*To assist struggling readers.
*To differentiate instruction.
Budget
(Describe how the money will be used)
1. The money will be used to purchase 4 Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi) @ $189.00 each.
2. A 2-year Warranty for each Kindle will be purchased @ $65. The Kindle comes with a
1-year limited Warranty.
3. Purchase E-books @ $9.99 each. 18 books for $180.00
Total: ____________________$1, 196.00____________________________________________
Evaluation Plan
(Briefly describe how you will evaluate the project)
An Assessment of the technology:
After checking out a Kindle, teachers and students will be required to complete a Questionnaire/
Survey on their usage. These comments will assist the Media Specialist and Principal with

2. determining if additional Kindles should be purchased. Also, it will determine if the Kindles are
effective.
Signature of Media Specialist: ______________J. Holloman_________________________
Signature of Principal: _________________S. Reese_____________________________
Applications must be postmarked and received by May 15, 2011.
No faxes will be accepted.
Criteria for Judging
Quality
Innovativeness
Clear Objective
Benefits of projects to students
Budget
Evaluation Plan
Return 6 copies of this typed form to:
Grants Chair
GLMA Executive Office
2711 Irvin Way, Suite 111
Decatur, GA 30030
Name: __O’Rhonda Ingram____________ GLMA District: ______Metro____________
(See district map at www.glma-inc.org to determine your district.)
Position:___________Teacher/Media Specialist________________________________
School Name and Address:
______________________Redan Middle School_______________________________
______________________1775 Young Road_________________________________
______________________Lithonia, GA 30058________________________________
School Phone: __678-874-7902_________ Home Phone: _______________________
E-mail Address at School: ___orhonda_d_ingram@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us_____________
E-mail Address at Home: ______o_rhonda@yahoo.com_________________________
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3. Principal,
Your media specialist has applied for a GLMA grant. If awarded the grant, he or she will
be expected to turn in an evaluation of the grant by May 1, 2012. The evaluation should
address the number of students affected, impact on student learning, a list of itemized
expenses, and recommendations for improvement of the project. Failure to turn in the
evaluation will result in the school being assessed a $100 fee payable to GLMA by your
school. By signing below, you are agreeing to pay this fee in behalf of your school if
your media specialist fails to turn in an evaluation by May 1, 2012.
Signature of Principal:_________________________________________
Principal’s name (typed or clearly written): _______S. Reese_________________
Principal’s E-mail address (typed or clearly written):
___________________________________________________________
Signature of Media Specialist: ________________J. Holloman___________________