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Academy Scholarship
The SENIA Academy Scholarship promotes SENIA’s mission and vision by funding a team of educators with the opportunity to learn and complete the SENIA Academy program at Level 1, Level 2 or the Teaching Assistant level.
Purpose: The SENIA Academy Scholarship provides a team of educators with the opportunity to access SENIA Academy courses at reduced or no cost.
Certification Programs
SENIA Teaching Assistant courses are perfect for beginning to intermediate level Learning Support teaching assistants or general education assistants who want to learn more about supporting neurodiverse students or those with disabilities.
Join a group of fellow educators and enjoy the networking and camaraderie that comes with a shared commitment to the foundations of reaching all students.
Elevate your learning experience with our latest courses. Choose from core essentials and specialized electives to craft a comprehensive educational journey tailored to your needs.
Application Process
Nomination Details
A school must nominate three teachers or Teaching Assistants for the SENIA Academy Scholarship with the aim of building capacity in their educators. These educators will apply this knowledge to further implement an inclusive program catering to the needs of their student community.
An inclusive program supports the diverse academic, social, emotional, and communication needs of all students.
The Team of Three Candidates must:
- -Be educators or Teaching Assistants at the same school.
- -Promote SENIA’s Mission and Vision of inclusion.
- -Fill in the application fully and honestly.
- -Give permission to SENIA to use photos or videos on their social media.
- -Commit to the length of the entire SENIA Academy program.
- -Understand that instruction for the courses is only offered in English.
Evaluation Criteria
- Check out the evaluation rubric for more details
After Approval
Successful Team Application
If a team is successful and granted the SENIA Academy Scholarship, they commit to:
- -Completing the entirety of the SENIA Academy Program**
- -Implementing a support program at their school. SENIA agrees to support the team in implementing the inclusive support program.
- -SENIA contacting the school and team for promotional purposes
- -Promoting SENIA’s mission and vision through PD and virtual conferences at their school
SENIA’s Commitment
- -Provide support for the team in implementing an inclusive program at their school.
- -Assist in course enrollment and payment
- -Provide in-course support and all other assistance provided to enrolled participants of SENIA Academy courses
**SENIA reserves the right to rescind the Academy scholarship if any member from the Team of 3 fails to fully participate in the Academy program.
Application
Requirements
Individual Information
The following information is requested:
- -Your name
- -Job title
- -School name and web address
- -Copy of each individuals’ teacher certificate (PDF or picture is fine)
- -Your photo; headshots are best
Individual Statements
A statement from each individual including answers to the following questions:
- -Why are you interested in the scholarship?
- -What qualities do you bring to the team to extend your learning at your school?
Team Statements
A single statement on behalf of your team
- -How do you plan to implement your learning from the SCP at your school? Please provide a timeline, resources (internal and external), funding, staffing, etc.
- -Why does your team require funding for the scholarship
Admin Requirements
–Download the Head of School or Principal Approval Form for Certification Scholarship.
-Upload the completed form on the application form.
Questions? Stay in touch: scholarships@seniainternational.org
SENIA Snaps
\’snap\
v. to break apart suddenly and often with a cracking noise – Breaking apart stereotypes and empowering the members of our community by having their voices heard.
adj. done, made, or carried through suddenly or without deliberation – no holds barred by owning and sharing their truths.
a slang expression, means ‘the same’, ‘not different’ – The beauty of breaking barriers and reaching our unity in diversity.
SENIA International aims to celebrate and raise awareness of Down Syndrome and Developmental Disabilities. We created this opportunity for our advocates, allies, and trailblazers of the community who continue to break barriers and create a paradigm shift on the ABILITIES of people with a developmental disability or Down syndrome. Make sure to check out the snaps on our social media platforms and share them far and wide. Let their voices be heard!
“Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice, and belonging is having that voice be heard.-Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy
We can’t wait to see your snap!
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SENIA
Awards & Scholarships
World Changer Award
Student Award
Outreach Scholarship
Conference Scholarship
