Panhandle Alliance for Education Inc.

“A draft copy of the tax return is presented to the executive committee for approval.”

“Conflict of interest disclosure forms are used annually.”

“Governing documents, policies, financial and tax reports are available to the public upon request.”

“As an independent organization, we will create and sustain an endowment to provide resources in support of effective teaching, learning and school management. We have an exceptional relationship with our school district, credibility with teachers, and strong momentum with our business community.”

“The annual teacher grants are awarded district-wide to teachers and principals who seek support for education programs not otherwise funded. Grants are awarded based on innovation, creativity, collaboration and impact of student learning. Since 2003, 616 grants have been awarded, totaling a direct investment in our classrooms of more than 1.4 million. Nationwide, 44% of children entering kindergarten test below proficiency for learning readiness, and data verifies that children who start behind, stay behind. The ready program provides parents of children up to 5 years old with instruction, books and educational toys to help their children achieve success at the very start. Currently 90% of children in the program now enter school testing at or above readiness levels. Panhandle alliance funds the core reading program, providing training for teachers of grades k-12 on state-of-the-art methodology to improve reading, writing and language arts instruction. Through a cumulative investment of 435,000, the lake pend oreille school district has dramatically improved reading scores, from the low 80% range to near universal proficiency. In 2009 the district achieved its goal of 98% proficiency on isat testing in 8th grade reading. Panhandle alliance provides support for a district counselor to help high school seniors develop a career plan, with assistance in the college application process, sat and act testing, financial aid, educational programs, scholarships and more. A 3 year investment of 168,000 has radically boosted post-secondary attendance by district graduates; in 2011 78% were accepted to college or technical schools. As an independent organization, panhandle alliance for education funds an endowment with assets held and administered by a community foundation to provide perpetual funding in support of the lake pend oreille school district. With 14 years of promoting excellence in public schools, panhandle alliance for education is proud to have delivered over 3,000,000 in grants and educational programs to the lake pend oreille school district.”

“Effective teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling. This program served approximately 300 teachers in the lpo school district with two coaches.”

“Provided funding in the amount of 150,000 for endowments held by the idaho community foundation and the inland northwest community foundation for perpetual funding of our operating grants for the lake pend oreille school district. It is an example of our long-term commitment to our mission. We also provided various other grants and scholarships throughout the year.”