MPA Cruise 2020-2021 Teacher Learning Community Application
Thank you for your interest in Crystal Cove Conservancy and Newport Landing's Marine Protected Area Science Cruise!

COVID-19 Update
We know things are different this school year due to COVID-19, but we are happy to book field trips in the event that field trips get approved by your districts. Please contact Jessica at jessica@newportwhales.com for their up-to-date COVID-19 safety precautions. You do not need to complete this form if you are only planning to run the curriculum in your classroom without a field trip.

At Crystal Cove Conservancy, we recognize that field trip costs can be a barrier to access for many students. As a result, we offer two tiers of financial support to junior high and high schools who seek to participate in the MPA Cruise program.  

TIER ONE: Teacher Learning Community Scholarships
All teachers, regardless of their school’s financial status, are eligible to apply to join Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Teacher Learning Community, a professional community of teachers willing to share tested lesson plans, fundraising ideas, and other resources with each other.  Spaces in the Teacher Learning Community are limited and members must meet commitments in order to be re-admitted the following year.

As an accepted member of Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Teacher Learning Community, you will receive access to:
- Professional development opportunities and workshops
- A $250 scholarship towards your $800 program.

By becoming a member, you commit to:
- Attending a virtual professional development workshop before your program;
- Taking a leadership role during your program;

TIER TWO: Additional Scholarship Funding
Teacher Learning Community members may also apply for additional scholarship funding in the form of additional program support and full or partial support for bus transportation.  These funds are primarily reserved for Title I schools, although other schools that show need will be supported as funding allows.  

If you request additional assistance beyond the $250 scholarship, in addition to meeting the commitments for Teacher Learning Community members, you must agree to meet a few other requirements:
- Bringing 20 students onboard each funded cruise;
- Facilitating pre- and post-trip student assessments;
- Sending Thank You notes to funders after your program;
- Submitting final invoices within 60 days of your program or by June 10, 2021 (whichever occurs first)

If you have any questions about funding please contact Holly Fletcher, Crystal Cove Conservancy Education Manager, via email at holly@crystalcove.org.  

Boat booking questions can be directed to Jessica Roame, Newport Landing Marine Education Specialist, via email at jessica@newportwhales.com.

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Teacher & School Information
Your Name *
Your Email Address *
Your Phone Number *
School Name *
School Mailing Address *
Office Administrator Name
Office Administrator's Email
Class Title *
Grade Level *
Required
Total Number of Classes *
Total Number of Students *
What sort of scholarship are you applying for? *
Teacher Learning Community Application (All Applicants)
In return for the $250 scholarship towards each field trip, Teacher Learning Community members are required to:
- Participate in a virtual pre-program workshop;
- Take an active, leadership role during their programs;

Have you been a member of Crystal Cove Conservancy's Teacher Learning Community (TLC) in the past? *
If yes, what school year did you participate?  (Please check all that apply.) *
Required
If you have been a member before, did you complete all of the requirements for the TLC? *
Do you intend to complete all of the Teacher Learning Community requirements, including attending a virtual pre-program workshop, and taking a leadership role during the field trip? *
Which virtual training date do you plan to attend? *
Additional Assistance (Only complete if you are applying for additional funding beyond the $250 scholarship per program.)
Additional assistance is limited to active Teacher Learning Community members, although 60% of these funds are reserved for Title 1 schools.  To receive extra assistance, you must agree to meet other specific requirements, including:
- Bringing at least 20 students on board each funded cruise;
- Facilitating pre- and post-trip student assessments;
- Sending Thank You notes to funders;
Does your school have Title 1 status?
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Total number of MPA Cruise programs
Total cost of programs ($800 x number of programs)
Estimated bus cost for all programs
Total field trip cost
Total amount of assistance requested
Please explain why you are requesting assistance.  Please include evidence of financial need (e.g., Title I school or school qualifies for other assistance programs).
Please explain how this program supports your classroom's curriculum.
Final Agreement (All Applicants)
I understand that if I am accepted to the 2020-2021 Teacher Learning Community and/or approved for additional assistance, I will be required to be an active member of the Teacher Learning Community by participating in at least one pre-program training, taking a leadership role during all of my classes’ programs, and meeting other stated requirements.  

If my classes are granted additional scholarship funding beyond the Teacher Learning Community scholarship, I commit to bringing at least 20 students on board each funded cruise. I also understand I am responsible for booking my own buses and submitting final invoices to Crystal Cove Conservancy within 60 days after my trip or by June 10, 2021 (whichever occurs first).
Do you agree to the above requirements? *
Any last questions, comments, or concerns?
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