Grants

Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)

In August 2002, UTPB was awarded a four year grant for CCAMPIS through the United States Department of Education. The funds from this grant provide childcare subsidies for students to use at area child care centers. Please visit the CCAMPIS Web site for more information.

Project SHARE

In October 2005, UTPB was awarded a four year grant by the United States Department of Education to prepare highly qualified teachers to work with students with disabilities in linguistically and diverse settings. Students who participate in the program receive financial support and experience an intensive preparation program in teacher education resulting in licensure in Special Education and supplemental licensure in English as a Second Language. Please visit the Project Share Web site for more information.

West Texas Principal Center

In September 2005, UTPB was awarded a three year grant from the United States Department of Education to create the West Texas Principal Center. The WTPC is set up to serve two groups of professional educators: teachers or ISD personnel who are seeking principal certification, and current principals and assistant principals within the Permian Basin. Participants in the WTPC receive a variety of services ranging from financial support for tuition to access to special seminars, conferences, and professional growth activities. Please visit the WTPC Web site for more information.