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Bridge the Gap |
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2020-21 academic year.
Please check back in September of 2021 to apply for our Bridge the Gap Fund!
Please check back in September of 2021 to apply for our Bridge the Gap Fund!
Recipient from May 2021
One parent was awarded $204 for a ceramics class for her high school student.
One parent was awarded $204 for a ceramics class for her high school student.
Recipient from April 2021
One parent was awarded $180 for ice skating lessons for her student.
One parent was awarded $180 for ice skating lessons for her student.
Recipients from October 1, 2020
Three teachers were awarded a total of $600 to cover the cost of classroom supplies for their students.
Three teachers were awarded a total of $600 to cover the cost of classroom supplies for their students.
Recipient from October 1, 2019
-bowling ramp
-bowling ramp
Recipients from February 1, 2019
-four students sent to Camp Seymour
-flexible seating for an elementary LRC classroom
-an iPad for a middle school student
-four students sent to Camp Seymour
-flexible seating for an elementary LRC classroom
-an iPad for a middle school student
Bridge the Gap is a Special Education academic fund that was created to help meet the needs of students accessing special education services. This money will go directly to applicants across the district as needs arise to help solve challenges that create barriers to learning and participation.
Please note, the application process and guidelines for Bridge the Gap have temporarily changed to meet needs created by COVID-19.
Process:
Criteria:
Applications exceeding $200 per student may be considered and awarded if criteria are met and sufficient funds are available. TSNPTA reserves the right to offer partial or full support.
Please note, the application process and guidelines for Bridge the Gap have temporarily changed to meet needs created by COVID-19.
Process:
- Teachers, therapists, paraeducators, parents, caregivers, or students can submit a Bridge the Gap Application Form found below.
- A committee will review the requests as they are received.
- After committee review has been completed the requestor will be notified of the decision. This will occur within 14 days of the request.
Criteria:
- This fund must benefit students with disabilities in Tacoma.
- If approved for the fund assistance, requestor must provide documentation of use within three months of receipt.
- This fund will directly support student academic or social/emotional enrichment in and/or out of the classroom.
Applications exceeding $200 per student may be considered and awarded if criteria are met and sufficient funds are available. TSNPTA reserves the right to offer partial or full support.