grants and awards

Brandon DelCorvo Classroom Grants

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Each year, grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to NYSCATE members for projects consistent with its Mission Statement. They are intended to support innovative projects which align with New York Academic Content as well as the new Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards. We encourage PK-12 educators as well as Higher Education faculty involved in teacher preparation to submit a proposal. The grants are awarded each June.

The Brandon DelCorvo Classrooms grants are named in memory of Brandon DelCorvo. Brandon graduated from Gates-Chili CSD and Wymoco (Wyoming and Monroe County) Computer Science Program in 2011.  Brandon was a student at Monroe Community College when he passed on September 20, 2012.  Born with significant physical issues, Brandon lived 19 years of an incredibly full life.  An avid sports fan, he could be seen watching every one his twin brother’s sporting events, knowing every stat on every one of his opponents.  For many years Brandon participated in the NYSCATE Conference, either stuffing bags or working the bookstore with his siblings.  Technology played a large role in Brandon’s life.  It allowed Brandon to graduate with his classmates at GCHS as well as participate in various gaming events. 

Brandon is and will always be a staple of the DelCorvo family, and through the NYSCATE Classroom Grant Program, a reminder that technology can be a game changer for all students.

2023 Grant program webinar

Learn from prior winners!

Each year, grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to NYSCATE members for projects consistent with its Mission Statement. They are intended to support innovative projects which align with New York Academic Content as well as the new Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards. 

This informational webinar will help you understand the key components of the application and ready your submission before the April 30, 2023 deadline.  The webinar will also feature prior grant winners including Tim Needles of Smithtown CSD, and Mary Howard of Grand Island CSD as they share their insights into how they wrote their winning grants.

If you have any questions, please email Sean McDonough at smcdonough@nyscate.org.

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2022 Grant Winners

NYSCATE Awards

Each year, NYSCATE recognizes outstanding work done by New York educators with our three main awards:

  • Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

  • Outstanding Leader of the Year Award

  • Superintendent of the Year Award

These awards recognize members who have implemented or demonstrated the use of technology to improve education in an outstanding manner in their specific role. The nominee's work reflects NYSCATE’s mission to transform teaching and learning through technology. Winners are honored during the NYSCATE Annual Conference in November. 

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