Program Eligibility
Public and private libraries, schools, colleges, universities, and other entities (such as teacher centers, governmental collections, foundations, etc.) that maintain collections of educational resource materials that are accessible to students and educators may apply for RERAP assistance. The program accepts applications from institutions worldwide. Applications from individuals cannot be considered.
Applicants must demonstrate 1) that donated publications are needed and will be used in a manner consistent with the goals of the Educational Foundation and 2) that the donated publications will match the educational needs of the applying institution.
RERAP assistance is targeted to institutions that clearly articulate a need for donated publications in order to develop their education library. Applications are processed year-round and prioritized on the basis of need. The program serves as many institutions as possible within its budget. Normally, the number of institutional recipients will range between 1,000 and 2,000 each year.
Applications also are evaluated to determine that the donated publications will match the educational needs of the institution. RERAP provides only professional books for educators. (See samples.) A library seeking to build its collection of fiction books for young readers, for example, would not be a good match. Also, all donated publications are in English. Institutions seeking works in other languages are encouraged to seek out other programs of assistance.
How to Apply
Applications must be received by regular mail on institutional letterhead and must include the following information. Please follow the sequence below and do not include additional information.
Contact Information
- Name of the institution.
- Name of the contact person (must be an official of the institution).
- Contact person's telephone number.
- Contact person's e-mail address.
- Complete shipping address (no post office boxes).
Institution Description (limit 500 words)
- Describe your institution.
- What are the mission and goals of your education library or professional materials collection?
- Who uses the collection? For example, provide the average number of users per month and the types of users (i.e., teachers, students, researchers, etc.).
Description of Need (limit 500 words)
- Describe why your institution needs assistance in acquiring professional materials.
- Are you seeking a one-time donation or ongoing assistance in the form of annual donations? (You may request both.)
Mail your application to Phi Delta Kappa International, ATTN: RERAP, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789, USA.
Processing Applications. When we receive your application, we will send you a postcard confirming receipt. We may call or e-mail you for more information. The selection process takes from two to six months, depending on when we receive your application. We will notify you at the conclusion of the selection process.
Sample Publications
Following are the titles of a few recent books published by the Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation. These are intended as sample titles indicative of the types of books typically donated to institutions in this program.
Fixing Broken Schools: Applying Organizational Analysis to Dysfunction in Schools (school reform/improvement)
Protecting “Our Precious Liberties”: What Every Educator Needs to Know About Libraries, Privacy, and Freedom of Inquiry (library practices)
Making the Most of Student Teaching (professional practice)
Crucibles of Democracy (international education)
Legal Basics, Second Edition (legal issues in schools)
Teaching for Diversity, Second Edition (multiculturalism and diversity) |
