EITC Initiatives

Thanks to the generous support of area businesses, the ELCO Education Foundation has approved more than $200,000 in EITC grant funding for innovative educational initiatives since 2013.

Recent grants include:

  • A bookworm vending machine to celebrate reading and literacy at Jackson Elementary School

  • Classroom technology such as digital crayons and stylus for iPads

  • Video, audio, and livestreaming equipment to stream high school athletic contests and major events such as music concerts, assemblies, and musicals as allowed by copyright

  • Photography, lighting, and computer equipment to assist students in yearbook preparation and production

  • Finger pulse oximeters, stethoscopes, and exam certification support for the popular EMT Program at the high school

  • Book carts, lumber, and books for the ELCO Bookmobile that travels through the district during the summer months to promote the importance of reading all year long

  • Contributions toward educational experiences, including the Veterans History Project, Envirothon, and a field trip for high school students to the Chesapeake Bay.

EITC Programs and Awards

ELCO students attend mobile book event

Making a Difference…

  • Support innovative and educational programs and activities that would not otherwise be achievable through district operating budget funds

  • Provide incentives for educators to keep learning vital and creative through regular infusions of fresh ideas

Initiative Goals

  • Impact the greatest number of students possible

  • Address realistic and attainable goals, while addressing sustainability

  • Provide innovative or enhanced educational opportunities not funded by the district

  • Support community engagement activities

Students at the Intermediate School talk about the impact of a grant on their classwork.

High school students visit Washington, D.C. as part of the Veterans History Project

High school students visit Washington, D.C. as part of the Veterans History Project

Elementary students create art with digital crayons

Elementary students create art with digital crayons

Middle School students travel to Middle Creek to prepare for Envirothon competition

Middle School students travel to Middle Creek to prepare for Envirothon competition

Kindergarten students learn coding with robots

Kindergarten students learn coding with robots

EMT students use new stethoscopes provided by the Foundation

EMT students use new stethoscopes provided by the Foundation

The Middle School yearbook staff received new cameras and lighting equipment to enhance photography

The Middle School yearbook staff received new cameras and lighting equipment to enhance photography

EITC Request Form

ELCO teachers and staff can download this form to submit an EITC request.