FAQ

When is the application window open and when are acceptances?

SproUTing Teachers: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023 EdEN Interns: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023
Will these programs be virtual or F2F next year?

The EdEN Intern Program is entirely in-person, in your school garden/outdoor classroom. SproUTing Teachers will be a combination of in-person (at your school) and virtual sessions to best utilize our time together
Is there a fee for these programs?

No. Both SproUTing Teachers and the Outdoor Intern Program are free for participants.
Can I participate in BOTH the SproUTing Teachers and the EdEN Interns Program at the same time?

Unfortunately not. You can apply for both programs, but you will only be allowed to participate in one.
Are these programs available for after-school clubs?

Not yet, but we hope to add this soon.
Which grade levels can apply?

For the EdEN Intern Program, priority is given to 1st - 5th grade teachers. Pre-K and Kinder applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For SproUTing Teachers, there is no restriction on grade-level.
If I am the only teacher applying for the program on my campus, am I less likely to be accepted?

Unfortunately, yes. Ideally a minimum of three applicants per school campus will be selected, so the more teachers at your campus that submit applications, the higher the likelihood that you will be considered for either program.
If my whole team wants to apply for the program, do we submit one application?

Each individual teacher on your team should submit an application, and each individual teacher will be considered separately for whichever program you apply to (either SproUTing Teachers or the EdEN Interns Program). There is no guarantee that all teachers on a team will be accepted. If you are applying to the Garden Leadership Team track for SproUTing Teachers, you should complete the application noting that you’re applying to that specific track and list all of the teachers on the team.
How many applicants are accepted into these programs each year?

EdEN Interns program: There are approximately 25 preceptor positions available. We will also be accepting approximately 10 teachers on a waitlist in case other preceptors are unable to participate. SproUTing Teachers program: Our acceptance level depends on our grant funding. In past years, we have accepted around 50 teachers into the program.
Do we need to have an existing garden in order to apply for these programs?

Yes. You must have an existing, functional, actively maintained garden space to be considered for either of these programs.
Do either of these programs include garden maintenance?

No. EdEN Interns are required to complete 5 hours of garden maintenance per semester, but this is NOT meant to be the only form of maintenance for your garden. The SproUTing Teachers program does not include any garden maintenance. In addition, it is required that your school has an independent system of school-wide maintenance/work days to care for your garden.
When will we find out if we have been accepted into either program?

You will be notified via email on (or shortly after) May 30th, and required to sign an electronic agreement after you receive your offer.

General

When is the application window open and when are acceptances?

SproUTing Teachers: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023 EdEN Interns: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023
Will these programs be virtual or F2F next year?

The EdEN Intern Program is entirely in-person, in your school garden/outdoor classroom. SproUTing Teachers will be a combination of in-person (at your school) and virtual sessions to best utilize our time together
Is there a fee for these programs?

No. Both SproUTing Teachers and the Outdoor Intern Program are free for participants.
Can I participate in BOTH the SproUTing Teachers and the EdEN Interns Program at the same time?

Unfortunately not. You can apply for both programs, but you will only be allowed to participate in one.
Are these programs available for after-school clubs?

Not yet, but we hope to add this soon.
Which grade levels can apply?

For the EdEN Intern Program, priority is given to 1st - 5th grade teachers. Pre-K and Kinder applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For SproUTing Teachers, there is no restriction on grade-level.
If I am the only teacher applying for the program on my campus, am I less likely to be accepted?

Unfortunately, yes. Ideally a minimum of three applicants per school campus will be selected, so the more teachers at your campus that submit applications, the higher the likelihood that you will be considered for either program.
If my whole team wants to apply for the program, do we submit one application?

Each individual teacher on your team should submit an application, and each individual teacher will be considered separately for whichever program you apply to (either SproUTing Teachers or the EdEN Interns Program). There is no guarantee that all teachers on a team will be accepted. If you are applying to the Garden Leadership Team track for SproUTing Teachers, you should complete the application noting that you’re applying to that specific track and list all of the teachers on the team.
How many applicants are accepted into these programs each year?

EdEN Interns program: There are approximately 25 preceptor positions available. We will also be accepting approximately 10 teachers on a waitlist in case other preceptors are unable to participate. SproUTing Teachers program: Our acceptance level depends on our grant funding. In past years, we have accepted around 50 teachers into the program.
Do we need to have an existing garden in order to apply for these programs?

Yes. You must have an existing, functional, actively maintained garden space to be considered for either of these programs.
Do either of these programs include garden maintenance?

No. EdEN Interns are required to complete 5 hours of garden maintenance per semester, but this is NOT meant to be the only form of maintenance for your garden. The SproUTing Teachers program does not include any garden maintenance. In addition, it is required that your school has an independent system of school-wide maintenance/work days to care for your garden.
When will we find out if we have been accepted into either program?

You will be notified via email on (or shortly after) May 30th, and required to sign an electronic agreement after you receive your offer.

SP Teach

When is the application window open and when are acceptances?

SproUTing Teachers: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023 EdEN Interns: Application window open: April 17th, 2023 Application deadline: May 17, 2023 Notification of acceptance: after June 1st, 2023
Will these programs be virtual or F2F next year?

The EdEN Intern Program is entirely in-person, in your school garden/outdoor classroom. SproUTing Teachers will be a combination of in-person (at your school) and virtual sessions to best utilize our time together
Is there a fee for these programs?

No. Both SproUTing Teachers and the Outdoor Intern Program are free for participants.
Can I participate in BOTH the SproUTing Teachers and the EdEN Interns Program at the same time?

Unfortunately not. You can apply for both programs, but you will only be allowed to participate in one.
Are these programs available for after-school clubs?

Not yet, but we hope to add this soon.
Which grade levels can apply?

For the EdEN Intern Program, priority is given to 1st - 5th grade teachers. Pre-K and Kinder applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For SproUTing Teachers, there is no restriction on grade-level.
If I am the only teacher applying for the program on my campus, am I less likely to be accepted?

Unfortunately, yes. Ideally a minimum of three applicants per school campus will be selected, so the more teachers at your campus that submit applications, the higher the likelihood that you will be considered for either program.
If my whole team wants to apply for the program, do we submit one application?

Each individual teacher on your team should submit an application, and each individual teacher will be considered separately for whichever program you apply to (either SproUTing Teachers or the EdEN Interns Program). There is no guarantee that all teachers on a team will be accepted. If you are applying to the Garden Leadership Team track for SproUTing Teachers, you should complete the application noting that you’re applying to that specific track and list all of the teachers on the team.
How many applicants are accepted into these programs each year?

EdEN Interns program: There are approximately 25 preceptor positions available. We will also be accepting approximately 10 teachers on a waitlist in case other preceptors are unable to participate. SproUTing Teachers program: Our acceptance level depends on our grant funding. In past years, we have accepted around 50 teachers into the program.
Do we need to have an existing garden in order to apply for these programs?

Yes. You must have an existing, functional, actively maintained garden space to be considered for either of these programs.
Do either of these programs include garden maintenance?

No. EdEN Interns are required to complete 5 hours of garden maintenance per semester, but this is NOT meant to be the only form of maintenance for your garden. The SproUTing Teachers program does not include any garden maintenance. In addition, it is required that your school has an independent system of school-wide maintenance/work days to care for your garden.
When will we find out if we have been accepted into either program?

You will be notified via email on (or shortly after) May 30th, and required to sign an electronic agreement after you receive your offer.

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