Feb92019 by webadminNo Comments
The Buncher Co. Gives a Bunch to BCET

The Buncher Co. Gives a Bunch to BCET

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The Beaver County Educational Trust is grateful the Buncher Company chose to make a $10,000 unexpected donation. The Buncher Company is a privately held company with Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Created as an iron and steel scrap dealer, it became a leader in demolition, salvage, slag reclamation, and coal transfer. Through its storied and diverse background, it has emerged as a forerunner in service-oriented businesses. EITC, Education Improvement Tax Credit, is a Pennsylvania program where a corporation can donate to a state approved EIO, Educational Improvement Organization, and take the amount donated as a direct tax credit. If your organization pays PA Corporate income tax, please consider using the EITC program to donate to the BCET.
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Feb72019 by webadminNo Comments
BCET Launches NEW Grant

BCET Launches NEW Grant

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The Richard Shaw IMPACT Grant launches today through the BCET. The new grant program is designed to provide real resources to Beaver County schools by leveraging the BCET's growing list of powerful donors looking for worthwhile educational projects. Cristine Wagner-Dietch, Programs Committee Chair, had this to say when asked about the new grant, The BCET seeks to connect teachers and their great ideas with potential donors interested in making an IMPACT in our community.-- Cristine Wagner-Deitch (Progams Committee Chair) The Richard Shaw IMPACT Grant, while new, is seen as a natural extension of the widely popular Great Idea Mini-Grant. Two of the main differences are the IMPACT Grant has a rolling submission and the money isn't guaranteed. Once a grant application is filed with the BCET the organization will work…
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Feb52019 by webadminNo Comments
Experience Dyslexia® A Simulation

Experience Dyslexia® A Simulation

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What is it like to have dyslexia? How does it affect your daily life? This simulation allows participants to experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. The Simulation begins with a brief discussion of dyslexia, including the neurological basis, the demographics, the warning signs, and the interventions which have been shown, through solid research, to have positive impact. It consists of six learning stations that present different language-related learning tasks encountered in the classroom or workplace. And it ends with a panel discussion that includes, parents, students, teachers and professionals to help answer your questions. AM Session: 8:30-11:30am PM Session: 12:30-3:30pm Evening Community Session: 6:00-8:00pm DATE: Wednesday, March 27th LOCATION: Beaver County IU 147 Poplar Ave. Monaca PA 15061 Conference Room 107…
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Oct122018 by webadminNo Comments
Apply NOW for 2018 Great Idea Mini-Grant

Apply NOW for 2018 Great Idea Mini-Grant

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The 2018 Great Idea Mini-Grant application is live. Go to https://goo.gl/forms/BQwpSEqRt16NufYo1 to apply for your $500 or $1000 grant from the Beaver County Educational Trust today! Applicants must be teachers or administrators associated with a school located in Beaver County, PA. See form for complete details. Submission deadline is 10/19/2018 midnight.
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