Application Form

This program allows interested SOHL members to host a language teaching workshop within their geographical or cultural community. There are two types of grants available.

A Non-Specific Language Workshop
Maximum grant: $1500.00
This workshop is a second language teaching methods suitable for any language. This workshop requires a minimum of 15 people.

Language Specific Workshop
Maximum grant: $750.00
This workshop is for teaching for a specific language. This workshop requires a minimum of 5 people

Responsibilities of the Host Organization

  • Promote the workshop
  • Develop a final time line for workshop in consultation with SOHL Skills Development Committee
  • Provide nutrition breaks, luncheon, or any other catering requirements
  • Develop a teacher invitation list/guest list and mail invitations
  • Manage the workshop budget, pay accounts not covered by SOHL
  • Submit receipts for all expenses
  • Duplicate workshop material
  • Provide name tags
  • Circulate and collect evaluation forms and forward them to SOHL
  • Make arrangements for audio visual equipment (television, overhead, etc.) if needed
  • Keep track of participants through a registration list which must be provided to SOHL
  • Contact the workshop facilitator and pay presenter(s)
  • Collect registration fees if applicable
  • Submit a final report to SOHL that includes:
    • Information on the event (date, time, activities)
    • A statement of actual revenue/expenditures
    • Receipts for all  expenses
    • Workshop participant evaluations
    • Number and list of participants
    • Copies of workshop materials (handouts)
    • Information that could be used in the SOHL newsletter (including photos)

Responsibilities of SOHL

  • Provide Funding
  • Serve as a consultation body and resource for hosting organization

Remember:

  • All workshop applications must be approved by SOHL prior to the workshop dates. Do not assume that you will receive funding until notified by the SOHL office. SOHL will not retroactively fund workshops.
  • Please do not choose a date that conflicts with other SOHL events. Verify your date with the SOHL office prior to submitting the proposal.
  • SOHL will not be responsible for additional funds. Budget over-expenditures are the responsibility of the host organization.
  • SOHL will not fund workshops attended by fewer than 5 people.