The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public corporation created to enhance education in the Rockwall lndependent School District through fostering creative and innovative approaches to education with private grants and community involvement.

Mission
The mission of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to the Rockwall lndependent School District to enrich and expand programs needed to meet the District's stated mission of excellence in education.

About the Foundation
The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation 501 (c) (3) chartered in
October 2003. The Foundation operates independently of the school district soliciting private grants and community involvement in order to provide funds to support the students and staff of Rockwall ISD.

The Foundation awards foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of business, community and educational leaders.

Goals of the Foundation
By "Reaching Beyond" the District's normal sources of state funding, the Foundation strives to provide educational enrichment opportunities for students and faculty beyond what is provided for within the budget of Rockwall ISD. The Foundation strives to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence, and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations.

The Foundation's main focus of funding is teacher-initiated projects that encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward creative and well-designed
instructional approaches to learning.

To date, the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation has awarded 104 teachers more than $77,000.00 in Innovative Teaching Grants within the Rockwall Independent School District. With continued support of the Rockwall Independent School District and the enthusiastic support of the community, the Education Foundation, Inc. will continue to encourage Rockwall ISD students and educators to "Reach Beyond" and achieve excellence in education.

To learn more visit their website:
Rockwall Foundation Website