Resources for Teachers

Free Supplies for Teachers

The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials

Main Center – Medley

Miami-Dade County Public School educators receive a grocery cart filled with classroom materials – for free – twice a year (more often if you volunteer). Supplies range from crayons, pencils, paper, books, craft and art supplies, classroom furniture and decoration, and more. Donations come from companies with excess inventory. Book your visit now.

New Teacher Center – Paul Bell Middle School

Teachers who missed the New Teacher Orientation or are rejoining the teacher workforce in the later part of the school year can visit the New Teacher Center at Paul Bell Middle School and receive a shopping bag full of goodies. Book your visit with delriov@dadeschools.net

South Dade Center – Hammocks Middle School

Participate in professional development (PD) and shop! Teachers in South and Southwest Miami-Dade, schedule your PD and shop at a new center in Hammocks Middle School. Teachers who visit this PD center can still visit the Main Center in Medley. Book your visit now.

Teacher Grants

Sign up for the Miami Loves Teachers email list for the latest news on grants.

FPL $50,000 STEM GRANT

Creating innovative STEM labs: Providing classroom makeover grants to help schools transform classrooms with technology. As part of our Power to Educate, FPL offers a $50,000 STEM classroom makeover grant to help create a dynamic learning environment equipped with virtual reality, 3D printers, robotics kits and interactive displays.

Innovator Grants

Innovator Grants from The Education Fund provide funds to teachers to develop and implement new, instructional projects that motivate and challenge students to learn. Grants range from $300 – $1,000. Application and reporting process are streamlined, and guidance is provided. Grant applications for 2026-27 are due May 16, 2026. Learn more.

Adapter Grants

Adapter Grants provide funds to teachers who attend The Education Fund’s Idea Expo on October 24, 2026 to replicate projects and strategies from Expo workshops in their classrooms. Teachers can choose from any one of the projects from the Ideas with Impact app and creatively modify it to their own classroom. Adapter Grants range from $150 to $400. Application dealine: October 30, 2026. Learn more.

Grants for Art Teachers

Participate in The Education Fund Art of Found Objects exhibition and For the Love of Art auction for a chance to earn prize money and sell your artwork to the public. All proceeds made from selling artwork are returned to art teachers in the form of a grant! We look forward to your submissions for the 2026-27 school year!^th. Learn more.

Identifying Funding Sources

From classroom supplies to innovative projects, find funding sources that can transform your teaching and give your students the resources they deserve. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has curated these opportunities to help you bring your best ideas to life. Learn more.

Events

April 29 - May 2, 2026

PGA Championship Golf

As a premier event on the tour, the Cadillac Championship will feature seven of the world’s top ten golfers, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. We have 100 complimentary tickets available for each day of the tournament, from the Wednesday 29th April practice rounds through to the final round on Sunday May 2nd. The Offer: Educators can claim up to two (2) tickets per day. Access: Tickets provide full access to the tournament grounds. Cost: While the tickets are free, there is a small $6.95 booking fee per ticket.

Friday, 1 May 2026 7:10pm to 10:10pm

Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins (Teacher Appreciation Day)

We’re delighted to be teaming up with the Miami Marlins for the 2026 MLB season! ⚾🏟️ Get your tickets for the Teachers Appreciation Day game against the Philadelphia Phillies and be there! 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

May 2-8, 2026

Get Free Admission to Pinecrest Gardens May 2-8

Pinecrest Gardens is incredibly grateful for the dedicated teachers who inspire our students every day and drive the continued success of our educational system. In gratitude, Pinecrest Gardens is proud to host Educator Appreciation Week from this Saturday, May 2nd to May 8th, 2026. During this week, all educators are invited to enjoy free admission to Pinecrest Gardens. Simply present your school ID at the gate to receive full access for you and members of your immediate family (up to four people). Take an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful afternoon retreat among our lush botanical trails, hidden specialty gardens and the tranquil Swan Lake. Thank you for everything you do for our children and our community.

Professional Development Opportunities

Free Classroom Lessons

Each “Idea Packet” includes project overviews, standards-aligned benchmarks, lesson plans, student work samples, ready-to-use worksheets, and shopping lists for materials, all tried and tested by your M-DCPS colleagues. Get your free resources.

Food Forest Teachers Modules

Access the The Education Fund’s Food Forests for Schools Science, Math, and Resilience Modules, which include FLDOE Standards, Worksheets, and Lesson plans that you can implement for hands-on learning. Learn more.

Ideas with Impact App

Get exciting, ready-to-use project-based learning ideas from fellow M-DCPS teachers, learn about grant opportunities and more using The Education Fund’s app built just for teachers. Coming soon!

Idea Expo Teacher Conference

Get motivated and energized at this annual conference featuring workshops for project-based learning in every subject area and grade level. Enjoy hot breakfast and lunch buffets, keynote speaker, fabulous gift bags, networking, and more. Lead a workshop and earn $750.