Funded Projects | ELEEF
Explore the innovative classroom projects funded by ELEEF. See how teacher grants and community support create real impact in East Longmeadow schools.
Community impact
235 grants, 5 schools, $626,520 awarded.
East Longmeadow High School
50 grants supported.
Birchland Park Middle School
33 grants supported.
Meadow Brook Elementary
43 grants supported.
Mapleshade Elementary
49 grants supported.
Mountain View Elementary
71 grants supported.
Funded programs
- TV, Film, & Content Creation Equipment
2026-2027
- Spanish textbooks
Purchase (42) Spanish Text books
1996-1997
- Literature CD-Roms
Purchase (8) CD-Roms – History of Literature, Shakespeare, etc.
1996-1997
- Career/College Software
Purchase Career/College Software
1996-1997
- Computer workstation for library
Purchase a computer workstation for the library.
1997-1998
- Math Check computer assessment program
Purchase the "Math Check" computer based assessment program.
1997-1998
- Choral music
Purchase new choral music for use by the high school chorus.
1998-1999
- Graphic Arts textbooks and workbooks
Purchase textbooks and workbooks for Graphic Arts program
1998-1999
- Materials for Geometry Reading program
Purchase materials for reference files used in the Geometry Reading program.
1999-2000
- Lego RoboLab kits
Purchase Lego RoboLab kits and accessories
1999-2000
- AP chemistry student tutorial CD roms
Purchase AP chemistry student tutorial CD roms
1999-2000
- A+ Certification Computer Technician Course
(Impact Grant) A+ Certification Computer Technician Course
1999-2000
- Computer programming software
Purchase computer programming software
2000-2001
- Algebra 1 and Geometry software and videos
Purchase Algebra 1 and Geometry software and videos
2000-2001
- Conversion of business labs to computer labs
(Impact Grant) Conversion of two business labs into two fully equipped computer labs.
2001-2002
- VEX Robotics kits and accessories for 2 teams
2014 grant for ELHS - Not specified
2013-2014
- Rostock MAX v2 desktop 3D printer/MB400 Principals of Hydraulics learning system
2015 grant for ELHS - Not specified
2014-2015
- 2 lab equipment stations to interface with Vernier software
2016 grant for ELHS - science
2015-2016
- Gallery display cases for student art
2016 grant for ELHS - Art
2015-2016
- Soundbeam- Assistive Music Technology
2017 grant for ELHS - Not specified
2016-2017
- Equipment for Biotechnology and DNA analysis including micropipets, White light box, water bath, electrophoresis apparatus and edvocycler
2011 grant for ELHS - Biology
2010-2011
- Stringed Instruments for introduction to school music program
2012 grant for ELHS - Music
2011-2012
- 2 Mac Music Production Stations
2013 grant for ELHS - Music
2012-2013
- Stringed Instruments for Phase II Middle School Stringed Instruments Program
2013 grant for ELHS - Music
2012-2013
- Purchase wireless equipment to network 22 computers and convert room into another computer lab.
2004 grant for High School - Math/Computer Science
2003-2004
- As Schools Match Wits Program
2005 grant for High School - As Schools Match Wits
2004-2005
- To custom build 24 computers for the Business Lab room. (partial)
2005 grant for High School - Computers
2004-2005
- To purchase an I-MAC computer and accessories that will be used to create a "Composer's Collaborative" which will enable students to make professional quality scores and recordings of their work.
2005 grant for High School - Music
2004-2005
- To purchase books for the Career Center reference library.
2005 grant for High School - Library
2004-2005
- To purchase updated wall maps for classrooms.
2006 grant for High School - Social Sciences
2005-2006
- To purchase an InFocus projector to be used in the absence of textbooks for Ancient World and World History classes.
2006 grant for High School - History
2005-2006
- Laptop & Projector for Guidance Workshops
2007 grant for High School - Career Counseling
2006-2007
- Printing School Newspaper & supporting new Journalism class
2007 grant for High School - English/Journalism
2006-2007
- Guided reading sets
2007 grant for Mapleshade/Mountain View - Reading
2006-2007
- 4 Video cameras (for microscopes) & 2 Gell Electrophoresis boxes with power source
2008 grant for High School - Biology
2007-2008
- Classroom Jeopardy
2008 grant for High School - Law 1 & 2 MSO 9-12
2007-2008
- Robotics Project
2008 grant for High School - Physics
2007-2008
- M.I.D.I. Music & Multi-Media computer lab
2008 grant for High School - Music
2007-2008
- Enhancing Information Literacy with books for all libraries in the schools
2008 grant for ELPS - wide - ALL
2007-2008
- VEX Robotics Classroom Lab Kits
2009 grant for High School - Physics/Chemistry
2008-2009
- Multi-Media LED Projectors
2009 grant for High School - Social Studies
2008-2009
- "Objection!" Software
2009 grant for High School - Business
2008-2009
- "Look out Wall Street" Games
2010 grant for ELHS - Business
2009-2010
- PASCO Probeware & Lab Equipment
2010 grant for ELHS - Physics
2009-2010
- Engineering Materials
Engineering materials and tools for hands-on STEM learning in design, mechanics, and problem-solving at the high school level.
2023-2024
- Bio Lab Equipment & Supplies
2024-2025
- Drone & Robotics Kits with Equipment
Cutting-edge drone and robotics equipment to enhance STEM curriculum and prepare students for careers in technology and engineering.
2025-2026
- Sublimation Printer & Heat Press
Sublimation printer and heat press to support student entrepreneurship, graphic design, and career technical education.
2025-2026
- Breathe For Change - 200 Hour Wellness
2022-2023
- K'nex Education: Renewable Energy
2020-2021
- Enhancing Visual Literacy and School Culture Through Professional Graphics Equipment
2026-2027
- History CD-Roms
Purchase History CD-Roms for 5 computers
1996-1997
- Drum set
Purchase a drum set
1996-1997
- Writers/Illustrators fair
Hold a Writers/Illustrators fair
1996-1997
- Science videodisks
Purchase (3) science videodisks
1997-1998
- Tape editing machine for TV studio
Purchase a tape editing machine for the school's television studio
1998-1999
- Classical literature videos and CD roms
Purchase classical literature videos and CD roms
1999-2000
- Videos and books for Social Studies
Purchase videos and books for the Social Studies Curriculum
1999-2000
- Language arts videos
Purchase language arts videos
2000-2001
- Classroom Jeopardy USB drives, score boards, remotes to replace 10yr old system
2014 grant for Birchland - Science
2013-2014
- Program to evaluate Authors Perspective and write Consumer Guides and Laser Jet pro printer to print
2015 grant for Birchland - Not specified
2014-2015
- Eartec 6 person wired Digital intercom system for tv studio
2015 grant for Birchland - Not specified
2014-2015
- 4 Chrome books for a math lab
2016 grant for BPMS - math
2015-2016
- Laser Cutter for Makerspace
2017 grant for BPMS - Not specified
2016-2017
- Career Exploration Program including videos, workbooks and online career planning programs
2011 grant for Birchland Park - Guidance
2010-2011
- TI 83 Graphing Calculators
2012 grant for Birchland - Math
2011-2012
- Robotics Mindstorm Program (Funded by United Bank)
2013 grant for BPMS - GT and Science
2012-2013
- To purchase Math games to enhance mathematical skills.
2006 grant for Birchland - Math
2005-2006
- To purchase computers, compatible software, carts, telescopes, kits to build telescopes, and binoculars to explore the solar system. This will be used for the schools Astrology Project.
2006 grant for Birchland - Science
2005-2006
- Geographical Earth features & mapping skills unit (materials to support)
2007 grant for Birchland Park - Science
2006-2007
- 6 year online access to textbooks & additional technology for teacher resources. Textbooks cannot always go home with students for homework as there are not enough of them
2008 grant for Birchland Park - Science
2007-2008
- Data Projectors for Mimio Interactive Technology
2009 grant for Birchland - ALL
2008-2009
- Scientific Equipment
2010 grant for Birchland Park - Science
2009-2010
- Geometer's Sketchpad Software
2010 grant for Birchland Park - Math
2009-2010
- Video Editing System
2010 grant for Birchland Park - TV Studio/GT
2009-2010
- Document Cameras
2010 grant for Birchland Park - English
2009-2010
- Deco Digital Drawing Tablets
Professional-grade digital drawing tablets to enhance art education and develop digital design skills.
2025-2026
- Micro:bit 10 Pack (6)
Six 10-packs of Micro:bit devices to teach programming fundamentals and computational thinking in elementary grades.
2025-2026
- Musical Instruments
2022-2023
- Robotics equipment
2022-2023
- Airtech Scout 2.0 Wind Tunnel
2020-2021
- Interactive Learning Environments for Kindergarten Success- cross curricular sensory, dramatic play and STEM materials to enhance academic programs
2026-2027
- Early Literacy Matters
2026-2027
- Finding Our Calm: Creating 'Take a Break' Spaces for Early Learners
2026-2027
- Flexible Seating for Fabulous First Graders!
2026-2027
- SEL books for kids
2026-2027
- Second Step behavior kits
Purchase (5) Second Step behavior kits designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior and increase social competence.
1996-1997
- Science Materials Resource Center
Fund a Science Materials Resource Center
1996-1997
- Materials for science resource center
Purchase additional materials for science resource center
1997-1998
- Reading support materials for advanced readers
Purchase reading support materials for advanced readers
1997-1998
- Teaching tools for phonetic education
Purchase teaching tools to accompany the phonetic education program
1998-1999
- Reading materials for below-grade-level students
Purchase reading materials to be used to develop a reading program for children reading below grade level.
1998-1999
- Reading/math literature books
Purchase reading/math literature books
1999-2000
- Instructional reading materials
Purchase instructional reading materials
1999-2000
- Literature books for basal reading
Purchase literature books to accompany the student's basal reading books
2000-2001
- Science equipment for Kindergarten
Purchase science equipment
2000-2001
- Literature/comprehension books
Purchase literature/comprehension books
2000-2001
- Purchase classroom maps
Purchase classroom maps
2000-2001
- Fine Arts Literacy Program
(Impact Grant) Expand the existing music program to increase the school chorus with the inclusion of first graders, and to introduce a "Fine Arts Literacy Program".
2001-2002
- Touchmath multisensory math program 18 sets with 6 modules each
2014 grant for Meadowbrook - Not specified
2013-2014
- Second Step Social Skills curriculum
2015 grant for Meadowbrook - Guidance
2014-2015
- Visual Thinking Strategies for teacher facilitated discussions of art images
2015 grant for Meadowbrook - Not specified
2014-2015
- Multi cultural books including 18 texts, 134 books
2015 grant for Meadowbrook - Not specified
2014-2015
- Science Informational Texts
2015 grant for Meadowbrook - Not specified
2014-2015
- Everything Quirkles science and literacy program
2016 grant for Meadowbrook - GT
2015-2016
- Standing desks for students who need an alternative to sitting to stay focused (pilot program)
2016 grant for Meadowbrook - RTI
2015-2016
- Classroom tablets
2017 grant for Meadowbrook -
2016-2017
- Let There be Light Project materials
2017 grant for Meadowbrook - GT
2016-2017
- Standing desks for students who need an alternative to sitting to stay focused
2017 grant for Meadowbrook - Not specified
2016-2017
- Foss Science Kits levels 1-6
2012 grant for Meadow Brook - Science
2011-2012
- iPad Learning Lab funding for 10 16GB iPads
2012 grant for Meadow Brook - All
2011-2012
- MimioView Document Cameras
2013 grant for Meadow Brook - All
2012-2013
- Leveled Guided reading books
2007 grant for Meadowbrook - Reading
2006-2007
- Guided reading leveled book library
2008 grant for Meadowbrook - Reading
2007-2008
- Preventing Math Difficulties
2009 grant for Meadow Brook - Math
2008-2009
- Visualizing and Verbalizing Project Kits
2010 grant for Meadow Brook - All
2009-2010
- Musical Instruments
Quality musical instruments for hands-on music education, fostering creativity and performance skills.
2023-2024
- Quiet Space Materials for Special Needs Students
Sensory-friendly quiet space materials to support self-regulation and focus for special needs students.
2023-2024
- Regulated Classroom Materials (43)
2024-2025
- Interactive Smart Board
2024-2025
- Scholastic News Subscription
Scholastic News subscriptions to support literacy development and current events awareness for elementary students.
2025-2026
- Specialized Technologies & Instruments
2022-2023
- 3 Interactive Smart Boards
2026-2027
- Update Reading textbooks
Update Reading textbooks
1996-1997
- Physical and biological science kits
Purchase physical and biological science kits and material
1997-1998
- Books on foreign countries
Purchase up-to-date books on foreign countries for the library
1997-1998
- Encyclopedia of Massachusetts
Purchase 2 copies of The Encyclopedia of Massachusetts
1998-1999
- Science and social studies CD's
Purchase science and social studies CD's
1998-1999
- Space presentation by Springfield Science Museum
Fund a space presentation to be conducted by the Spfld Science Museum.
1998-1999
- Multimedia resource center for multicultural materials
Purchase a multimedia resource center for multicultural materials including videos, CD Roms and books
1999-2000
- Melody instruments
Purchase melody instruments (xylophone, glockenspiel and timpani)
1999-2000
- Art supplies for drawing program
Purchase art supplies to implement drawing program into the present art curriculum
2000-2001
- Update and expand library resources
(Impact Grant) Update and expand library resources for all students. Purchase reading books and carts to allow the books to travel to the individual classrooms.
2002-2003
- Read Naturally Fluency Program to add to last year's pilot grant
2014 grant for Mapleshade - Sp. Ed
2013-2014
- Tall Tale Books (28)
2014 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2013-2014
- Intro. to simple machines teaching materials including KNex kits
2014 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2013-2014
- 6 Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robotics kits with software and rechargeable batteries
2014 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2013-2014
- Math Manipulatives kits for hands in learning in fractions, decimals and percentages
2015 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2014-2015
- 15 different academic board games for small group workshops
2015 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2014-2015
- Lego WeDo robotics Program to expand on grant to Mr. Fredette last year
2015 grant for Mapleshade - GT
2014-2015
- EL history books 10 copies
2016 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2015-2016
- iPad learning lab 10 iPads, cases and charger station
2016 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2015-2016
- News studio equipment for weekly news reports
2016 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2015-2016
- Learning Science Library & Social Studies Resources
2017 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2016-2017
- Fairy Tales for Makerspace
2017 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2016-2017
- Math games tied to math standards
2017 grant for Mapleshade - Not specified
2016-2017
- Japanese Storyboards
2012 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2011-2012
- Reading, writing, poetry and Language word study and student workshop materials
2013 grant for Mapleshade/Mountain View - Literary Coach
2012-2013
- Read Naturally Fluency Program/Benchmark Assessor
2013 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2012-2013
- 32 Hard Cover Classroom Thesauruses
2013 grant for Mapleshade - English
2012-2013
- Engineering in Elementary, a Museum of Science Curriculum and Activity Based Learning Program
2013 grant for Mapleshade - GT
2012-2013
- To purchase up to date world and US wall maps.
2005 grant for Mapleshade - History
2004-2005
- To purchase 15 AlphaSmart computers. This is a school district pilot program. The school district has agreed to match this grant to make the final count 30. (partial)
2005 grant for Mapleshade - All Subjects
2004-2005
- To purchase 5 Japanese storyboard sets and 1 traditional Kamishibai stage.
2006 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2005-2006
- To purchase 200 textbooks entitled "A History of Us" that will align the students with state guidelines and enrich their knowledge of the five themes of social studies.
2006 grant for Mapleshade - Social Studies
2005-2006
- To purchase new listening centers for the classrooms. These centers allow teachers to place several students at a time at the center to listen and read along as well as record students as they read.
2006 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2005-2006
- Kamishibai Japanese Storyboards
2008 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2007-2008
- Investigations Math Program
2008 grant for Mapleshade - Math
2007-2008
- United Streaming Discovery Education
2008 grant for Mapleshade - All
2007-2008
- Living Things Unit - Butterflies
2009 grant for Mapleshade - Science
2008-2009
- Non-fiction Guided Reading Materials
2009 grant for Mapleshade - Reading
2008-2009
- Document Viewer with projector
2010 grant for Mapleshade - All
2009-2010
- Promethean ActivPanel 9 Interactive Panel 1-75"
75-inch Promethean ActivPanel 9 interactive display for dynamic, engaging, technology-enhanced instruction.
2023-2024
- Areogarden Farm
2024-2025
- Virtual Reality Goggles
2024-2025
- Musical Instruments & Supplies
Instruments and supplies to expand our music education program and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all students.
2025-2026
- JBL Microphone & System
High-quality JBL microphone and sound system to support student presentations, performances, and multimedia learning activities.
2025-2026
- News Studio & Control Room
2020-2021
- Recording Studio
2020-2021
- Fraction Manipalutives
2026-2027
- Creating an Engaging and Inclusive Classroom for All Students
2026-2027
- Musical Instruments
2026-2027
- KNEX Education STEM Units
2026-2027
- Smart Tech Board
2026-2027
- Science resource person contract
Contract with a resource person with expertise in science.
1996-1997
- Math manipulatives for Mathland Series
Purchase math manipulatives to accompany Mathland Series.
1996-1997
- Supplemental funding for history fairs/presentations
Provide supplemental funding for history fairs/presentations
1997-1998
- Literature theme books
Purchase literature theme books to accompany existing series of textbooks
1997-1998
- Hands-on science materials and kits
Purchase hands-on science materials and kits
1997-1998
- Writing & illustrating workshops
Fund a series of writing & illustrating workshops.
1998-1999
- Scientist in Residence day
Fund a Scientist in Residence day
1999-2000
- The History of the US books
Purchase "The History of the US" books to supplement the current text and curriculum
2000-2001
- Investigations math series
Purchase "Investigations" a math series of books which complements current text
2000-2001
- Social studies videos
Purchase social studies videos
2000-2001
- Installation of four 32" wall-mounted networked TV/VCR units
(Impact Grant) Installation of four 32" wall-mounted networked and cable-ready TV/VCR units.
2002-2003
- Califone Cardmaster recorder and reader and Little Leveled Reader Super Sets A-D with 5 copies of 15
2014 grant for Mountainview - Sp. ED
2013-2014
- Lego We Do Hardware, software and activity packs for technology, math and writing
2014 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2013-2014
- IPAD learning lab 10 mini ipads and cases
2014 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2013-2014
- Garden project / phase II
2014 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2013-2014
- Splash Math apps for iPads
2015 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2014-2015
- Whole body listening program with 25 books and posters
2015 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2014-2015
- Wireless iPad keyboards to go with previously granted iPads
2015 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2014-2015
- iPad Mini Mobile Lab with 10 mini ipads, cases and charger cart
2015 grant for Mountainview - Not specified
2014-2015
- 10 LEGO EV3 Mindstorm Robot kits and software
2016 grant for Mountainview - GT
2015-2016
- Set of USA reference books
2017 grant for Mountainview - library
2016-2017
- Standing desks for students who need an alternative to sitting to stay focused
2017 grant for Mountainview - Special ED
2016-2017
- Science Lab Kits
2012 grant for Mountain View - Science
2011-2012
- Digital Compound Microscope with USB Camera (Funded via Rotary Club)
2013 grant for Mountain View - Science
2012-2013
- Table Top Grow Labs and Outdoor Teaching Garden Project
2013 grant for Mountain View - All
2012-2013
- To purchase additional Social Studies Materials that will bridge the gap for new curriculum of MA State Frameworks.
2005 grant for Mountain View - Social Studies
2004-2005
- Historical Grant
2006 grant for Mountain View -
2005-2006
- To purchase Grade 5 novels.
2006 grant for Mountain View - Reading
2005-2006
- To purchase Dictionaries and Thesauruses.
2006 grant for Mountain View - All Subjects
2005-2006
- To purchase K'NEX Educational sets (manipulatives)
2006 grant for Mountain View - Enrichment Clases
2005-2006
- "Investigations" Pilot Program
2007 grant for Mountain View - Math & SPED Math
2006-2007
- Touch Math Program
2007 grant for Mountain View - Math
2006-2007
- Thesauruses
2007 grant for Mountain View - Reading
2006-2007
- 2 Science Kits for electricity & magnetism unit
2007 grant for Mountain View - Science
2006-2007
- Robotics Project
2007 grant for Mountain View - Science
2006-2007
- Literacy Closet – leveled chapter books
2008 grant for Mountain View - Reading
2007-2008
- Model of human ear & eye with anatomical charts
2008 grant for Mountain View - Science
2007-2008
- Lexia Strategies, Reading Computer Program
2009 grant for Mountain View - Special Ed
2008-2009
- Rich Text Illustrated Books
2009 grant for Mountain View - Reading
2008-2009
- Weather Station
2009 grant for Mountain View - Science
2008-2009
- Guided Reading Fiction Kit
2009 grant for Mountain View - Special Ed
2008-2009
- Strategy Enhancing Games/Activities (SET games)
2010 grant for Mountain View - GT
2009-2010
- Promethean ActivPanel 9 Interactive Panel 1-75"
75-inch Promethean ActivPanel 9 interactive display for dynamic, engaging, technology-enhanced instruction.
2023-2024
- Lego Spike Prime Set - Computer Programming
LEGO Spike Prime robotics sets teaching programming, engineering design, and computational thinking through hands-on building.
2023-2024
- Redcat Sound Field Amp System
Professional sound amplification system ensuring clear audio for all students, supporting equity and comprehension.
2023-2024
- Professional Art Display Panels
Professional art display panels for gallery-quality student artwork presentation, building pride and inspiration.
2023-2024
- Vex Robotics
VEX Robotics kits for comprehensive robotics education, engineering design, and competitive opportunities.
2023-2024
- STEM Materials & Organizational Systems
2024-2025
- 3 Interactive Smart Boards
2024-2025
- 86" ActivPanel 10 Promethean (3)
Three 86-inch interactive panels to modernize multiple classrooms and support engaging, technology-rich instruction.
2025-2026
- Laptop Chargings Carts (3)
Secure charging and storage carts to support one-to-one device initiatives and ensure devices are always ready for learning.
2025-2026
- 86" ActivPanel 10 Promethean & Supplies
State-of-the-art 86-inch interactive panel to modernize classroom presentations and student engagement.
2025-2026
- Teacher Whiteboard Tables & Supplies (5)
Interactive whiteboard tables to enhance student collaboration and engagement during group activities.
2025-2026
- The Promethean 4K 86" Active Panel
2022-2023
- VEX Robotics
2022-2023
- Meeting Owl Pro 360
2022-2023
- iPads
2022-2023
- Robotics
2020-2021
- iPad and Case for Social Media Intern
2020-2021
- Orff Xylophones
2020-2021
- Promethean Interactive Display
2020-2021