Svietimo Taryba: The Lithuanian Educational Council of the USA

JAV LB Švietimo taryba kasmet skirsto JAV-ėse veikiančioms lietuvių mokykloms Lietuvių fondo lėšas, skirtas lietuviškam švietimui puoselėti. JAV-ėse veikiančios lietuvių mokyklos turi teisę kreiptis į JAV LB Švietimo taryba finansinės paramos.

JAV LB Švietimo taryba taip pat kasmet skiria dvi premijas ypatingu veiksmingumu, išradingumu bei uolumu pasižymėjusiems lietuvių kalbos ir kultūros mokytojams. Gintarinio Obuolio premija skiriama šiuo metu pareigas einančiam lietuvių kalbos arba kultūros mokytojui ar mokytojai. Nusipelniusio Mokytojo premija skiriama ypatingu veiksmingumu ir ilgamete tarnyba lietuviško švietimo srityje pasižymėjusiam asmeniui.

Each year the Lithuanian Educational Council of the USA allocates and disburses funds earmarked for Lithuanian schools in the United States by the Lithuanian Foundation. Lithuanian schools operating in the United States are eligible to apply for funding. To apply for funding, please contact us.

The Lithuanian Educational Council also has an annual awards program for teachers of Lithuanian language and culture. The Amber Apple Award is awarded annually to one teacher who has distinguished him- or herself in the field of Lithuanian education. The Distinguished Educator Award is awarded annually to a teacher of Lithuanian language or culture who has distinguished him- or herself by excellence in promoting Lithuanian language and cultural education over an extended period of time.