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The CAIS School Innovation Grant Program (SIG) supports the creation of knowledge within the CAIS network.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize this program as part of their professional growth plan for the year, either as a grant program recipient or a CAIS School Innovation Grants Committee member.
Applications for the 2025–2026 CAIS School Innovation Grants cycle are now closed.
Information about the next application cycle will be shared here and through CAIS communications.
Program Overview
The CAIS School Innovation Grants (SIG) Program supports the creation and sharing of knowledge across the CAIS network through school-based research projects led by educators and school leaders.
- Grants to support internal school research
- Mentorship from experienced CAIS school leaders
- Opportunities to share findings through webinars and presentations
- Potential presentation opportunities at the CAIS National Leaders Conference
- Option to earn a Leadership Institute (LI) Diploma credit upon completion
For complete details on the CAIS School Innovation Grants program, visit the CAIS School Innovation Grants page in the member portal CAIS Connect.
SIG Committee
The CAIS School Innovation Grants (SIG) Committee is an advisory group representing the diversity of CAIS schools. Members bring research expertise and leadership experience to support program quality and impact.
Join the SIG Committee
Current Committee Members
| Valerie McClements (Chair) High School English Language Arts Teacher, Rundle College |
| Jesse Denison (Vice Chair) Head of the Lower School and Preschool, Bayview Glen Independent School |
| Christina Schindler (Vice Chair) Principal, Middle and Senior School, Elmwood School |
| Briana Bolt Coordinator of Educational Technology, Meadowridge School |
| Trish Cislak (Past Chair) Research Consultant, Crescent Centre for Boys' Education |
| Janay Eccles Director of Middle School, Appleby College |
| Christopher Griffith Research Coordinator, Assistant Department Head, Social Studies, Senior School, Crofton House School |
| Jon Hamlin Director of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Glenlyon Norfolk School |
| Martin Jones Head of Morven, Collingwood School |
For questions regarding CAIS Research Programs and Services, please contact David Goodman, Data Services & Accreditation Lead, at dgoodman@cais.ca.