Foundation For Allen Schools Funded Classroom Grants at

Dillard Center 

2022-2023 Classroom Grants

Eagle Ops

This grant under Special Education Curriculum was awarded to Amanda Maxwell, Jennifer Moore and Jeanne Pampinella and will benefit 40 students at Allen High School Dillard Special Achievement Center.

Eagle Ops is a part of the Allen High School transition program.  We are here to increase independence, daily living skills, and job readiness in our special education population.  Our mission everyday is to grow and adapt our program to meet the needs of our students to help them be the best version of themselves.

ALLen Reads 2022

This grant under Library / Makerspace Curriculum was awarded to Kelly Clewell and will benefit 20,000 students across AISD and benefits every campus in Allen. 

ALLen Reads encourages the entire Allen community to read the same book or the grade-level appropriate companion book. The grant provides copies of the selected books to all campuses in Allen ISD, and the students have access to community events related to the books, such as author and illustrator speakers, writing presentations, and musical performances.

2021-2022 Classroom Grants

Skills to Pay the Bills

This grant under Special Education Curriculum awarded to Denise Maxwell and will benefit 12 students. 

Skills to Pay the Bills provides needed employability skills to students that have shown a need for specialized instruction in that area. Student will learn hands-on social skills training for success.