Search: Rutgers Web World Wide Web Jump to: Program Abstract Program Objectives Program Highlights Related Sites: Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education Math and Science Learning Center Program Contacts: Dr. Kathleen Scott Ms. Susan Coletta		Information for Teachers
			This program will be accepting applications from middle school teachers in local districts for academic year 2006-2007.  The program will begin with a Summer Institute in July, 2006. Teachers will receive a stipend for the Summer Institute and academic year participation.
			Application Procedures Each middle school develops and submits one or more proposals consisting of: names and grades of the team teachers name and position of the school administrator(s) team member(s) role definitions for Rutgers graduate and advanced undergraduate STEM fellows topics of focus desired outcomes analysis of how the proposed plan fits the curricular goals of the school district Teachers are awarded: $600 stipend for full participation in the 2 week summer Institute. monthly academic year stipend of $100/month for 10 months. $1000 per team per year in consumable classroom science supplies and mathematics manipulatives for use by teams in their schools. standard mileage reimbursement for travel to the University. Conditions of Award.  Teachers are expected to engage in all program activities including: Welcoming Convocation. two (2) week summer Institute to begin working collaboratively with team members. planning 10 hours each week during the K12 school year for the fellows to be in their classrooms attend four Saturday planning sessions jointly present results at a professional conference.
			This program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation Program "Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education."