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Accepting 10 applicants for cohort 2

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current and certified secondary science teacher or elementary teacher within Wayne County
  • 60% or more of classes must be in science courses if you are a secondary teacher.  If elementary, science must be a core discipline in your weekly schedule
  • Have between 3 and 15 years teaching experience.

Application Process:

  1. Complete online application form, which includes: Personal information, teaching experience and professional learning experience questions.
  2. Complete a personal statement. You will receive the personal statement question upon review of your application. This statement will be in an essay format no longer than 600 words in duration.
  3. Two letters of recommendation (digital form sent directly to references listed on application form)
    • One of the following: Current Principal, Building Administrator, Curriculum Director
    • Science Teaching Peer or Instructional Coach
  4. Complete commitment form: Candidates must commit to:

  • Willingness and ability to agree to all terms and conditions required for participation for the entire duration of the 3 year program

  • Current employed and certified secondary science teacher or 3-5 elementary teacher within Wayne County

  • 60% or more of classes must be in science courses if you are a secondary teacher.  If elementary, science must be a core discipline in your weekly schedule

  • Between 3 and 15 years teaching experience

  • Commitment to teaching in a Wayne County School for duration of program

  • Sharing their classroom teaching practices through video and audio recordings, interviews and reflection

  • Uses a high quality rated curriculum or has capacity and ability to modify existing curriculum to meet expectations of the Michigan Science Standards (NGSS)

  • Ability to obtain recommendations from direct supervisor and peer (teacher/coach)

  • Committed to improving achievement among their students

  • Attending 80% of Fellowship meetings during their 3 years in program

  • Sharing relevant student data within the program

  • Hosting/co hosting at least 1 Fellowship meeting within their 3 years

  • Inviting other teachers and Fellows into classroom for Classroom Learning Lab or Studio Days

  • Working closely with Wayne County RESA Science Education Consultant who will serve as an advisor, mentor, and coach in the program

  • Sharing the practices, progress, and story of their Fellowship experience with other educators

  • Hosting and/or participating in a Classroom Learning Lab or Studio Days session once/year in the program

  • Complete Critical Reflections in years 1 and 2 as well as an action research project in final year of program

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