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Program Benefits:
All
Fellows will
• Receive up
to $10,000/year for up to five years of participation in the program while
working full-‐ time in your current district
• Participate
in lesson study teams supported by your district
• Earn a
Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics (MAT) at FMU
• Attend
Noyce seminars on mathematics education (quarterly in Years 1-‐2, monthly
thereafter)
• Attend
local, regional, and national conferences (attendance and travel supported by
grant)
Master
Teaching Fellows will also
• Have the
option of serving as BTSA providers, Noyce scholar mentors, or in other
leadership positions
• Attend
Mentoring Matters or other mentoring training
• Learn to
facilitate professional development
Admission
Requirements:
Noyce
Teaching Fellows:
1) GPA of at
least 3.0 overall as well as in mathematics coursework;
2) Currently
completing mathematics single subject credential, or credential completed no
more than 1 year prior to start of program.
3) Hired to
teach mathematics in a participating district before starting the Noyce
Fellowship program;
4) Teaching
potential as evidenced in a minimum of three recommendation letters, at least one
from a supervising teacher/university faculty or administrator;
5) Essay describing
how you expect to benefit from the program and what you expect to contribute to
the Noyce community of teachers and scholars;
6)
Acceptance into the MAT program at FMU.
Master Teaching
Fellows:
1) All of the
above
• #2: valid single
subject teaching credential in mathematics
• #4: Evidence
of excellent math teaching as documented in three recommendation letters from site
and/or district administrators
• #5 as above
with additional information on why you feel you are potentially an excellent site-‐
based leader;
2) At least three
years of teaching experience;
3) Success in
improving student achievement, as evidenced by a portfolio including components
such as student work, videotaped instruction, a combination of short-‐ and
long-‐term plans, and teacher-‐created instructional materials; (a guide on
how to develop a teaching portfolio can be found at the end of this application)
4) A master’s
degree in education or related area, or equivalent;
5)
Experience in a formal or informal leadership role at the school or district level
is preferred.
Application Check List
Application
Components
1. Completed Application
Form
2. Completed essay (one-page, 12 point font)
3. A copy of your Single Subject Mathematics
Teaching Credential, or if you are currently in the credential program, a copy
of your Program Plan
4. Unofficial transcript(s) from your current
institution of attendance (if currently in the credential program), post-baccalaureate
transcripts, and any transcripts from past institutions you have attended that
are relevant. (Official transcripts may
be requested at a future time)
5. One page typed reference list. Include a letter
of recommendation for each reference.
For questions regarding the application process, please
contact Dr. Thelma C. Lawton.
For questions regarding the program, please contact one of
the program directors:
Dr. Thelma C. Lawton, tlawton@fmuniv.edu
Dr. Mildred E. Berry, mildred.berry@fmuniv.edu
Dr. Rose Stiffin, rstiffin@fmuniv.edu
Dr. Abbas Zadegan, azadegan@fmuniv.edu
To maintain and renew
a Noyce Teaching Fellowship, you must:
1.
Receive positive recommendations each quarter,
regarding
a.
School site performance
b.
Active participation in seminars
c.
Performance in coursework
2.
Maintain satisfactory progress in the MAT
program
3.
Maintain certificated employment in your current
district
In addition, as a Master Teaching Fellow
you must:
4.
Demonstrate increasing participation in a
variety of appropriate leadership roles.
Signature and Agreement:
1. Should I receive a Noyce Fellowship, I am
obligated to fulfill the requirements of the program to the best of my ability.
2. I give permission to FMU to release this information
to the NSF, as required.
3. I give FMU permission to publicize my Noyce
scholarship award.
4. I give my
district permission to verify my employment for Noyce program purposes.
5. I
understand that my Noyce fellowship might affect other financial aid awards,
and it is up to me to verify this by checking with the FMU Financial Aid
office.
6. I certify by my signature that I have read and
understood the information in this application, agree with the terms of the
program, and that all the information I have provided is complete and accurate.
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Signature of
Applicant Date
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