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ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session February 28, 2011
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Find out what the STARR Noyce ScholarshipProgram has to offer, hear from current scholars about their experiences, learn about SES/SED 111 -Exploration of Science Teaching, and get info on theMary Lou Fulton Teachers College TEAMS program.The STARR Noyce Scholarship Program is available to students in the last two years of an ASU baccalaureate degree, or in the TEAMS graduate program, leading to AZ teacher certification within the following disciplines: biology sciences, chemistry, physics, Earth and space science, and general sciences
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ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
February 28, 2011
Ask yourself…• Do you want to make a difference in the community?
• Do you want opportunities for early field experiences & ongoing professional development?
• Do you want to belong to a community of like-minded individuals committed to teaching in high-need schools?
• Do you want financial assistance?
ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
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Candidates applying for the scholarship must:• Be U.S. citizens or nationals
• Be in the last two years of an ASU baccalaureate degree (dual major!) or in the TEAMS graduate program leading to AZ teacher certification within the following disciplines: biology sciences; chemistry; physics; Earth and space science; and general sciences
• Be seeking an Arizona teaching certificate for middle or secondary education
• Have a GPA of 2.75 and above
• Be committed to teaching in a high need environment for 2 years for every year of scholarship support received
ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
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STARR Noyce Scholars:• Can receive $13,000 (undergrads) - $17,000 (TEAMS grad
students)/year to apply toward their tuition/education-related expenses
• Complete their student teaching requirements at high-need schools
• Are provided many opportunities for mentoring and extra professional development
• Receive paid memberships to NSTA
• Participate in local and national conferences and workshops
• Receive job placement support
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STARR Noyce Teachers:• Receive induction support (monthly classroom visits by science
educators or regular online and face-to-face contact with mentors)
• Receive financial support for yearly travel to State/National science-education conference(s)
• Receive 2-year NSTA Memberships and journals
• Receive 2-year ASTA Memberships
• Receive New Teacher Starter Kits valued at about $1500 (kits are classroom specific and need-based)
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The STARR Noyce Scholarship Program opens doors.
• STARR Noyce Scholars and Teachers belong to a prestigious, nationally recognized community of like-minded individuals dedicated to teaching in high-need environments.
• Special opportunities, like the University of Michigan INSPIRE Program, are made available only to Noyce Scholars and Teachers.
ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
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ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
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China Summer 2010UMich INSPIRE Program
Have you considered a career teaching science? Do you like science? Do you enjoy teaching others about science? Do you enjoy working with children?
If you answered “yes” to all of these, then here is a course to get you started:
SED/SES 111 Exploration of Science Teaching
ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Information Session
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SED/SES 111Exploration of Science Teaching1 credit seminar
Fall 2011, Day/Time TBDInstructors: Profs. J. Luft and S. Semken
Opportunities (1) to experience teaching students science, and (2) to explore opportunities in the profession of science teachingQuestions: Dr. Julie Luft, Professor, Science EducationEmail: [email protected]
NOTE: Scholarships are available! http://education.asu.edu/noyce
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TEAMS: Teacher Education for Arizona Math & Science• Certification: 7-12 Math or Science• Start date: June start• Format: Full time - day time and evening, Polytechnic campus• Student Teaching spans two semesters
• Admission requires 30 content area hours in one of the following: Math, Biology, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Chemistry
• A passing score on the content area AEPA test is required prior to the start of Fall semester, and is preferred prior to admission. In order to be provisionally admitted without a passing AEPA score, applicants must provide proof of registration for a test no later than June.
Contact Megan Gamarra for more information at 480-727-1084 or [email protected]
Fingerprint Clearance Who: Teacher prep students and certified teachersWhat: Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card (background check)
– Valid for 6 years– $69 for DPS to process, some places charge additional to roll the
fingerprintsWhere: Police station or school district (call prior)
– Packets may be available When: Students not admitted by July 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring) or May 15 (Summer), must have a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card prior to admission. No admissions will be processed after Aug 1 (Fall) or Jan 1 (Spring)Special Note: If your card was issued after January 1, 2008, you will need to get a new card with an IVP number. You will not be able to get certified without an IVP fingerprint card. www.azdps.gov
Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)• Per AZ Dept of Education - must pass both professional &
subject knowledge exams pertaining to your area of study to obtain certification.
• To teach middle school, an additional subject knowledge exam is required.(24 credit hours in content area is also recommended for some school districts for their National Accreditation)
• Study Guides available– AEPA website – Barnes & Noble– Public libraries– http://education.asu.edu/presentations/AEPA_Workshop/
www.aepa.nesinc.com
www.asu.edu/gradapp • Apply as a degree seeking student• 3 professional letters of recommendation
Recommender information is submitted as part of the online application - no need to gather paper letters• Personal Statement
– Why do you want to be a teacher?– Why are you choosing this particular program?
• One-page resumé• Send Official Transcripts• GPA – 3.0 • GRE is NOT required• See flyer for application instructions – Application fee is $70• $50 late application fee after the “deadline” date
Application Process
Financial Aid • Loans• College Scholarships• General Scholarships• TEACH Grant *• AmeriCorps*• STARR/NOYCE Scholarship
Financial aid assistance:http://students.asu.edu/financialaid
* For enrollment information on TEACH and AmeriCorps, contact Laura Abril at [email protected].
Graduation• You will receive from Teachers College an
Institutional Recommendation (IR) for certification upon completion of student teaching.
• Convocation & Commencement ceremonies when M.Ed. is completed!
For more
information contact
Application available at
education.asu.edu/Noyce
Do you want to make a
difference?
Do you want mentoring, early field experiences, & opportunities for additional
professional development?
Do you want to belong to a community of like-minded individuals committed to
teaching in high-need schools?
Do you want financial
assistance?
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