TITLE

D.C. Teaching Fellows

HISTORY

Initiated in Fall 2001.

MOTIVATION

The mayor and school superintendent called on 100 of the area's most outstanding young and mid-career professionals to commit two years to teach in D.C. Public Schools. These professionals from a variety of careers, bring their experience, knowledge, and record of achievement to positively impact the lives of students.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREA(S) COVERED

Elementary Education; Special Education (grades 1-6); English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Education(1-6); Secondary Mathematics and Science.

WHO OPERATES

The New Teacher Project and D.C. Public Schools.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

Candidates must:
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; and
Submit an application, cover letter and resume.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The D.C. Public Schools and the city's administration are calling on the area's most outstanding professionals to become Fellows and commit at least two years to teaching in D.C. Public Schools. They want professionals from a variety of careers to bring their experience, knowledge, and record of achievement to the classroom, and positively impact the lives of students.

Fellows are trained at a comprehensive instructional summer institute, and are provided with an extensive support network to ensure success in the classroom.

Fellows receive financial incentives toward completion of their teacher certification and/or master's degree.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

24-32 semester credit hours.

WHO EVALUATES

D.C. Teacher Education and Certification Branch and local school administrators.

LENGTH OF TIME

Two-year commitment to teach in a D.C. public school.