Are teachers from charter schools eligible to apply?
Yes, as long as it is a public charter and all three teachers are from the same charter school. To be awarded the fellowship, applicants must teach in a public school in New Jersey.
Can more than one teacher from the same school apply?
Yes! In fact, the science fellowship requires teachers to work in teams of 3. Each applicant, however, must submit their own application and must include the names of their team members on the individual application.
Am I required to attend the entire summer institute?
Yes, attendance is required. Attending the full summer institute, on August 23rd and 24th, 2022, is necessary to be able to participate fully in subsequent fellowship activities throughout the school year.
Are accommodations available for the summer institute?
Yes, accommodations will be provided for those participants traveling more than 60 miles to Montclair State University. Additional details to be provided upon acceptance to the program.
Am I required to attend all monthly follow-up sessions?
Yes, attendance is required.
Are there plans to expand to other STEM grades and subjects?
Yes, it is our hope to expand the fellowship offerings in subsequent years. In fact, the fellowship began with a focus on math education.
Can I apply if I do not teach middle school science?
No, this year’s fellowship focuses on an innovation that is applicable to middle school science. We hope to expand the fellowship to additional grades and subjects in the coming years.
What if I am a coach that has responsibility for a variety of grades, including some in 6-8?
In order to be eligible for this fellowship, 75% of the classes you are teaching during the fellowship year must include science content for grades 6, 7 and/or 8.
