Program Information

Sec. 4: Benefits

Below are the benefits for both Fellows and their districts for the five-year span of the project. Please read thoroughly prior to filling out the application.

Physics First Fellows will receive the following benefits:

  • Leadership, content and pedagogical training from experts in Physics and Science Education.
  • Enhanced knowledge and skills to serve as a leader in the profession at local, state and national levels.
  • Access to a yearlong physics curriculum for 9th grade.
  • A stipend of $4600 each for Years 1 and 2 ($3000 following completion of the summer academy and $1600 following completion of AY activities). The Year 3 stipend is $2600 ($1500+ $1100), and $600 each in Years 4 & 5.
  • Graduate credit earned from University of Missouri; 10 hours in physics (4+4+2 over 3 summers) and three (one each year X three academic years) in Science Education.
  • A materials kit worth ~$2200 plus a laptop computer or a LCD projector (participant’s choice).
  • Air-conditioned dormitory room, board and travel support.
  • District-level support for implementation and support from administrators and math teacher colleagues.
  • Guidance and support toward National Board Certification, Praxis preparation.
  • University of Missouri graduate certificate (currently submitted to CBHE for approval).
  • Access to resources, technical support and evaluative tools during the academic year.
  • Access to and support from project’s Coaches or Mentors.
  • Support to attend and present project-related activities at professional conferences.

Core Partner School Districts will receive the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive professional development for participating teachers that includes content, pedagogy, and leadership training.

  • Curriculum for implementing a yearlong 9th grade physics course.

  • Broad academic year support, including project-trained coaches and mentors as Fellows implement the 9th grade physics course.

  • Financial support (stipends, tuition, etc.) for Physics First Fellows graduate credit, and support to attend professional meetings.

  • Resources and materials for use in teachers’ classrooms, including a kit-based lending program.

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