Program Information
Sec. 4: Benefits
Below are the benefits for both Fellows and their districts for the five-year span of the project.
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.
- Stipends - see stipend table below.
- 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.
- Partial support to attend and present project-related activities at professional conferences.
- The project will provide support for Fellows to attend selected conferences (details will be provided as conferences are selected).
Stipends will be paid in the following manner:
Activity |
June 2009-May 2010 |
June 2010-May 2011 |
June 2011 - May 2012 |
June 2012-May 2013 |
June 2013-May 2014 |
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| C1 -Pre academy meeting Apr 2010 | $200 |
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| C1-upon completion of summer academies | $3000 |
$3000 |
$1500 |
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| C1- upon completion of AY activities | $1600 |
$1600 |
$1100 |
$600 |
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| C2 -Pre academy meeting Apr 2010 | $200 |
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| C2 - upon completion of student testing 2010-11 | $200 |
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| C2 -upon completion of summer academies | $3000 |
$3000 |
$1500 |
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| C2 -upon completion of AY activities | $1600 |
$1600 |
$1100 |
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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