wsac/Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship

 https://wsac.wa.gov/teachers

Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship - Application Is Now Closed

How to Apply – Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship

• The next application cycle opens April of 2022. Recipients of that cycle will receive their awards over the course of the following academic year (i.e., academic year 2022-2023).
• Complete and submit the following required materials:
• Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship Online Application

Service Obligation – Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship

To avoid repaying the conditional scholarship, participants must fulfill these service obligation requirements:

• Teach in a Washington State K-12 public common school after earning the add-on endorsement.
• The participant’s scholarship amount will be forgiven when they do either of the following:
  • Serve as a certificated employee in an approved education program for two full-time school years for each year of conditional scholarship received.
  • Serve as a certificated employee in a shortage area in an approved education program for one full-time school year for each year of conditional scholarship received.
• Participants who do not fulfill their teaching obligation will have to repay the award, with interest and other fees. (Details will be in the participant's promissory note.) 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S67_-Fp1eBPgG54lkfikb19JSG3iKtFW/view?usp=sharing

wsac, Washington Student Achievement Council

https://cm.wgu.edu/t5/WGU-Student-Policy-Handbook/State-Financial-Aid-Information/ta-p/2642

Washington

• Washington College Grant
• Washington College Bound Scholarship
• Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
• Washington Teacher Shortage Conditional Grant

Washington Student Achievement Council

If I remember correctly, I only need to fill out FASFA or WASFA

https://wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid

FINANCIAL AID

About Financial Aid

Washington State Financial Aid Programs: An overview of the financial aid programs available to Washington students

Participating Institutions: A list of college and universities that participate in Washington's state financial aid programs

Financial Aid Appeals: If you or someone in your family has lost a job or is working less, colleges may be able to provide more financial aid

Apply for Financial Aid: Learn more and complete a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application

WASFA: State financial aid for individuals who are undocumented and other select applicants

Need-Based Programs

Washington College Grant: Provides eligible students financial assistance for tuition, books, and fees

College Bound Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to low-income students who dream of a college education

State Work Study: Provides eligible students an approved job to support their education

Passport to Careers: Helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth attend and succeed in college and apprenticeship programs

Passport to Careers Guide: In-depth guide to help Passport-eligible students prepare, apply, and pay for college, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs

Merit-Based Programs

American Indian Endowed Scholarship: Provides a competitive scholarship to outstanding eligible students

Targeted Workforce

Aerospace Loan Program: Supporting employment needs of Washington’s aerospace industry

Teacher Programs: Supporting Washington's current and future teacher workforce

Washington Health Corps: Encouraging licensed health professionals to provide care at approved sites in rural or underserved areas

National Guard Grant: Helping members of the National Guard get an undergraduate degree or certificate

ARBG: Alternative Routes Block Grants

https://wsac.wa.gov/teachers

https://www.pesb.wa.gov/innovation-policy/grants-pilots/alternative-route-to-teaching-block-grants/

What is the alternative routes block grant?

The ARBG is a competitive grant application process. Awardees use funds to implement innovative “grow your own” teacher strategies that address workforce shortages, and recruit, support, and prepare diverse teacher candidates. The grant provides funds for candidate conditional loan scholarships and program, district, and mentor supports.

We distribute program, district, and mentor funds and provide oversight and support. We partner with the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to offer conditional loan scholarships for candidates.

Individual alternative route candidates should contact their program for details on how they can participate.

Funding structure

The Legislature provided $600,000 per year for this grant, allowing us to provide funds to support 100 candidates per year; WSAC allocated $800,000 per year for candidate conditional loan scholarships as part of this grant. We will distribute candidate-centric funding to awarded programs using the structure outlined in the table below.

Finance: WGU

https://cm.wgu.edu/t5/WGU-Student-Policy-Handbook/State-Financial-Aid-Information/ta-p/2642

WGU Finance

https://www.wgu.edu/lp/programs/on-demand-webinars.html

Too bad! I can only get one scholarship. I can't combine them.

WGU Western Governors University

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees.html

Teaching degrees are recognized in any of the 50 states.

最大的缺点：实习  intern  practicum M-F  8-5  Four months

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/mathematics-secondary-education-masters-program.html

MASTER OF ARTS

Mathematics Education

(Secondary)

Eligibility note: The M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add secondary math to their existing licenses. This program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our programs leading to teacher licensure.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/certification-bachelors-programs.html

MASTER OF ARTS

Teaching, Mathematics Education

Tuition per 6-month term is:

$3,490

Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mE2ayw65YhXA2R3hk4IKuiNV6Cep53vG/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11sVfOrAFXbtHzmyf_HxfP115zrV5XNih/view?usp=sharing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Governors_University

Western Governors University

Western Governors University (WGU) is a non-profit private, online university based in Millcreek, Utah. The university uses an online competency-based learning model as opposed to the traditional, cohort-based class model present at most universities. The university was founded by 19 U.S. governors in 1997 after the idea was formulated at a 1995 meeting of the Western Governors Association to expand education offerings to the internet.WGU degree programs are accredited by institutional and professional accreditation bodies such as the NWCCU, ACBSP, CAEP, CAHIIM, CCNE, and the NCATE.

Tuition

WGU charges a flat-rate tuition per semester. As of 2019, tuition for WGU was $3,225 for undergraduate and $4,180 for graduate programs per six-month term for most programs. Tuition is charged at a flat rate per six-month term, regardless of the number of courses taken or credits completed. In 2019 WGU awarded over $16 Million in scholarships to 7,748 students

American Board

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_for_Certification_of_Teacher_Excellence

https://www.americanboard.org/

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, often referred to as the American Board, was launched with a $5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 2001.The non-partisan, non-profit organization's mission is to certify subject experts, experienced professionals, career changers, and military veterans as teachers and was endorsed by U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige. Shawn Arévalo McCollough serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.

The online, alternative teaching certification program is approved in Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Utah, and was launched in Arizona as the Arizona Center for Teacher Preparation in 2013.Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer endorsed the program, which addresses the shortage of math and science teachers in the state.

Financial Aid

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence provides reduced enrollment pricing for those who fall within the parameters of the Federal Reduced Lunch Rate Act, which is based on household size, and combined income.

Enroll today and become a certified teacher in a year or less… all without returning to school or going into debt. Please select the state you would like to be certified in:

Arizona | Arkansas | Florida | Idaho | Indiana | Mississippi | Missouri | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Wisconsin | West Virginia

but not offer teaching certificate in WA.

Pacific Lutheran University PLU MAE, CS-STEM

Culturally Sustaining STEM Teacher Program

There is a need for highly effective K-12 STEM teachers equipped to teach diverse populations of students. In order to improve educational outcomes for K-12 students who have been historically marginalized and disenfranchised by education, teachers must be equipped to deliver high quality STEM content in culturally sustaining ways. The PLU Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Program is designed to prepare STEM teachers committed to teaching for equity and justice.

Contact

• cs-stem@plu.edu
• Ksenija Simic-Muller (simicmka@plu.edu) 

https://www.plu.edu/math/staff/ksenija-simic-muller/

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Additional Titles/Roles

Coordinator of Peace Scholars Program

Education

• Ph.D., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2004
• M.S., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000
• Undergraduate, Theoretical Mathematics, University of Belgrade, 1997

Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

• Logic
• Mathematics Education
• Math and Social Justice

Reflecting the World: A Guide to Incorporating Equity in Mathematics Teacher Education (NA)

by Mathew D. D. Felton‐Koestler, Ksenija Simic‐Muller, José María Menéndez 

Publisher : ‎ Information Age Publishing (February 1, 2017)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 138 pages

• Wendy Gardiner (gardinwl@plu.edu),  Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education
• Andrea Munro (munroam@plu.edu), associate professor of chemistry

Are You Interested in Becoming a CS-STEM Teacher?

• Do you want to teach a STEM field in a middle or high school in a high-need school district?
• Are you committed to addressing education inequities?
• Are you a STEM major or have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field?
• Do you want to be part of a cohort learning to teach in culturally sustaining ways?
• Do you want mentorship during your education program and for the first two years when you begin teaching?
• Do you want to learn more about our scholarships for up to $21,700?

Information Sessions: Thursday, November 18, 5:00pm via Zoom

Scholarships are available through the CS-STEM Program

Funded through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Award ID 195016), these scholarships award eligible students with up to $21,700/year. Scholarships are awarded to eligible STEM majors during their final year as undergraduates at PLU and to graduate students in the PLU Masters in Education program earning certification to be a STEM teacher.

APPLY  (application starts on December)

https://www.plu.edu/education/noyce-grant/cs-stem-teacher-candidates/

CS-STEM Teacher Candidate

STEM majors in their final year of their undergraduate program or individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline are who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in middle school or high school are encouraged to apply to be a CS-STEM Teacher Candidate.

CS-STEM Teacher Candidates are provided with:

• Placement in classrooms with expert STEM teachers during their time in the PLU Masters in Education (MAE) program
• Support in developing their abilities to teach in culturally sustaining ways through monthly CS-STEM Equity Seminars
• Induction support for their first two years of teaching after graduation
• A stipend of up to $21,700 for the PLU MAE program

CS-STEM Teacher Candidates are committed to:

• Teaching science or mathematics in a middle school or high school in a high-need school district for 2 years after completion of the Masters program
• Addressing education inequities
• Learning to teach in culturally sustaining ways
• Being a member of a cohort

To Apply:

Submit a completed application to study in the PLU MAE program and complete the CS-STEM Teacher Candidate Application using the link below. The CS-STEM Teacher Candidate Application is due by March 7, 2022.

Candidates will have an interview. Those selected as CS-STEM Teacher Candidates will sign an MOU/contract.

Eligibility

Applicants must have earned an Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and earn a Master’s Degree through the PLU MAE program with a science or mathematics endorsement. Applicants must be US citizens or nationals, or permanent residents. Consideration will be given to financial need and to candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in teaching.

FAQ

2. What is the difference between a CS-STEM Scholar and a CS-STEM Teacher Candidate?

Answer: The differences is whether the student begins the CS-STEM program as an undergraduate STEM major or as a graduate student in the PLU Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program.

CS-STEM Scholars apply to the program in their junior year at PLU and receive 2 years of financial support through the program. They are CS-STEM Scholars during their senior year at PLU and then continue to the PLU MAE program to earn teaching certification.

CS-STEM Teacher Candidates apply to the CS-STEM program when they apply to the PLU MAE program and receive 1 year of financial support.

5. When and how do I apply?

Application Steps for CS-STEM Teacher Candidates 

1. Apply to the PLU MAE program.
2. Submit a brief essay as part of the CS-STEM Teacher Candidate application form by March 7, 2022.
3. More information can be found on the CS-STEM Teacher Candidate page.

8. What are the expectations or obligations for CS-STEM Scholars and CS-STEM Teacher Candidates?

CS-STEM Teacher Candidates are required to:

1. Have earned a Bachelors Degree in a STEM field
2. Participate in Equity Seminars while in the MAE program school   (Monthly Equity Seminar)
3. Earn a Masters Degree through the PLU MAE program with a science or math endorsement
4. Teach science or mathematics for 2 years in middle school or high school in a high need school district
5. Participate in a CS-STEM Induction program during their first year of teaching semester

https://www.plu.edu/education/noyce-grant/robert-noyce-teacher-scholarship-program/

Funding for CS-STEM Program

The Culturally Sustaining – STEM Teaching Program is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Faculty at PLU obtained funding to support scholarships for teacher candidates and for mentoring support and for the development of an induction program.

This work was initiated when Drs. Simic Muller, Gardiner, and Seidel were awarded a Capacity Building Noyce Grant (Award Number 1758506), titled, “Building Capacity to Prepare STEM Majors to Become STEM Educators”. That program allowed for the development of a service learning course for Natural Science majors who are interested in developing and teaching science and mathematics curriculum in K-8 classrooms. The course is NSCI 350: STEM Education Partnership.

The current work is supported by a 5 year NSF grant (Award Number 1950106) that will support 21 students who enter the program as undergraduate or as graduate students. A central component of the projects is the Noyce scholarships that will provide undergraduate and graduate students from historically underrepresented populations with greater access to K-12 teaching careers. Other objectives of the project are to:

• Develop CS-STEM scholars’ and teacher candidates’ content knowledge and cultural competency for teaching and working with ethnically and linguistically diverse students
• Establish a research-based induction program from CS-STEM teachers that centers on equity-oriented ambitious STEM instruction
• Continuously improve collaboration with partner school districts

https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/05/28/nsf-stem-grant/

$1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

The grant, which provides funding over the next three years, will help extend existing collaborations between the university’s Division of Natural Sciences, Education Department and partner districts Clover Park and Franklin Pierce to improve K-12 STEM teacher preparation and induction

Pacific Lutheran University PLU MAE

MAE: Master of Arts in Education  (https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/)

MAE Information Session  Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:00pm PST (1 hour)

Natalie Mendez

educ@plu.edu

www.plu.edu/gradamin

Deadline:  Nov 1, 2021,  Feb 1, 2022

West B ( or SAT). deadline 2/1/2021,  http://www.west.nesinc.com

NES  203 (middle level, scheuled in April)   

https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/how-to-apply/

DEADLINES AND APPLICATION TIMELINE

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after the following priority deadlines:

• Priority Deadline #1:

            November 1st

            Interviews: November 27 -December 1

            Notification: End of December

• Priority Deadline #2:

            February 1st (also deadline for scholarship and fellowship applications)

            Interviews: February 26 -March 2

            Notification: End of March

https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/financial-aid-scholarships/

FAFSA loans

Graduate Assistantships.   $19 /hour

culturally sustaining stem education  5000 up

https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/programs/

Graduate Programs

The graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare graduates to take the next step in their careers.