Cascades to Coast GK12 Teacher Partners
The Cascades to Coast GK-12 Program is currently seeking applicants for teacher partners.
Applicant must be a 6-9th grade science teacher with at least five years of science teaching experience and have a strong desire to work with GK12 fellows to design, implement and assess innovative science curricula. Teacher partners accepted into the Cascades to Coast GK-12 program will receive up to: $4,500 stipend for the academic year, $1,000 for materials and supplies, collaborate with a doctoral student to develop curriculum, and receive support for substitutes and field trip costs.
Desired characteristics of a GK-12 Partner Teacher:
- Minimum 5 years science teaching experience.
- Principal recommendation and support
- Interest in and commitment to inquiry-based and/or research-based teaching.
- Willing to work with GK12 Fellows.
Expectations for GK12 teacher:
- Two year commitment to the GK12 Project
- Participate in project evaluation activities.
- Participate in a week-long summer workshop (June 25-29, 2012), Two professional development days (November 2, 2012 & March 1, 2013), two after-school meetings (June 4 & August 24, 2012)
- Participate in the 2013 spring GK12 student conference (date to be determined).
- Collaborate with GK12 Fellow during the academic year
- Participate in field trips and data collection activities.
Application Due Date: February 23, 2012
Information:
Patrick Edwards
patrick.edwards@pdx.edu
503 725-8303
Mailing Address:
Portland State University
Environmental Science and Management
Box 751
Portland, OR 97201-0751
last updated October 18, 2011