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NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Conference

NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Conference. Alternative Careers in Teaching Program May 25, 2012 Drs. Michael E. Beeth, Tammy J. Ladwig, Pamela Josifek, and Brandon Nelsen. Background of act! Program.

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NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Conference

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  1. NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Conference Alternative Careers in Teaching Program May 25, 2012 Drs. Michael E. Beeth, Tammy J. Ladwig, Pamela Josifek, and Brandon Nelsen

  2. Background of act! Program • an alternative teacher preparation program leading to initial licensure in Mathematics or Broadfield Science (grades 6-12) • a collaborative program between UW Oshkosh and UW Colleges • UW Colleges include Fox Valley, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Marinette, and Sheboygan • fully approved as an alternative teacher preparation program by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (January 2006)

  3. Program Requirements • Students enter with a 4-year degree (minimum) in a Math or Science related field • Minimum of 5 years of work experience is required

  4. Program Phases • Phase I – Admission • Assessment of undergraduate and graduate transcripts • Evaluation of resume, work experience and applicant statement • Interview with Program Coordinator • Evidence of clear Criminal Background • Letter of Acceptance outlining specific course and program requirements

  5. Program Phases • Phase II – Coursework, PRAXIS I & II, and a Professional Portfolio • Completion of Orientation course (EDU 211) within first year of admission to the act! program • Praxis I – reading, math and writing • Praxis II – math or science content knowledge • Completion of content course and education course requirements • Phase III – Student Teaching • 18 weeks full time, full days • 9 weeks in Middle School and 9 weeks in High School

  6. Budget and Financial Assistance • UW Oshkosh and UW Fox Valley • provide financial support for administration of act! • National Science Foundation • Two Robert C. Noyce awards totaling $1.5 million • $13,000 stipend based on academic qualifications • 39 Noyce awards totaling $468,000 have been awarded to act! students • Students agree to teach in high need schools for 2 years after completion of program • US Department of Education - SMARTT Grant • $2.2 million for Transition-to-Teaching • Students agree to employment in one of 14 specific high need schools in Wisconsin

  7. Demographics – Location 72 of 107 applicants (67%) live within a 60 mile radius of Oshkosh 35 of 107 applicants (33%) live outside a 60 mile radius of Oshkosh

  8. Act Applicants 107 Total – Active, Inactive, and Completed

  9. Demographics – License Area License Area – Noyce Scholars License Area – Applicants where data is available (n=96)

  10. Demographics - Gender Gender – All Applicants Gender – Noyce Scholars The Noyce Scholarship recipients did not having any outstanding differences from the general population of the act!program, with the exception of gender. NoyceScholarships have been awarded in a female to male ration of about 1.5:1, whereas the overall population was more evenly split by gender.

  11. act! Student Age Distribution Average age is 41.5 years old Age range is 25 to 59 years old

  12. Age at Time of Application The age of applicants at the time of application was broad with an average of 38 years. The age distribution is not strongly skewed to younger or older applicants. The Noyce Scholarship recipients did not differ from the act!applicant pool.

  13. Highest Degree Attained Highest Degree – All Applicants (n=97) Highest Degree – Noyce Scholars (n=39) act!applicants and the Noyce scholarship recipients had similar degree attainment, with approximately two-thirds bachelor and one-third graduate degrees.

  14. Years Since Graduation Years since graduation with highest degree at the time of application for all applicants for which there is data, Noyce recipients, and non-recipients. The population of Noyce Scholarship recipients may be skewed towards being more recent graduates, with fewer years since last graduating from a college with their highest degree. However, this result is a weak difference given the wide variance from applicants recently graduated to over three decades out of school.

  15. STEM Preparation Data Undergraduate GPA Undergraduate GPA for STEM courses

  16. Praxis II Score Data General Science Content exam (passing score = 154) Mathematics Content exam (passing score = 135)

  17. Act! Program Completers • 34 students have completed the act! program (5students are student teaching at this time) • Average time from application to licensure is approximately 2 years (23.8 months) • Shortest completion time was 6 months • Longest completion time was 48 months (4 years) • Average age of students who have completed the act! program is 41.5

  18. Act! Program Completers • 34 act! program completers • 6 are teaching Math full time • 10 are teaching Science full time • 2 teaching at college level – Study Skills and Biology • 1 started a tutoring business • 1 employed fulltime as Director - Schools of Hope Tutoring Program and Youth Resource Center After-School Program • 14 are teaching part-time or substitute teaching • 2 sought licenses in other states (relocated) • many are seeking additional licenses

  19. Noyce Student Testimonial • Making a career change brings a degree of challenge and uncertainty but it feels great to be doing something that I am genuinely excited about. • The act! program takes into consideration previous coursework and also skills and experiences that apply to the job of teaching. It is flexible enough to allow each individual to plan and manage a challenging transition. • Student teaching is a challenging and time-consuming experience. The Robert C. Noyce stipend allowed me to make this important experience a top priority • Kim Poli finished the act! program in February, 2011

  20. Noyce Student Testimonial • The act! staff cares about student success. From initial contact to advising to coursework to licensure, I received an exceptional education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. • Through the act! program, I have grown personally, academically, and professionally. I have met and worked with an amazing group of teachers and students. • The ACT! Program provides credit for applicable classes you’ve already completed and any existing classroom experience you may have. Therefore, the countdown to licensure moves along quickly. • Tracey Starckfinished the act! program in January, 2010

  21. Noyce Student Testimonial • I am thrilled about making the decision to change professions.  There are not words to describe the rewarding feeling of connecting with students, seeing those light bulbs go on, and opening their minds to possibilities. • The act! program provided flexibility and support that allowed me to pursue a career change to the education field while maintaining a career and family. • The benefits of flexibility, support, and enthusiasm by those running the act! program are what I am most thankful for. • CindyKemps finished the act! program in June, 2009

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