For Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Teachers
The Visiting Teacher Program provides practicing teachers an opportunity to use their classroom expertise and experience to review, evaluate, and develop English, math, science, and social studies teacher resources and instructional support materials.
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"My experience here was strengthened by the various workshops, training, and observations in different departments at ACT. I feel that as a teacher, I have quite a bit of helpful information to take back to my students and fellow teachers."
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Participating teachers work collaboratively with ACT staff to gain practical knowledge and skills in educational measurement that will help them in their own classrooms and provide them with hands-on experience in developing and reviewing English, math, science, and social studies multiple-choice and constructed-response test items.
"I do not look at ACT the same way anymore. I now realize that ACT is more than a company that produces the test students take to go to college."
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Eligibility:
Secondary school science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts teachers who are working with large populations of students of color are eligible. Teachers of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Duration:
The six-week program will begin June 16 and end July 25, 2008.
Location:
Visiting Teachers will work at ACT’s national headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa.
Stipend:
Visiting Teachers will be paid a stipend of $5,500 and the cost of round-trip transportation.
Housing:
ACT will secure and partially subsidize comfortable, convenient housing.
Application Procedure:
To apply, submit a completed application form, a current resumé, and two letters of recommendation from persons who are familiar with your professional background. You may also fax your application materials to 319/341-2335.
Deadline:
Applications must be received at ACT by December 28, 2007. Decisions will be made and applicants notified by February 15, 2008.
For additional information, call 319/337-1645 or email visiting.teachers@act.org.