Curriculum and Instruction Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 9, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
USF Robert Noyce Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Scholars Program (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University of South Florida (USF) Robert Noyce STEM Scholars program prepares STEM professionals, both change-of-career and recent graduates, to teach secondary school mathematics or science.  In its final year, the program will meet the goal of preparing 31 graduates who have earned an accelerated Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and state certification in either 6-12 mathematics, 6-12 physics, 6-12 biology, or 6-12 chemistry.  The program is funded by the National Science Foundation through a competitive application process and supports full tuition and associated educational costs for scholars, totaling over $1 million collectively.  In addition to the full scholarship, each Noyce Scholar is supported by course related and non-course related experiences to engage in a professional learning and provided ongoing support by university faculty throughout their first two years as classroom teachers.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for information and has no financial impact to the the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

Larry R. Plank, Ed.S.		Wynne A. Tye
Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (813) 272-4622		Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141209_646 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 10.04