What is a fellowship?
A fellowship is an extended curricular opportunity for
teachers to explore new instructional practices, methodologies,
and/or technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
The purpose of the fellowship is to select instructional
pioneers whose research and development work will pave
the way for easy future implementation for all staff.
The fellowship will provide a stipend for project time
outside the regular school day and during the summer.
Each of the fellowships is part of a research and development
effort to explore concepts in the strategic plan.
What exactly is the School Improvement
Data fellowship?
There are two primary goals for this fellowship program:
Can anyone apply?
Because the fellowship requires classroom access to
the Web, this program will be limited to Pilots '96
and Pilots '97 and Pilots ’98 teachers.
Will I receive any equipment for
my classroom?
The school improvement data fellowship teachers may
request software or equipment that become necessary
to achieving the goals.
Will I receive any additional training?
Yes, there will be opportunities for training in such
areas as AS/400 related software applications and School
Vista Assessment applications.
What are the incentives for becoming
a part of the fellowship program?
A $2000 stipend will be paid to each participant.
Is this paid in one lump sum? Spread
over time?
It will be paid in four $500 installments: March 1,
1999; June 30, 1999; December 1, 1999; May 1, 2000.
How do I apply?
Attend an optional informational meeting held at Washington
Intermediate School Auditorium on November 16 at 3:30
PM to receive full information and meet with a project
director. Fill out the on-line application by
November 25.
When does the program start?
Participants will be selected by December 18 and project
work will begin the second semester of the 1998-99 school
year.
How long will it last?
The video fellowship will last from January, 1999 and
continue through the spring of 2000.
Can I sign up for just one semester?
No, we are looking for teachers who will commit to full
implementation of this project.
What specific objectives need to
be completed?
The following tables outline the specific objectives
to be completed during each semester:
