Teach & Inspire Scholarship Program

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Certifying Highly-Qualified Teachers to Teach in High-Need Schools

Please note that our final Teach and Inspire application deadline was October 15th, 2010. We will no longer be accepting applications. For more information regarding financial aid options for ABCTE, visit: http://www.abcte.org/financial-aid

Thousands of students began the school year without the qualified teacher they deserve.

The Teach & Inspire Scholarship Program works to help committed individuals transition into the classroom to make a difference where they are needed most.

Scholarship recipients go through a rigorous selection process to receive a full scholarship towards the ABCTE certification program as well as additional resources and support.

ABCTE’s mission is to ensure that every child has a great teacher. Through Teach & Inspire, we work to do our part by ensuring qualified applicants dedicated to the field, have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and give back to the community through the classroom.

Learn more about how your School District can partner with Teach & Inspire! Call 1-877-669-2228 and select option 2 for a scholarship representative, or e-mail us at inspire@abcte.org.

Subject Areas

Scholarship Recipients work towards certification in:

• Biology (6-12)
• Chemistry (6-12)
• English (7-12) - Mississippi or South Carolina only
• General Science (5-9) Florida or (9-12) South Carolina only
• Mathematics (6-12)
• Physics (6-12)
• Special Education (K-6) - Florida only

South Carolina subjects are for grades 9-12 only.

Mississippi subjects are for grades 7-12 only.

Certification

Once accepted, scholarship recipients:

• Get certified to teach by ABCTE

  The scholarship covers the cost of the ABCTE certification program, which is designed specifically for career changers. To qualify, applicants must:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Pass our Professional Teaching Knowledge exam
  • Pass a subject area exam (in your chosen subject area)
  • Pass a background check

  Teach & Inspire Participants study on their own time and at their own pace using our practice tests, online refresher courses and our Prepare to Teach workshops.

  Our program is rigorous. However, we want our participants to succeed and will provide access to guidance and materials that will help prepare them for the exams, but for their first classroom as well.

• Participate in professional development

  • Classroom Observations: At least ten hours in local schools. The timeline and location are flexible
  • Online Surveys: Share reflections on the teacher development
  • Prepare to Teach Workshops: Over 300 pages of content designed to prepare participants for the classroom. Each chapter includes video case studies that demonstrate and reinforce the concepts discussed

• Complete state licensure requirements

  We will help candidates meet these requirements during your first year of teaching

Teaching in Our Partner Districts

Teach & Inspire candidates work in one of our partnering high-need districts in Mississippi, Florida, or South Carolina. During the first year, the scholarship provides recipients with:

• ABCTE Mentoring Program

  Recipients work with an experienced teacher from your school and/or subject area. Mentors will observe new teachers in the classroom, provide feedback, and help improve teaching skills.

• Online discussion forums

  Candidates can discuss ways to help difficult students, improve lesson plans, get tips on working with parents, and more!

• Video Library for Teachers

  Candidates have free access to a library containing real clips of teachers demonstrating classroom management and instructional practices.

Questions? Visit our support forums, call 1-877-669-2228 or Request More Information.