Program Information


Thank you for your interest in the 2017-2018 cohort of STEM Fellows Program. Please review the information below before starting your application. The application contains 18 questions and can be completed over multiple sessions. 

Applications need to be complete by 5:00 pm on April 7th, 2017. 

Program Participation:  Accepted Fellows must agree to attend all program sessions. 
  • Initial 2017 summer professional development for teachers will go from Monday, July 31st to Thursday, August 3rd,  9 am to 4 pm each day. 
  • Bi-monthly meetings with industry and higher education partners begin on October 2nd, 2017. STEM Fellows meet on Mondays, twice a month from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There are 16 meetings total for the year.  
Please visit the Washington Alliance for Better Schools website for more information about the WABS STEM Fellows Program or email questions to Shereen Henry, the Director of Instructional Leadership, at shereen@wabsalliance.org. 

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* 1. Contact Information: Please complete all the fields below.

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* 2. Which email option is your preferred email contact?

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* 3. Which phone number option is your preferred contact?

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* 4. Please select your school district:

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* 5. How long have you taught in your current school district?

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* 6. How long have you been teaching, in total?

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* 7. What teaching certificates and endorsements do you currently hold? 

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* 8. What grades do you currently teach? Choose all that apply. 

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* 9. What classes have you taught, and what new classes may you teach in the future? 

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* 10. In which of the following fields of study do you predominantly teach? 

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* 11. In which of the following fields are your undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in?

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* 12. Have you held a job other than teaching in the last 10 years?

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* 13. Please list any other industry certifications or licenses you have: 

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* 14. STEM Fellows teams will be doing work in one of 5 broad areas. Please indicate which area you are most interested in.

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* 15. What experiences do you have with student-centered instruction in your classroom? What is your philosophy around student-centered instruction vs. direct instruction in your classroom? 

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* 16. What professional development do you hope to gain from being a part of the STEM Fellows Program? How does this fit into your overall growth plan as a teacher?

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* 17. Tell us about some ways that you currently collaborate with other staff members. Highlight some different ways you would share your STEM Fellows learning experience with colleagues in your school.

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* 18. As a part of the application process, we may ask you to participate in a brief, 15-minute phone interview during the weeks of April 8th and May 1st. Please provide 5 possible days and times that you are available for a 15-minute interview.

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