The teacher training program is 1 year in length. The second year candidates are eligible for a full time paid teaching position. Although I will note that you would continue finishing up your M.A. during your second year.
Teacher candidates are placed at high needs school in Denver. While in the residency program teachers will have the support of a mentor and advisor.

The program offers:
$10,000 stipend for the 1st year of the residency program
Candidates are eligible for financial aid through the University of Denver.
Health care benefits through the University of Denver.
After completing a 5 year commitment (including the residency program)there is a partial reimbursement.

This is a Lateral entry program that typically will take about 1 year to complete.

Sample programs consist of:
1. Face to face course work that is very intensive over the summer, then course work during the school year on some Saturdays.
2. Online course work that is intensive through out the school year. (15-20 hrs of course work a week)

Personally I would prefer the summer school route as it appears the majority of your course work would be completed during the summer. This would leave more time during the school year to adjust and plan given your normal duties as a teacher.

The schools currently offering NC Teach II Programs are ECU, WCU, UNC Pembroke, and UNC-Chapel Hill. ( Please note that many of the universities are offering course work and face to face classes in surrounding counties as well as online classes.) Please contact each university directly to find out the specific locations classes are offered.

The cost of NC teach Program
The typical cost of an NC teach program is between $2,000-$3,000 (again typical program is about 1 year)

Many universities offer teaching licenses in the following fields: Elementary, Middle, High School, Special Education, Foreign Language, Theater, and Dance.

Is there a catch??

It doesn’t seem like there is one. The only down side would be that at this time most applicants will need to find there own lateral entry teaching position. I am sure you will get assistance regarding where to apply and other informational resources regarding locating a lateral entry position, but it does not look like the university will actually place you at a particular school. This may change in the future so please check with the school that you are applying to.

NC Teach I
The following school also offer the NC Teach program opportunities: East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, Lenoir Rhyne College, NC Central University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University, UNC Charlotte (TEACH affiliate programs) NC A&T State University (in the near future)

The program offers accepted candidates:
1. $32, 250 for scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania to attain a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education plus a teacher’s certificate
2. $10,000 stipend during the 1st year of intensive training
3. $10,000 stipend each year during the 1st four years of teaching high school in Philadelphia. ( in addition to your normal teacher salary)

The program places each participant in high schools learning along side an experienced teacher. This will give each person hands on experience from the beginning. You will also be taking graduate courses at the same time.

The program requires that each participant teach in Philadelphia schools for 3 yrs after completing the training.

Applicants must have:

-BA in chemistry, math, or engineering (or equivalent courses)
-GPA 3.0
-US citizen or permanent resident
-Strong content area knowledge

Counties you can teach in:
Beaufort, Bertie, Edgecombe, Gates, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Nash/Rocky Mount, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Washington

This program offers: up to $1,500 a year for tuition and books, individual advisors, as well as different ways to take your courses. (ex: Weekend classes, distance learning)

This program offers three paths to teaching:
1.Already have a bachelors degree and just need your licensure
2. Two yrs college experience (60 credit hrs) and have taken and passed the PRAXIS I
3. Lateral Entry: These candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and would need to complete certain course work and the PRAXIS II.

For more information on the program you can contact Dr. Claudie Mackey (Director) at 252.335.3479.

2. A monthly housing allowance. This is based on rank and location.
An estimate of housing allowance.

3. An annual book stipend. This is proportional to enrollment.

(Note that different amounts are payable based on the amount of service completed after 9/10/01)

Active duty completed after 9/10/01. Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable

36 months: 100%
30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to disability: 100%
30-36 months: 90%
24-30 months: 80%
18-24 months: 70%
12-18 months: 60%
6-12 months: 50%
90days-6 months: 40%

For more detailed information you can visit The Official GI Bill website

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Also

Scholarship database for Native American Students

Apparently a five year old boy really likes going to school. He got up in the middle of the night and somehow made his way to school while he was still sleeping. Seems he only lives a few blocks away. Luckily he was safely returned to his parents who were woken up by a knock at their door….It appears they were still sleeping and never knew he was gone.

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Overall I would be supportive of a program like this. It sounds like a good idea and may work out really well. My question is simply: How does the school plan to enforce this new policy?

Sure I wish it was just as simple as seeing a student glassy eyed, slurring his/her speech, and then having that student take a breathalyzer. That would be ideal, but this is 2009 and any time students are subjected to test that some would see as intrusive, there is always the chance of someone suing the school for harassment. I hope the school is taking proper precautions by giving training and procedure instructions that assure the selection of students and administration of the test is done in a consistent, fair, and respectful manner.

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www.olweus.org

www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

She also recommended encouraging your local school to consider using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Some states require schools to have an anti bullying program. Even if your state does not require this, teacher and parent advocacy could help begin a program like this at your school.

Recently Clemson University has been conducting research and training in using a model known as the “Olweus Bullying Prevention Program” The have had great success, in some instances showing a reduction in school bullying by as much as 50%.

They also debunk some old myths: It was found bullies are not necessarily unpopular and do not necessarily have low self esteems.

For anyone interested, Dr. Olweus has written a book: Bullying at school: What we know and what we can do.

Also if you are interested contacting a trainer to start the Bullying Prevention Program at your school click here for contact information.