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“Science Credential Program” Brochure summarizes the requirements to become a science teacher in California, outlines the steps in the application process, and identifies financial support for becoming a science teacher. |
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“Science Credential Matrix” provides a table of the science credential areas, grades and subjects taught, and subject matter competency pathways. |
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“Impact the Future – Teach Science” Presentation provides over 36 slides, some which are interactive, on why consider teaching as a career, why teach science, the steps to teaching a science credential, what science you would teach, and next steps. It has been used in undergraduate science classes. |
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“Be a Science Teacher FAQs” includes answers to 50 questions from undergraduate science majors in the following categories: Salary/Job Security, Employment, Making Career Decisions, Teaching as a Career, Examinations, Credential Program, Clearing Your Credential, Bilingual/International, Other Questions |
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“Science Pathways” for Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics are four-year study plans for a degree in the discipline combined with the single subject credential in a 4.5 years. |
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“Impact the Future – Teach Science” Poster is suitable for framing, and emphasizes the top questions facing science over the next 100 years. |
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“Top Ten Reasons to Become a Science Teacher” Video Podcast shows junior high and high school science teachers sharing their enthusiasm for their profession. |
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“Top Ten Reasons to Become a Science Teacher” Brochure shares reasons for becoming a science teacher. |
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“Pondering the Possibilities” Bookmark presents undergraduates and others with reasons to become a science teacher and general contact information. |
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“Picture Yourself Teaching Science” Advertisement was used as poster on Titan Newspaper racks and on the back of the “GO TITANS!” poster distributed at baseball games. |
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“Become a Science Teacher” Wiki is a recruitment tool for undergraduate and community college students. |
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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Career Center provides an online job bank for science education professionals seeking new positions and educational institutions with vacancies. Clients include teachers, students, administrators, and public or private schools in grades pre- K through 12 and postsecondary. Additional resources include Planning for a Career in Science Education and Career of the Month. |
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Student Chapter Brochure, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) explains the process of establishing a student chapter of the NSTA on your campus, which can be an effective recruitment tool. |
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| Recruiting Mathematics Teachers Resources |
“Teaching Foundational Level Mathematics” Website provides a model of distributing information via the Web. |
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“FLM Pathways” from Liberal Studies, Child Development, and Human Services are four-year study plans for a minor in mathematics combined with one of the degrees above and the single subject credential program. The single subject credential may be earned in 4.5 years. |
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“What is Foundational Level Mathematics” Presentation covers the teaching areas of the FLM credential and the goals and values of mathematical literacy. |
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“Why Teach Math?”Video Podcast shows junior high and high school mathematics teachers sharing their enthusiasm for their profession. |
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“Teaching FLM” Blog is used to recruit and support FLM candidates. |
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“Picture Yourself Teaching Mathematics” Advertisement used as poster on Titan Newspaper racks and on the back of the “GO TITANS!” poster distributed at baseball games. |
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| Non-Specific Resources |
“Multiple Subject Credential . . . and Beyond!” Brochure provides Multiple Subject Credential candidates and holders with information about adding a single subject credential in math or science. |
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“Beyond the Multiple Subject Classroom: Teaching Math or Science” Presentation provides Multiple Subject Credential candidates and holders with information about adding a single subject credential in math or science. |
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“Alternative Pathways to a Credential” Presentation covers all of the pathways to a single subject credential option, including early completion internship, visiting faculty permit, and double credential with special education |
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“Increasing Your Teaching Capacity” Webpage provides step-by-step directions for adding a credential area , including adding a single subject authorization to a multiple subject credential. |
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“Using Wikis, MySpace, and Blogs to Recruit Science and Mathematics Teachers” is a 4-page resource on how to use Web 2.0 tools to recruit teachers. Includes images and links to real samples and directions for getting started using free tools. |
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“Financial Aid for Science and Mathematics Teachers” Presentation identifies financial resources for teacher candidates. |
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TEACH California, sponsored by Sacramento County Office of Education, provides you with helpful information on becoming a credentialed teacher in California. |
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Future Teacher Presentations include presentations for middle and high school students on teaching math, teaching science, becoming a teacher, education careers, and FAQs. |
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| Resources for Involving Business and Community Partners |
How Schools and States are Addressing the Challenge, Business Tools for Better SchoolsResources from Tapping America’s Potential Collation; including workforce data and House Committee on Science and Technology America Competes Act |
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STEM Education Collation works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies that offer STEM related programs. Includes resources and data from a variety of business and education agencies. |
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| Organizations That Support Women and Minorities in Stem Fields |
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