ACT Seeks Teachers to Share Expertise

October 22, 2002

IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT is seeking outstanding high school teachers—especially those with experience teaching students of color—to help evaluate and develop test materials and instructional support documents.

ACT's Visiting Teacher Program, now in its eighth year, brings teachers from across the United States to the company's national headquarters in Iowa City, where tests such as the ACT Assessment are designed.

The contributions of visiting teachers will help ensure that ACT tests continue to "reflect the college-preparatory courses taught in classrooms around the nation, as well as the diverse interests and perspectives of the students in those classrooms," said Cynthia Miller, test development associate at ACT. "The visitors will get hands-on experience they can take back to their schools and share with colleagues."

During their six-week stay, participants will use their classroom expertise in one of two programs:

Test Development—Participants will review, evaluate and develop ACT's test materials and support documents.
Classroom Connections—Participants will evaluate materials designed to help fellow teachers interpret and apply test results.

The program will run from June 16 through July 25, 2003. Secondary school language arts, mathematics and science teachers are eligible for the 2003 program. Those who apply should have experience working with students of color. Teachers of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Each visiting teacher will be paid a stipend of $5,500 and will be given round-trip transportation between their home and Iowa City. ACT also will secure and subsidize housing for participants.

Applications must be received by December 30, 2002. To apply, teachers must submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to:

Visiting Teacher Program (32)

Elementary and Secondary School Programs

ACT National Office

P.O. Box 168

Iowa City, IA 52243-0168.

Materials may also be faxed to 319/341-2335. Applicants should indicate if they are applying for the Test Development program or Classroom Connections program.