For Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Teachers
The Visiting Teacher Program provides teachers with hands-on experience in developing and reviewing English, math, science, and social studies multiple-choice and constructed-response test questions.
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"ACT is so much more than a college test. Classrooms need to be filled with a furious rigor that has been proven by ACT studies to garner results."
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Participating teachers work collaboratively with ACT staff to gain practical knowledge and skills in educational measurement that will help them in their own classrooms. Visiting Teachers may also use their classroom expertise and experiences to review, evaulate, and develop English, math, science, and social studies teacher resources and instructional support materials.
"From this experience I have a greater will to increase true rigor in each subject I teach. Being here has given me a great respect for ACT."
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Eligibility:
High school science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts teachers who are working with large populations of students of color are eligible. Teachers of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Duration:
The five-week program will begin June 22 and end July 24, 2009.
Location:
Visiting Teachers will work at ACT’s national headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa.
Stipend:
Visiting Teachers will be paid a stipend of $5,500 and the cost of round-trip transportation.
Housing:
ACT will secure and partially subsidize comfortable, convenient housing.
Application Procedure:
To apply, submit a completed application form, a current resumé, and two letters of recommendation from persons who are familiar with your professional background. You may also fax your application materials to 319/341-2560.
Deadline:
Applications must be received at ACT by December 31, 2008. Decisions will be made and applicants notified by February 20, 2009.
For additional information, call 319/339-3042 or email visiting.teachers@act.org.