The Arizona Department of Education wants to help teachers "Get SET for STEM!" Our Scholarships for Effective Teachers program offers Arizona educators $2,000 per year for up to three years to pursue coursework or programs that will:
1. Prepare them to add a STEM area (calculus, physics, biology, etc.) or CTE Certificate, and
2. Bolster their STEM teaching knowledge & skills
Who's eligible? Arizona certified teachers with a current contract at an Arizona public school are eligible to apply. This includes secondary teachers, K-8 teachers, SPED educators, etc. who are interesting in building their STEM education skills. Coursework must be taken through a regionally or nationally accredited public or provide post-secondary education institutions in Arizona (like ASU, UA, NAU, GCU, or an Arizona community college).
What’s an Applicants Commitment? Scholarship recipients agree to teach in Arizona public schools for three years after completing their coursework or program.
How often are scholarships awarded? Applications are accepted year-round and scholarships and awarded on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted prior to enrollment in a program or coursework. Funding is awarded directly to the recipient after submitting paperwork that proves you have enrolled & paid for a course or program.
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams and/or add a STEM or CTE certification or credential to their teaching certificate. Scholarships can be used towards courses for a master's, undergraduate, or community college level and can be taken in-person or online.
Examples of appropriate STEM coursework & programs include
Biology
Introduction to Life Sciences
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry Theory
Introductory Chemistry
EarthScience
The Changing Earth
History of the Earth
GeneralScience
Intro to Geology
Applied Statistics
Mathematics
Introduction to Calculus
Probability and Statistics
MiddleGradesMathematics
Algebra Basic Concepts
Discrete Mathematics
Physics
Astrophysics I
Introduction to Physics
AnatomyandPhysiology
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
Neuroanatomy
Botany
Forensic Botany
Botany of the Sahar Desert
ComputerScience
Intro to Computer Science
Basic Coding
EducationTechnology
Technology for Educators
Multimedia Strategies and Methods
Engineering
Clinical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
EnvironmentalScience
Environmental Education
Aquatic Issues in the World
IndustrialTechnology
Fundamentals of Business Systems Development
Data Programing Languages
PhysicalScience
Introduction to Physical Science
Patterns in Nature
Zoology
Vertebrate Zoology
Animal Life in the Desert
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams and/or add a STEM or CTE certification or credential to their teaching certificate. Scholarships can be used towards courses for a master's, undergraduate, or community college level and can be taken in-person or online.
Examples of appropriate Career & Technical Education coursework include:
During the legislative session of 2022 the legislature repealed A.R.S. 15-952 as part of the K-12 Budget Reconciliation Bill that was signed by Governor Doug Ducey. Due to this repeal an LEA will no longer be required to submit an Affirmation of Teacher Evaluations by February 1st to the Educator and School Excellence Unit. The repeal of 15-592 though does not remove the evaluation requirements of the LEA for certificated teachers as required under A.R.S. 15-537.
This month's edition includes insightful information on the Stronger Connections Competitive Grant program , TitleIAdmin.com, and other important topics.
