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December 31, 1999
To the Administrator Addressed:
Enclosed is information regarding the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program. The goal of this unique state-based recognition program is to build the capacity of local schools by supporting teachers in their efforts to improve classroom instruction. A total of $50,000 will be awarded to a Texas teacher in the 2000-01 school year. Any full-time public or private school teacher with eight or more years of classroom experience is eligible to apply.
Fellowships are to focus on the implementation of education reform that is linked to the priority areas of the state's systemic education plan. The fellowship is open to teachers of all grade levels and subject areas as long as the state's systemic education priority areas are addressed. Teachers in enrichment areas are encouraged to participate and find ways in which the priority areas can be addressed within the context of their curriculum requirements. The priority areas of the state's systemic education plan are:
· Ensure that all students demonstrate exemplary performance in reading and writing.
· Ensure that all students demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics.
· Ensure that all students demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.
· Ensure that all students demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.
Fellowship recipients may use the award for any of the following:
· Study, research or academic improvement;
· Consultation with other schools;
· Development of innovative programs;
· Projects or partnerships involving the business community;
· Programs that incorporate the use of technologies;
· Model programs of staff development.
If you would like additional information regarding his unique program that honors teachers and provides resources to improve instruction in your school(s), contact the state coordinator, Nolan Wood at 512/475-1233 or visit the Texas Education Agency web site at www.tea.state.tx.us. The deadline for application is March 30, 2000.
Sincerely,
Robert Muller
Associate Commissioner
Continuing Education and School Improvement
For further information on this topic, contact Nolan Wood at 512/475-1233.