1. SUMMER TEACHER ACADEMY Metropolitan Campus • Teaneck, NJ
July 10 – 13 and July 17 – 20 , 2017
Metropolitan Campus • Teaneck, NJ
in teaching and learning!
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Teaneck, NJ
1000 River Road
School of Education

2. TRANSPORATION REQUIRED
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The Summer Teacher Academy serves as an introduction to teaching and the teaching profession. It will focus on how to teach Math, Science, and Literacy to K-12 students. It will also provide you with:
• Opportunities to meet with
distinguished FDU faculty,
educational leaders, and
teachers to discuss issues
pertinent to education
• Meaningful creative, hands-
on learning activities
• Fun Math/Science activities
• Teaching experience before
college
• Opportunities to make a
difference in a student’s life
• Team building exercises
• Experiencing the FDU
Metropolitan campus
Each participant will be required to attend all sessions, participate in all activities and share his/her reflections about the Summer Teacher Academy.
CRITERIA
Students who are selected for
this program must meet the
following criteria:
Applicants must submit:
PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
Registration will be limited to 20 high school juniors. This program will meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks (July and July ) from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If additional time is needed, advance information will be sent home.
Students are required to attend every session. Absences for compelling circumstances must be approved by the Program Coordinator. Letters of acceptance will be sent directly to the applicant.
Applicants must be high school juniors/incoming seniors
GPA of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale
Enrolled in college
preparatory courses
Two recommendations from teachers and/or school Counselor
Essay
Attach a copy of your recent report card.
ALL EXPENSES COVERED
No tuition is charged for the Summer Teacher Academy. FDU will cover expenses for breakfast, lunch, and teaching materials.
Program expenses do not include daily transportation to and from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
TRANSPORATION REQUIRED
Parents/guardians are responsible for transporting students to and from the program. Specific times and location of pick-up and drop-off areas will be provided prior to the beginning of the program.
INSTRUCTORS
Faculty will include FDU professors, local community and educational leaders.

3. HERE’S WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO TO APPLY: Application Deadline:
CHECKLIST
□ Completed Application.
□ Attach an essay ( words typed) explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a teacher.
□ Attach two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or school counselor.
□ Attach a copy of your recent report card.
Application will not be processed until all materials have been received.
Application Deadline:
May 26, 2017

4. Teaching areas of focus: Math, Science, & Literacy
APPLICATION
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Summer Teacher Academy
July and July , 2017
PLEASE MAIL/ FAX COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS TO:
Dr. Vicki L. Cohen
Director, School of Education
Summer Teacher Academy
Fairleigh Dickinson University
1000 River Road, T-BH2-01
Teaneck, NJ
(201) Fax
For Additional Information:
Director, School Of Education
(201) Voice
Teaching areas of focus:
Math, Science, & Literacy
Application Deadline :
May 26, 2017
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PLEASE INCLUDE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH APPLICATION
FOR PARENT / GUARDIAN:
I give permission for my child to attend FDU’s Summer Teacher Academy from July and July 17-20, 2017
Signature of Parent / Guardian:______________________________
Date:___________________________________________________