1. Transition to Teaching Program

2. Purpose To recruit, support, and retain high quality mid-career changing professionals and recent college graduates with non-education degrees to teach the critical need subject areas in high-need secondary schools.

3. Eligible Subject Areas MathScienceEnglish Social Science

4. Potential Candidates Must be eligible to teach English, Social Science, Math or Science. Visit www.fldoe.org/edcert for more information. Must be a recent college graduate (within three years) or mid-career changing professional with a non-education Bachelor’s degree.

5. Our Partner Palm Beach County Workforce Alliance Will assist job seekers with completing an application, résumé writing, screening, and preparing for an interview.

6. Our Partner The New Teacher Center The New Teacher Center is dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers. A New Teacher Center trained mentor will provide ongoing school- site support to the I-TEACH participant.

7. Our Partner Scripps Research Institute Florida A Summer Research Internship Program for Teachers is available. Go to www.scripps.edu/k12/teacher- interns.html for more information.

8. Components of the I-TEACH Program Completing the Alternative Certification Program. www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/Alternative Certification.asp Passing the General Knowledge, Subject Area, and Professional Education Tests within required time frames. Completing the I-TEACH Program within 18 months. Committing to teach a high-need subject in a high- need secondary school for a minimum of four years.

9. Components Continued Attending required professional development activities. Receiving a $1500 signing bonus with a commitment to a high-need secondary school for a minimum of 4 years. Receiving a $500 bonus upon completion of all I-TEACH Program requirements within 18 months and upon receipt of the professional teaching certificate.

10. Application Process* Be in your first year of teaching a high-need subject area in a School District of Palm Beach County secondary Title I school. Complete the I-TEACH Program application. Submit a résumé. *Program selection is competitive.

11. Application Process Continued Two page essay on why you wanted to become a teacher. Letter of recommendation. Completion of a screening questionnaire. Interview by the I-TEACH Committee. Candidates will be notified of acceptance.

12. Contact Information I-TEACH Program Director Nancy Bourgeois nancy.bourgeois@palmbeachschools.org 561-366-6102 Palm Beach County Workforce Alliance www.pbcalliance.com Judy Dunn 561-340-1061, Ext. 2008 School District of Palm Beach County Department of Recruitment and Retention 561-357-7691

13. "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." -- Henry Brooks Adams