Study and growth

Teaching high school science and mathematics is a complex endeavor. Throughout the five-year program, Fellows are introduced to a variety of teaching resources, curriculum materials, research and experts in the field that help them study and reflect on their work as teachers. Every KSTF Fellow receives ongoing feedback and support from our teacher developers, all of whom have extensive experience in science and mathematics education. Summer and academic year professional development, collaborative lesson study and yearly portfolios that document each Fellow’s progress as a teacher are just a few of the Fellowship aspects that help inform and enhance Fellows’ professional growth.

A network of support

Isolation is one of the key reasons teachers leave the profession.  The KSTF Fellowship is focused on helping beginning teachers grow and develop into a community of scholars of high school science and mathematics teaching.  Formal summer, fall and spring meetings as well as a host of informal classroom visits and meetings ensure that Fellows have plenty of opportunity to compare notes and exchange ideas.  KSTF Fellows work with mentors and form regional professional groups, as well as communicate regularly online via dedicated discussion boards.  The KSTF community is a rich environment that offers Fellows the support they need to grow as individuals and professionals.