Teacher Scholars Program
Information about the Teacher Scholars Program
What Is the Teacher Scholars Program?
The Teacher Scholar Program is designed for beginning elementary-level teachers recognized as outstanding, future educators, and potential leaders. These beginning teachers receive intensive support while participating in the graduate program of study leading to a Master of Education Degree.
The Teacher Scholars Program involves an exchange between Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) and local school districts. Teacher Scholars are certified, first year teachers employed by Southeastern and placed in participating local school districts. In exchange, master teachers from participating school districts serve as Link Teachers providing support for the Southeastern Teacher Scholars. Link Teachers also share their expertise and bring a practitioner’s perspective to the teacher training program at Southeastern.
Teacher Scholars are supported by a graduate fellowship and receive 36 tuition-free graduate hours. Over 15 months, Teacher Scholars complete 36 hours toward a Master of Education Degree with specialization in either Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education.
Program Eligibility
Beginning teachers who:
are recognized as outstanding future educators and potential leaders
will assume full responsibility for a position as a teacher in a participating school district
will take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) by the beginning of the Fall Semester, and
will meet the requirements of the Southeastern's Graduate School, including a GPA of at least 2.5 and satisfactory scores on the GRE.
Program Benefits
Intensive 15-month Master of Education Degree Program with specialization in either Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education
Tuition paid for master’s degree
$12,000 graduate fellowship
Ongoing intensive support by Link Teachers to reduce problems shared by beginning teachers
Peer support of cohort Teacher Scholars
Program Requirements
REQUIRED COHORT COURSES:
Constructive Classroom Management (SPED 602)
Humanistic Approaches to Behavior Management (SPED 665)
Alternative Assessment (EDUC 675)
Action Research (EDF 600)
Other Required Graduate Courses:
Leadership for Change (EDUC 693)
Infusion of Technology in the Curriculum (EDUC 676)
ELECTIVES:
Six courses to be jointly determined by faculty advisors and Teacher Scholars based on degree program and area of specialization.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION.
When should I apply?
A limited number of first-year teachers are accepted for the Teacher Scholars Program. Interested individuals should apply as soon as possible.
Download application form
The reference forms are part of the application process. Three copies of the reference forms are required and must be completed by professors and student teacher supervisors. The forms must be completed and mailed to
CEDSAR
SLU 10782
Hammond, LA 70402
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Participating Parishes 1997-2005
Ascension
Livingston
St. Tammany
Tangipahoa
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